Institute for Child Success holds Early Childhood Research Symposium in Greenville
October 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – On October 15th and 16th, here in Greenville at the Westin Hotel, a gathering of various PhDs, researchers and healthcare leaders will be all pulled together for…
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Science and Math Governor’s School kicks off ENGAGE program for middle school girls in Florence
October 8, 2015FLORENCE, SC — The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is kicking off its newest outreach initiative, ENGAGE, for seventh and eighth grade female students in Florence…
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Science and Math Governor’s School kicks off ENGAGE program for middle school girls in Florence
October 8, 2015
FLORENCE, SC — The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is kicking off its newest outreach initiative, ENGAGE, for seventh and eighth grade female students in Florence…
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BJU Ranked as 12th Best Value College in the Nation
October 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Bob Jones University has been named the 12th Best Value College in the nation by Educate to Career College Ranking Index – 2016 (ETC). According to ETC, the index…
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Service Projects Part of Student Veterans’ Mission
October 6, 2015
PENDLETON, SC – For 10-year-old Christopher Morton, Monday and Wednesday afternoons are reserved for him to visit Patriots’ Place and meet with newfound buddies Drew Pitman and Jeremy Max, and other…
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Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics announces 2015 James F. Barker Award recipient
October 5, 2015
Scott T. Dishman of The Family Effect to be recognized at Award Dinner on October 22, tickets now available CLEMSON, SC – After a rigorous selection process, Clemson University’s Rutland…
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Greenville Women Giving hosts Middle School Matters initiative
October 5, 2015
WHAT: Greenville Women Giving, a women’s collective giving organization celebrating its 10th annual season of giving to the Greenville community, will host the first of a series of five planned…
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Greenville Technical College offers new sustainable agriculture program
October 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Beginning in Spring Semester 2016, Greenville Technical College will offer a Sustainable Agriculture Certificate Program through its highly respected Culinary Institute of the Carolinas. This program was…
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Greenville Women Giving hosts Middle School Matters initiative
October 5, 2015
WHAT: Greenville Women Giving, a women’s collective giving organization celebrating its 10th annual season of giving to the Greenville community, will host the first of a series of five planned…
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Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics announces 2015 James F. Barker Award recipient
October 5, 2015Scott T. Dishman of The Family Effect to be recognized at Award Dinner on October 22, tickets now available CLEMSON, SC – After a rigorous selection process, Clemson University’s Rutland…
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Greenville Technical College offers new sustainable agriculture program
October 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Beginning in Spring Semester 2016, Greenville Technical College will offer a Sustainable Agriculture Certificate Program through its highly respected Culinary Institute of the Carolinas. This program was…
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SC Dept. of Education receives $15M Charter School start up grant
October 3, 2015
South Carolina one of eight states awarded Educators, parents and community leaders considering starting new public charter schools as an option to address students’ academic needs in their communities celebrated…
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Goldberg and Mills invited to write about democratic education
October 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Association of American Colleges & Universities invited two University of South Carolina Upstate officials to write for one of its publications. Dr. Abraham Goldberg, associate professor of…
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Sylvan Learning honors Myra Ruiz local education Community Partner
October 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Sylvan Learning of the Upstate honored a local Community Partner at their recent Grand Opening Celebration in Greenville. Many families, teachers and community leaders joined the Sylvan…
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$5.81 million in automotive research to be led by Clemson University
October 1, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – A team led by Clemson University will soon begin a $5.81 million research project aimed at developing an ultra-lightweight door expected to help automakers in their race…
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Department of Energy awards $6.7-million to Clemson University
October 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Clemson University experts are leading a $6.7-million research project that could dramatically reduce energy consumption worldwide by developing industrial motors that run more efficiently. The research that…
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Wofford’s High Impact Fellows results receive worldwide attention
October 1, 2015
Teaching modules downloaded thousands of times SPARTANBURG, SC – Jonathan Foster, a 2013 Wofford College graduate, has put his experiences in the college’s High Impact Fellows (HIF) program to…
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Sylvan Learning honors Myra Ruiz local education Community Partner
October 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Sylvan Learning of the Upstate honored a local Community Partner at their recent Grand Opening Celebration in Greenville. Many families, teachers and community leaders joined the Sylvan…
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Former Clemson economist to speak at Wofford Oct. 7
September 30, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Former Clemson University economist Dr. Bruce Yandle will speak on “Three-Legged Chickens, Creativity and Eureka Moments” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Leonard Auditorium in Main Building on Wofford…
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Greenville Technical College welcomes Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant
September 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Carina “Belén” Munoz has ben awarded a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program grant to serve as a teaching assistant for this year at Greenville Technical…
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GTCHS teacher awarded PEP Innovative STEM Teaching Grant
September 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Spearheaded by Physical Science teacher, Mr. Doug Adomatis, GTCHS 9th graders are conquering the problem of growing sustainable food sources on the moon when humans venture from…
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Sylvan Learning has ribbon cutting at new Greenville location
September 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, Sc – Last week, Sylvan Learning of the Upstate held a Grand Opening Celebration at their new location at 150 Tanner Road. Many families, teachers and community partners joined…
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Sylvan Learning has ribbon cutting at new Greenville location
September 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, Sc – Last week, Sylvan Learning of the Upstate held a Grand Opening Celebration at their new location at 150 Tanner Road. Many families, teachers and community partners joined…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics celebrates highest SAT and ACT scores in state
September 21, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is celebrating the highest statewide scores in both the SAT and ACT this year. With an average…
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John Ballato named to SmartState endowed chair in optical fiber
September 21, 2015
CLEMSON — John Ballato has been named the inaugural holder of the J. E. Sirrine Endowed Chair in Optical Fiber at Clemson University. The Sirrine Endowed Chair, which was awarded to be “the…
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Furman University professor named South Carolina EPSCoR/IDeA interim director
