BJU President Named Distinguished Alumnus by The Citadel

  June 9, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – The Citadel Alumni Association recently named BJU President Steve Pettit, a 1978 business administration graduate of The Citadel, as a Distinguished Citadel Alumnus. The Citadel, The Military…

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Board Appoints Benggio Acting Director

  June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library’s Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Leesa Benggio as Acting Director of the South Carolina State Library. Benggio has been employed by…

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Board Appoints Benggio Acting Director

  June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library’s Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Leesa Benggio as Acting Director of the South Carolina State Library. Benggio has been employed by…

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2014 Ken Bower Scholarship Recipients Announced

  June 5, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC -The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship, named in memory of Dr. Ken Bower, an architect of the original Teacher Cadet course and curriculum, is awarded each year to as…

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2014 Ken Bower Scholarship Recipients Announced

  June 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC -The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship, named in memory of Dr. Ken Bower, an architect of the original Teacher Cadet course and curriculum, is awarded each year to as…

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Minnesota School District Selects Benefitfocus HR InTouch Marketplace

  June 4, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions, today announced that Elk River Area School District has selected Benefitfocus HR INTOUCH MARKETPLACE® to support its benefits enrollment and automate…

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National History Day in South Carolina

  June 3, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Community Museum Society, Inc.  Even with so many transitions in 2013-2014, the National History Day in South Carolina Program has seen more growth in the last six months…

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National History Day in South Carolina

  June 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Community Museum Society, Inc.  Even with so many transitions in 2013-2014, the National History Day in South Carolina Program has seen more growth in the last six…

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SC Babies Born On 529 Day Celebrated With $529 College Savings Grants

  May 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. is announcing the second annual privately funded Future Scholar 529 Palmettobaby grant program on National 529 College Savings Day, Thursday, May 29, 2014.  The Palmettobabyprogram was…

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SC Babies Born On 529 Day Celebrated With $529 College Savings Grants

  May 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. is announcing the second annual privately funded Future Scholar 529 Palmettobaby grant program on National 529 College Savings Day, Thursday, May 29, 2014.  The Palmettobabyprogram was…

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Two named to John de la Howe School Board

  May 26, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Gov. Nikki Haley has appointed two new trustees to John de la Howe School in McCormick. Tom Love of McCormick and Dan Shonka of Central have been confirmed…

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Two named to John de la Howe School Board

  May 26, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Gov. Nikki Haley has appointed two new trustees to John de la Howe School in McCormick. Tom Love of McCormick and Dan Shonka of Central have been confirmed…

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The Citadel to Begin Search for New Director of Athletics

  May 20, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC − The Citadel will be seeking a replacement for Director of Athletics Larry Leckonby who has resigned to become director of athletics at Catawba College, in Salisbury, N.C.  Leckonby…

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Honorary Degrees Awarded at Corps of Cadets Commencement 2014

  May 20, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – The Citadel Board of Visitors presented honorary degrees to three people—Gen. Ann Elizabeth Dunwoody, the honorable Deborah Lee James, and Lt. Gen. Ellie Givan “Buck” Shuler Jr.—during…

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University of South Carolina home to Pat Conroy’s archive

  May 19, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Pat Conroy’s archive, which includes handwritten manuscripts of his 11 books, family scrapbooks and personal diaries packed with story ideas, poems and musings, now belongs to the University…

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Now is the Time for Companies to Post Summer Internships

  May 16, 2014

In 2013: 630 internships posted, 39% of companies posted multiple positions, one-third of internships posted were paid positions The spring scramble is on as college students work to secure summer…

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SCCP executive dean moves on, campus deans take reins

  May 13, 2014

Dr. Joseph DiPiro assumes dean position at Virginia Commonwealth University CHARLESTON, SC – After nine years of service to the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and the University of…

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MUSC Commencement set for Friday, May 16 at 9 a.m.

  May 13, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Approximately 870 graduates will receive degrees from the Medical University of South Carolina’s six colleges during commencement exercises scheduled for Friday, May 16, at 9 a.m. at…

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Charleston School of Law graduates 162 in eighth class

  May 13, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Incoming American Bar Association president William C. Hubbard of Columbia encouraged the 162 May graduates of the Charleston School of Law to stand up for the law…

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Computer Science Club Attracts 1200+ Students

  May 12, 2014

BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – May 12, 2014 –  Google is celebrating an education milestone in South Carolina’s Lowcountry.  At the start of the 2013-2014 school year, CS First created after-school clubs…

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Computer Science Club Attracts 1200+ Students

  May 12, 2014

BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – May 12, 2014 –  Google is celebrating an education milestone in South Carolina’s Lowcountry.  At the start of the 2013-2014 school year, CS First created after-school clubs…

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#FightForCofC speaks out against State Senator Mike Fair

  May 12, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – May 12, 2014 – #FightforCofC, in solidarity with SpeakUpstate, and all the students and faculty of South Carolina’s institutions of higher learning, stands in opposition to the punitive,…

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GoogleFest

  April 21, 2014

BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – April 22, 2014 – Teachers, small business owners, non-profit employees, veterans and emergency preparedness officials from across South Carolina will arrive in the Lowcountry for the…

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Winners Announced for Storm The Citadel! 2014

  February 24, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – February 24, 2014 – Congratulations to the winners from the 2014 Storm the Citadel! Trebuchet Competition. The STEM Center of Excellence at The Citadel hosted the 4th…

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The Citadel Extends Registration For Businesses

  December 17, 2013

Build a trebuchet and boost your bottom line in 2014 CHARLESTON, SC – December 17, 2013 – Just in time for New Years resolutions, registration is extended for businesses wishing…

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Former Ecuadorian Presidential Candidate Visits PC

  February 13, 2013

CLINTON, SC – February 13, 2013 – Dr. Carlos J. Emanuel, a past presidential candidate from Ecuador and Presbyterian College alumnus, is scheduled to visit PC’s campus tomorrow, February 14th.…

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Smith Named VP at Presbyterian College

  December 17, 2012

CLINTON, SC – December 17, 2012 – Presbyterian College (PC) announcesthat Dr. Joy Smith, associate vice president for student affairs anddean of students at Clemson University, will be joining PC…

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New Dean for Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy

  December 17, 2012

CLINTON, SC – December 18, 2012 – The dean of the Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (PCSP), Dr. Richard Stull, announced on Friday, December 14th that he is stepping down…

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PC Names New Provost

  November 20, 2012

Dr. Donald R. Raber II has been named Presbyterian College’s third provost, effective in January 2013. Dr. Raber has served PC as Associate Professor of Political Science and most recently…

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Southern Wesleyan to begin online degrees in February

  October 10, 2012

CHARLESTON, SC – October 10, 2012 – Southern Wesleyan University has been offering flexible programs to working adults for 25 years, but new fully-online programs are about to take flexibility…

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Williams attends Free Market Forum

  October 9, 2012

CHARLESTON, SC – October 9, 2012 – SWU business professor Charlie Williams attended the 2012 Free Market Forum in Houston Oct. 4-6, 2012. Williams received an all-expense paid professional fellowship…

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More CofC Students Study Abroad

  September 10, 2012

Number of Students Studying Abroad Continues to GrowCHARLESTON, SC – September 10, 2012 – For the third year in a row, a record number of College of Charleston students participated…

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