Flo McNeill Named Manager of Student Accounts at Christ Church Episcopal School
August 13, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – August 13, 2010 – Doug Qualls, Christ Church Episcopal School Vice President of Finance and Operations, announced the appointment of Flo McNeill to the position of Manager…
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Furman’s Connie Carson Given Award For Leadership In Collegiate Housing
August 13, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – August 13, 2010 – Connie Carson, Furman University’s vice president for Student Life, recently was honored for superior work in the collegiate housing profession. Carson received the…
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Nanomaterials Environmental Impact Conference to be at Clemson
August 12, 2010CLEMSON, SC – August 12, 2010 – The next huge advance in technology will be really, really small. Nanotechnology – the manipulation of materials and processes at the atomic level…
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Oscar winner to direct Digital Production Arts at Clemson
August 11, 2010CLEMSON, SC – August 10, 2010 – Jerry Tessendorf, winner of the Academy Award for Technical Achievement in 2008, has been named director of the Digital Production Arts program at…
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Registration for Fall 2010 Classes Underway at Spartanburg Community College
August 10, 2010SPARTANBURG, SC – August 9, 2010 – Spartanburg Community College is now holding open registration for the 2010 fall semester at the SCC central campus. Students can register online through the…
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PASS scores show increases for most subjects, most grades second time around
August 6, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – August 6, 2010 – – The percentage of publicschool students meeting or exceeding state standards increased in amajority of subjects in four of six grades tested on…
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Christ Church Episcopal hires new Director of Summer & Afternoon Activities
August 6, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – August 2010 – Christ Church Episcopal School welcomes Sarah Bell as new Director of Summer & Afternoon Encounters. She comes to the school from Sylvan Learning Center,…
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Christ Church Episcopal physics teacher receive Daniel-Mickel Foundation Master Teacher Award
August 6, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – August 2010 – CCES physics teacher Dr. Rodney Sullivan received the 2010-11 Daniel-Mickel Foundation Master Teacher Award. His AP physics classes consistently post a 100 percent pass…
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Google's Digitization Efforts Building On Work Of Furman Classics Professor
August 4, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – August 4, 2010 – When Google recently touted its digitization efforts involving millions of books in hundreds of languages, it made reference to a project that Furman…
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Furman Named a Top 10 Small College Workplace For Second Year In A Row
August 4, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – August 2, 2010 – The Chronicle of Higher Education has designated Furman University one of the best universities for employment in the nation as a result of…
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Clemson $2 million gift pledge comes with a challenge
August 4, 2010CLEMSON, SC – August 4, 2010 – Clemson University has received a $2 million pledge from a private foundation to help fund an endowed chair in human genetics. But it…
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Spartanburg Community College Offers High School Dropouts a Second Chance Through Gateway to College Program
August 4, 2010SPARTANBURG, SC – August 4 2010 – Spartanburg Community College continues to provide a second chance to high school dropouts and students at risk of dropping out through Gateway to…
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Early Planning is Key to Making Transition from High School to College
August 3, 2010ANDERSON, SC – August 3, 2010 – Stephanie Johnson, a recent T.L. Hanna graduate, say’s the secret to making an easy transition from high school to college is early planning.…
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Clemson prepares to award nearly 700 degrees; present honorary degree
August 2, 2010CLEMSON, SC – August 2, 2010 – Nearly 700 degrees will be conferred at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7, during summer graduation exercises in Littlejohn Coliseum at Clemson University.…
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Greenville Tech partnership helps tax preparers meet new requirements
August 2, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – August 2, 2010 – In January, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced results of a six-month study of the tax return preparer industry, which proposed new registration,…
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New Degree Program At Furman Targets School Administrators
July 31, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – July 30, 2010 – School administrators looking to upgrade their leadership skills and advance their careers will have the opportunity to earn a specialist degree from Furman…
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Dr. Ronnie L. Booth to Address Graduates at Summer Commencement
July 28, 2010PENDLETON, SC – July 28, 2010 – Dr. Ronnie L. Booth, president of Tri-County Technical College, will deliver the College’s summer commencement address Thursday, August 5, at 6 p.m. at…
