Colliers Report: South Carolina Student Housing 2025
December 10, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report 2025 South Carolina Student Housing Construction pipeline grows behind rising enrollment, large-scale projects Market Highlights After a modest slowdown, universities across the state saw…
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Clemson University President James P. Clements announces retirement
December 10, 2025
Following 12 years of transformational leadership and service, Clemson University President James P. Clements has announced his decision to retire as president, effective December 31. He shared this news with…
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Lander Psychology Degree Prepared Brissey to Serve as Dual Enrollment Director
December 10, 2025
Lander University’s Department of Psychological Science and Human Services makes plenty of successful alumni every year. Many go on to graduate school, work in government and schools, and overall, they…
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Clemson University President James P. Clements Announces Retirement After 12 Years of Transformational Leadership
December 10, 2025
Clemson University President James P. Clements has announced his retirement after more than a decade of guiding the institution through significant growth, progress, and national recognition. His retirement will take…
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Laurens County Museum Selected as a 2026–2027 Host Site for Smithsonian’s “Americans” Exhibition
December 9, 2025
Laurens County is celebrating a major cultural win. The Laurens County Museum has been selected as one of just six communities in South Carolina to host the prestigious Smithsonian Museum…
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GSSM’s Alyssa Reiser Prince awarded South Carolina Arts Commission grant
December 9, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced that Alyssa Reiser Prince, faculty member in the Department of Social Science, Languages, Arts, and Music (SSLAM), has been…
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Clemson’s Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business Launches Master of Science in Finance Program
December 9, 2025
The MSF is a 10-month, 32-credit, in-person graduate program designed for students seeking advanced preparation for careers in corporate finance, investment management, real estate analysis, corporate banking and related fields.…
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Excitement builds as Clemson University prepares to open the Advanced Materials Innovation Complex
December 9, 2025
The University’s most technologically advanced facility will help shape the next generation of leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs in advanced materials. Crews were putting the final touches on the interior of…
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CCSD announces community conversation on peninsula schools
December 9, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) invites families and community members to a community conversation. Superintendent Anita Huggins will engage directly with parents, students, and residents about the additional resources, opportunities, and supports…
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Ezekiel Ministries announces staff openings to strengthen group mentoring programs
December 8, 2025
As part of a renewed push to build healthy mentoring relationships and meet growing demand, Ezekiel Ministries is now hiring for several part-time positions across its after-school group mentoring programs.…
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Palmetto Citizens wraps up third annual Teacher of the Game program with Gamecock Athletics
December 8, 2025Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, as part of their partnership with Gamecock Athletics, announces the conclusion of the third annual Teacher of the Game program. Launched in 2023, the season-long…
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Laurens CPW Announces 2026 Laurens County Public Power Scholarship
December 7, 2025
In partnership with the City of Clinton and Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (PMPA), Laurens Commission of Public Works (CPW) has announced the opening of the 2026 Laurens County Public Power…
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A General’s Journey: Lander Alumna’s Images Chronicle Life of Service, Travel, Storytelling
December 6, 2025
Lander University alumna and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Marie Goff has spent her life in motion – leading soldiers, crossing continents and now capturing the world one photograph at a…
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Lander Professor Awarded Grant in Decision-Making Research
December 5, 2025
Empowering students to learn and understand decision-making skills is the goal of a project by Lander University Associate Professor of Education Dr. Rachel Schiera. Schiera was recently awarded a grant…
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The College of Charleston launches fitness and community health testing for anyone seeking to optimize their health
December 4, 2025
The College of Charleston’s School of Health Sciences is debuting a state-of-the-art testing program that will have students, faculty and staff working directly with campus and community members wishing to better understand various measures of fitness and how these impact their health. The Fitness and…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation celebrates fall fundraising successes
December 4, 2025
As the Lexington One Educational Foundation nears the end of its Second Quarter in 2025, the Board of Directors and staff are extremely thankful for the year-end successes and generous…
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HTC expands Horry Georgetown Technical College support by sponsorship of student pantry
December 4, 2025
