USC Upstate Faculty Offered Innovation Grants
February 3, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The University of South Carolina Upstate Foundation wants to invest in faculty members and encourage their creativity and innovation. Steve Harvey ’80, president of the USC Upstate…
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Duke Energy Foundation gift will create advanced manufacturing showcase at Greenville Tech’s CMI
February 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A $50,000 gift from the Duke Energy Foundation will showcase advanced manufacturing and its exciting opportunities at the Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI), which Greenville Technical College…
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Greenville Technical College Instructor Presents at National Opera Association Convention
February 2, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – David Burke, head of the Speech Communication Department at Greenville Technical College, was a presenter at the National Opera Association convention, held January 8-11 in Greensboro, NC…
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Agritourism is growing in more ways than one
February 2, 2015
FLORENCE, SC — The largest industry in South Carolina is agriculture, followed by tourism. So combining the two makes sense — and cents. Denver Downs Farm in Sandy Springs offers…
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Stronger economic partnership between Canada and S.C. focus of conference
January 28, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – South Carolina and Canada already benefit greatly from close economic ties, but the relationship can be stronger. That was the message coming out of a conference hosted by…
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Greenville Technical College joined with Clemson University at the Groundbreaking for the Center for Manufacturing Innovation
January 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College joined with Clemson University and partners including Governor Nikki Haley, Upstate advanced manufacturers, Greenville County Council, and other leaders to break ground on the…
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Unsung Heroes Recognized at Greenville Tech
January 26, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College recognized members of the community and the college who act unselfishly in service to others. This year, the Unsung Heroes awards event was held…
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Virtual reality changing how students learn job skills
January 26, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – Virtual reality may have some of its deepest roots in the gaming community, but a growing number of experts at Clemson University and elsewhere believe the field’s…
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Furman Names Hendricks Vice President For Enrollment Management
January 26, 2015GREENVILLE, SC — Furman University President Elizabeth Davis today announced the appointment of W. Michael Hendricks, Ed.D., as Vice President for Enrollment Management. Hendricks, who currently is Vice President of…
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Gift by Jains prepares Greenville Technical College students for opportunities
January 24, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Surendra and Neeli Jain have given a gift of $26,001 to the Greenville Tech Foundation, which adds to the endowed scholarship fund they established in 2010. Funds…
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Dr. Sam Horn Joins BJU as VP for Ministerial Advancement
January 23, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Sam Horn, who was named Vice President for Ministerial Advancement by BJU President Steve Pettit last October, officially joined the Bob Jones University administration this week.…
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Students urged to try engineering
January 22, 2015
‘Emagine!’ seen as potential first step to high-paying career NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Hundreds of students from across the state will have a chance over the next three months to…
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Greenville Technical College to offer VSF scholarships
January 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Local veterans now have another avenue to further their training and careers at Greenville Technical College. Veteran Scholarships Forever is set up to provide funding for veterans…
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Greenville Technical College to offer VSF scholarships
January 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Local veterans now have another avenue to further their training and careers at Greenville Technical College. Veteran Scholarships Forever is set up to provide funding for veterans…
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Spiro Institute Establishes Faculty Fellows to Cultivate Entrepreneurship
January 21, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Six Clemson University professors have been appointed as Arthur M. Spiro Institute Faculty Fellows and are charged with expanding entrepreneurial activity among students, staff and faculty at Clemson. The…
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Debra Sparacino named Clemson University registrar
January 21, 2015CLEMSON – Debra Sparacino has been named registrar at Clemson University, according to the Office of Undergraduate Studies and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Bob Jones. Sparacino…
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Info Session to be Held Jan. 29 for Converse College MFA in Creative Writing Writers Invited to Learn about S.C.’s Only Low Residency Program
January 20, 2015
Spartanburg, SC – South Carolina’s only low residency MFA program in creative writing invites interested writers to an information session on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Ezell…
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Researchers get $1.4 million to advance ‘big data’ for genomic research
January 20, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – Clemson University researchers Alex Feltus and Kuang-Ching Wang are part of a team of scientists that received a $1.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to help meet the growing needs…
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Clemson to lead new energy-efficiency project
January 19, 2015
FLORENCE, SC — South Carolina farmers can slash energy costs and increase profitability through federal funding announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Clemson University Extension received $1.1 million in federal…
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Linda Jameison Named Tri-County’s Assistant Vice President for Student Support and Engagement
