Performing arts student helps create the world of the play
December 2, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — The odds are that people who have been to a Clemson Players production in the last few years have witnessed the work of senior performing arts major,…
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Couple gives $1M to S.C. Botanical Garden at Clemson University
December 2, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University alumnus Mike McBride and his wife, Lynn, of Simpsonville have given $1 million to expand and improve the Children’s Garden of the South Carolina Botanical Garden (SCBG)…
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Three new members appointed to Greenville Technical College Area Commission
December 2, 2015
The Greenville Technical College Area Commission, which serves as the college’s governing board, has welcomed three new members. Jo Watson Hackl, a corporate attorney with Wyche, P.A., is past chair…
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Clemson names College of Science interim dean
December 2, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Mark D. Leising, who chairs Clemson University’s physics and astronomy department, has been appointed interim dean of the new College of Science. “Mark is a distinguished scholar…
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Tri-County receives scholarship money for QuickJobs Training
December 2, 2015
Tri-County Technical College’s Corporate and Community Education Division is offering scholarships for quick jobs training to help individuals who are unemployed, as well as underemployed, prepare for high-demand jobs that…
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Companies profit from C-Suite modesty, Clemson study shows
December 2, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Modesty may be the best policy — and pay dividends — for captains of industry, especially when they’re delivering quarterly earnings reports, according to Clemson University business…
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Clemson professor earns Innovation Award for biodegradable work gloves, waste bin liners
December 1, 2015
CLEMSON — A Clemson University researcher has discovered how to use existing biodegradable materials in a way that could save the animal co-products industry $30 million per year. Clemson assistant…
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Greenville Technical College and Presbyterian College create Bridge Program
December 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College (GTC) and Presbyterian College (PC) have formed a partnership to make transferring easier. The Presbyterian College Bridge Program is intended for first-time college students…
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Furman University chemistry professor Lon Knight named AAAS Fellow
December 1, 2015
Furman University chemistry professor Lon Knight has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in recognition of his accomplishments in the scientific community.…
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Pulitzer Prize Winner David McCullough to visit USC Upstate for Dr. John B. Edmunds, Jr. Distinguished Lecture Series
November 30, 2015
SPARTANBERG, SC – Pulitzer Prize winner David McCullough will be the featured guest of the third annual Dr. John B. Edmunds, Jr. Distinguished Lecture Series at the University of South…
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Education is Key to Financial Health
November 30, 2015
By Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. South Carolina State Treasurer As State Treasurer, I believe that achieving a strong financial future for our children is crucial to achieving a strong…
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Signage unveiled at Greenville Technical College’s Benson Campus to recognize donor of college’s largest cash gift
November 30, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A year ago, the Greer Campus of Greenville Technical College became the Benson Campus, honoring Jim and Evelyn Benson and their donation to the college. The gift…
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Clemson’s McKenzie appointed to Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals board
November 24, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – Clemson University Chief Information Security Officer Kevin McKenzie has been appointed to the International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals Strategic Advisory Board. He joins leaders from the cybersecurity…
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Wofford ranks sixth among national study abroad leaders
November 24, 2015
College listed on Open Doors’ Top 40 Baccalaureate Institutions Again this year, the Open Doors 2015 report issued by the Institute of International Education has recognized Wofford College as a…
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Greenville drive to be honored at Partner of the Year Luncheon
November 23, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC– Public Education Partners (PEP), the leading non-profit supporter of high-quality public education in Greenville, is once again recognizing a remarkable business for its outstanding impact on our public…
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Greenville Drive to be honored at Partner of the Year Luncheon
November 22, 2015
Public Education Partners (PEP), the leading non-profit supporter of high-quality public education in Greenville, is once again recognizing a remarkable business for its outstanding impact on our public schools. At…
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Tri-County, Columbia College Presidents sign Associate’s to Bachelor’s Degree program agreement
November 18, 2015
PENDLETON,SC – Officials from Tri-County Technical College and Columbia College officially signed a formal agreement (November 18) that will enable Tri-County graduates to complete their bachelor’s degree through Columbia College…