Funding Supports Food Assistance Services Across All Three HGTC Campuses HTC, the area’s largest fiber internet provider, has committed $3,000 annually to support the Horry Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Pantry,…
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South Carolina Civil Rights Museum honored as the 2025 David W. Robinson Catalyst Award Winner from Central Carolina Community Foundation
December 4, 2025
The South Carolina Civil Rights Museum has been named the 2025 recipient of the David W. Robinson Catalyst Award from Central Carolina Community Foundation. The annual award honors organizations that…
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An Hour’s Drive and Determination Helped Piedmont Technical College Alumna Nicole Herbert Find a Better Life
December 3, 2025
Nicole Herbert’s life hasn’t always been full of promise. Living in Augusta, Georgia, she had taken some rough paths and came to the realization that change was necessary, and the…
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10X Digital announces Vincent Cataldo as the latest Digital Marketing Scholarship winner
December 2, 2025
10X Digital announced Vincent Cataldo as the 2025 recipient of the 10X Digital Marketing Scholarship. The scholarship supports students who show emerging talent in digital marketing and a commitment to…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation’s Health Fund Grants support students’ health in a number of ways
December 2, 2025
The Lexington One Educational Foundation’s most recent Health Fund Grant to Lexington County School District One Nursing and Health Services will support the health needs of students in the district…
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Thomas F. Chapman Leadership Scholars lead community service effort through Christmas 4 Kids
December 2, 2025
Student volunteers helping those in need this holiday season The Thomas F. Chapman Leadership Scholars are continuing a long-standing tradition of serving the local community by hosting Christmas 4 Kids…
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Citadel President to retire, culminating a 50-year career in public service
December 2, 2025The Citadel President Gen. Glenn Walters, USMC (Ret.), ’79, announced that the spring semester will be his last at The Citadel as he prepares to retire at the end of…
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Hood Construction, McMillan Pazdan Smith breaks ground on Riverbanks Zoo & Garden’s Conservation Learning Center
December 1, 2025The teams of Hood Construction & McMillan Pazdan Smith have kicked off construction of the Jane B. Friedman Conservation Learning Center at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Located adjacent to the…
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First Citizens Bank donates $25,000 to support South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities
December 1, 2025
South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) announced a $25,000 investment from First Citizens Bank in support of the Student Lifeline Grants Program. This renewed commitment significantly expands the program’s…
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Strengthening Schools: SC’s Multi-Pronged Strategy Boosts Teacher Retention and Recruitment
November 30, 2025
South Carolina is making meaningful strides in strengthening its educator workforce. The newly released 2025 Educator Supply and Demand Report shows teacher departures have declined for the third consecutive year…
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TWLUM Teens Project Hosts ‘Save Our Youth’ Workshop, Highlighting Decade of Impact
November 28, 2025
GEORGETOWN, S.C. — The Tyron Wilson Let Us Mentor (TWLUM) Teens Project recently held a successful “Save Our Youth Workshop,” bringing together community partners to address critical issues facing local…
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The Bridge 2 Home receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed to support hiring an education coordinator
November 27, 2025
Aiken nonprofit, The Bridge 2 Home (TB2H), has been awarded a $40,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to hire an education coordinator to give in-person,…
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Serving Compassion: Lander’s Isabella Young brings ‘Thanks Giving’ to community
November 25, 2025
When Lander University student Isabella Young realized how many people in Greenwood could be facing a lonely or financially strained Thanksgiving, she decided the holiday should feel different this year.…
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Caring Corner Food Pantry at Greenville Technical College rededicated to Laurie Pufpaff
November 25, 2025The Caring Corner food pantry at Greenville Technical College was rededicated to Laurie Pufpaff, the beloved nursing instructor who established the pantry in 2014 before her untimely death. Laurie noted…
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How the night before Thanksgiving became one of the heaviest drinking nights of the year
November 25, 2025The night before Thanksgiving has become known for heavy drinking, crowded gathering spots and increased risky behavior among young adults returning home for the holiday. National traffic safety data consistently…
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GSSM honors Dr. Sachin Rustgi with 2025 Randall M. LaCross Distinguished Research Leadership Award
November 25, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) presented the 2025 Randall M. LaCross Distinguished Research Leadership Award to Dr. Sachin Rustgi, associate professor of molecular breeding at…
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Lexington Two Superintendent announces retirement at end of 2025-2026 school year
November 25, 2025
Lexington School District Two Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner announced her retirement at the end of the current 2025-2026 school year, following a distinguished career of nearly 30 years in South…