January 19, 2015PENDLETON, SC – Linda Jameison joined Tri-County Technical College’s leadership team January 2 as assistant vice president for student support and engagement. She is leading the College’s student engagement and…
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USC Upstate Administration and Faculty Work Toward Mutual Understanding of Shared Governance
January 19, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Faculty members at the University of South Carolina Upstate held a Called General Faculty Meeting Friday to discuss concerns they have with the leadership of Chancellor Tom…
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Demand for Teachers Still Unmet
January 18, 2015
South Carolina’s unmet demand for public school teachers continues to grow, according to a report released by The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA). CERRA’s annual Supply…
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Clemson breaks ground for Zucker Family Graduate Education Center
January 16, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC — Clemson University officials broke ground Thursday for a $21.5-million building that will help shape the future of the state’s engineering landscape for generations to come. President James P. Clements…
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New York Times Columnist Ross Douthat to Speak at Furman University
January 15, 2015Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 5 p.m. in Burgiss Theater Ross Douthat, op-ed columnist for The New York Times, will speak on the Furman University campus Tuesday, Jan. 27 at…
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Carolina Prep adds assistant director
January 15, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina International Preparatory School has promoted Kristin Eppinger to Assistant Director. Originally from Philadelphia, Eppinger has lived in California, London and Greenville. She studied sociology at Winthrop…
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Carolina Prep adds assistant director
January 15, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina International Preparatory School has promoted Kristin Eppinger to Assistant Director. Originally from Philadelphia, Eppinger has lived in California, London and Greenville. She studied sociology at Winthrop…
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U.S. Engine Valve donation
January 14, 2015
PENDLETON, SC – U.S. Engine Valve/Nittan Valve made a $20,000 donation to the Tri-County Technical College Foundation to purchase pneumatic suitcase trainers for the Corporate and Community Education Division. Pictured…
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University of South Carolina Upstate Foundation Announces New Appointments
January 14, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The University of South Carolina Upstate Foundation recently elected new members to its board. Steve Harvey ’80 assumed the role of president of the Foundation. A…
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Agri-Business Plan Being Developed
January 14, 2015
PENDLETON, SC – The Tri-County Entrepreneurial Development Corporation (TCEDC), Tri-County Technical College’s Corporate and Community Education Division and area economic developers are reaching out to agricultural-based businesses (“Agri-Businesses”) in Anderson,…
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Spartanburg Community College to offer VSF scholarships
January 13, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – Local veterans now have another avenue to further their training and careers. Veteran Scholarships Forever has set up a fund at Spartanburg Community College that will help…
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Greenville Technical College to Observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with Service
January 13, 2015
Monday, January 19 from 8:30 to noon On Monday, January 19 from 8:30 to noon in the Student Center on the Barton Campus, Greenville Technical College will observe Martin…
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Spartanburg Community College to offer VSF scholarships
January 13, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – Local veterans now have another avenue to further their training and careers. Veteran Scholarships Forever has set up a fund at Spartanburg Community College that will help…
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11 S.C. schools are finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards
January 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Eleven South Carolina schools are finalists for the 2015 Palmetto’s Finest Schools Awards after extensive evaluations by fellow educators and previous Palmetto’s Finest winners. The application process…
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Duke Energy Foundation grant funds four Clemson University programs
January 7, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – Four Clemson University programs that support students and teachers will be enhanced in the new year by a $115,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation. The grant…
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Duke Energy names Melissa Anderson chief human resources officer
January 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, NC – Duke Energy has named Melissa Anderson senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Jan. 21, 2015. Anderson will be responsible for human resources policy, strategy and…
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Duke Energy prepared for colder temperatures; offers tips to stay safe and manage energy usage
January 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – As temperatures are forecasted to dive below freezing later this week, Duke Energy is prepared to meet its customers’ energy needs across the Carolinas. System operators are closely…
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Job Fair and Training Expo Set for January 9 Will Connect Participants with Potential Employers
January 7, 2015PENDLETON, SC – SC Works and Tri-County Technical College’s Corporate and Community Education Division (CCE) are reaching out to unemployed and underemployed individuals by hosting a Job Fair and Training…
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Filipi to lead Clemson automotive engineering department
January 6, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — The professor who will take the wheel of Clemson University’s automotive engineering department said that he sees big research opportunities as the state’s auto industry grows and companies scramble…
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Carolina International Preparatory School raised more than $775 to donate to Ornaments4Orphans this holiday season.
