Wofford alumnus James Scott named Pulitzer finalist
April 19, 2016
Author of acclaimed ‘Target Tokyo’ James Scott’s cellphone dinged numerous times Monday afternoon while he was helping his daughter with her homework. When he finally took notice, he was…
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Dr. Julie Hartman receives Child Abuse Prevention Grant
April 18, 2016
Dr. Julie Hartman, teacher education professor and program coordinator for early care and development and early childhood education programs at Bob Jones University, recently received a grant awarded by the…
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Furman Mathematics Professor Hutson wins SCICU Teaching Award
April 18, 2016Dr. Kevin Hutson, Professor of Mathematics at Furman University, has been awarded a 2016 Excellence in Teaching Award from the South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (SCICU) organization. SCICU annually…
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ONE Clemson gala, golf tournament to raise funds for student athlete career services
April 18, 2016
The ONE Clemson Organization is hosting its second annual golf tournament and gala to raise funds for career programs to help student athletes. The gala will be Friday in Bon Secours Wellness…
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Tri-County’s Social Sciences Department Head serves on AACC Faculty Advisory Council
April 18, 2016
Tri-County Technical College’s Social Sciences Department Head has been selected from faculty across the country to serve on the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) 10-member Faculty Advisory Council. Penny…
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Alumna Dr. Paige West to be Wofford Commencement speaker
April 18, 2016
Three honorary degrees to be presented during May 15 event Dr. Paige West, a 1991 Wofford College graduate and now professor of anthropology at Columbia University and chair of…
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USC, IBM Extend collaboration; apply cognitive computing for IoT solutions
April 14, 2016
$25 million Joint Center for Applied Innovation Opens Doors in South Carolina’s Innovista Research District The University of South Carolina and IBM today announced a broadening of their collaboration, applying…
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USC, IBM Extend collaboration; apply cognitive computing for IoT solutions
April 14, 2016
$25 million Joint Center for Applied Innovation Opens Doors in South Carolina’s Innovista Research District The University of South Carolina and IBM today announced a broadening of their collaboration, applying…
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Dr. Patrick McGary honored by IEEE
April 13, 2016
Dr. Patrick McGary, engineering professor at Bob Jones University, was recently awarded the grade of Senior Member by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The Senior Member status…
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Spartanburg Community College to hold job fair for part-time faculty
April 13, 2016
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) will hold a job fair to recruit qualified part-time faculty members and provide an opportunity for job seekers to meet with SCC’s hiring managers. The job…
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Phi Theta Kappa chapter at Greenville Technical College wins international awards
April 12, 2016
Greenville Technical College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society has been recognized at the organization’s recent international convention held in National Harbor, MD. The Alpha Zeta Sigma chapter of PTK…
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Four Furman University students, alumni receive prestigious fellowships from National Science Foundation
April 11, 2016
The National Science Foundation has awarded grants through the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) to four Furman students and alumni. The recipients are Furman senior chemistry major Michael Davis Turlington…
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Donors contribute $900,000 on Clemson Give Day
April 11, 2016
The Clemson Family showed its generosity Wednesday, donating more than $900,000 to support student, faculty and facility needs during the inaugural Give Day. “We asked the Clemson Family and friends…
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Richardson $1 million challenge gift to benefit Emerging Scholars attending Clemson
April 11, 2016
Businessman and Clemson University trustee Mark Richardson and his wife, Kathryn, have given $1 million for a scholarship fund to help ensure that all Emerging Scholars students accepted into Clemson…
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Mary Ellen Richardson Player, GSSM Class of 2000, named 2016 Outstanding Alumnus
April 11, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC -The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that Mary Ellen R. Player, Class of 2000, has won the 2016 Outstanding Alumnus…
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Mary Ellen Richardson Player, GSSM Class of 2000, named 2016 Outstanding Alumnus
April 11, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC -The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that Mary Ellen R. Player, Class of 2000, has won the 2016 Outstanding Alumnus…
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Financial Literacy Month Poll with Junior Achievement
April 8, 2016Poll: Two-Thirds of Teens See Borrowers, Not Government, Responsible for Paying Off Student Loan Debt Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Programs Can Help Teens Make Better Informed Choices about Paying for…
