Questions about autism to be answered by a panel of experts at the Lowcountry Autism Consortium townhall meeting
March 21, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – April 1, 2014 – The Lowcountry Autism Consortium is hosting a free autism town hall style meeting on Tuesday, April 1st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.…
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Winners Announced for Storm The Citadel! 2014
February 24, 2014CHARLESTON, 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, 2013Build 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, 2013CLINTON, 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, 2012CLINTON, 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, 2012CLINTON, 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, 2012Dr. 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, 2012CHARLESTON, 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, 2012CHARLESTON, 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, 2012Number 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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Engineering students to receive national award during parade
September 7, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – September 7, 2012 – Members of The Citadel student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) will receive a special visit Friday, Sept. 14, from…
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Marrington Middle School of the Arts Earns National Blue Ribbon School Distinction
September 7, 2012COLUMBIA, SC September 7, 2012 – Five South Carolina schools won2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools Awards, U.S. Secretary of EducationArne Duncan announced today. The U.S. Department of Education (USED)says that…
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Monday is the deadline to purchase tickets for the 2012 Citadel School of Education’s Wall of Fame event
September 5, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – Three Dorchester County educators, includingSummerville’s legendary high school football coach John McKissick, willbe inducted Sept. 20 in The Citadel School of Education Wall of Fame. Created in…
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Three new professors join Charleston School of Law
September 5, 2012Three experienced legal educators in tenure-track positions CHARLESTON, SC – September 5, 2012 – Three seasoned legal educators have joined the faculty at the Charleston School of Law as new…
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College of Charleston Launches New Sustainability Initiatives
September 3, 2012Water Bottle Re-fill Stations and a Green Roof Garden Are Added CHARLESTON, SC – September 3, 2012 – The College of Charleston’s Office of Sustainability is kicking off several campus…
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UofSC: Carolina on King brings Gamecock community to Charleston
August 29, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 29, 2012 – Taking a walk down King Street inCharleston one doesn’t expect to see the University of South Carolina’snotable garnet and black. Starting today (Aug.…
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Citadel BOV selects independent review team
August 27, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – August 27, 2012 – Fulfilling its promise of November 2011, The Citadel Board of Visitors today selected a team to conduct a comprehensive and independent review of…
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Buckeye Alumni Club Returning to Mt. Pleasant for 2012 Season
August 27, 2012MT. PLEASANT, SC – August 27, 2012 – Lowcountry Buckeyes, The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Charleston, SC, is returning to Mt. Pleasant for their 2012 festivities. President of…
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CofC Business Program Receives International Recognition
August 23, 2012Initiative for Public Choice and Market Process (IPCMP) Selected as 2012 Templeton Freedom Award Recipient CHARLESTON, SC – August 23, 2012 – Atlas Economic Research Foundation selected the Initiative for…
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India Association Unveils Gandhi Statue at Pinewood’s Liberty Garden
August 22, 2012SUMMERVILLE, SC – August 21, 2012 – Pinewood Preparatory School and the India Association of Greater Charleston (IAGC) announce the unveiling of a bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi into the…
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College of Charleston Class of 2016 is High Achieving
August 20, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – August 20, 2012 – The College of Charleston Class of 2016 will begin their academic careers on August, 21, 2012. In many ways, they are the highest…
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Class of 2012 Smashes Record for College Scholarships Statewide Total Breaks the $1 Billion Barrier
August 20, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 20, 2012 – The South Carolina Department ofEducation announced today the Class of 2012 was the first group to earnmore than $1 billion in college scholarships…
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Constitution Day Lecture Series for S.C. High School Students
August 13, 2012S.C. Chapter of American Board of Trial Advocates Hosts Fourth AnnualJames Otis Lecture Series on the Constitution for High School Students COLUMBIA, SC – August 13, 2012 – The 2012…
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CofC MBA Class of 2013 is Most Diverse, Highly Qualified to Date
August 13, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – August 13, 2012 – The College of Charleston’s incoming MBA class is the most qualified and diverse to date. The application process was also the most competitive…
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Coastal Carolina, Clemson to set hundreds of sensors in Savannah River
August 9, 2012SAVANNAH RIVER, SC – August 9, 2012 – Clemson University researchers are teaming up with CoastalCarolina University (CCU) colleagues to deploy and monitor hundreds ofsensors along the Savannah River to…
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CSU Master of Science in Nursing granted accreditation
August 8, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – August 8, 2012 – The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) announced it has granted accreditation to Charleston Southern University’s Master of Science in Nursing program. The…
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Teacher Leaders to Leave on Statewide Tour on August 12
August 8, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – August 8, 2012 – A new program by the College of Charleston’s School of Education, Health, and Human Performance demonstrates the College’s commitment to educating top teachers.…
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Warr, von Lehe tapped for leadership of USC Board of Trustees
August 7, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 7, 2012 - The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees elected new leadership Friday (Aug. 3). Lamar attorney Eugene P. Warr will serve as chairman, and…
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2012 PGA Tournament is a Classroom for College of Charleston Students
