Lockheed Martin to host Code Quest competition
March 6, 2018
High Schools invited to register to compete by March 30 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will host its annual Code Quest competition on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at various sites worldwide, including its Greenville,…
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Virginia College in Columbia to host Career Fair – March 27
March 6, 2018
Virginia College in Columbia will host a Career Fair Tuesday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the campus located at 7201 Two Notch Road. The event is free and open to the public…
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Tri-County alumni, past and present, invited to reconnect at April 6 Grad Fest
March 5, 2018
Recent Tri-County Technical College graduates will have an opportunity to engage with other alumni, past and present, at Grad Fest, a celebratory class reunion event set for Friday, April 6,…
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Midlands Superintendent assays public schools
March 1, 2018Today’s students today have a greater capacity for learning and applying what they know to real world issues than ever before, according to Lexington/Richland District Five school superintendent Dr. Stephen…
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LTC boasts ‘Excel-ent’ state champion
March 1, 2018LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington High’s Josh K. Dunham claimed a unique title this fall — the most skilled Excel student user in South Carolina. Because of his exceptionally high score…
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SC School Boards Association recognizes eight board members for earning top recognition in training
March 1, 2018The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) honors eight South Carolina school board members with the highest recognition in the SCSBA Boardmanship Institute. The SCSBA Boardmanship Institute, established in 1982,…
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Midlands Superintendent assays public schools
March 1, 2018
Today’s students today have a greater capacity for learning and applying what they know to real world issues than ever before, according to Lexington/Richland District Five school superintendent Dr. Stephen…
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LTC boasts ‘Excel-ent’ state champion
March 1, 2018
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington High’s Josh K. Dunham claimed a unique title this fall — the most skilled Excel student user in South Carolina. Because of his exceptionally high score…
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Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Rita Dove to kick off Governor’s School for the Arts’ new guest artist series
March 1, 2018
GREENVILLE, S.C.—The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities has announced a new program that will bring world-renowned artists to Greenville for free public events and educational opportunities.…
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SC School Boards Association recognizes eight board members for earning top recognition in training
March 1, 2018
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) honors eight South Carolina school board members with the highest recognition in the SCSBA Boardmanship Institute. The SCSBA Boardmanship Institute, established in 1982,…
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Bulldog Business Bowl finalists present business ideas at local pitch event
February 27, 2018Teams of future entrepreneurs from The Citadel are making adjustments to their business plans and elevator pitches after attending Charleston’s fourth PitchBreakfast at the Harbor Entrepreneur Center. On February 15,…
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College of Charleston announces new Director of Jewish Studies Program
February 27, 2018
The College of Charleston and its School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs announced the appointment of professor Ezra Cappell as the director of the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program, effective July 1, 2018. A…
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Mike Brenan, Co-chair, TransformSC
February 27, 2018
On March 1 & 2, business and education leaders from around South Carolina will gather for the fifth annual TransformSC conference – the 2018 TransformSC Spring Conference: Transformation Through Data.…
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Mike Brenan, Co-chair, TransformSC
February 27, 2018
On March 1 & 2, business and education leaders from around South Carolina will gather for the fifth annual TransformSC conference – the 2018 TransformSC Spring Conference: Transformation Through Data.…
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Lourie Center debuts Lifelong Learning Program
