Page to serve as Chief of Staff
September 1, 2017
Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit today appointed Randy Page, director of Public Relations, to the newly created position of Chief of Staff. As Chief of Staff, Page is responsible…
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Crum to join Nursing Faculty at Bob Jones University
September 1, 2017
Kelly Crum will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as Professor in the Division of Nursing in the College of Arts and Science. Most recently, Crum served as…
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Page to serve as Chief of Staff
September 1, 2017
Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit today appointed Randy Page, director of Public Relations, to the newly created position of Chief of Staff. As Chief of Staff, Page is responsible…
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Crum to join Nursing Faculty at Bob Jones University
September 1, 2017
Kelly Crum will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as Professor in the Division of Nursing in the College of Arts and Science. Most recently, Crum served as…
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Shoe to serve as Assistant Professor of Studio Art at BJU
August 31, 2017
Ross Shoe will return to Bob Jones University as Assistant Professor and Department Head of Studio Art in the School of Fine Arts and Communication this fall. “We are excited…
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Whited to join Education Faculty at BJU
August 31, 2017
Julia Hensler Whited will serve as Instructor in the Division of Teacher Education in the School of Education at Bob Jones University this fall. Whited previously served as adjunct faculty…
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Whited to join Education Faculty at BJU
August 31, 2017
Julia Hensler Whited will serve as Instructor in the Division of Teacher Education in the School of Education at Bob Jones University this fall. Whited previously served as adjunct faculty…
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Shoe to serve as Assistant Professor of Studio Art at BJU
August 31, 2017
Ross Shoe will return to Bob Jones University as Assistant Professor and Department Head of Studio Art in the School of Fine Arts and Communication this fall. “We are excited…
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Eric Bedingfield to begin work at Greenville Technical College
August 30, 2017
Eric Bedingfield will return to Greenville Technical College (GTC), where he earned an associate degree in mechanical engineering technology in 1988, to serve as government affairs liaison. A Michelin Tech…
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DRIVEN: Clemson MBAe grad Richie Parker embraces life
August 30, 2017CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – Richie Parker can’t shake your hand, but that won’t stop him from endearing himself to you the minute you meet. He’s diminutive and handsome, with a…
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Watts to serve as Instructor of Teacher Education at BJU
August 29, 2017
Paula Watts will serve as Instructor in the Division of Teacher Education in the School of Education at Bob Jones University this fall. Watts previously served as a transition advisor…
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McKinney to serve as Assistant Professor of Biology at BJU
August 29, 2017
Dr. David McKinney will join the Bob Jones University faculty in the College of Arts and Science this fall as Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology of the Natural…
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Watts to serve as Instructor of Teacher Education at BJU
August 29, 2017
Paula Watts will serve as Instructor in the Division of Teacher Education in the School of Education at Bob Jones University this fall. Watts previously served as a transition advisor…
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McKinney to serve as Assistant Professor of Biology at BJU
August 29, 2017
Dr. David McKinney will join the Bob Jones University faculty in the College of Arts and Science this fall as Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology of the Natural…
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Bob Jones University kicks off 91st year
August 28, 2017
Bob Jones University kicks off its 91st academic year Monday, Aug. 28, during the annual opening exercises beginning at 7 p.m. in the Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium. “We are looking forward to a…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jane DiBridge, Standards In Puzzles
August 28, 2017
The UpstateBizSC Entrepreneur Minute is a one minute interview in support of entrepreneurship. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series – Wells Fargo and Bauknight, Pietras and Stormer. …
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Greenville Tech to host celebrity stylists for cosmetology continuing education class Nov. 6
August 27, 2017Greenville Technical College will host three industry celebrity stylists for its one-day cosmetology continuing education class, “Icons and Legends,” Monday, Nov. 6 at the Northwest Campus. Myron Daniels,…
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Alumni couple establishes new statewide teacher mentor award
August 27, 2017
ROCK HILL, SC – As South Carolina struggles with teacher retention rates, effective mentoring for current and future educators has become increasingly important. Jessie Williams Little ’73 and her husband,…
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Alumni couple establishes new statewide teacher mentor award
August 27, 2017
ROCK HILL, SC – As South Carolina struggles with teacher retention rates, effective mentoring for current and future educators has become increasingly important. Jessie Williams Little ’73 and her husband,…
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Casarow to serve as Associate Professor of Business Management at BJU
August 25, 2017
Dr. Stephen D. Casarow will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as an Associate Professor in the Division of Business Management in the School of Business. Casarow previously…
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Casarow to serve as Associate Professor of Business Management at BJU
August 25, 2017
Dr. Stephen D. Casarow will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as an Associate Professor in the Division of Business Management in the School of Business. Casarow previously…
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Eubanks to serve as Assistant Professor at BJU
August 24, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Amber Eubanks will return to Bob Jones University this fall as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Music in the School of Fine Arts and Communication.…
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McCrum to serve as Assistant Professor of Teacher Education at BJU
August 24, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Dalila McCrum will serve as Assistant Professor of Teacher Education and the Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator in the School of Education at Bob Jones University this…
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Eubanks to serve as Assistant Professor at BJU
August 24, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Amber Eubanks will return to Bob Jones University this fall as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Music in the School of Fine Arts and Communication.…
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McCrum to serve as Assistant Professor of Teacher Education at BJU
August 24, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Dalila McCrum will serve as Assistant Professor of Teacher Education and the Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator in the School of Education at Bob Jones University this…
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USC breaks sponsored award funding record for the third consecutive year
August 23, 2017
The University of South Carolina faculty has — for the third year in a row — set a new record for sponsored award funding, garnering $253.6 million for research, training and service…
