Furman Student Reece Lyerly Chosen as 2010 Udall Scholar
May 3, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – May 3, 2010 – Furman University junior Reece Lyerly has been named a 2010 Udall Scholar as the recipient of one of the nation’s most prestigious undergraduate…
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Clyburn to get honorary degree at Clemson commencement
April 30, 2010CLEMSON, SC – April 30, 2010 – U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities at commencement exercises at Clemson University on Friday, May 7, in…
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Chair, Inez Tenenbaum in South Carolina to Unveil Safe Kids South Carolina Safety and Prevention Calendar
April 28, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – April 26, 2010 – Native South Carolinian, InezTenenbaum will be the guest speaker for the annual SafeKids South Carolina Safety and Prevention Calendar Luncheon unveiling. Tenenbaum will…
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South Carolina's Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary School Is Awarded State's Top Honor for Its Exemplary Reading Program and Will Be Recognized at the International Reading Association (IRA) Convention in Chicago, Illinois, on April 25th
April 25, 2010American Reading Company Commends Principal Nicha Jordanon Her Commitment to Teacher Training and a Balanced Literacy Program CHESNEE, SC – April 23, 2010 – Carlisle-Foster’s Grove Elementary ofthe Spartanburg County…
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Clemson breaks ground on $31 million building project
April 25, 2010CLEMSON, SC – April 23, 2010 – Clemson University broke groundFriday on a $31 million project to expand and renovate Rudolph E. LeeHall, home of the university’s design, build and…
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Architecture firm donates $50,000 to Clemson University
April 20, 2010CLEMSON, SC – April 20, 2010 – A $50,000 gift from a Columbiaarchitecture firm, Garvin Design Group, will support the expansion,renovation and restoration of Lee Hall, home to Clemson University’sdesign…
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Work by Greenville Tech Instructor Included in State Exhibit
April 20, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – April 20, 2010 – Work by Greenville Tech Visual Arts Instructor Blake Praytor are included in an exhibition at the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia. “Palmetto…
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“In Our Schools” Features Five Teacher of Year Finalists
April 20, 2010In Our Schools program focuses on five finalists for SCTeacher of the Year honors GREENVILLE & SPARTANBURG, SC – April 20, 2010 – The “In Our Schools” television programfor April…
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Darla Moore School of Business to honor distinguished alumni April 16
April 18, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – April 16, 2010 – The Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina will honor seven business executives April 16 at the school’s 15th…
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Riley Institute at Furman Unveils Second Phase of Public Education Study
April 15, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – April 16, 2010 – After completing a comprehensive study to determine what South Carolina citizens want and expect in their K-12 public education system, the Riley Institute…
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Twenty-six seniors are winners in National Achievement Scholarship competition
April 14, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – April 13, 2010 – Twenty-six African American seniors in 19 South Carolina public high schools have been named winners in the 46th annual National Achievement Scholarship competition. They…
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South Carolina recognizes 403 schools for outstanding academic performance
April 14, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – April 14, 2010 – More than 400 public schools have earned recognition for academic achievement and closing achievement gaps in 2009. In its ninth year, the Palmetto…
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Clemson to dedicate Scroll of Honor Memorial
April 14, 2010CLEMSON, SC – April 14, 2010 – Nearly 500Clemson Tigers have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to theircountry. They will be memorialized during the dedication of the Scrollof Honor…
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Rex says South Carolina will enter Round 2 competition for ‘Race to the Top’ grants
April 9, 2010COLUMBIA – April 9, 2010 – State Superintendent of Education JimRex said today that South Carolina would participate in the second round of competition for federal Race to Top grants.…
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Clemson business programs get AACSB reaccreditation
April 8, 2010CLEMSON, SC – April 8, 2010 – The business and accounting programs at Clemson University have received reaccreditation by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). We…
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Furman Child Development Center's Burton Will Advise Scholastic Books
April 8, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – April 8, 2010 – Meredith Burton, director of the Furman University Child Development Center (CDC) and also a kindergarten teacher at the center, has been named a…
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Clemson professor named industrial engineering Fellow
April 8, 2010CLEMSON, SC – April 8, 2010 – Anand K. Gramopadhye, professor andchairman of industrial engineering at Clemson University, has beenelected a Fellow with the Institute of Industrial Engineers, the highestrecognition…
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Atlanta attorney endows scholarship at Clemson
April 8, 2010CLEMSON, SC – April 8, 2010 – Charles E. Hodges II, a 1992 graduate of Clemson University, has given $25,000 to the College of Business and Behavioral Science to establish…
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Erskine signs bridge agreement with Tri-County Technical College
April 8, 2010DUE WEST, SC – April 8, 2010 – Officials from Erskine College and Tri-County Technical College signed an articulation agreement April 6 that will create a “Bridge to Erskine” program…
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Furman University Offers New Program in Corporate Sustainablity
April 6, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – April 6, 2010 – As companies become increasingly focused on implementing sustainable business strategies, Furman University will offer a new program this fall that will help executives…
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Greenville Tech Announces Corporate and Career Development
April 1, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – March 31, 2010 – The continuing education arm of Greenville Technical College, once known as the Buck Mickel Center, has changed its name to Corporate and Career…
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Peach DNA unraveled: Clemson University plays major role
April 1, 2010CLEMSON, SC – April 1, 2010 – As peach trees go, it doesn’t look much different than its kin at the Clemson University Musser Fruit Research Farm, but appearances can…
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Clemson students create new campus tour 'app'
March 31, 2010CLEMSON, SC – March 31, 2010 – Prospective students and their parents can now tour Clemson University’s campus with an iPhone as their guide. The image on the right shows…
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Clemson symposium to feature the dynamics of white-collar crime
March 31, 2010CLEMSON, SC – March 31, 2010 – There are many types of crime and on Wednesday, April 7, at Clemson University, experts will discuss the crime that occurs in the…
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Video of Furman Panel Discussion on Sustainability Now Available Online
