State Report Cards show Richland Two’s graduation rates on the rise
November 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — As reported on the State Report Cards released on Nov. 18, 2015, Richland School District Two’s graduation rates are rising and exceeding the state average. The district…
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District Five awarded second consecutive USDA Farm to School grant
November 19, 2015
IRMO,SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has been awarded its second consecutive U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm to School grant, totaling nearly $100,000. The federal agency announced Nov. 18 that…
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New Wideman/Davis Dance Work seeks to encourage dialogue about the legacy of Confederate Symbolism
November 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Wideman/Davis Dance, the UofSC Dance Program’s resident professional dance company, will present their original evening-length work, Ruptured Silence: Racist Symbolism and Signs, December 1-4 at Drayton Hall…
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Cane Bay Middle partners with STEM Visions for student career fair
November 18, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Cane Bay Middle School (CBM) and STEM (science, engineering, technology, and math) Visions are collaborating to host the region’s first career fair for students that combines…
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Tri-County, Columbia College Presidents sign Associate’s to Bachelor’s Degree program agreement
November 18, 2015
PENDLETON,SC – Officials from Tri-County Technical College and Columbia College officially signed a formal agreement (November 18) that will enable Tri-County graduates to complete their bachelor’s degree through Columbia College…
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CCSD Graduation Rate Up For 2014/2015 School Year
November 18, 2015The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced today that the high school graduation rate for the 2014/2015 school year was 83.8 percent, an increase of 3.5 percentage points. While the…
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Furman develops online learning module for sustainability science and full cost analysis
November 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC—In keeping with its mission “to promote interdisciplinary research and teaching in support of sustainability on campus and in the greater community,” the David E. Shi Center for Sustainability…
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Get to know Jay Whitehair, Principal at Laing Middle School
November 18, 2015Jay Whitehair is the principal at Laing Middle School for Science and Technology and brings his positive attitude with him wherever he goes. According to students and staff, he is…
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Startup winners take home nearly $90,000 in The Proving Ground
November 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – After a three-month, three-round competition culminating with a live-pitch event, the winners of The Proving Ground – the University of South Carolina’s popular startup competition – were…
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CCSD Gifted and Talented Learning Specialist to be recognized by National Organization
November 12, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – On Friday, November 13, 3015, the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) will present Denise Zacherl, a Gifted and Talented Curriculum and Development Learning Specialist for the…
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NIH invests $626,000 in Converse College biomedical research program
November 12, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded more than $626,000 to Converse College in support of biomedical science research and student training. Converse will use the funds…
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Gift will create an aging institute at UofSC’s Arnold School of Public Health
November 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health will create a new institute focusing on how to age well from cradle to grave by addressing…
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Gamecock finalists to pitch startup ideas for nearly $90,000 in The Proving Ground Nov. 17
November 12, 2015
Several teams of young entrepreneurs will pitch their startup ideas to business leaders in the final round of The Proving Ground competition Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the University of South…
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‘Flood to future’ focus of 35th Annual Economic Outlook Conference
November 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – What does the 2016 economy portend for South Carolina, a state recovering from historic flooding, preparing for first-in- the-south presidential primaries and grappling with a future where…
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Record launches for SafeStop – Leading school bus tracking app adding vehicles in five states this month
November 11, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – SafeStop, the original mobile app that connects parents and school officials to the vehicles transporting their students, has announced an additional 250 school vehicles in five states are launching service in…
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Arts charter school to open in Columbia
November 11, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – A committee of arts professionals, educators, parents and community members is planning to open an arts charter school in Columbia. The Midlands Arts Conservatory (MAC) will have a focus on the visual arts,…
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Interest in Charters Expanding to Meet Student Needs
November 11, 2015