February 26, 2018The Lourie Center is offering the pilot course in its new Lifelong Learning Program of the Midlands, a community education program for adults 50 years of age and older. This…
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The OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair welcomed over 1700 attendees at Sumter High School
February 26, 2018
On behalf of Pace Scholarship Academy, the OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair was hosted at Sumter High School on Saturday, February 24, 2018. There were 41 scholarship and community service…
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The OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair welcomed over 1700 attendees at Sumter High School
February 26, 2018
On behalf of Pace Scholarship Academy, the OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair was hosted at Sumter High School on Saturday, February 24, 2018. There were 41 scholarship and community service…
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Richland Two recognizes new National Board Certified Teachers
February 26, 2018
Richland School District Two is home to 11 additional teachers who have earned the distinction of becoming National Board Certified. With these newly certified teachers, Richland Two now employs a…
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Richland One announces National Awards, Honors
February 26, 2018Lower Richland Cadet Receives National Army ROTC Scholarship and West Point Preparatory Academy Appointment Lower Richland High School JROTC Cadet Anastasia Nelson is worthy of double honors. In addition to…
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S.C. BlueCross Foundation invests in WISE Schools with new grant opportunityÂ
February 26, 2018
It is well established that healthier children tend to have better grades, are more attentive in class and have fewer absences. To better support South Carolina schools in creating…
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S.C. BlueCross Foundation invests in WISE Schools with new grant opportunityÂ
February 26, 2018
It is well established that healthier children tend to have better grades, are more attentive in class and have fewer absences. To better support South Carolina schools in creating…
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Three Schools in South Carolina will be gifted a $100,000 Don’t Quit! Fitness Center from the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils
February 26, 2018Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman to announce that fitness icon Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils…
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Three Schools in South Carolina will be gifted a $100,000 Don’t Quit! Fitness Center from the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils
February 26, 2018Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman to announce that fitness icon Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils…
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Beckham and Johnson earn Google certification
February 26, 2018As part of their school’s Dynamic Learning Project membership, Digital Learning Coaches P. Jared Johnson from Carolina Springs Middle and Laura D. Beckham from Pelion Middle earned their Google for…
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Beckham and Johnson earn Google certification
February 26, 2018
As part of their school’s Dynamic Learning Project membership, Digital Learning Coaches P. Jared Johnson from Carolina Springs Middle and Laura D. Beckham from Pelion Middle earned their Google for…
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GHS Beta Club grows to ‘distinction’
February 23, 2018GILBERT, S.C. — More students joined one of Gilbert High School’s vital student organization this year, and with that growth came an additional level of recognition. Led by English Teacher…
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GHS Beta Club grows to ‘distinction’
February 23, 2018GILBERT, S.C. — More students joined one of Gilbert High School’s vital student organization this year, and with that growth came an additional level of recognition. Led by English Teacher…
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USC unveils statue commemorating first African-American professor
February 22, 2018
Richard T. Greener, the University of South Carolina’s first African-American professor, returned to campus on Wednesday, Feb. 21 in the form of a 9-foot-tall statue officially unveiled near the Thomas…
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Harbison Institute alumna returns to MTC to celebrate 100th birthday on Harbison History Day
February 22, 2018 MTC President Ronald L. Rhames and MTC Commission Chair Garry Powers join Harbison Institute alumni in ringing the original Harbison Institute bell. MTC preserved the original bell from 1882,…
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East Point Academy named #8 Best Charter School in S.C.
