GSSM Named Top-Performing U.S. School by The Washington Post

  April 25, 2016

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) has been named one of “America’s Top-Performing Schools with Elite Students” by The Washington Post. GSSM was the only South Carolina…

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Richland One teacher named State Teacher of the Year

  April 22, 2016

It is with extreme pleasure and unabashed pride that Richland One congratulates Hand Middle School math teacher Jennifer Wise as South Carolina’s 2016-2017 State Teacher of the Year.  The announcement…

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University of South Carolina student named Truman Scholar

  April 21, 2016

University of South Carolina junior Jory Fleming of Columbia has been selected as a 2016 Truman Scholar, one of the nation’s most prestigious scholarships that recognizes students for superior academic…

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Wofford alumnus James Scott named Pulitzer Prize finalist

  April 20, 2016

James Scott’s cellphone dinged numerous times Monday afternoon while he was helping his daughter with her homework. When he finally took notice, he was stunned to see 40 emails, many of them…

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Blythewood Middle School teacher receives national attention

  April 19, 2016

Blythewood Middle school English Language Arts/Social Studies teacher  Mrs. Tristan Richardson has been selected as a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Scholar from a national applicant pool to…

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Dr. Julie Hartman receives Child Abuse Prevention Grant

  April 18, 2016

Dr. Julie Hartman, teacher education professor and program coordinator for early care and development and early childhood education programs at Bob Jones University, recently received a grant awarded by the…

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Furman Mathematics Professor Hutson wins SCICU Teaching Award

  April 18, 2016

Dr. Kevin Hutson, Professor of Mathematics at Furman University, has been awarded a 2016 Excellence in Teaching Award from the South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (SCICU) organization. SCICU annually…

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Columbia College Koalas win AAC Lacrosse Tournament Championship

  April 18, 2016

Stellar goalkeeping from senior Natalie Dubas and four goals from junior Kendra Blackstock lifted second-seeded Columbia to the 2016 Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Women’s Lacrosse Tournament championship, defeating top-ranked Tennessee Wesleyan 8-5 on Saturday,…

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Lewis receives 2016 Outstanding Young Alumni Award

  April 18, 2016

Kenneth P. Lewis, Coker College class of 2001, has been named the 2016 recipient of the Coker College Outstanding Young Alumni Award. This prestigious award is given annually by the…

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SCSBA statement regarding Superintendent Bennett

  April 18, 2016

The following is a statement by Scott Price, Executive Director of the South Carolina School Boards Association, concerning the death of Newberry County School District Superintendent Bennie Bennett: “The South…

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USC, IBM Extend collaboration; apply cognitive computing for IoT solutions

  April 14, 2016

$25 million Joint Center for Applied Innovation Opens Doors in South Carolina’s Innovista Research District The University of South Carolina and IBM today announced a broadening of their collaboration, applying…

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USC, IBM Extend collaboration; apply cognitive computing for IoT solutions

  April 14, 2016

$25 million Joint Center for Applied Innovation Opens Doors in South Carolina’s Innovista Research District The University of South Carolina and IBM today announced a broadening of their collaboration, applying…

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Dr. Patrick McGary honored by IEEE

  April 13, 2016

Dr. Patrick McGary, engineering professor at Bob Jones University, was recently awarded the grade of Senior Member by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The Senior Member status…

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BCSD reports successful progress on 2012 bond referendum projects

  April 13, 2016

Berkeley County School District is successfully completing numerous building and renovation projects, on time and in budget, using the funds generated from the 2012 bond referendum. “We are excited to…

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BCSD announces three 2016 Rookie Teacher of the Year Finalists

  April 13, 2016

Berkeley County School District’s (BCSD) Rookie Teacher of the Year Committee has narrowed the list of candidates to just three. Erin Hoskins, Third Grade teacher at Marrington Elementary School; Dorian…

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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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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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