Charleston Southern University School of Education Receives National Recognition
August 25, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Southern University School of Education has received notification that all its teacher education programs have received national recognition by their specialty program associations. Early Childhood,…
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SC Technical College System Names New Associate Vice President for Student Services
August 20, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Technical College System has named Dr. Eric Brown as Associate Vice President of Student Services. Prior to this role, Brown served as Vice President for Student…
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New Study Reveals Economic Impact of Aerospace Industry in SC
August 20, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The aerospace cluster has a $17.4 billion economic impact on South Carolina and supports more than 102,000 workers, according to a study conducted by Joseph Von Nessen, a…
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Graham Introduces Bill to Designate ‘Manufacturing Universities’
August 18, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has introduced bipartisan legislation with Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware) to help schools strengthen their engineering programs to meet the growing demands of 21st century manufacturing.…
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Female freshmen and their recruiter get knob haircuts; donate to Locks of Love
August 14, 2014Urban Nirvana salon happy to help the students “come into their own” CHARLESTON, SC – Move in day for freshmen at The Citadel is Saturday, August 16. Female cadets in The Citadel’s class…
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SchoolWheels Direct Launches Service in Charleston, Hosts Open House This Friday
August 13, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – SchoolWheels Direct, a subsidiary of Student Transportation Inc., North America’s third-largest and most progressive provider of school bus transportation services, will host an open house on Friday,…
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The Citadel names Jim Senter Director of Athletics
August 5, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The President of The Citadel, Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa, announced that Jim Senter will be the college’s 12th Director of Athletics. He currently serves as a senior associate…
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Provost Academy Grads Awarded Over $640,000 in College Scholarships
August 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – In addition to being the largest graduating class in the five-year history of one of South Carolina’s first online public high schools, members of Provost Academy South Carolina’s…
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Provost Academy Grads Awarded Over $640,000 in College Scholarships
August 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – In addition to being the largest graduating class in the five-year history of one of South Carolina’s first online public high schools, members of Provost Academy South Carolina’s…
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The Citadel announces new Head of the Department of Political Science
July 31, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – One of the most popular majors at The Citadel has a new leader. The college has named a new Head of the Department of Political Science, Dr. DuBose…
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STEM Premier and ECPI University Breaking New Ground in Student Connectivity
July 30, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – STEM Premier is proud to announce an exciting partnership with ECPI University, bringing the Charleston-based company’s focus of connecting STEM talent in high schools, higher education and…
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July 28, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – According to the South Carolina State Board of Nursing, Charleston Southern University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program ranks No. 1 in the Charleston metro…
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Riley Center for Livable Communities Helps to Change Mindset About College
July 25, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The College of Charleston Riley Center for Livable Communities is helping to change the mindset in South Carolina about going to college. As part of the project,…
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College of Charleston Ranked as a Top School for Studying Business Abroad
July 23, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Business Research Guide has named the College of Charleston one of the top 30 Colleges in the United States for studying business abroad. College of Charleston is…
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Enjoy CCPL Programs in August
July 21, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Enjoy the wide variety of free classes, programs, exhibits and events throughout August at the Charleston County Public Library. Check out some of these programs geared toward…
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The College of Charleston Introduces Master of Science in Child Life
July 17, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The Graduate School at the College of Charleston will offer a Master of Science in Child Life (MSCL) degree beginning in August 2014. Seven students from throughout…
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Honors College Alumni Return to Teach Summer Course in Public Health
July 14, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The College of Charleston welcomed back two alumni on July 10, 2014 to teach a Summer II course titled Global Perspectives on Poverty, Inequality and Vulnerability. Honors College…
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Otis Rawl, Sylvia Echols, and Sam Cook Elected to ICS Board of Directors
July 14, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Board of Directors of the Institute for Child Success, a research and policy organization working to create a culture that facilitates and fosters the success of all…
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Otis Rawl, Sylvia Echols, and Sam Cook Elected to ICS Board of Directors
July 14, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Board of Directors of the Institute for Child Success, a research and policy organization working to create a culture that facilitates and fosters the success of all…
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Teach for America Announces 2014 Sue Lehmann Excellence in Teaching Awards
July 9, 2014FLORENCE, SC – Teach For America recently announced the five recipients of its 2014 Sue Lehmann Excellence in Teaching Awards to highlight and share best practices from some of the organization’s…
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Teach for America Announces 2014 Sue Lehmann Excellence in Teaching Awards
July 9, 2014FLORENCE, SC – Teach For America recently announced the five recipients of its 2014 Sue Lehmann Excellence in Teaching Awards to highlight and share best practices from some of the organization’s…
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IT-oLogy to Participate in National Code.org Program
July 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – IT-oLogy has been selected by Code.org as the South Carolina Affiliate for the national code.org affiliate program. IT-oLogy is among approximately 100 Affiliates nationwide. IT-oLogy staff will attend a…
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IT-oLogy to Participate in National Code.org Program
July 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – IT-oLogy has been selected by Code.org as the South Carolina Affiliate for the national code.org affiliate program. IT-oLogy is among approximately 100 Affiliates nationwide. IT-oLogy staff will attend a…
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Citadel President Commits to Two More Years
July 8, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Lt. Gen. John Rosa will remain as president of The Citadel for at least two more years following a contract agreement reached with The Citadel Board of…
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Citadel graduate named one of Ten Outstanding Young Americans
July 7, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Tevan Green, 37, a Charleston native and Citadel graduate of the class of 2000, was one of Ten Outstanding Young Americans named by the National Junior Chamber…
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Clemson’s SCE&G Energy Innovation Center rated LEED Gold