Public Charter Schools Celebrate 15th Annual Charter School Conference as Charter School Enrollment Nears 10% in Some SC Communities and New School Planning Groups Reach Record Numbers COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly…
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Furman President Elizabeth Davis to speak on “What Really Matters” Nov. 17
November 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC — Furman University president Elizabeth Davis will speak on “What Really Matters?” Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in Furman’s Daniel Chapel. Her talk, which is free and…
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ECPI University earns #1 National Ranking as Best for Vets
November 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – ECPI University is pleased to announce it has been ranked number one once again by Military Times in its annual Best for Vets survey. This marks the…
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Spartanburg Community College Foundation receives fundraising recognition from CASE
November 10, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Community College Foundation was recently recognized by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) as one of the top 25 community colleges in…
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USC names new dean of College of Engineering and Computing
November 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – A distinguished engineering researcher with experience in forming industry partnerships has been hired to lead the University of South Carolina’s College of Engineering and Computing. Hossein Haj-Hariri, an…
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The Boeing Company to be sponsor of City Year’s afterschool school program
November 7, 2015
Students Attending Three Local Elementary Schools Will Benefit COLUMBIA, SC – City Year Columbia, an education-focused, national organization that unites young people for a year of service in high-need public…
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Science & Math Governor’s School’s virtual engineering program expands with new program administrator
November 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) welcomed its newest employee, Gary Gabel. Gabel joins GSSM as a Program Administrator for Accelerate, GSSM’s innovative…
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Science & Math Governor’s School’s virtual engineering program expands with new program administrator
November 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) welcomed its newest employee, Gary Gabel. Gabel joins GSSM as a Program Administrator for Accelerate, GSSM’s innovative…
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PHS inducts Brown, McCrarey and Moore into Hall of Fame
November 5, 2015
PELION, SC — Pelion High School recently inducted Rhett Brown, Ed.D., Kevin McCrarey and James Moore into the school’s Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame inductees represent the highest level…
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Planned Gift to establish Endowed Scholarship Fund at Greenville Technical College
November 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A long-time supporter of the work done at Greenville Technical College (GTC) has committed to a planned gift valued at $100,000 to establish an endowed scholarship fund.…
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Veterinary Technology adoption day is November 19
November 4, 2015
PENDLETON,SC – Tri-County Technical College’s Veterinary Technology Department will hold a Pet Adoption Day Thursday, November 19, from 2 – 6 p.m. at Halbert Hall on the Pendleton Campus. The…
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Clemson partners with southern universities in National Science Foundation Big Data Hubs program
November 4, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Recent advances in technology have created mountains of data that can be collected, sorted and mined to address complex issues facing society. This data deluge — called “Big Data”…
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Citizens urged to report flood-exposed archaeological and paleontological sites
November 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The recent historic flooding in South Carolina may have exposed archaeological and paleontological sites. The South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology (SCIAA) at the University of…
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Two CCSD schools get $25,000 infusion to support programs
November 4, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Thanks to the generous support of the InterTech Group and Anita Zucker, two Charleston County School District (CCSD) schools will each get a $25,000 boost to specific…
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Greenville Technical College students and faculty capture awards at SCADE Conference
November 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College (GTC) students and faculty captured top awards at the South Carolina Association for Developmental Education (SCADE) Conference held October 16 in Columbia, SC. The…
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Cainhoy Elementary/Middle awarded Chromebooks
November 2, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Cainhoy Elementary/Middle School (CEMS) was awarded 70 Dell Chromebooks by the Daniel Island Community Fund and Nucor Steel. CEMS Principal, Anthony Dixon, said, “We are excited…
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Clemson and USC kick-off Palmetto Series Food Drive to benefit Harvest Hope
November 2, 2015
SOUTH CAROLINA – Today, the University of South Carolina and Clemson University launched the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series Food Drive in a coordinated effort to benefit Harvest Hope Food…
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Richland One Educator wins state Arts Administrator of the Year Award