February 21, 2018
East Point Academy (EPA) was recently named #8 Best Charter School in South Carolina by Niche – an online platform which evaluates schools nationwide. The rankings and information collected by…
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River Springs Elementary PE teacher awarded #PhysEd 2018 Best Blog
February 21, 2018River Springs Elementary School PE teacher Ben Landers has been recognized by ThePhysicalEducator.com as having the best #PhysEd blog for 2018. Landers, who has served at River Springs since 2007 created his…
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Special needs students learn soft skills through Irmo High’s Sting Deli
February 21, 2018Special needs students in Joyce Moran’s class at Irmo High School are learning what it takes to be successful and work hard by running the school’s Sting Deli. Working the…
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Free College Planning Workshop for Richland One students, parents
February 20, 2018
Richland One parents who need help paying for their children’s college tuition or who don’t have a clue where to start or how to get the money are invited to…
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Chief Medical Officer joins PC’s new PA Studies program
February 20, 2018
Dr. Gregory Mappin has served as Self Regional Healthcare’s chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs for the last 12 years and as a thoracic surgeon for the…
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GSSM to Host INSIDE GSSM STEM Education Day – February 24
February 20, 2018
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) will host its annual INSIDE GSSM STEM education day for students and families from across the state. When:Â Saturday, February 24,…
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GSSM to Host INSIDE GSSM STEM Education Day – February 24
February 20, 2018
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) will host its annual INSIDE GSSM STEM education day for students and families from across the state. When:Â Saturday, February 24,…
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Multi-award winning Dailey & Vincent to perform in Newberry, SC – March 11
February 19, 2018
Hailing from world famous stages such as Carnegie Hall and the Ryman Auditorium, Grand Ole Opry Stars and Multi-Award Winners Dailey & Vincent will appear in Newberry, SC on Sunday,…
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Furman Education Professor Paul L. Thomas co-edits new collection of essays
February 19, 2018
Furman Department of Education professor Paul L. Thomas has co-edited a new collection of essays, Critical Media Literacy and Fake News in Post-Truth America(Brill/Sense). The collection is co-edited by Christian Z.…
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Academic Outreach Camp accepting applications for two-week summer program
February 19, 2018
From exploring manufacturing production processes and healthcare quality outcomes, to driving high-performance BMW’s, 30 rising high school seniors will have the opportunity to apply both science and math principles using…
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South Carolina State School of Business to launch Financial Literacy Ambassador Program
February 19, 2018
SC State University’s School of Business is partnering with the Society for Financial Education and Professional Development Inc. to implement the Financial Literacy Ambassador Program. The program will officially launch…
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MTC programs rank in the top 50 in the United States for student diversity
February 19, 2018
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education has ranked MTC in the top 100 colleges in the United States (#87) in terms of African-American students earning associate degrees. This is the sixth…
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Lower Richland High School STEAMs ahead, bringing Harlem Renaissance to life for Black History Month
February 19, 2018Students Partner with Local Performing Artists for Innovative Programming The jazz of Duke Ellington, the words of Langston Hughes, and the moves of Josephine Baker took over classrooms of Lower…
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Lower Richland High School STEAMs ahead, bringing Harlem Renaissance to life for Black History Month
February 19, 2018
Students Partner with Local Performing Artists for Innovative Programming The jazz of Duke Ellington, the words of Langston Hughes, and the moves of Josephine Baker took over classrooms of Lower…
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SC State University awarded $6.2 million for new, advanced cancer research center
February 16, 2018
SC State University was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $6.2 million by the National Cancer Institute, to establish the South Carolina Disparities Research Center. A portion of…
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Academic Outreach Camp accepting applications for two-week summer program
February 15, 2018
From exploring manufacturing production processes and healthcare quality outcomes, to driving high-performance BMW’s, 30 rising high school seniors will have the opportunity to apply both science and math principles using…
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Pamela Steinke named vice provost at USC Upstate
February 15, 2018
Effective April 16, Dr. Pamela Steinke will begin serving as vice provost and associate vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of South Carolina Upstate where she will oversee the…
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Amber Morgan of Greenville Technical College among ten selected nationwide for Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award
February 14, 2018
Amber Morgan of Greenville Technical College has been selected for the 2018 Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award for her outstanding work to impact the culture at her institution. For the…
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National Association presents top award to MTC’s Alan Grier for contributions to manufacturing workforce
February 14, 2018
Midlands Technical College instructor Dr. Alan Grier has received the Innovative ATC Workforce Development Award from the National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC). The award recognizes outstanding workforce development…
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Charleston Museum Curator awarded College’s Simons Medal
February 14, 2018
Martha Zierden, curator of historical archaeology at The Charleston Museum and a longtime collaborator with the anthropology program at the College of Charleston, is the recipient of the College’s 2018 Albert…
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Clemson University honors former Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. with 2018 Ethics in Action Award
February 14, 2018CHARLESTON, S.C. – Clemson University’s Rutland Institute of Ethics honored former Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. with the 2018 Ethics in Action Award Feb. 10. Attendees joined friends and…
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