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Furman develops online learning module for sustainability science and full cost analysis
November 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC—In keeping with its mission “to promote interdisciplinary research and teaching in support of sustainability on campus and in the greater community,” the David E. Shi Center for Sustainability…
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Recognize an Unsung Hero
November 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Do you know someone who would never call attention to accomplishments and deserves recognition? Greenville Technical College is “Calling and Heroes,” and needs your help in identifying…
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NIH invests $626,000 in Converse College biomedical research program
November 12, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded more than $626,000 to Converse College in support of biomedical science research and student training. Converse will use the funds…
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Michelin supports advanced manufacturing education with $100,000 gift to Greenville Tech Foundation
November 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A $100,000 donation by Michelin North America will be used for scholarships and equipment in advanced manufacturing programs at Greenville Technical College (GTC). Manufacturing in Greenville County…
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Interest in Charters Expanding to Meet Student Needs
November 11, 2015
Public Charter Schools Celebrate 15th Annual Charter School Conference as Charter School Enrollment Nears 10% in Some SC Communities and New School Planning Groups Reach Record Numbers COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly…
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Furman President Elizabeth Davis to speak on “What Really Matters” Nov. 17
November 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC — Furman University president Elizabeth Davis will speak on “What Really Matters?” Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in Furman’s Daniel Chapel. Her talk, which is free and…
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Spartanburg Community College Foundation receives fundraising recognition from CASE
November 10, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Community College Foundation was recently recognized by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) as one of the top 25 community colleges in…
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Duke endowment awards Furman University $22.3 million to support student scholarships
November 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC — Furman University has received a $22.3 million grant from The Duke Endowment to strengthen and support one of the University’s premier merit scholarship programs. The grant includes…
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Planned Gift to establish Endowed Scholarship Fund at Greenville Technical College
November 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A long-time supporter of the work done at Greenville Technical College (GTC) has committed to a planned gift valued at $100,000 to establish an endowed scholarship fund.…
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Veterinary Technology adoption day is November 19
November 4, 2015
PENDLETON,SC – Tri-County Technical College’s Veterinary Technology Department will hold a Pet Adoption Day Thursday, November 19, from 2 – 6 p.m. at Halbert Hall on the Pendleton Campus. The…
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Clemson partners with southern universities in National Science Foundation Big Data Hubs program
November 4, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Recent advances in technology have created mountains of data that can be collected, sorted and mined to address complex issues facing society. This data deluge — called “Big Data”…
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Greenville Technical College students and faculty capture awards at SCADE Conference
November 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College (GTC) students and faculty captured top awards at the South Carolina Association for Developmental Education (SCADE) Conference held October 16 in Columbia, SC. The…
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Cara Hamilton is Tri-County’s Vice President for Business Affairs
November 3, 2015
PENDLETON,SC – Cara Hamilton is Tri-County Technical College’s new vice president for business affairs. Hamilton, who has been serving in this role in an interim capacity for the past several…
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Secretary of Commerce Hitt says Tri-County is critical member of state’s team
November 3, 2015
PENDLETON, SC – There is nothing more important to South Carolina than preparing young people to go into the workforce, Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt said, crediting Tri-County Technical College’s…
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Tonya Jones receives 2015 F.M. Rogers Student Leadership Award at Greenville Technical College
November 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Tonya Jones, a student in the Marketing program at Greenville Technical College, has been named the winner of the 2015 F.M. Rogers Student Leadership Award. The award…
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Governor appoints new Commissioner to Spartanburg County Commission for Technical and Community Education
November 2, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – A Spartanburg County community leader – Mrs. Tracey G. Hill – has been appointed to serve a four-year term Spartanburg County Commission for Technical & Community Education,…
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Legendary Ocean Explorer Fabien Cousteau Dives Deep with Talk at Harbison Theatre, Nov. 10, 2015
November 2, 2015Thrilling, educational talk One Ocean, One People will amaze all ages COLUMBIA, SC – In 1963, Fabien Cousteau’s grandfather – famed deep-sea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau – lived for 30 days…
