Charleston Southern makes U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges list
October 8, 2024
Charleston Southern University is once again listed on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges list, ranking in the Regional Universities South for Best Colleges, Best Colleges for Veterans, and…
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Charleston Learning Center announces Women in STEM series
October 8, 2024
Charleston Digital announced the expansion of its education offerings with the addition of a four-part Women in STEM series. The Women in STEM classes will begin on weekday evenings, starting…
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Clemson University, Prisma Health collaborate to bring advanced fMRI imaging technology to Oconee Memorial Hospital for diagnostics and research
October 8, 2024
On Monday, Oct. 7, Clemson University in collaboration with Prisma Health unveiled a new 3T functional magnetic imaging (fMRI) machine at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital. The next-generation, non-invasive scanning…
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AT&T to provide 100 laptops to Benedict College students
October 8, 2024
WHAT: Benedict College and AT&T are hosting a press conference announcing that they are providing 100 laptops to Benedict College students. WHO: Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis – President and CEO, Benedict…
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Constellation Concert Series: Music in the Observatory this Thursday
October 7, 2024
The Wilder Flower Thurs., Oct. 10 | 6:30 – 9 p.m. Experience Live Music Under the Stars at the State Museum’s New Concert Series This new event inside of the…
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GTCHS teacher “Hero of the Classroom” national top 10 finalist
October 7, 2024
Greenville Technical Charter High School is excited to share that our very own Valerie Dix, a dedicated educator and last year’s South Carolina Public Charter High School 2023 Teacher of…
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USC CIC hosts watsonx workshop
October 7, 2024
The University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications (CIC) hosted 90 college and university students from across South Carolina at its Call for Code: IBM watsonx Workshop, held…
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RBHS named to Advanced Placement School Honor Roll
October 7, 2024
Lexington County School District One’s River Bluff High School earned recognition for student success and was named to the 2024 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning a Gold…
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New grant targets improvements in math and chronic absenteeism for Richland Two students
October 7, 2024
A grant from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is providing resources for Richland School District Two to launch the Helping Hands Coalition project in 14 schools and centers.…
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Hispanic Heritage Month celebration set for October 12th
October 7, 2024
The Latino Community Development and Richland School District Two are observing National Hispanic Heritage Month with a Carnaval del Barrio or Neighborhood Carnival. This celebration of the rich culture and…
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Upcoming Historical Lecture: Brigadier General James Williams – The Most Ardent Patriot in Laurens County
October 4, 2024
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., the Laurens County Museum will host renowned historian and battlefield preservationist Durant Ashmore as he delivers a compelling continuation of his lecture…
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Lander University Closed Until Thursday, October 10
October 3, 2024Due to the ongoing impacts of Hurricane Helene, Lander University’s campus will remain closed until Thursday, Oct. 10. All classes, activities and sporting events are canceled during the closure. This…
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Two Richland One high schools honored with 2024 AP School Honor Roll recognitions
October 3, 2024
For the second year in a row, two Richland One high schools have been named to College Board’s AP School Honor Roll. The recognition program, which launched in 2023, celebrates…
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Berkeley County pursuing EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant
October 1, 2024
Berkeley County is pursuing an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Cleanup Grant for the former St. Stephen High School property that closed to the public in 1996 and is located…
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CCSD’s Simmons selected as “What Women Bring” honoree
October 1, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD)’s Chief Academic Officer, Michelle Simmons, was recently named the 2024 Education Honoree by the YWCA of Greater Charleston. The YWCA’s What Women Bring is an…
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Laurens 55 to Transition to E-Learning Due to Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024
In response to the disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene, Laurens 55 has announced that students will transition to E-Learning from Monday, September 30, through Wednesday, October 2, 2024. This decision…
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College of Charleston School of Business
September 30, 2024
Impactful education in the historic, global, coastal city of Charleston. Located in the historic coastal city of Charleston, the College of Charleston School of Business provides an engaging and innovative…
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Colleen Carr selected to lead Simmons-Pinckney Middle
September 30, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Colleen Carr as Interim Principal at Simmons-Pinckney Middle School. Carr has served as the district’s Director of Acceleration Schools since 2022. At her request,…
