Clemson National Scholars named Rhodes and Marshall scholarship finalists
November 12, 2024
A Clemson University student and recent alumnus are finalists for the most prestigious and selective major fellowships available to American college students. Elizabeth Caldwell from Hendersonville, Tennessee, is a finalist for…
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Holiday Classic ‘White Christmas’ celebrating 70th anniversary
November 11, 2024
Upcountry History Museum Exhibit Brings Timeless Story to Life With Original Costumes, Props and Memorabilia from 1954 Film It may not be “just like the ones we used to know,”…
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Greenville Technical College welcomes Dr. Kerwin Graham as dean of enrollment services
November 11, 2024
Dr. Kerwin Graham has joined Greenville Technical College (GTC) as dean of enrollment services, responsible for helping students complete the admissions process and begin pursuing their academic goals. “We are…
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SCDES recognizes thirteen South Carolina schools as ‘Champions of the Environment’
November 7, 2024
Thirteen South Carolina schools were recently awarded grants to support the education of the next generation of environmental stewards, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) announced today. The “Champions…
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SC Afterschool Alliance to participate in innovative STEM workforce development initiative
November 7, 2024
South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) announced the launch of a youth career readiness program focusing on the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in South Carolina. STEM Next…
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Jennifer Moorefield of Greenville Technical College appointed to South Carolina-Ireland Trade Commission
November 4, 2024Jennifer Moorefield, associate vice president for Corporate and Continuing Education at Greenville Technical College, has been appointed by Governor Henry McMaster to the newly formed South Carolina-Ireland Trade Commission. The…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities to host open door event for prospective students
October 31, 2024
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public, residential high school for the arts in Greenville, is hosting its largest event of the year—Go Govie! Day—for families…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches new personal finance lesson for Elementary Students
October 29, 2024
Free classroom kit available for first 100 teachers who sign-up State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the launch of a new personal finance lesson plan designed to engage kindergarten through second grade…
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USC planning S.C.’s first hospital specializing in neurological care
October 25, 2024
The University of South Carolina is planning to develop a unique hospital that would house the Palmetto State’s first standalone comprehensive medical facility dedicated entirely to integrated care of patients…
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2nd Annual Meyer Center Polo Classic raises $534,000 to empower children with disabilities
October 24, 2024
The Meyer Center for Special Children hosted its 2nd Annual Polo Classic at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville, SC, raising $534,000 to support the center’s mission of empowering children with…
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Changing federal student loan program creates massive borrower confusion
October 24, 2024
SC Technical College System Partners with Ascendium to Provide Trusted Support for Alums and Students Between federal student loan program changes, policy challenges in the courts, and loan transfers between…
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Spartanburg Science Center announces 2024 Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year, Awards $20,000 to seven local teachers
October 23, 2024
The Spartanburg Science Center honored seven public school educators who were district finalists for the 2024 STEM Educator of the Year Awards celebrating the creativity, perseverance, and fortitude of our…
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Snow Family donates $25 million transformational gift to support the study of capitalism
October 22, 2024
With a transformational gift of $25 million to Clemson University, Dave and Lynette Snow have positioned the newly named Snow Institute for the Study of Capitalism to become the model…
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Ala Qattawi was the first woman in the country to earn a Ph.D. in automotive engineering. Where is she now?
