Charleston Southern University Nationally Recognized for Volunteer Service
October 30, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – For the fourth consecutive year, Charleston Southern University has been recognized by the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll and the U.S. Department of Education and…
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Wells Fargo Announces $243,500 Grant to SC Technical College System
October 28, 201415 technical colleges across the state receive grants to support various programs CHARLESTON, SC – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that it presented the SC Technical College…
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Charleston Southern Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Accredited by CAC of ABET
October 21, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Southern University computer and information sciences department announced that the bachelor of science in computer science degree program has recently been accredited by the Computing…
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See How ‘The Citadel Makes a Difference’ as a Producer of Leaders
October 21, 2014New leadership studies department, master’s degree, themed football game, expanded day of service CHARLESTON, SC – Every cadet who joins the South Carolina Corps of Cadets at The Citadel makes…
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Berkeley Surpasses State Average on ESEA Report Card
October 21, 2014MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School students in all grade levels continue to outperform the state standards in the state and federally mandated Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Federal Accountability…
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See How ‘The Citadel Makes a Difference’ as a Producer of Leaders
October 21, 2014New leadership studies department, master’s degree, themed football game, expanded day of service CHARLESTON, SC – Every cadet who joins the South Carolina Corps of Cadets at The Citadel makes…
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CSU adds supply chain and operations management certificate programs
October 16, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Southern University’s College of Adult and Professional Studies will begin offering new certificate programs in supply chain management and operations management in January 2015. The Supply…
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Cainhoy Elementary School STEM Program Honored
October 16, 2014MONCKS CORNER, SC – Nucor Steel, the Daniel Island Community Fund and Reverend Love honored Cainhoy Elementary School with a check for $47,500 to enhance their extended learning opportunities in Science,…
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‘Opening Doors’ aims to keep best & brightest in medical school
October 16, 2014Historic scholarship campaign looks to raise $20 million dollars over next three years. CHARLESTON, SC – For the first time since its founding in 1824, the MUSC College of…
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CofC Freshman, Jesse Horine, Among Nation’s Top Three Youth Entrepreneurs
October 15, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Youth Entrepreneurship South Carolina history was made in Silicon Valley last week. Eighteen year old Jesse Horine from Fort Mill, SC placed runner-up in the 2014 NFTE…
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Teacher Evaluations are Critical to Retain and Recruit
October 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – In response to today’s Senate Select Committee on Public School Teachers meeting on recruiting and retaining teachers, StudentsFirst South Carolina State Director Regina Hitchcock issued the following…
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Teacher Evaluations are Critical to Retain and Recruit
October 14, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – In response to today’s Senate Select Committee on Public School Teachers meeting on recruiting and retaining teachers, StudentsFirst South Carolina State Director Regina Hitchcock issued the following…
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CMCC PAC Announces Endorsed School Board Candidates
October 14, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee(CMCC PAC) announces endorsements for Berkeley County, Charleston County and Dorchester County School Boards upcoming elections on Nov. 4. After reviewing candidate questionnaires and…
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CMCC PAC Announces Endorsed School Board Candidates
October 14, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee(CMCC PAC) announces endorsements for Berkeley County, Charleston County and Dorchester County School Boards upcoming elections on Nov. 4. After reviewing candidate questionnaires and…
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Call for Proposals for 2015 Kids’ College Summer Camps at Trident Technical College
October 14, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Trident Technical College’s Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is seeking proposals for the presentation of innovative and creative academic-related summer camps for children ages 7-16…
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Berkeley County School District Conducts Shooter Drill
October 13, 2014MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Berkeley County School District will practice its responses to an Active Shooter Scenario at the Westview Elementary, Westview Primary and Westview Middle Schools on Thursday, October…
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American College of the Building Arts inducts inaugural class of technical honor scholars
October 9, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The American College of the Building Arts, America’s only college to offer a Bachelor degrees in the building arts, has inducted its inaugural class of scholars into the National…
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Berkeley County Partners with McElveen to Sponsor Academy
October 9, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District and McElveen Buick-GMC will sign a partnership contract this Friday, October 10 at 2 p.m. at McElveen’s dealership at 117 Farmington Road in Summerville. This is…
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Berkeley County Students Surpass State SAT Averages
October 9, 2014MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County seniors taking the SAT, a national college admissions exam, surpassed the state average this year. The average composite score for district students taking the exam was…
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Supply Chain Management Major Officially Begins in Fall 2015
October 6, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The College of Charleston will offer a new supply chain management major in the School of Business beginning in the 2015 fall semester. The South Carolina Commission…
