Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC) Center at Columbia College selected as the 2025 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC award winner

  March 28, 2025

Columbia College’s Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC) Center has been named the winner of the 2025 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award, awarded annually by The Riley Institute at…

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10 SC Schools selected for the Palmetto AI Pathways Pilot Program

  March 28, 2025

South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes), IT-oLogy, and the University of South Carolina (USC) announced on National AI Literacy Day the first 10 schools selected to participate in the…

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Greenville Technical College announces third President

  March 14, 2025

The Greenville Technical College Area Commission announces that Dr. Larry Miller has accepted the position of college president, becoming the institution’s third leader. Dr. Larry Miller will replace Dr. Keith…

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Converse University Writing Center recognized for excellence

  February 25, 2025

The Center Acknowledgement and Recognition of Excellence Program (CARE) has honored Converse University’s Writing Center for its commitment to literacy, learning, and writing. This coveted certification was awarded by the…

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Columbia educator surprised with $25,000 Milken Award

  February 20, 2025

Forest Lake Elementary School’s lead interventionist Keighley (pronounced “KAY-lee”) George thought she was attending a schoolwide assembly this morning in honor of a visit from State Department of Education officials, but instead, she received a heartwarming surprise. George was presented with the Milken Educator Award,…

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Furman celebrates award recipients at 2025 Bell Tower Ball

  February 20, 2025

Furman celebrates award recipients at 2025 Bell Tower Ball Furman University presented a number of major awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Under the glow…

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America the Beautiful on full display at Upcountry History Museum

  February 13, 2025

Visitors will be transported to treasured landscapes across the country in “Clyde Butcher’s America the Beautiful” exhibition opening at the Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, on…

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Scholarship expands to Bamberg County

  February 11, 2025

A transformational scholarship that eliminates the financial barrier to college for high-achieving students with demonstrated financial need students is now available in Bamberg County. The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund offers…

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SCETV President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell re-elected to America’s Public Television Stations Board of Trustees and elected Professional Vice Chair

  February 10, 2025

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell has been re-elected to the America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) Board of Trustees and selected as the Professional Vice…

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Upcountry History Museum receives grant to digitize files

  February 4, 2025

The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, announced that it has been awarded a grant from the South Carolina State Historical Records Advisory Board’s regrant program to…

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Greenville’s educational attainment continues to rise

  February 4, 2025

New data released by the Lumina Foundation shows that Greenville is making significant progress toward its goal of 60% of working-age adults (25-64 years old) holding a post-secondary credential, certification…

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Upstate community leaders champion women’s heart health

  February 3, 2025

American Heart Association announces its 2025 Go Red for Women® leadership The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, has welcomed ten Upstate women to…

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