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Presidential candidate Ben Carson to speak Dec. 2 at Wofford
November 2, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Wofford College as part of the Commander-in-Chief Presidential Forum series. The event…
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SC Test Prep receives $12,500 grant for SAT preparation
November 2, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – SC Test Prep was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $12,500 from The Spartanburg County Foundation’s “Why Not” Fund. The grant will fund research, curriculum development,…
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Clemson Walmart pharmacist says Tri-County education set her up for success
November 2, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – Initially, Claire Reid Pearson planned to enroll at Tri-County Technical College for just one year, taking core general education courses before transferring to a nearby university. She quickly…
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Legendary ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau dives deep with talk at Harbison Theatre, Nov. 10, 2015
November 2, 2015
Thrilling, educational talk One Ocean, One People will amaze all ages COLUMBIA, SC – In 1963, Fabien Cousteau’s grandfather – famed deep-sea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau – lived for 30…
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SC Test Prep receives $12,500 grant for SAT preparation
November 2, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – SC Test Prep was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $12,500 from The Spartanburg County Foundation’s “Why Not” Fund. The grant will fund research, curriculum development,…
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Furman education professor honored with inaugural Jim Smart Award
October 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University Education professor Judy Stuart, Ph.D., has been awarded the inaugural James H. Smart Award by Furman’s Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection. Presented annually to a…
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Donor adds to Veteran Scholarship Fund at Greenville Technical College
October 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Ron Demonet, managing director of Veteran Scholarships Forever (VSF), has added $20,000 to a scholarship fund at Greenville Technical College (GTC). The fund’s purpose is to allow…
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Bob Jones Academy earns Technology Innovation Program Award at SC EdTech Conference
October 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Bob Jones Academy was awarded the Technology Innovation Program (TIP) Award at the elementary school level by the South Carolina Association for Educational Technology (SCAET) for its…
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Girl Scouts went Back in the Woods
October 29, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Approximately 400 Girl Scouts and adults went Back in the Woods at Camp Mary Elizabeth, Spartanburg, on Saturday, October 24. Girl Scout Brownies (grades 2-3) and Juniors (grades…
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Charleston School of Law to induct J. Edward Bell III as President
October 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston School of Law will induct James Edward (Ed) Bell III as president and managing partner of the school at a Thursday ceremony at the offices…
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Greenville Technical College partners with Upstate Warrior Solution to host veterans education and career resource event
October 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College and Upstate Warrior Solution will host INFILTRATE on November 5, 2015, to provide veterans and their spouses the opportunity to learn about local resources…
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United Community Bank announced as presenting sponsor for Greenville Tech Foundation Workforce Development Salute
October 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Tech Foundation announced today that United Community Bank will be the presenting sponsor for the upcoming Workforce Development Salute. The Foundation will host internationally renowned automotive…
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Greenville Technical College partners with Upstate Warrior Solution to host veterans education and career resource event
October 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College and Upstate Warrior Solution will host INFILTRATE on November 5, 2015, to provide veterans and their spouses the opportunity to learn about local resources…
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United Community Bank announced as presenting sponsor for Greenville Tech Foundation Workforce Development Salute
October 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Tech Foundation announced today that United Community Bank will be the presenting sponsor for the upcoming Workforce Development Salute. The Foundation will host internationally renowned automotive…
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Youstra commissioned as Colonel in United States Air Force
October 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel George Youstra was promoted to the rank of Colonel in a commissioning ceremony held Sunday, Oct. 25, in War Memorial Chapel on…
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Ashley Brady named Licensed Veterinary Technician of the Year by the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians
October 27, 2015
PENDLETON, SC- Ashley Brady, department head for Tri-County Technical College’s Veterinary Technology program, was named Licensed Veterinary Technician of the Year October 18 at the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians…
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