Alumni couple establishes new statewide teacher mentor award
August 27, 2017
ROCK HILL, SC – As South Carolina struggles with teacher retention rates, effective mentoring for current and future educators has become increasingly important. Jessie Williams Little ’73 and her husband,…
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Casarow to serve as Associate Professor of Business Management at BJU
August 25, 2017
Dr. Stephen D. Casarow will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as an Associate Professor in the Division of Business Management in the School of Business. Casarow previously…
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East Point Academy awarded Distinguished Arts Program Grant
August 24, 2017The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has awarded East Point Academy (EPA) with the Arts Curricular Innovation Grant for fiscal year 2017-2018. The purpose of the Arts Curricular Innovation…
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Eubanks to serve as Assistant Professor at BJU
August 24, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Amber Eubanks will return to Bob Jones University this fall as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Music in the School of Fine Arts and Communication.…
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McCrum to serve as Assistant Professor of Teacher Education at BJU
August 24, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Dalila McCrum will serve as Assistant Professor of Teacher Education and the Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator in the School of Education at Bob Jones University this…
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USC breaks sponsored award funding record for the third consecutive year
August 23, 2017
The University of South Carolina faculty has — for the third year in a row — set a new record for sponsored award funding, garnering $253.6 million for research, training and service…
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USC breaks sponsored award funding record for the third consecutive year
August 23, 2017
The University of South Carolina faculty has — for the third year in a row — set a new record for sponsored award funding, garnering $253.6 million for research, training and service…
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Metal Mentors: industry organizations collaborate to support students and careers in metal working
August 23, 2017
FLORENCE, SC – ESAB Welding & Cutting Products announced three initiatives to support students and schools focused on skilled trade- and manufacturing-related careers. First, ESAB has announced the WeldItForward student and school…
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Metal Mentors: industry organizations collaborate to support students and careers in metal working
August 23, 2017
FLORENCE, SC – ESAB Welding & Cutting Products announced three initiatives to support students and schools focused on skilled trade- and manufacturing-related careers. First, ESAB has announced the WeldItForward student and school…
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MTC offers educational and job search resources to former V.C. summer employees and the community
August 22, 2017
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is hosting two community educational resource fairs for former employees at the V.C. Summer Plant and others within the community to receive help in their job…
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New Flex Start option allows for September start at Greenville Technical College
August 22, 2017
A new option at Greenville Technical College gives students the opportunity to begin classes on September 18 and create a full course schedule for University Transfer, business, transitional studies, nursing,…
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Governor Henry McMaster to speak at Bob Jones University
August 22, 2017
GREENVILLE, S.C. – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will address the Bob Jones University Public Policy Organization Tuesday, Sept. 5. The public is invited to attend the presentation. Beginning at…
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Bob Quinn, Executive Director, SCRA
August 22, 2017
The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Education, Innovation and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Bob Quinn, Executive…
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Bob Quinn, Executive Director, SCRA
August 22, 2017
The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Education, Innovation and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Bob Quinn, Executive…
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Fluor Foundation Scholarships help women pursue construction careers
August 22, 2017The Fluor Foundation expanded its Craft Education Initiative in 2016 to create a pipeline of skilled craft professionals to meet the company’s growing manpower needs in the Southeastern United States.…
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USC and Greenville Health System to commercialize technology
August 21, 2017
The University of South Carolina and Greenville Health System (GHS)—the state’s largest not-for-profit healthcare system—are expanding their partnership to include a focus on commercialization of innovative research and technologies that…
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USC and Greenville Health System to commercialize technology
August 21, 2017
The University of South Carolina and Greenville Health System (GHS)—the state’s largest not-for-profit healthcare system—are expanding their partnership to include a focus on commercialization of innovative research and technologies that…
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UofSC and Greenville Health System to commercialize technology
August 21, 2017
The University of South Carolina and Greenville Health System (GHS)—the state’s largest not-for-profit healthcare system—are expanding their partnership to include a focus on commercialization of innovative research and technologies that…
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UofSC and Greenville Health System to commercialize technology
August 21, 2017
The University of South Carolina and Greenville Health System (GHS)—the state’s largest not-for-profit healthcare system—are expanding their partnership to include a focus on commercialization of innovative research and technologies that…
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U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Henry Floyd to speak at Wofford opening convocation
August 20, 2017
The Honorable Judge Henry F. Floyd, a judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, will be the guest speaker for Wofford College’s opening convocation, set for 11…
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HVAC named Advisory Committee of the Year
August 20, 2017Tri-County Technical College’s Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Advisory Committee was recognized for its achievements this year at the College’s fall convocation. Committee members and Program Director…
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Dutch Fork Middle School teacher to be recognized with excellence in teaching award
August 18, 2017
IRMO, SC – Dutch Fork Middle School eighth grade social studies teacher Lori Wenzinger has been announced as the winner of Nystrom Education’s Civil Rights/Civil Liberties: Excellence in Teaching Award.…
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Garvin Design Group commits $50K to the Gamecock Guarantee
August 18, 2017
Local architecture firm, Garvin Design Group, is committed to supporting their community and educating tomorrow’s leaders. Garvin Design Group committed a generous donation of $50,000 to the Gamecock Guarantee program…
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Locally Epic helps welcome Furman freshman
August 17, 2017
Locally Epic and Furman University hope to donate more than 600 T-shirts to Goodwill Industries of the Upstate as part of a special promotion Friday night. The T-Shirt Exchange presented…
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Statewide coalition hosts disability benefits & employment workshop – August 17
August 16, 2017FLORENCE, SC  – The SC Disability Employment Coalition is thrilled to announce their upcoming Disability Benefits & Employment Workshop on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Florence Library (509 South…