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Computer Science Professor to Develop Cyberinfrastructure to Look at Data for Climate Change, Sea-Level Change and Volcanic Activity
October 6, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The National Science Foundation (NSF) is awarding $31 million to researchers, including the College of Charleston’s Jim Bowring, to develop tools, infrastructure and best practices for data…
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Charleston Metro Chamber and Community Leaders Announce Yes4schools
October 2, 2014
Charleston Campaign in Support of Education Capital Improvement Referendum Passage will bring $736 million economic impact to the region, create thousands of jobs,alleviate overcrowding and increase safety and technology for…
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Social Innovation Fund Invests in ICS to Support Early Childhood Outcomes
October 1, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – ICS was awarded with a grant of more than $780,000 to support early childhood outcomes. The grant, provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service’ s…
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Berkeley County Students Excel in Statewide Testing
October 1, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County students have exceeded the South Carolina average class scores on end-of-course exams for the fifth year in a row. The South Carolina Secretary of Education…
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Berkeley County Schools Awarded Blue Ribbons
October 1, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The United States Department of Education announced today that Hanahan Elementary School and Hanahan Middle School were chosen in the 2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Hanahan…
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Five new directors elected to MUSC Foundation board; Board officers elected
September 29, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina Foundation (MUSCF) has elected five new members: John T. Cahill, Cleveland A. Christophe, Retired U.S. Army Col. Mike Heath, Harold W. Jablon,…
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Five Business Students Earn S.C. International Trade Scholarships
September 29, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Five College of Charleston School of Business students were awarded scholarships at this week’s 41st annual S.C. International Trade Conference (SCITC). This is the second consecutive year that…
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Restoration Institute recognized by Charleston Metro Chamber
September 29, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC — The Clemson University Restoration Institute in North Charleston received The Trailblazer Award from the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. CURI was recognized at the 2014 Honors Night Thursday at…
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Johnson Hagood Stadium Enhances Fan Safety with New Bag Policy
September 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – To help provide fans with a safe and secure environment to watch Citadel football games at Johnson Hagood Stadium this season, all bags and purses will be…
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Fleming Named to Steering Committe on the Future of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges
September 23, 2014Project Launches as Converse College’s Internal Study Expands SPARTANBURG, SC – President Betsy Fleming of Converse College has been named to a new steering committee of college and university…
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Science and Mathematics Governor’s School Now Accepting Applications for Class of 2017
September 17, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its Class of 2017 through February 15, 2015. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org/apply-now. One of only…
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CresCom Bank’s David Morrow Appointed to Clemson University Board of Visitors
September 15, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – David Morrow, the president and CEO of CresCom Bank, has been appointed to the Clemson University Board of Visitors. Morrow is a 1972 graduate of Clemson University and…
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US News & World Report ranks The Citadel No. 1 for the FOURTH Straight Year
September 9, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – When it comes to a getting a great education and the best value from a college with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, The Citadel once again…
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South Carolina Teaching Fellows Application Open Until December 1st
September 5, 2014High school seniors interested in becoming a teacher can receive up to $24,000 for college. ROCK HILL, SC – The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program has begun accepting applications for…
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South Carolina Teaching Fellows Application Open Until December 1st
September 5, 2014
High school seniors interested in becoming a teacher can receive up to $24,000 for college. ROCK HILL, SC – The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program has begun accepting applications for…
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MUSC Weight Management Center offering FREE 10-week lifestyle change weight loss program to community
September 4, 2014L.E.A.N. for Life, a FREE 10-week weight loss class lead by MUSC students and supervised by MUSC Weight Management Center staff, aims to help lower-income residents lose weight and get healthier…
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The SCEA Recommends Bakari Sellers for Lt. Governor
September 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA) announced today that it is recommending State Rep. Bakari T. Sellers in the race for South Carolina Lieutenant Governor. “An…
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Mount Pleasant student earns full scholarship to New Hampshire boarding school
August 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Edward “Sean” Lee of Mount Pleasant has been awarded tuition to a prestigious New Hampshire boarding school through a new scholarship program open to South Carolina students.…
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Dr. Perry Halushka, Dean Emeritus MUSC, to Deliver GSSM Convocation Address
August 29, 2014HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce Dr. Perry Halushka, Distinguished University Professor and Dean Emeritus, College of Graduate Studies, MUSC,…
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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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