July 2, 2014Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification accredits buildings that meet rigorous standards for sustainability, water and energy efficiency, resource selection and indoor environmental quality. The SCE&G Energy Innovation Center at the Clemson…
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Clemson’s SCE&G Energy Innovation Center rated LEED Gold
July 2, 2014Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification accredits buildings that meet rigorous standards for sustainability, water and energy efficiency, resource selection and indoor environmental quality. The SCE&G Energy Innovation Center at the Clemson…
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SC Children and Race: Report Shows African-American and Hispanic Children at a Greater Disadvantage
July 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – A report analysis released today by Children’s Trust of South Carolina shows the state’s children, especially those of color, are falling behind important milestones and families across racial…
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SC Children and Race: Report Shows African-American and Hispanic Children at a Greater Disadvantage
July 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – A report analysis released today by Children’s Trust of South Carolina shows the state’s children, especially those of color, are falling behind important milestones and families across racial…
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College of Nursing to offer RN to BSN program
June 30, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing has announced that it will begin to offer an online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in nursing (RN…
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Slam Dunk in Silicon Harbor Leads Young Entrepreneur to Silicon Valley
June 25, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Dekeiya Cohen from West Ashley High School is a winner on and off the court. She scored big at the YEScarolina 3rd Annual Mark Motley Foundation State Business Plan Competition with the coveted first…
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CSU and Dorchester Two School District Sign Articulation Agreement
June 25, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Southern University and Dorchester Two School District entered an articulation agreement June 23, 2014, providing students who complete DD2’s Early College Program through Trident Technical College a seamless…
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Butcher named acting dean of new College of Health Sciences
June 25, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Southern University has named Dr. Melissa Butcher acting dean of the newly created College of Health Sciences. Created to house the athletic training, health promotion and…
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CofC Professor and Student Bringing Transition Town Movement to the Lowcountry
June 24, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – This summer, College of Charleston junior Garrett Boudinot and professor Todd LeVassuer are developing ways to help Charleston become more resilient to the social and environmental problems…
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College of Charleston to Offer African American Studies Major
June 24, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The College of Charleston will offer an African American Studies major beginning in the Fall of 2014. The new major consists of 33 credit hours of interdisciplinary…
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Tom Upshaw honored with Order of the Palmetto and named USCB scholarship
June 18, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Tom Upshaw, Palmetto Electric Cooperative President and CEO, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and honored with a $100,000 endowed scholarship…
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Tom Upshaw honored with Order of the Palmetto and named USCB scholarship
June 18, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Tom Upshaw, Palmetto Electric Cooperative President and CEO, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and honored with a $100,000 endowed scholarship…
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The Citadel Names New Director of Alumni Affairs
June 18, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Col. J. Laurence Hutto, Jr., U.S. Army, will be The Citadel’s new director of alumni affairs, as well as executive director of The Citadel Alumni Association. Hutto retires…
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Lt. Col. Ashworth named new vice president for communications and marketing
June 16, 2014
Pentagon communications leader joining The Citadel in July CHARLESTON, SC – The top U.S. Air Force external communications leader will join The Citadel as the new vice president for communications…
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Governor Signs Charter School Bill – Creating Pathways to High Quality Charter School Growth
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Haley signed the House Bill H3853 into law on Thursday, June 12, 2014 refining the procedures of starting and closing public charter schools in South Carolina…
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Governor Signs Charter School Bill – Creating Pathways to High Quality Charter School Growth
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Haley signed the House Bill H3853 into law on Thursday, June 12, 2014 refining the procedures of starting and closing public charter schools in South Carolina…
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Secretary Richard W. Riley and four others to receive 2014 NAACP Presidential Citation
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP will present former U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley with its coveted Presidential Citation at the annual Freedom Fund Celebration…
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Secretary Richard W. Riley and four others to receive 2014 NAACP Presidential Citation
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP will present former U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley with its coveted Presidential Citation at the annual Freedom Fund Celebration…
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SC High School Students Vie to Win Cash and Chance to Compete in Silicon Valley
June 11, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Fifteen high-school students from around South Carolina will go head to head June 18th in the third annual Mark Motley Foundation State Business Plan Competition by YEScarolina. Six of the…
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NEXT High School Board Announces Formal Search for CEO
June 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Board of NEXT High School, a free, public high school bringing an innovative model of individualized education using project-based learning coupled with online delivered instruction, announced today…
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NEXT High School Board Announces Formal Search for CEO
June 11, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Board of NEXT High School, a free, public high school bringing an innovative model of individualized education using project-based learning coupled with online delivered instruction, announced today…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Education Professionals Celebrate Passage Of K-12 Education Reform Initiative
June 9, 2014
Achieving The Promise Of An Equitable Education COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined education professionals and South Carolina business leaders in celebrating the final passage of her K-12 Education…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Education Professionals Celebrate Passage Of K-12 Education Reform Initiative
June 9, 2014
Achieving The Promise Of An Equitable Education COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined education professionals and South Carolina business leaders in celebrating the final passage of her K-12 Education…
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Nelsen Reappointed as SCETV Commission Chairman
June 9, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has reappointed Furman University political science professor Brent Nelsen to serve as chairman of the South Carolina Educational Television Commission. Nelsen has…
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Nelsen Reappointed as SCETV Commission Chairman
June 9, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has reappointed Furman University political science professor Brent Nelsen to serve as chairman of the South Carolina Educational Television Commission. Nelsen has…
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