TransformSC leaders share success at National School Boards Association Annual Conference
April 13, 2016COLUMBIA, SC — TransformSC leaders presented an innovative workshop titled, “Transforming Public Schools Today!” at the National School Boards Association Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, on Saturday, April 9. Presenters…
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Columbia Campus accepting applications for new Software Development degree
April 13, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – ECPI University is pleased to announce that it is now offering a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer and Information Science with a concentration in Software Development…
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TransformSC leaders share success at National School Boards Association Annual Conference
April 13, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC — TransformSC leaders presented an innovative workshop titled, “Transforming Public Schools Today!” at the National School Boards Association Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, on Saturday, April 9. Presenters…
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One team to earn $10,000 and office space from the Bulldog Business Bowl
April 12, 2016
Entrepreneurs who are finalists in The Citadel Bulldog Business Bowl will soon compete for $10,000 in seed money, as well as office space. Five teams will present full business plans…
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Phi Theta Kappa chapter at Greenville Technical College wins international awards
April 12, 2016
Greenville Technical College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society has been recognized at the organization’s recent international convention held in National Harbor, MD. The Alpha Zeta Sigma chapter of PTK…
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Kids’ College and Teen University 2016 Summer Camps open for registrations
April 11, 2016
Trident Technical College Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is accepting registrations for the 2016 Kids’ College (Ages 7-11) and Teen University (Ages 12-17) summer camps. The innovative series…
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Citadel Professor named a Knight Commander of the British Commonwealth
April 11, 2016
Governor-General of Grenada bestows honor upon Professor Sir Mallory Factor KCN The Citadel’s John C. West Professor of American Government and International Relations, Mallory Factor, will now be referred to…
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Four Furman University students, alumni receive prestigious fellowships from National Science Foundation
April 11, 2016
The National Science Foundation has awarded grants through the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) to four Furman students and alumni. The recipients are Furman senior chemistry major Michael Davis Turlington…
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Mary Ellen Richardson Player, GSSM Class of 2000, named 2016 Outstanding Alumnus
April 11, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC -The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that Mary Ellen R. Player, Class of 2000, has won the 2016 Outstanding Alumnus…
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Mary Ellen Richardson Player, GSSM Class of 2000, named 2016 Outstanding Alumnus
April 11, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC -The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that Mary Ellen R. Player, Class of 2000, has won the 2016 Outstanding Alumnus…
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Public Charter Schools role in strengthening South Carolina’s future celebrating 20 years of the South Carolina Charter Schools Act
April 11, 2016
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman, former SC Superintendent Barbara Nielsen, SC House Chairwoman of the Education and Public Works Committee Merita “Rita” Allison, Beverly Carbaugh of Learning Sciences Marzano Center…
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EdVenture joins national celebration of Week of the Young Child
April 8, 2016EdVenture Children’s Museum joins South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children in celebration of the National Week of the Young Child™ from April 11 to April 16 at…
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Financial Literacy Month Poll with Junior Achievement
April 8, 2016Poll: Two-Thirds of Teens See Borrowers, Not Government, Responsible for Paying Off Student Loan Debt Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Programs Can Help Teens Make Better Informed Choices about Paying for…
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Midlands Technical College strikes agreement with Coker College to saves students money, ease transfer
April 8, 2016
Coker College and Midlands Technical College have formalized a bridge agreement that will give MTC students access to programs and services to facilitate their transfer to Coker College. The agreement,…
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NFL Star to Present Check for $100,000 to Blythewood High School
April 8, 2016
Blythewood High School graduate and NFL Pro-Bowl defensive back Justin Bethel will be at the BHS campus Friday, April 8 at 2 p.m. to present a check for $100,000 to…
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Ridge View High School’s Institute for Health Sciences Magnet Program named National Magnet School of Distinction
April 8, 2016
COLUMBIA – Ridge View High School’s Institute for Health Sciences has been named a National Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and…
