New Study Reveals Economic Impact of Aerospace Industry in SC

  August 20, 2014

COLUMBIA, 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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The Citadel names Jim Senter Director of Athletics

  August 5, 2014

CHARLESTON, 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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  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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Enjoy CCPL Programs in August

  July 21, 2014

CHARLESTON, 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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IT-oLogy to Participate in National Code.org Program

  July 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, 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, 2014

COLUMBIA, 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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Clemson’s SCE&G Energy Innovation Center rated LEED Gold

  July 2, 2014

Energy 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, 2014

Energy 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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College of Nursing to offer RN to BSN program

  June 30, 2014

CHARLESTON, 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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CSU and Dorchester Two School District Sign Articulation Agreement

  June 25, 2014

CHARLESTON, 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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The Citadel Names New Director of Alumni Affairs

  June 18, 2014

CHARLESTON, 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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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, 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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Nelsen Reappointed as SCETV Commission Chairman

  June 9, 2014

GREENVILLE, 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, 2014

GREENVILLE, 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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