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Eleven USC Upstate Nursing Students Gain Real-Life Experience At St. Francis Hospital
July 28, 2010SPARTANBURG, SC – July 28, 2010 – The University of SouthCarolina Upstate is leading the way at Bon Secours St. Francis HealthSystem nursing extern program. Eleven nursing students from USC…
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USC Upstate Robotics Program Announces Partnership with SEW Eurodrive
July 28, 2010SPARTANBURG, SC – July 28, 2010 – The robotics program withinthe Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University ofSouth Carolina Upstate announces a new partnership with SEW Eurodrive,…
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Clemson MBA program recognized for service work
July 21, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – July 21, 2010 – Students in the Master of Business Administration program at Clemson University have been recognized for their service work with Triune Mercy Center in…
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Erskine surpasses scholarship fund goal
July 20, 2010DUE WEST, SC – July 20, 2010 – A tough year ended triumphantly June 30 as Erskine College and Seminary surpassed its Annual Fund goal by more than $300,000. Erskine…
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Clemson computing chief elected to national board
July 20, 2010CLEMSON, SC – July 20, 2010 – Jim Bottum, vice provost and chiefinformation officer at Clemson University, has been elected to the boardof trustees for Internet2, the nation’s leader in…
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The Riley Institute at Furman announces Upstate Diversity Leaders Initiative Class IX Graduates
July 20, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – July 20, 2010 – The Riley Institute at Furman ispleased to announce the commencement of Class IX of the UpstateDiversity Leaders Initiative. Chosen by nomination and application,…
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Are You Smarter Than a Greenville County Schools Fifth Grader?
July 20, 2010Michelin teams with school district to raise funds for critical supplies GREENVILLE, SC – July 20, 2010 – Faced with deep budget cuts that directly impact the operational performance of…
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South Carolina becomes 25th state to adopt Common Core standards in math, reading
July 18, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – July 18, 2010 – South Carolina is now the 25thstate to adopt a national set of academic benchmarks that detail themath and reading skills students will learn…
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Clemson extends student grants, jobs program
July 18, 2010CLEMSON, SC – July 14, 2010 – Clemson University will extend its version of an economic stimulus plan for students — a need-based “completion grants” program and funding for work-study…
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Clemson gets $1.4 million to improve cyberinfrastructure for S.C. researchers
July 18, 2010CLEMSON, SC – July 15, 2010 – The Clemson University Research Foundation received $1,431,340 from the National Science Foundation to support the university’s effort to improve and maintain cyberinfrastructure in…
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Greenville Tech Now Offers Courses on the Arabic Language and the Middle East
July 18, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – July 17, 2010 – Over the last decade, the Middle East has played a significant role in the political, security and economic interests of the United States.…
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Furman University To Offer Prepatory Course For CMA Exam
July 18, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – Juy 18, 2010 – Furman University’s Continuing Education and Undergraduate Evening Studies is partnering with the Institute of Management Accountants to offer a preparatory course for Part…
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Clemson trustees approve budget, academic and facility plans
July 18, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – July 16, 2010 – Clemson University trustees heard some good news about the upcoming academic year during their quarterly meeting in Greenville. “We are expecting a freshman…
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National Merit Scholarship program announces additional awards to SC grads
July 14, 2010MOUNT PLEASANT , SC – July 13, 2010 – Seventeen graduates from SouthCarolina’s public high schools are among an additional 1,900 awardwinners announced today by the NationalMerit Scholarship program. The…
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Clemson University offers voluntary retirement, separation incentives
July 12, 2010CLEMS0N, SC – July 12, 2010 – Clemson University is offering two incentives — voluntary retirement or voluntary separation — to eligible employees to help manage state funding cuts to…
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Farmer hall is latest building at Furman recognized for green design, construction
July 7, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – July 7, 2010 – Furman University’s Thomas Spann Farmer Hall has been awarded LEED Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council for achievement in green design and…
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S.C. Energy Office Grant Funds New Solar Panel Installation Planned for Furman this Fall