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GSSM hosts 37th Annual Research Colloquium featuring 114 student presentations
November 25, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) hosted its 37th Annual Research Colloquium on Nov. 21, showcasing research conducted by students over the summer. This year’s event…
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Greenville school leader named SC Secondary Principal of the Year
November 25, 2025
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named Mrs. Ashley Wardlaw the 2026 South Carolina Secondary Principal of the Year. Mrs. Wardlaw is Principal of Blue Ridge High…
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North Charleston High’s Hannah Studemeyer earns State Assistant Principal of the Year honor
November 25, 2025
Hundreds of North Charleston High School students and staff, along with Charleston County School District (CCSD) leaders and community members, including City of North Charleston Mayor Reggie Burgess, surprised Assistant…
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Charleston Southern packs most OCC gifts nationally for 7th consecutive year
November 25, 2025
It’s official – Charleston Southern University has packed the most Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes of any college or university in the U.S. for the seventh year in a row. This…
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Clemson named a Best College for Future Leaders by Time magazine
November 25, 2025
Clemson University has been named one of Time magazine’s Best Colleges for Future Leaders 2026, a recognition based on an analysis of approximately 4,900 of the most influential U.S. leaders across business,…
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Clemson Rural Health initiatives improve health outcomes in rural communities across South Carolina
November 25, 2025
Annual reports show quantifiable data to support improved health outcomes among chronic disease patients As the organizing framework for Clemson University’s statewide rural health service delivery and prevention efforts, Clemson…
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Fall 2025 ART Academy pitch competition recognizes research innovation, real-world impact
November 25, 2025
Clemson University’s STRIDE ART (Accelerating Research Translation) Academy recently concluded its Fall 2025 cohort with a competitive pitch event at the Barnes Center. This semester’s cohort featured 17 participants in 14 teams…
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Rotary Clubs dedicate first Rotary Peace Pole in South Carolina
November 25, 2025
Peacebuilding remains a cornerstone of our mission as a humanitarian service organization. Spring Valley Rotary Club and its satellite evening club, Woodcreek Rotary, in collaboration with its Spring Valley High…
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Heron Institute celebrates grand opening of first Learning Lab
November 25, 2025
The Heron Institute marked a major milestone on Tuesday, November 18, as the organization welcomed families, staff, and community leaders to the grand opening of The Heron Institute Learning Lab…
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Festive Fun Highlights Lander’s Holiday Spectacular and Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 21, 2025
The holidays are shining a little brighter for children of all ages who attended the annual Lander University Holiday Spectacular and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday (Nov. 18). One of…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Rebekah Watson of A.R. Rucker Middle as Educator of the Month
November 20, 2025
Lancaster County educator uses reading and storytelling to convey personal finance lessons to her students South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Rebekah Watson of A.R. Rucker Middle School as…
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Helping Hands Grants to Schools awarded to all Lexington County School District One Schools
November 20, 2025
Recently, the Lexington One Educational Foundation Board of Directors approved $47,787.77 for the 2025-2026 school year in Helping Hands Grants to Schools awards. These grants are an important investment designed…
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Original student-created dance takes spotlight at USC’s Student Choreography Showcase
November 20, 2025
The Betsy Blackmon Dance Program at USC will present its fall semester Student Choreography Showcase, December 2–5 in Drayton Hall Theatre. This bi-annual concert features nine original dance works created by…
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Charleston County School District finalizes Superintendent Huggins’ extended contract through 2031
November 20, 2025
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees has formally executed the employment contract extension for Superintendent Anita Huggins, finalizing the terms approved by the Board on November 10,…
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Charter Institute approves three new transfer schools
November 20, 2025
The Charter Institute at Erskine (Institute) Board of Directors has approved the transfer of three charter schools from the Limestone Charter Association during its board meeting on Thursday, November 13.…
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USC College of Information and Communications and SCETV partner to provide hands-on experience for students
November 20, 2025
Students at USC’s College of Information and Communications will be practicing their media pitching skills this year in a Capstone class with juniors and seniors. The students develop and pitch…
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CSU honors Veterans with announcement of P. Cecil Patrick Jr. Family Veterans Center
November 20, 2025
After a week of honoring veterans on campus and community, Charleston Southern University is now launching a visionary initiative designed to strengthen veteran support for generations to come. Charleston Southern…
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