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Financial Literacy Month Poll with Junior Achievement
April 8, 2016
Poll: Two-Thirds of Teens See Borrowers, Not Government, Responsible for Paying Off Student Loan Debt Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Programs Can Help Teens Make Better Informed Choices about Paying for…
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EdVenture joins national celebration of Week of the Young Child
April 8, 2016
EdVenture Children’s Museum joins South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children in celebration of the National Week of the Young Child™ from April 11 to April 16 at…
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Randy Robinson named as Berkeley High School varsity football coach
April 7, 2016MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley High School (BHS) named Randy Robinson as the new varsity football coach. Robinson has been coaching at D.W. Daniel High School in Central, SC since 1995.…
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Charleston Southern University senior Brianna McNeal has received a 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award
April 7, 2016
Charleston Southern University senior Brianna McNeal has received a 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award Just 218 students, representing 36 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico, received the award in 2016. Sponsor…
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Winthrop benefactor descendant establishes endowed scholarship for history majors
April 7, 2016
ROCK HILL, SC – John Winthrop understands the importance of examining the past to prepare and plan for the future. A descendant of Winthrop University benefactor Robert C. Winthrop, he…
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Winthrop benefactor descendant establishes endowed scholarship for history majors
April 7, 2016
ROCK HILL, SC – John Winthrop understands the importance of examining the past to prepare and plan for the future. A descendant of Winthrop University benefactor Robert C. Winthrop, he…
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Mills named Executive Director of the USC Upstate Greenville Campuses
April 6, 2016
Stacey D. Mills ’96 has been named executive director of the University of South Carolina Upstate Greenville Campuses, which includes the coordination of all operations and outreach of the USC…
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SCMA announces debut of SC Future Makers
April 6, 2016
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance and state officials announced the debut of the South Carolina Future Makers workforce initiative. Powered by STEM Premier, South Carolina Future Makers’ mission is to increase…
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SCMA announces debut of SC Future Makers
April 6, 2016
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance and state officials announced the debut of the South Carolina Future Makers workforce initiative. Powered by STEM Premier, South Carolina Future Makers’ mission is to increase…
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New Midlands Technical College facility to help develop state’s manufacturing workforce
April 6, 2016
Midlands Technical College officially opened the Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Crafts Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the new 34,000-square-foot, two-story facility. The center is the new home…
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Ed Dickey of the University of South Carolina College of Education honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
April 6, 2016
Professor recognized for his exceptional work in mathematics education at the national level by NCTM Benjamin Disraeli once said, “The secret to success is constancy of purpose.” For more than 30…
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Winthrop Alumna establishes scholarship to commemorate family member
April 5, 2016
Niki Behr ’94, ’99, payroll manager at Winthrop, remembers well the struggle of working nearly full time to finance her university education. Through a new scholarship, Behr will provide aid…
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Singleton wins Corrington Award for Literary Excellence
April 4, 2016
Wofford College professor George W. Singleton has written himself into good company once again — this time as the 26th recipient of the prestigious John William Corrington Award for Literary…
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Wofford College receives grant from Aspen Institute Stevens Initiative
April 4, 2016
Wofford College has received a two-year grant to use virtual exchange to increase cross-cultural understanding and equip young people to participate in a global economy, the Aspen Institute Stevens Initiative…
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Carla Harris to Keynote Columbia College Commencement
April 4, 2016
Columbia College announces Carla Harris, senior executive with Morgan Stanley and chair of the National Women’s Business Council, will be keynote speaker for the April 30, 2016, undergraduate commencement ceremony.…
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Allen University and Phoenix One Enterprise Inc., Reading for Excellence Centers
April 4, 2016
Allen University, has partnered with Dr. Frankie T. Jones, Sr., President and CEO of Phoenix One Enterprise Inc., and Rooms To Go to create Reading for Excellence Centers campus wide.…
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UofSC Moore School announces 2016 distinguished award winners
April 4, 2016The University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business will honor the 2016 Distinguished Award Winners at its 32nd annual Business Leadership Dinner and Awards Ceremony on April 19.…