July 3, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – July 3, 2010 – A new installation of solar panels at the Herman W. Lay Physical Activities Center (PAC) at Furman University is expected to quadruple the…
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Erskine releases statement on SACS action
July 2, 2010DUE WEST, SC – July 2, 2010 – The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission on Colleges has considered a report of a focus committee on Erskine College…
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Smolla Takes Over As Furman University President July 1
July 2, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – July 2, 2010 – Rodney A. Smolla will officially assume the presidency of Furman University Thursday, July 1. Smolla replaces David E. Shi, who is retiring June…
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Two SC schools, one district recognized for character education Promising Practices
July 2, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – July 2, 2010 – Two public schools and one SouthCarolina school district are among the 230 winners of “PromisingPractices” awards announced recently by the Character EducationPartnership headquartered…
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Clemson University to host World Conference on Carbon in July
June 27, 2010CLEMSON, SC – July 11 – 16, 2010 – Carbon2010: The Annual World Conference on Carbon brings more than 400 scientists and engineers to Clemson’s Madren Conference Center July 11-16.…
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International expert to join Clemson University economic development team
June 27, 2010CLEMSON, SC – June 22, 2010 – An international trade and economic development leader will join Clemson University in August as an adviser and guest lecturer on global economic development…
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Summers Appointed to Clemson University Board of Visitors
June 27, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – June 27, 2010 – Boyd Summers of Colliers Keenanhas been appointed to the Clemson University Board of Visitors. Summers, who graduated from Clemson in 1991 was appointed…
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Clemson University receives $1 million grant for science education
June 13, 2010CLEMSON, SC – June 13, 2010 – The Howard Hughes Medical Institute will award Clemson University a $1 million grant for SC Life, which supports science education and research projects…
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Furman University Receives $1 Million Grant from the Duke Endowment
June 13, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – June 13, 2010 – The Duke Endowment of Charlotte,N.C., has awarded Furman University a $1 million grant to support thework of the David E. Shi Center for…
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Clemson engineers to create model underground energy-storage facility
June 9, 2010CLEMSON, SC – June 9, 2010 – With a new twist on an old idea, two Clemson University environmental engineers are developing ways to store waste energy underground to cut…
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CU-ICAR Center for Emerging Technologies brings new dimension to the automotive research campus
June 4, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – June 4, 2010 – Clemson University broke ground Fridayfor the Center for Emerging Technologies at the Clemson UniversityInternational Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR), and officialssaid the first…
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Clemson's Lee Hall/Lowry Hall listed on National Register of Historic Places
June 2, 2010CLEMSON, SC – June 2, 2010 – One of Clemson University’s modernspaces now is one of America’s historic places. The National Park Service has placed Clemson University’s Lee Hall/LowryHall complex…
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Clemson Provost to speak at the S.C. Governor's School for Science and Mathematics 21st Commencement Ceremony
May 31, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – May 27, 2010 – The S.C. Governor’s School forScience and Mathematics (GSSM) was pleased to announce that Dr. DorisHelms, Clemson University vice president for academic affairs andprovost,…
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Gerald Sonnenfeld named Clemson University's new vice president for research
May 28, 2010CLEMSON, SC – May 27, 2010 – Clemson University President James F. Barker announced Wednesday that Gerald Sonnenfeld will be the university’s new vice president for research. We had an…
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New President Announced for SC Technical College System
May 27, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – May 26, 2010 – The State Board for Technical andComprehensive Education announced yesterday that an offer has beenextended to and accepted by Dr. Darrel Staat. Staat comes…
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National Wireless Safety Week is a Perfect Time to Put the Brakes on Irresponsible Driving
May 27, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – May 27,2010 – National Wireless Safety Week is June 14-18 and a great time forVerizon Wireless to remind cell phone users thatsafety should be the top priority…
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$400,000 NRC grant to develop nuclear engineering faculty at Clemson
May 26, 2010CLEMSON, SC – May 25, 2010 – The environmental engineering and Earth sciences department at Clemson University has received a three-year, $400,000 faculty-development grant from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission…
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