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Wild Birds of Laurens County Lecture Postponed to October 15
September 30, 2024
The Wild Birds of Laurens County lecture by local wildlife expert and photographer Gene Ott, originally scheduled for October 1 at the Laurens County Museum, has been postponed. The event…
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College Night at the State Museum
September 30, 2024
Thurs., Oct. 3rd | 7 – 10 p.m. In partnership with USC Thursday After Dark, the South Carolina State Museum is inviting college students from across the state to experience…
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Sustain SC and The Shi Institute at Furman University welcome the fourth class of SLI fellows
September 30, 2024
Sustain SC and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University introduced the 2025 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. Now entering its fourth year, SLI is a collaborative effort between Furman…
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Laurens School District 56 Shifts to E-Learning and Encourages Students to Help Neighbors in Wake of Hurricane Helene
September 28, 2024
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s unprecedented impact, Laurens County School District 56 has announced a transition to e-learning for all schools from Monday, September 30 through Wednesday, October 2.…
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South Carolina State Museum media advisory
September 27, 2024
Due to inclement weather, the South Carolina State Museum will be closed on Friday, September 27th to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff. The museum expects to resume…
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Presbyterian College, Midlands Technical College enter partnership to allow students to transfer and earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology from PC
September 26, 2024
The presidents of Presbyterian College and Midlands Technical College signed an agreement Wednesday that will allow qualified graduates of the Columbia-area school to transfer to PC and earn their four-year…
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Terry K. Peterson celebrated for lifetime of education improvement advocacy
September 26, 2024
A national leader of large-scale education reform, Terry K. Peterson, PhD, channels years of expertise into his current work with the Riley Institute and other key organizations to expand and improve afterschool and…
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National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership appoints Dr. Justin Habash as senior vice president of leadership programs and chief learning officer
September 26, 2024
The National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership, a newly founded initiative promoting leadership through the Medal of Honor’s core principles, announced Dr. Justin Habash has joined the team as…
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State Museum announces Constellation Concert Series
September 26, 2024
Experience Live Music Under the Stars at the State Museum’s New Concert Series The South Carolina State Museum unveiled its new Constellation Concert Series, offering an evening of live music…
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12 Lexington One seniors named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
September 25, 2024
The National Merit Scholarship Program named 12 Lexington County School District One students semifinalists, keeping them in the running for significant scholarship awards. Semifinalists represent the top 1% of high…
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Richland District Two announces the appointment of two new principals
September 25, 2024
Richland School District Two announced the appointment of two new school leaders. Terence T. Isaac will become principal of Polo Road Elementary effective Oct. 1. 2024. Patrina T. Smith has…
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SC250 invites public to grant funding informational session
September 25, 2024
Free “Meet the Funders” event to be held October 11 The South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250), in partnership with the SC Department of Archives & History, invites South…
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USC Alumni Association announces 2024 Alumni Award recipients
September 25, 2024
The University of South Carolina Alumni Association announced Wednesday (Sept. 25) the recipients of the 2024 Alumni Awards. Clay Owen, ’82, has been named the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award recipient. This…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation’s 2024 Fore the Foundation Grand Golf Tournament
September 25, 2024
The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation will hold its Fore the Foundation Grand Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club. The…
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College of Charleston hosts Women for Women Summit
September 25, 2024
The fourth annual Women for Women Summit, presented by the College of Charleston School of Business, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. The summit is upgrading to a…
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Bestselling Author Tracy Enerson Wood to Share Untold Stories at Laurens Library
September 24, 2024
The Laurens County Library (1017 W. Main Street) is thrilled to host bestselling author Tracy Enerson Wood on October 2nd at 4 p.m. Renowned for her USA Today and internationally…
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Help Laurens County First Steps Round Up Their Pigs During Squealin’ on the Square
September 24, 2024
Get ready, Laurens County! The Laurens County First Steps pigs are set to make a playful breakout during Squealin’ on the Square on October 4-5. These little piggies will be…
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Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experiences coming to the Greenville Convention Center this holiday season!