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Metal Mentors: industry organizations collaborate to support students and careers in metal working
August 23, 2017
FLORENCE, SC – ESAB Welding & Cutting Products announced three initiatives to support students and schools focused on skilled trade- and manufacturing-related careers. First, ESAB has announced the WeldItForward student and school…
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Metal Mentors: industry organizations collaborate to support students and careers in metal working
August 23, 2017
FLORENCE, SC – ESAB Welding & Cutting Products announced three initiatives to support students and schools focused on skilled trade- and manufacturing-related careers. First, ESAB has announced the WeldItForward student and school…
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New Flex Start option allows for September start at Greenville Technical College
August 22, 2017
A new option at Greenville Technical College gives students the opportunity to begin classes on September 18 and create a full course schedule for University Transfer, business, transitional studies, nursing,…
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Governor Henry McMaster to speak at Bob Jones University
August 22, 2017
GREENVILLE, S.C. – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will address the Bob Jones University Public Policy Organization Tuesday, Sept. 5. The public is invited to attend the presentation. Beginning at…
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Bob Quinn, Executive Director, SCRA
August 22, 2017
The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Education, Innovation and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Bob Quinn, Executive…
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Bob Quinn, Executive Director, SCRA
August 22, 2017
The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Education, Innovation and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Bob Quinn, Executive…
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Fluor Foundation Scholarships help women pursue construction careers
August 22, 2017The Fluor Foundation expanded its Craft Education Initiative in 2016 to create a pipeline of skilled craft professionals to meet the company’s growing manpower needs in the Southeastern United States.…
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Governor Henry McMaster to speak at Bob Jones University
August 22, 2017
GREENVILLE, S.C. – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will address the Bob Jones University Public Policy Organization Tuesday, Sept. 5. The public is invited to attend the presentation. Beginning at…
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USC and Greenville Health System to commercialize technology
August 21, 2017
The University of South Carolina and Greenville Health System (GHS)—the state’s largest not-for-profit healthcare system—are expanding their partnership to include a focus on commercialization of innovative research and technologies that…
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UofSC and Greenville Health System to commercialize technology
August 21, 2017
The University of South Carolina and Greenville Health System (GHS)—the state’s largest not-for-profit healthcare system—are expanding their partnership to include a focus on commercialization of innovative research and technologies that…
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U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Henry Floyd to speak at Wofford opening convocation
August 20, 2017
The Honorable Judge Henry F. Floyd, a judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, will be the guest speaker for Wofford College’s opening convocation, set for 11…
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HVAC named Advisory Committee of the Year
August 20, 2017Tri-County Technical College’s Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Advisory Committee was recognized for its achievements this year at the College’s fall convocation. Committee members and Program Director…
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Surgical Tech students report 100 percent pass rate on national exam
August 20, 2017
For the second consecutive year, Tri-County Technical College’s Surgical Technology graduates report a perfect pass rate on the National Certification Exam. The six August 2017 graduates who took the National…
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Locally Epic helps welcome Furman freshman
August 17, 2017
Locally Epic and Furman University hope to donate more than 600 T-shirts to Goodwill Industries of the Upstate as part of a special promotion Friday night. The T-Shirt Exchange presented…
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Locally Epic helps welcome Furman freshman
August 17, 2017
Locally Epic and Furman University hope to donate more than 600 T-shirts to Goodwill Industries of the Upstate as part of a special promotion Friday night. The T-Shirt Exchange presented…
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Plain Elementary’s Suzanne Billings named GCS Teacher of the Year
August 16, 2017Greenville County Schools Superintendent Dr. Burke Royster announced the selection of Suzanne Billings, a fourth grade teacher at Plain Elementary School, as the 2017-18 Greenville County Teacher of the…
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Greenville County Schools names two Emerging Teachers of the Year
August 16, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – During the Teacher of the Year breakfast, Superintendent Dr. Burke Royster announced two Emerging Teachers of the Year. Katie Inclan, a second grade teacher at Plain Elementary…
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University of South Carolina’s impact tops $5 billion annually, new study shows
August 14, 2017
The annual statewide economic impact of the University of South Carolina system now totals $5.5 billion, supporting one in 35 jobs statewide and generating nearly $220 million in tax revenue…
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University of South Carolina’s impact tops $5 billion annually, new study shows
August 14, 2017
The annual statewide economic impact of the University of South Carolina system now totals $5.5 billion, supporting one in 35 jobs statewide and generating nearly $220 million in tax revenue…
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SCASA’s Foundation announces $100,000 donation to capital campaign
August 8, 2017
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership announces a significant gift to their recent capital campaign, Building a Foundation for School Leadership. The Foundation was formed in 1991 to support…
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SCASA’s Foundation announces $100,000 donation to capital campaign
August 8, 2017
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership announces a significant gift to their recent capital campaign, Building a Foundation for School Leadership. The Foundation was formed in 1991 to support…
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Erskine Seminary announces Greenville campus expansion
August 8, 2017
Erskine Theological Seminary, a fully accredited seminary with 180 years of history in theological education, announces the expansion of its Greenville extension site. Classes in theology, Bible, church history and…
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Erskine Seminary announces Greenville campus expansion
August 8, 2017
Erskine Theological Seminary, a fully accredited seminary with 180 years of history in theological education, announces the expansion of its Greenville extension site. Classes in theology, Bible, church history and…
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Furman University to host summer commencement exercises August 12
August 6, 2017Kate Kaup, the James B. Duke Professor of Asian Studies and Politics and International Affairs at Furman University, will serve as speaker when Furman holds its summer commencement exercises Saturday, Aug.…
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