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Financial Literacy Month Poll with Junior Achievement
April 8, 2016
Poll: Two-Thirds of Teens See Borrowers, Not Government, Responsible for Paying Off Student Loan Debt Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Programs Can Help Teens Make Better Informed Choices about Paying for…
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Mills named Executive Director of the USC Upstate Greenville Campuses
April 6, 2016
Stacey D. Mills ’96 has been named executive director of the University of South Carolina Upstate Greenville Campuses, which includes the coordination of all operations and outreach of the USC…
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SCMA announces debut of SC Future Makers
April 6, 2016
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance and state officials announced the debut of the South Carolina Future Makers workforce initiative. Powered by STEM Premier, South Carolina Future Makers’ mission is to increase…
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Growing biomedical industry draws gathering of experts to Greenville
April 6, 2016
Some of the nation’s top researchers in biology-inspired engineering chose Greenville for their annual gathering thanks in large measure to the area’s thriving community of biomedical businesses, according to a…
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Clemson Scientist invited to speak at National Conference on Mitigating Climate Change
April 5, 2016
Clemson University Professor Jim Frederick of Florence will take part in an Environmental Protection Agency-sponsored conference on plant-based clean energy to be held on April 7 in Washington DC. The…
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Clemson Extension Cattlemen’s Boot Camp teaches systems approach to raising cattle
April 5, 2016
Gaven and April Hammett want to expand their cattle operation and are looking to Clemson University for the information they need. “This is our first time attending (the Boot Camp),”…
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Student studies how certain herbicides and chemical additives affect water quality
April 5, 2016
A Clemson University graduate student is learning how environmental toxicants in freshwater systems affect aquatic organisms in the ecosystem, which can be used to determine water quality. Atrazine is an…
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Clemson scientist helping to restore ancient Southern wheat
April 5, 2016
In their ongoing quest to revive and preserve ancestral grains, a Clemson University scientist and his collaborators have begun the process of restoring a nearly extinct variety of wheat that…
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Hubbell Lighting and Hubbell Foundation establish engineering scholarships at Clemson
April 5, 2016
Hubbell Lighting Inc., one of the largest manufacturers of industrial and residential lighting fixtures in North America, and the Hubbell Foundation have pledged $250,000 to Clemson University to establish the…
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Singleton wins Corrington Award for Literary Excellence
April 4, 2016
Wofford College professor George W. Singleton has written himself into good company once again — this time as the 26th recipient of the prestigious John William Corrington Award for Literary…
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Wofford College receives grant from Aspen Institute Stevens Initiative
April 4, 2016
Wofford College has received a two-year grant to use virtual exchange to increase cross-cultural understanding and equip young people to participate in a global economy, the Aspen Institute Stevens Initiative…
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High school students to attend Imagine TCTC,
April 4, 2016
A campus visit experience, April 7 High school students are invited to experience the exciting STEM-related opportunities Tri-County Technical College has to offer by attending Imagine TCTC, a Campus…
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Ballato named academician in World Academy of Ceramics
April 4, 2016
A Clemson University professor who specializes in making optical fiber and has won just about every top honor in his field has added another high-flying accolade to his collection. John…
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Furman University honors distinguished alumni at Bell Tower Ball
April 4, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University recently honored three distinguished alumni at their inaugural Bell Tower Ball, which took place at the TD Convention Center on April 2. The event celebrated…
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Furman unveils new finance and business analytics lab
April 4, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University has unveiled a new high-tech finance and business analytics lab on campus. The new lab, the Joe and Diana Hurley Finance and Business Analytics Lab,…
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Jimmie Williamson named President of N.C. Community Colleges
April 1, 2016
The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges voted unanimously to hire James “Jimmie” C. Williamson as the eighth system president for North Carolina Community Colleges. Williamson, the current president…
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Jimmie Williamson named President of N.C. Community Colleges
April 1, 2016