September 24, 2024
Producer Paquin Entertainment Group announced that Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience, which have sold more than seven million tickets worldwide, will open at…
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Lander’s ‘Fashion Forward’ Students Ready for Education Careers
September 24, 2024
Clothes don’t make the person, but they do form the foundation for a professional wardrobe to help a person shine in their career. Lander University’s College of Education assists students…
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Embrace the Wild: Gene Ott Photography Exhibit Opens at Laurens County Museum
September 24, 2024
The Laurens County Museum is thrilled to announce the opening of a new exhibit showcasing the stunning nature and wildlife photography of Edwin Eugene (Gene) Ott. The exhibit will run…
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Furman University again ranks among U.S. News ‘Best Colleges’
September 24, 2024
Furman University is among the most innovative universities in the country and offers one of the best experiences for first-year students, according to this year’s U.S. News & World Report…
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CCSD maintains positive direction on AP tests
September 24, 2024
Students from Charleston County School District (CCSD) continued their improvement for the third consecutive year on Advanced Placement (AP). The national testing organization recently released results, and CCSD students scoring…
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US News rankings: USC tops in international business, first-year experience
September 24, 2024
The University of South Carolina is home to the nation’s top first-year student experience among public institutions, and its living-learning communities are ranked 10th best in the country, according to U.S.…
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Columbia College ranked in U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges for 2025
September 24, 2024
Columbia College recognized in overall rankings, as well as rankings for Best Value Schools, Top Performers on Social Mobility, and Best Colleges for Veterans in the South Columbia College announced…
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CIU soars in 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings
September 24, 2024
Columbia International University ranks high in four categories in the 2025 Best Colleges rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. CIU is now #2 in Regional Universities (South) in…
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Two CCSD schools earn prestigious National Blue Ribbon honor in 2024
September 24, 2024Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Academic Magnet High School and Buist Academy were named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. This is the first time in three years…
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Food Network host and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority national president to headline 2024 Clemson Women’s Roundtable
September 24, 2024
Clemson University’s 4th annual event to feature keynotes, panel discussions, roundtable and networking opportunities The 2024 Clemson University Women’s Roundtable features keynote speakers Cynthia Butler-McIntyre, 24th national president of the Delta Sigma…
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Trudy Mackay elected Laureate Distinguished Fellow by the International Engineering and Technology Institute
September 24, 2024
Trudy Mackay, director of the Clemson University Center for Human Genetics, has been elected a Laureate Distinguished Fellow of the International Engineering and Technology Institute (IETI). She is recognized as…
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School of Nursing faculty recognized for outstanding professional contributions and scholarship
September 24, 2024
Faculty members in the Clemson University School of Nursing have been recognized for their innovative research, scholarship and professional contributions to the field of nursing. According to John Whitcomb, director…
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Clemson FRESH announces inaugural cohort of sustainability leaders
September 24, 2024
The first cohort of the Clemson Fresh Sustainability Leadership Program kicked off the semester Sept. 4 with a seminar titled, “Careers in Sustainability: Networking Skills and Career Paths.” The talk…
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Clemson Extension TEACH Center opens at Citadel Mall
September 24, 2024
Visit the Clemson Extension TEACH Center from 9 a.m. – noon and from 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Citadel Mall for help with gardening questions or to drop…
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Thad Dulin appointed Treasurer of the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation
September 23, 2024
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announced Thad Dulin’s appointment as its new Treasurer. Dulin, an Upstate native and passionate advocate for the arts, brings years…
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