September 21, 2015GREENVILLE, SC — Dr. John Wheeler, Director of Furman University’s Office of Integrative Research in the Sciences and Professor of Chemistry, has been named Interim Director of the South Carolina…
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BACK TO WORK 50+ information session to be held Friday, September 25
September 20, 2015
PENDLETON, SC – Tri-County Technical College will offer a BACK TO WORK 50+ free information session Friday, September 25 from 10 a.m. – noon on the Pendleton Campus. Job candidates, who…
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Tri-County instructor Timeko McFadden selected for national ACTFL initiative
September 20, 2015
PENDLETON,SC – Tri-County Technical College Spanish instructor Timeko McFadden has been selected to participate in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Languages and Literacy Collaboration Initiative.…
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Dr. Ronnie L. Booth to be recognized nationally with ACCT Southern Regional Chief Executive Officer award
September 16, 2015
PENDLETON, SC – Tri-County Technical College President Ronnie L. Booth will be recognized nationally next month for his commitment to advancing the community college movement. In August, Dr. Booth, who…
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Wofford to host Commander-in-Chief Presidential Forum on Oct. 15
September 16, 2015
Republican presidential candidates to participate in event SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College will host the Commander-in-Chief Presidential Forum, featuring Republican presidential candidates, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15,…
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Furman provides haven for wildlife and “lands-on” experiences for students
September 16, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University is among 85 colleges and universities featured in a new publication released by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), The Campus Wild: How College and University…
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Science and Mathematics Governor’s School celebrates 18 National Merit Semifinalists
September 15, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is proud to announce that 18 members of the Class of 2016 were recently named National Merit…
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James F. Martin Inn completes renovations in time for football season
September 15, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — The Clemson University James F. Martin Inn recently finished renovating its 89 guest rooms. The inn, connected to the Madren Conference Center and the Walker Golf course,…
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BJU Symphony Orchestra named as semi-finalist for The American Prize
September 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Bob Jones University Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Michael W. Moore, has been named as a semi-finalist in the orchestral performance – college/university division…
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Kathleen Wall and Chuck Belding support scholarships at Greenville Technical College
September 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathleen Wall and Chuck Belding have donated $25,000 to Greenville Technical College (GTC) to provide scholarship assistance. The couple, who moved to Greenville in 1998, graduated from…
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Clemson enhances graphics program with HP Indigo digital press
September 14, 2015
CLEMSON — Hewlett-Packard (HP) has donated an HP Indigo 5000 Digital Press valued at more than $500,000 to Clemson University’s graphic communications program as part of a new academic collaboration…
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Clemson Alumni Association announces five new board members
September 14, 2015CLEMSON, SC — Five alumni have been named to the Clemson Alumni Association’s board of directors. The new board members are: Joni Byars of Greenville, who graduated…
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South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 Plan receives national recognition for strong investment performance and low fees
September 14, 2015
Most Recent Rankings by Savingforcollege.com show South Carolina’s College Savings Program is a National Leader in Investment Performance and Low Fees COLUMBIA, SC – State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr.,…
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Clemson Alumni Association announces five new board members
September 14, 2015CLEMSON, SC — Five alumni have been named to the Clemson Alumni Association’s board of directors. The new board members are: Joni Byars of Greenville, who graduated…
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Mauldin Cultural Center and GHS Hillcrest announce community health partnership
September 11, 2015
MAULDIN, SC – In an effort to incorporate health and wellness into the Mauldin community, the Mauldin Cultural Center and Greenville Health System’s Hillcrest campus have announced a five-year partnership…
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Mauldin Cultural Center and GHS Hillcrest announce community health partnership
September 11, 2015
MAULDIN, SC – In an effort to incorporate health and wellness into the Mauldin community, the Mauldin Cultural Center and Greenville Health System’s Hillcrest campus have announced a five-year partnership…
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Furman University accepting applications for corporate sustainability program
September 9, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University is offering a program in the spring of 2016 that will help executives manage the challenges of a socially conscious business environment. The intensive, five-session…
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Greenville Technical College receives Gene Haas Foundation – National Institute for Metalworking Skills Scholarship
September 9, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College (GTC) was awarded $2,500 in scholarship funds as part of a new partnership with the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), the precision manufacturing…
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Clemson hosts ‘Being a Leader’ with Harvard professor Michael Jensen
September 9, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University’s College of Business and Behavioral Science will present an introduction to the course “Being a Leader” Oct. 7 with renowned Harvard professor of business and one of…
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$5 million federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina
September 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – September 9, 2015 – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) awarded the SC Technical College System a $5 million grant to expand…
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$5 million federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina
September 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – September 9, 2015 – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) awarded the SC Technical College System a $5 million grant to expand…
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Eliezer Yanson named as semi-finalist for the American Prize
September 8, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Eliezer Yanson Jr., associate professor of music at Bob Jones University, has been named as one of seven semi-finalists in conducting—college/university chorus division of The American Prize.…
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Teacher Cadet Program selected as finalist for Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award
September 8, 2015
Award highlights outstanding educational initiatives throughout the state ROCK HILL, SC – The Riley Institute at Furman and South Carolina Future Minds have named the Teacher Cadet Program a finalist…
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Converse College President Announces Final Year of Leadership
September 8, 2015
A Decade of Transformation and Growth SPARTANBURG, SC – Converse College President Betsy Fleming announced Tuesday that the 2015-2016 academic year will be her eleventh, and final, year serving as…
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Attorney Shaun Cranford named to Clemson Alumni Association board
September 7, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Columbia attorney Shaun Cranford is one of five alumni joining the Clemson Alumni Association’s board of directors. The other new board members are:Cranford is a 2003 graduate with degrees…
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