October 22, 2024
Clemson University alumna Ala Qattawi has an impressive resume that includes making history as the nation’s first woman to receive a Ph.D. in automotive engineering and a host of awards…
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Fine Arts Center receives donation from Greenville MOD to explore architecture
October 21, 2024
Greenville MOD (gvIMOD), a local organization working to celebrate and preserve mid-century modern and contemporary architecture, is again making a difference in the lives of future architects through a $5,000…
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Newest Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores path of Black History in the American West
October 21, 2024
Exploring the path of Black history in the American West with a timeline of original pictorial quilts is the focus of “Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West,” a first-of-its-kind…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation earns a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
October 21, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announced it has received a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for its strong financial health, accountability, and transparency. This…
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Clemson professor Trudy Mackay elected to the National Academy of Medicine
October 21, 2024
Trudy Mackay has been named Clemson’s first-ever member of the prestigious National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine. Three academies make…
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South Carolina State Museum to host major exhibition from Walt Disney Archives
October 21, 2024
New exhibition exploring the art of the Disney costume to open in May 2025 Next Spring, the South Carolina State Museum is set to host a fan-favorite blockbuster exhibition created…
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Clemson selected to participate in AAC&U Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum
October 15, 2024
A dedicated team of Clemson University faculty and staff has been selected to participate in the 2024-25 American Association of Colleges and Universities Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum. This…
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Clemson University partners with Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid Universidad Europea for new study abroad program in Spain
October 15, 2024
Clemson University and Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid Universidad Europea have partnered to deliver an interdisciplinary study abroad experience in Madrid, Spain, beginning in 2025. Led by the Clemson University Department…
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How Hurricane Helene impacted fall foliage
October 9, 2024
Sitting at an elevation of 6,684 feet, the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina is a popular spot for enjoying fall foliage. However, because of Hurricane Helene, this seasonal treat…
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Presidential historian Updegrove to speak in Greenville Nov. 7
October 8, 2024
On Nov. 7, two days after the presidential election, one of the country’s foremost presidential historians will present “Lessons in Character and Leadership from Seven American Presidents” at the Poinsett…
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Clemson University, Prisma Health collaborate to bring advanced fMRI imaging technology to Oconee Memorial Hospital for diagnostics and research
October 8, 2024
On Monday, Oct. 7, Clemson University in collaboration with Prisma Health unveiled a new 3T functional magnetic imaging (fMRI) machine at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital. The next-generation, non-invasive scanning…
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GTCHS teacher “Hero of the Classroom” national top 10 finalist
October 7, 2024
Greenville Technical Charter High School is excited to share that our very own Valerie Dix, a dedicated educator and last year’s South Carolina Public Charter High School 2023 Teacher of…
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Sustain SC and The Shi Institute at Furman University welcome the fourth class of SLI fellows
September 30, 2024
Sustain SC and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University introduced the 2025 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. Now entering its fourth year, SLI is a collaborative effort between Furman…
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Presbyterian College, Midlands Technical College enter partnership to allow students to transfer and earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology from PC
September 26, 2024
The presidents of Presbyterian College and Midlands Technical College signed an agreement Wednesday that will allow qualified graduates of the Columbia-area school to transfer to PC and earn their four-year…
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Terry K. Peterson celebrated for lifetime of education improvement advocacy
September 26, 2024
A national leader of large-scale education reform, Terry K. Peterson, PhD, channels years of expertise into his current work with the Riley Institute and other key organizations to expand and improve afterschool and…
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National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership appoints Dr. Justin Habash as senior vice president of leadership programs and chief learning officer
September 26, 2024
The National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership, a newly founded initiative promoting leadership through the Medal of Honor’s core principles, announced Dr. Justin Habash has joined the team as…
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USC Alumni Association announces 2024 Alumni Award recipients
September 25, 2024
The University of South Carolina Alumni Association announced Wednesday (Sept. 25) the recipients of the 2024 Alumni Awards. Clay Owen, ’82, has been named the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award recipient. This…
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Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experiences coming to the Greenville Convention Center this holiday season!