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Homeschool Friday: Columbia Working Men and Women
August 16, 2017
In celebration of Labor Day, students will take a walking tour through the historic Olympia Mill Village where they will learn history of working men and women of Columbia’s past.…
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Lexington One’s Blackwell named Humanitarian of the Year
August 16, 2017
LEXINGTON, SC – A statewide bus driver organization recently honored Lexington District One’s Transportation Coordinator George L. Blackwell with one of its top honors. During the South Carolina Association for…
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Statewide coalition hosts disability benefits & employment workshop – August 17
August 16, 2017FLORENCE, SC  – The SC Disability Employment Coalition is thrilled to announce their upcoming Disability Benefits & Employment Workshop on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Florence Library (509 South…
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University of South Carolina’s impact tops $5 billion annually, new study shows
August 14, 2017
The annual statewide economic impact of the University of South Carolina system now totals $5.5 billion, supporting one in 35 jobs statewide and generating nearly $220 million in tax revenue…
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University of South Carolina’s impact tops $5 billion annually, new study shows
August 14, 2017
The annual statewide economic impact of the University of South Carolina system now totals $5.5 billion, supporting one in 35 jobs statewide and generating nearly $220 million in tax revenue…
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Citadel Board of Visitors now led by Columbia businessman Fred L. Price Jr., ’75
August 11, 2017
Other new members join college’s board as 2017 – 18 academic year is set to begin The Citadel Board of Visitors (BOV) is now being led by Col. Fred L.…
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Citadel Board of Visitors now led by Columbia businessman Fred L. Price Jr., ’75
August 11, 2017
Other new members join college’s board as 2017 – 18 academic year is set to begin The Citadel Board of Visitors (BOV) is now being led by Col. Fred L.…
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Southern Wesleyan University receives approval for RN to BSN program
August 10, 2017Southern Wesleyan University received approval for a new degree program that will benefit nurses seeking professional advancement in the health care field. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission…
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Southern Wesleyan University receives approval for RN to BSN program
August 10, 2017Southern Wesleyan University received approval for a new degree program that will benefit nurses seeking professional advancement in the health care field. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission…
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Columbia College Board appoints new Trustees
August 9, 2017Columbia College announced the appointment of four new members of the Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2017. The four trustees were approved at the Annual Conference of The South…
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Zucker Family School of Education takes on K-12 teacher shortage crisis
August 9, 2017Public forum includes lawmakers, superintendents, deans from four colleges, national leaders The Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel is inviting collaboration aimed at tackling South Carolina’s teacher shortage…
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Zucker Family School of Education invites public input on K-12 teacher shortage crisis
August 9, 2017The Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel is inviting collaboration aimed at tackling South Carolina’s teacher shortage crisis at a public educational leadership and innovation forum this month.…
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Zucker Family School of Education invites public input on K-12 teacher shortage crisis
August 9, 2017
The Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel is inviting collaboration aimed at tackling South Carolina’s teacher shortage crisis at a public educational leadership and innovation forum this month.…
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SCASA’s Foundation announces $100,000 donation to capital campaign
August 8, 2017
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership announces a significant gift to their recent capital campaign, Building a Foundation for School Leadership. The Foundation was formed in 1991 to support…
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SCASA’s Foundation announces $100,000 donation to capital campaign
August 8, 2017
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership announces a significant gift to their recent capital campaign, Building a Foundation for School Leadership. The Foundation was formed in 1991 to support…
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Erskine Seminary announces Greenville campus expansion
August 8, 2017
Erskine Theological Seminary, a fully accredited seminary with 180 years of history in theological education, announces the expansion of its Greenville extension site. Classes in theology, Bible, church history and…
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Midlands educators to receive $20,000 for school projects
August 7, 2017
More than 20 Lexington School District Two educators will receive thousands of dollars to support classroom projects and lessons through the Colonial Life Strong Schools Grant program. The recipients will…
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Midlands Technical College President Ron Rhames elected to prominent national board
August 7, 2017
Midlands Technical College President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames has been elected to serve on the Board of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). Founded in 1920, the American Association of…
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Science and Math Governor’s School names Jon Shannon executive vice president
August 4, 2017
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce Jon Shannon, GSSM’s chief information officer, has been named executive vice president. In…
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Science and Math Governor’s School names Jon Shannon executive vice president
August 4, 2017
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce Jon Shannon, GSSM’s chief information officer, has been named executive vice president. In…
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5 students awarded annual SCHBSIF scholarship, awards dinner held
August 3, 2017Five SC Students Receive College Scholarships from Workers’ Compensation Insurer SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce the recipients of their 20172018 Scholarship Award Program. Five $1,000 scholarships were…
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5 students awarded annual SCHBSIF scholarship, awards dinner held
August 3, 2017Five SC Students Receive College Scholarships from Workers’ Compensation Insurer SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce the recipients of their 20172018 Scholarship Award Program. Five $1,000 scholarships were…
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5 students awarded annual SCHBSIF scholarship, awards dinner held
August 3, 2017Five SC Students Receive College Scholarships from Workers’ Compensation Insurer SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce the recipients of their 20172018 Scholarship Award Program. Five $1,000 scholarships were…
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Chapin High School principal Dr. Akil Ross named finalist for National Principal of the Year
August 1, 2017
IRMO, SC – Chapin High School principal Dr. Akil Ross has been named one of three finalists for the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)’s 2018 National Principal…
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Furman football program receives $1 million gift from anonymous donor
July 31, 2017An anonymous donor has given Furman University a $1 million gift to support the Paladins’ football program and honor the legacy of former head football coach Bobby Johnson. In addition…
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