The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges voted unanimously to hire James “Jimmie” C. Williamson as the eighth system president for North Carolina Community Colleges. Williamson, the current president…
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Artist Caroline Rust ’97 wins top honors at Pittsburgh Exhibition
March 31, 2016
Caroline Rust ’97 has won Best of Show for her painting “Billie Holiday Wears a Veil Gifted by John Rawls,” part of a juried exhibition titled “In-VISIBLE” at Point Park…
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Annie’s Project offers sage advice, lasting bonds for female farmers
March 30, 2016
Jennifer Stalford waited two years for an open spot with Annie’s Project, an educational retreat for women farmers hosted each year by Clemson University Cooperative Extension. The wait was worth…
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Abandoned crops, soil fertility could be headaches this planting season
March 30, 2016
As farmers look to trim costs after a historically bad year, investments in soil fertility could be more important than ever. Crops abandoned after last year’s flood also could be problematic…
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S.C. 4-H visits state capitol, plans for growth
March 30, 2016
Martha Newton tearfully referred to herself as a once-shy child from South Carolina’s “Corridor of Shame, as some call it.” That was before she joined South Carolina 4-H, the growing…
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Melvin and Dollie Younts Fund entrances to Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation
March 30, 2016
Melvin and Dollie Younts, whose gifts have benefitted education across the Upstate, have given $1 million to Greenville Technical College, to fund two entrances to the college’s Center for Manufacturing…
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Wofford among Forbes’ ‘best value colleges’
March 29, 2016
Wofford College is among Forbes magazine’s 300 “Best Value Colleges 2016” in an article published today (Tuesday, March 29, 2016). Wofford, ranked 134th, is the third-highest of the six South…
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Senator Scott nominates 50 South Carolina Students to U.S. Military Service Academies
March 29, 2016
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today announced the nominations of 50 South Carolina students to the United States Military Service Academies for the class of 2020, including the U.S. Naval…
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Melvin and Dollie Younts fund entrances to Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation
March 29, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC—Melvin and Dollie Younts, whose gifts have benefitted education across the Upstate, have given $1 million to Greenville Technical College, to fund two entrances to the college’s Center for…
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Furman Graduate from Simpsonville named prestigious Rangel Fellow
March 28, 2016
Natalia Arenas, a 2015 Furman University graduate from Simpsonville, has been selected as a Fellow in the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program. In a highly competitive nationwide process, Arenas…
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William and Annette Bradshaw create endowed scholarship fund at Greenville Technical College
March 28, 2016
With a pledge of $50,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation, William and Annette Bradshaw have created an endowed fund to provide scholarships each year. William attended a two-year college himself…
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Cyber Academy of South Carolina invites families to enroll for 2016-2017 school year
March 28, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Cyber Academy of South Carolina (CASC), a tuition-free online public school, invites families to consider enrolling for the 2016-2017 academic year. For the first time, CASC will offer…
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GSSM accepting applications for its GoSciTech residential summer camp
March 25, 2016The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for GoSciTech, its week-long, residential, STEM camp for rising 8th – 10th graders on GSSM’s Hartsville…
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GSSM accepting applications for its GoSciTech residential summer camp
March 25, 2016
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for GoSciTech, its week-long, residential, STEM camp for rising 8th – 10th graders on GSSM’s Hartsville…
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Clemson professor honored with construction industry lifetime achievement award
March 23, 2016
Roger Liska, professor and chair of construction science and management at Clemson University, has received the construction industry’s highest honor — the Chairman’s Lifetime Achievement Award — from Associated Builders…
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Southern First Bank creates endowment to benefit Greenville Technical College students with scholarships
March 21, 2016
A $20,000 gift from Southern First Bank will be used to create an endowment funding scholarships for students attending Greenville Technical College. Once fully funded, the endowment will provide one…
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Wofford to host panel on ‘Executive Power and Terrorism’
March 21, 2016
Discussion on ‘Future of Law and the Constitution’ set for March 28 Wofford College will host a roundtable discussion on “Executive Power and Terrorism: The Future of Law and…
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