September 24, 2024
Producer Paquin Entertainment Group announced that Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience, which have sold more than seven million tickets worldwide, will open at…
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Furman University again ranks among U.S. News ‘Best Colleges’
September 24, 2024
Furman University is among the most innovative universities in the country and offers one of the best experiences for first-year students, according to this year’s U.S. News & World Report…
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Food Network host and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority national president to headline 2024 Clemson Women’s Roundtable
September 24, 2024
Clemson University’s 4th annual event to feature keynotes, panel discussions, roundtable and networking opportunities The 2024 Clemson University Women’s Roundtable features keynote speakers Cynthia Butler-McIntyre, 24th national president of the Delta Sigma…
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Trudy Mackay elected Laureate Distinguished Fellow by the International Engineering and Technology Institute
September 24, 2024
Trudy Mackay, director of the Clemson University Center for Human Genetics, has been elected a Laureate Distinguished Fellow of the International Engineering and Technology Institute (IETI). She is recognized as…
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School of Nursing faculty recognized for outstanding professional contributions and scholarship
September 24, 2024
Faculty members in the Clemson University School of Nursing have been recognized for their innovative research, scholarship and professional contributions to the field of nursing. According to John Whitcomb, director…
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Clemson FRESH announces inaugural cohort of sustainability leaders
September 24, 2024
The first cohort of the Clemson Fresh Sustainability Leadership Program kicked off the semester Sept. 4 with a seminar titled, “Careers in Sustainability: Networking Skills and Career Paths.” The talk…
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Clemson Extension TEACH Center opens at Citadel Mall
September 24, 2024
Visit the Clemson Extension TEACH Center from 9 a.m. – noon and from 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Citadel Mall for help with gardening questions or to drop…
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Thad Dulin appointed Treasurer of the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation
September 23, 2024
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announced Thad Dulin’s appointment as its new Treasurer. Dulin, an Upstate native and passionate advocate for the arts, brings years…
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S.C. Arts Commission launches Creative Careers website
September 23, 2024
Today, the South Carolina Arts Commission formally announced the launch of a new website designed to provide information and insight into the vast career opportunities within the state’s thriving $14…
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Lander’s “fashion forward” students ready for education careers
September 23, 2024
Clothes don’t make the person, but they do form the foundation for a professional wardrobe to help a person shine in their career. Lander University’s College of Education assists students…
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Lander MBA student refused to let challenges define his future
September 20, 2024
Lander University graduate student Trevor Batastini has an impressive resume of academic and athletic achievements. Before arriving in Greenwood to seek his MBA at Lander, Batastini was an undergraduate student…
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Clemson architecture students earn accolades from the AIA’s Committee on the Environment
September 17, 2024
For the eighth year in a row, Clemson Master of Architecture (M.Arch) students were named among the winners of the American Institute of Architects, Committee on the Environment’s (AIA COTE) design competition. The…
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Media Forensics Hub wins second place in Cyber Innovators Challenge
September 17, 2024
The Clemson University Media Forensics Hub won second place in the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) Cyber Innovators Challenge for developing an analytic platform to identify malign,…
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A Helping Hand
September 12, 2024
By Tom Poland Hampton Wildlife Fund Awards 2024-2025 Scholarships When I read about the recent Hampton Fund scholarships, the words of conservationist and writer Aldo Leopold and a thought came…
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SCETV and USC Press celebrates jazz legend Marian McPartland with book launch event at Koger Center for the Arts
September 11, 2024
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV), in partnership with the University of South Carolina Press, announced a special event celebrating the launch of Shall We Play That One Together: The Life…
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USC CIC to host IBM watsonx Workshop and Competition
September 11, 2024
The University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications (CIC) invites college and university students from across South Carolina to participate in the IBM watsonx Workshop and Competition on…
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Furman’s Riley Institute names Bryan Boroughs as executive director
September 10, 2024
Boroughs to assume leadership Oct. 1 The Riley Institute at Furman University has appointed Bryan Boroughs ’02 its executive director. Boroughs will assume leadership on Oct. 1, taking the reins from…
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School of Architecture’s new lecture series focuses on the “Collective”
September 10, 2024
Clemson University’s School of Architecture has announced its 2024 – 2025 Lecture Series, “Collective.” The fall series will feature six distinguished speakers, three of whom will present at the Clemson Design Center in Charleston.…
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Clemson University launches new Master’s in Sports Business and Analytics
September 10, 2024
The Department of Management in Clemson University‘s Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business announced the launch of its Master of Science in Sports Business and Analytics (MSSBA) program. This program is designed to…
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AT&T invests in Future Leaders: $10,000 contribution to Greenville Tech Foundation supports African American Male Scholars Initiative
September 10, 2024
The Greenville Tech Foundation announced a substantial investment of $10,000 from AT&T in support of the African American Male Scholars Initiative (AAMSI). This funding will provide crucial resources and inspire…
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