January 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina International Preparatory School raised more than $775 to donate to Ornaments4Orphans this holiday season. Ornaments4Orphans uses the sale of handcrafted Christmas ornaments to help combat the…
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Carolina International Preparatory School raised more than $775 to donate to Ornaments4Orphans this holiday season.
January 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina International Preparatory School raised more than $775 to donate to Ornaments4Orphans this holiday season. Ornaments4Orphans uses the sale of handcrafted Christmas ornaments to help combat the…
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Blue Ridge Middle gives back
December 22, 2014GREER, SC – Blue Ridge Middle School’s fall food drive brought in a trunk load of nonperishable food and $3,373.78 in cash for Greer Community Ministries (GCM). The food and money…
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Regional Economic Development Center wraps up successful year
December 17, 2014CLEMSON, SC — Clemson’s Regional Economic Development Center (REDC) added incubators in Rock Hill and Hartsville brought more than a dozen new companies under the Clemson Technology Villages umbrella in 2014. These startups…
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Researchers find new ways to help computer users protect their passwords
December 17, 2014
Clemson University team develops two new systems CLEMSON, SC – Computers can be fortified with firewalls and the latest anti-virus software, but even the best security programs might be for…
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Flight School of Greenville Opens
December 15, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – “Explaining what makes an airplane fly, what the flight controls do and going over a pre-flight inspection, while your new student eagerly awaits their chance behind the…
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Furman to Host 2016 Mock Trial National Championship Tournament
December 15, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University has been selected to host the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) National Championship tournament that will take place in April 2016. The event, which features…
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Greenville Technical College CCD Employees Honored at South Carolina Association of Higher Continuing Education Conference
December 12, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Five Greenville Technical College employees from the Corporate & Career Development Division (CCD) were recognized at the 2014 South Carolina Association of Higher Continuing Education (SCAHCE) Conference.…
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Greenville Technical College CCD Employees Honored at South Carolina Association of Higher Continuing Education Conference
December 12, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Five Greenville Technical College employees from the Corporate & Career Development Division (CCD) were recognized at the 2014 South Carolina Association of Higher Continuing Education (SCAHCE) Conference.…
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Riley Institute at Furman University Announces Winners of Wilkins Awards
December 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Riley Institute at Furman University has announced that Rep. Jay Lucas (R-Darlington), South Carolina Speaker of the House, and Bill Barnet, former mayor of Spartanburg, are recipients…
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BJU President Steve Pettit Announces GRACE Report
December 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced to the BJU faculty, staff and students this morning that GRACE has completed its report on how the University responded…
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Clemson to award as many as 1,300 degrees; honor alumnus
December 10, 2014
CLEMSON, SC — Approximately 1,300 students will receive degrees when Clemson University holds its fall graduation ceremonies in Littlejohn Coliseum Thursday, Dec. 18. Both ceremonies will be streamed live at www.clemson.edu/tv. Degrees…
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