August 6, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – August 6, 2012 – Collegeof Charleston hospitality and tourism management majors are turningKiawah Island’s Ocean Course into a classroom during the 2012 PGAChampionship. Nearly 30 students in…
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SC Governor's School for Science and Math Foundation Announces New Board Members and Officers
August 6, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 6, 2012 – The Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation announces the following new board members for the 2012-2015 Board of Directors term: Peter…
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SC Bar President Angus Macaulay to open new law school year
August 6, 2012Will address law school community Aug. 23 at its third Convocation CHARLESTON, SC – August 6, 2012 – Hundreds of law students are expected to attend the Charleston School of Law’s…
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The Citadel sets multiple all-time high admissions records – again
July 25, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – July 25, 2012 – The South Carolina Corps of Cadets Class of 2016 is on track to smash four admissions records this year. For the fourth consecutive…
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CofC Fellow Speaks at Harvard Conference on S.C. Education Gains
July 25, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – July 25, 2012 – College of Charleston senior education fellow Terry Peterson will represent South Carolina as one of the six most improved school systems at a…
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SC GED Pass Rate Exceeds National Average Again
July 25, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – July 25, 2012 – South Carolina GED test-takerscontinued to improve their passage rate on the high school equivalencyexam in 2011, and the state has continued to outperform…
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SC Technical College System Receives $325,000 Grant from Wells Fargo to Support Workforce Development
July 25, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – July 24, 2012 -Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC)announced a statewide technical college grant program aimed at awarding$325,000 to severalSouth Carolina technical colleges. The investmentwill focus on…
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Fan Experience Initiative drives favorable trend in Chanticleer football season ticket sales
July 24, 2012CONWAY, SC – July 24, 2012 – With 43 days still remaining before the Chanticleers’ football season opener September 1 vs. North Carolina A&T, the Coastal Carolina University Department of…
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Governor Nikki Haley speaks at Meeting Street Academy
July 24, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – July 23, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley visited Charleston’s Meeting Street Academy for a ribbon cutting celebration. Video of the governor’s remarks and media availability…
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Swanson Pledges $2.25 Million to Establish New Merit Scholarship at College of Charleston
July 23, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – July 23, 2012 – Charleston entrepreneur Steve Swanson ‘89 and his wife, Emily ‘89,announced a $2.25 million gift to support merit scholarships for TheHonors College of the…
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Students from Across the State Attending South Carolina Business Week
July 23, 2012CLINTON, SC – July 23, 2012 – Approximately 190 of South Carolina’s brightest high school students will descend upon Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. July 15-20 for South Carolina Business…
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Governor's School for Science and Math Students Present Innovative Scientific and Economic Research
July 23, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – July 23, 2012 – This week ends an intense research internship for nearly 70 SC Governor’s School for Science and Math (GSSM) students. Exploring topics such as…
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Charleston Southern announces two appointments
July 18, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – July 17, 2012 – Dr. Keith Callis has been named dean of humanities and social sciences effective June 1. Callis joins the CSU family from Louisiana Baptist…
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State’s High School Dropout Numbers Decrease for Third Consecutive Year
July 16, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – July 13, 2012 – In school year 2010-2011, 365 fewerstudents dropped out of state high schools than in the previous year,according to a new report from the…
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Governor's School for Science and Math Students Experience College-Level Scientific and Economic Research
July 16, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – June 13, 2012 – Sixty-eight rising seniors from theSouth Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM),along with select non-GSSM students from other public, private or homeschool…
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2012 First Day Festival Call For Volunteers
July 16, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – July 12, 2012 – The City of Charleston Mayor’s Office for Children, Youth and Families (MOCYF) is hosting the annual First Day Festival on Sunday, August 19,…
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South Carolina School Leader Named National Principal of the Year Finalist
July 12, 2012Loris Middle School principal is among six educators competing for the 2013 MetLife/NASSP National Principal of the Year Award RESTON, VA – July 9, 2012 – Judy Beard, principal of Loris Middle…
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Charleston Southern Honored for Community Service
June 29, 2012642 Schools Named to Honor Roll CHARLESTON, SC – June 28, 2012 – The Corporation for National and Community Service and the U.S. Department of Education honored the nation’s leading…
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TTC breaks ground on new Nursing and Science Building
June 27, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – June 26, 2012 – Trident Technical College broke ground June 25 on a new $30 million Nursing and Science Building on the college’s Main Campus in North…
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Hulsey Appointed to State Board of Nursing
June 26, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – June 26, 2012 – The South Carolina Senate has confirmed Dr. Tara Hulsey’s appointment to the South Carolina State Board of Nursing. Her term expires December 31,…
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South University awards master's level criminal justice degrees for the first time
June 25, 2012US Senator Jim DeMint will address the Class of 2012COLUMBIA, SC – June 22, 2012 – South University will confer degrees on251 students on Saturday, June 23 at 11:30 a.m.…
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SC School Leaders Receive Top Honors
June 25, 2012BEAUFORT, SC – June 25, 2012 – School leaders in Lexington,Spartanburg, and Beaufort have been named 2012 William B. HarleyLifetime Achievement Award recipients. In addition, the Friend ofPublic Education award…
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