November 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Marisa Vickers, former principal of Hand Middle School in Richland One, has been named the 2015 Arts Administrator of the Year by the South Carolina Alliance for…
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Legendary Ocean Explorer Fabien Cousteau Dives Deep with Talk at Harbison Theatre, Nov. 10, 2015
November 2, 2015Thrilling, educational talk One Ocean, One People will amaze all ages COLUMBIA, SC – In 1963, Fabien Cousteau’s grandfather – famed deep-sea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau – lived for 30 days…
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SC Test Prep receives $12,500 grant for SAT preparation
November 2, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – SC Test Prep was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $12,500 from The Spartanburg County Foundation’s “Why Not” Fund. The grant will fund research, curriculum development,…
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Blythewood High hosts Flames of Hope Virtual 5K Run
November 2, 2015
BLYTHEWOOD, SC – Blythewood transition students in Mr. Josh Fulmer and Mr. Dennis Ely’s classes have organized the Flames of Hope Virtual 5K run to be held in the month…
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SC Test Prep receives $12,500 grant for SAT preparation
November 2, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – SC Test Prep was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $12,500 from The Spartanburg County Foundation’s “Why Not” Fund. The grant will fund research, curriculum development,…
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Legendary ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau dives deep with talk at Harbison Theatre, Nov. 10, 2015
November 2, 2015
Thrilling, educational talk One Ocean, One People will amaze all ages COLUMBIA, SC – In 1963, Fabien Cousteau’s grandfather – famed deep-sea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau – lived for 30…
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District Five school receives statewide award for ‘technology in education’ program
October 29, 2015IRMO, SC – A Lexington-Richland District Five elementary school has received a statewide award for “excellence in the integration of technology in education.” Ballentine Elementary School received the South Carolina…
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ECPI University named 2016 STEM JobsSM approved College and Industry Award Winner
October 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – ECPI University is pleased to announce it has been designated a 2016 STEM JobsSM Approved College by Victory Media, the leader in connecting young professionals with education…
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District Five announces top Recycling Awards
October 29, 2015
IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Dutch Fork Elementary, CrossRoads Intermediate and Chapin High schools winners of its 2014-2015 Top Recycling Award. The recognition was created by District…
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Berkeley County School Board approves land purchase for Tanner/Foster Creek Elementary School
October 28, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Berkeley County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night, October 27, to approve the land acquisition contract for Tanner/Foster Creek Elementary School proposed by Hanahan City Council.…
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Caldwell receives grant from Berkeley Electric Cooperative
October 28, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Amanda Caldwell, English teacher at Westview Middle School, received a $1,000 Bright Ideas grant from Berkeley Electric Cooperative to create English Interactive Student Notebooks. The grant…
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Devon Forest Elementary School receives $50,000 Google Community Grant for 1:1 Digital Learning Initiative
October 28, 2015
GOOSE CREEK, SC – Cristie Mitchum has always had a passion for technology. As principal of Devon Forest Elementary, she has observed firsthand the positive impact technology has played in…
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Library consultants seek input for new James Island branch
October 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The public has spoken, but we need to hear more. Last November, Charleston County Public Library asked residents if they wanted to pay to build new libraries…
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Charleston School of Law to induct J. Edward Bell III as President
October 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston School of Law will induct James Edward (Ed) Bell III as president and managing partner of the school at a Thursday ceremony at the offices…
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Greenville Technical College partners with Upstate Warrior Solution to host veterans education and career resource event
October 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College and Upstate Warrior Solution will host INFILTRATE on November 5, 2015, to provide veterans and their spouses the opportunity to learn about local resources…
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United Community Bank announced as presenting sponsor for Greenville Tech Foundation Workforce Development Salute
October 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Tech Foundation announced today that United Community Bank will be the presenting sponsor for the upcoming Workforce Development Salute. The Foundation will host internationally renowned automotive…
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Bob Jones University Alumni Association names Mike Miller as 2015 Alumnus of the Year
October 26, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Bob Jones University’s (BJU) Alumni Association named Mike Miller of Greenville as its 2015 Alumnus of the Year during the University’s recent homecoming festivities. Miller graduated from…
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