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Lexington One students win state HOSA awards
April 4, 2016Lexington County School District One congratulates 85 students from five Lexington One schools who won awards at the competition conducted as part of the South Carolina Health Occupations Students of…
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Jimmie Williamson named President of N.C. Community Colleges
April 1, 2016
The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges voted unanimously to hire James “Jimmie” C. Williamson as the eighth system president for North Carolina Community Colleges. Williamson, the current president…
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Jimmie Williamson named President of N.C. Community Colleges
April 1, 2016
The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges voted unanimously to hire James “Jimmie” C. Williamson as the eighth system president for North Carolina Community Colleges. Williamson, the current president…
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Artist Caroline Rust ’97 wins top honors at Pittsburgh Exhibition
March 31, 2016
Caroline Rust ’97 has won Best of Show for her painting “Billie Holiday Wears a Veil Gifted by John Rawls,” part of a juried exhibition titled “In-VISIBLE” at Point Park…
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SC business leader to direct CIU Business Program
March 30, 2016
A Lexington businessman and attorney has been named the new director of the Business & Organizational Leadership program at Columbia International University. Dr. Scott R. Adams has nearly three decades…
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Communities in schools of the Midlands announces Oyster Roast Fundraiser
March 30, 2016
Communities In Schools of the Midlands announces the 2016 annual Oyster Roast and Silent Auction fundraiser to be held on Friday, April 8, 2016 at the Columbia Museum of Art…
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UofSC Dance hosts showcase of choreography by students and alumni at the Koger
March 30, 2016
The UofSC Dance Program will present Benchmark of Choreography, an evening of original student and alumni dance works, April 14, 2016 at the Koger Center for the Arts. Show time…
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Columbia College and South University announce pre-pharmacy collaboration
March 30, 2016
Columbia College President Elizabeth Dinndorf and South University School of Pharmacy President David Shoop signed a memorandum of understanding creating a “preferred consideration” opportunity for students in the College’s pre-pharmacy…
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Over 200 teachers to be recognized at annual Education Rocks!
March 30, 2016
The Columbia Chamber and MEBA to honor Teachers of the Year for 11 South Carolina districts On April 7, 2016 the Columbia Chamber, in partnership with the Midlands Education…
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Over 200 teachers to be recognized at annual Education Rocks!
March 30, 2016
The Columbia Chamber and MEBA to honor Teachers of the Year for 11 South Carolina districts On April 7, 2016 the Columbia Chamber, in partnership with the Midlands Education…
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Wofford among Forbes’ ‘best value colleges’
March 29, 2016
Wofford College is among Forbes magazine’s 300 “Best Value Colleges 2016” in an article published today (Tuesday, March 29, 2016). Wofford, ranked 134th, is the third-highest of the six South…
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Blackbaud releases significant updates to Employee Giving and Volunteering Cloud Solution
March 29, 2016Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software and services for the global philanthropic community, today announced significant user experience and mobile capability updates to AngelPoints™, its integrated cloud…
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Senator Scott nominates 50 South Carolina Students to U.S. Military Service Academies
March 29, 2016
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today announced the nominations of 50 South Carolina students to the United States Military Service Academies for the class of 2020, including the U.S. Naval…
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Senator Scott nominates 50 South Carolina Students to U.S. Military Service Academies
March 29, 2016
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today announced the nominations of 50 South Carolina students to the United States Military Service Academies for the class of 2020, including the U.S. Naval…
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Coastal Carolina group attends Policy Intensive study in Washington
March 29, 2016
Graduate students meet with key officials; discuss the nexus between policy and science CONWAY, SC – A group of Coastal Carolina University (CCU) graduate students led by Marine Science…
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Furman Graduate from Simpsonville named prestigious Rangel Fellow
March 28, 2016
Natalia Arenas, a 2015 Furman University graduate from Simpsonville, has been selected as a Fellow in the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program. In a highly competitive nationwide process, Arenas…
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McDaniels Joins Columbia College Executive Team
March 28, 2016
Columbia College announces the appointment of Monique McDaniels as Executive Director of Marketing and Communications. She will report directly to the president and will be a member of the College’s…
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