March 31, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – March 31, 2010 – On March 2, 2010, Furman University hosted a panel discussion titled “Greening our World: Sustainable Colleges, Corporations and Communities.”The discussion, moderated by former…
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Math, Science Coalition director named nation’s 2010 leader in science education
March 31, 2010CLEMSON, SC – March 31, 2010 – Tom Peters – executive director of South Carolina’s Coalition for Mathematics and Science – has earned national recognition for outstanding contributions to improvement…
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Clemson University posts food recalls affecting South Carolina on Web site
March 29, 2010CLEMSON, SC – March 29, 2010 – The Clemson University Home and Garden Information Center is helping South Carolinians keep up with food recall advisories from government and companies on…
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South Carolina's Clinton Elementary School Showcases Best Practices for Teacher Effectiveness Developed Using 100 Book Challenge, a Stimulus-Funded Reading Initiative
March 25, 2010LANCASTER, SC – March 25, 2010 – When educational leaders from across South Carolina visited Clinton Elementary School on March 1, 2010, they witnessed an entire school community transformed by…
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SC Technical College System’s Foundation Receives $100,000 Grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation
March 25, 2010Funds will assist students with textbooks and instructional supplies during economically challenging times COLUMBIA, SC – March 25, 2010 – SC Technical College System’s Foundation today announced a $100,000 grant from…
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Student Committee Receives Outstanding Delegation Award
March 19, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – March 19, 2010 – Greenville Technical College students Zach Carlin and Scott Tennant received an outstanding delegation award for their committee at the Model Arab League conference…
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Diversity Initiatives Leader Juan Johnson to Speak at Furman Founders Convocation
March 18, 2010Johnson and geneticist Roger Stevenson to receive honorary degrees GREENVILLE, SC – March 18, 2010 – Diversity leadership expert Juan Johnson will speak and receive one of two honorary degrees…
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Robots rule as Clemson hosts Palmetto Regional FIRST Robotics Competition
March 18, 2010CLEMSON, SC – March 18, 2010 – More than 700 high school students will converge on Clemson University’s Littlejohn Coliseum for the annual Palmetto Regional FIRST Robotics Competition March 25-27. Thirty-four…
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Erskine Seminary Columbia site to award degrees
March 18, 2010DUE WEST, SC – March 18, 2010 – The Columbia extension site of Erskine Theological Seminary has been awarded degree-granting status by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). The ATS…
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South Carolina team interviewed by judges in tight Race to the Top grant competition
March 17, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – March 17, 2010 – A five-member team from South Carolina was interviewed today by a panel of judges in the hotly contested national competition for $4.3 billion…
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Furman Named to President's Honor Roll for Community Service Efforts
March 17, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – March 17, 2010 – Furman University has been named to the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university…
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Furman Mentoring Program Garners Award from S.C. Higher Ed Commission
March 17, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – March 17, 2010 – The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education has given Furman University an award for a program involving Furman students in mentoring and outreach…
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Greenville Tech’s Paralegal program holds Career Night
March 17, 2010April 12th – The Paralegal program at Greenville Tech will hold a Career Night for people interested in the field on Monday, April 12 at 6 p.m. in the Administration…
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SC Technical College System to honor Phi Theta Kappa All-State Academic Team Members
March 16, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – March 16, 2010 – The SC Technical College System will recognize 18 students enrolled at colleges within the South Carolina Technical College System who have been named…
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Career Poetry, Poster Contest State Winners
March 10, 2010National Career Development Month poetry, poster competition winners announced COLUMBIA, SC – March 10, 2010 – Forty-six South Carolina students have been named winners in a poetry and poster contest held…
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College of Business and Behavioral Science announces new appointments
March 10, 2010CLEMSON, SC – March 10, 2010 – Raju Balakrishnan has been named senior associate dean for academic programs and administrative services in the College of Business and Behavioral Science at…
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Furman University creates new process for campus energy and climate action
March 6, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – March 5, 2010 – Across the country, colleges and universities are leading the way in taking up solutions to global warming, from reducing energy use and educating tomorrow’s…
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State Department of Education staff member recognized for advancing dropout prevention
March 6, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – March 5, 2010 – Dr. Sabrina Moore, Director of the Office of Regional Services at the South Carolina Department of Education, has received the Governor and Mrs. Richard…
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Simer Named Greenville Tech¹s Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness
March 4, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – March 4, 2010 – Lauren Simer has joined the staff at Greenville Technical College as vice president for institutional effectiveness. Simer comes to Greenville Tech from Black Hawk…
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Aircraft Maintenance Technology Student Receives Horizon Air Technical Training Scholarship
March 4, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – March 4, 2010 – Kierre Whitty, a student in Greenville Technical College’s Aircraft Maintenance Technology program, has received the Horizon Air Technical Training Scholarship awarded by the…
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Five outstanding teachers named finalists in South Carolina Teacher of the Year program
March 1, 2010GREENVILLE & SPARTANBURG, SC – March 1, 2010 – Five outstanding classroom teachers were named today as finalists in South Carolina’s State Teacher of the Year Program. State Superintendent of…
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Innovation center construction to begin at Clemson University Advanced Materials Center
February 25, 2010CLEMSON, SC – February 25, 2010 – Clemson University and the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) are scheduled to begin construction in mid-March on the approximately 43,000 square-foot innovation center complex…
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Arbor Day Foundation Designates Furman Tree Campus USA for Second Straight Year
February 24, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – February 23, 2010 – For the second year in a row, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Furman University as a Tree Campus USA University for its…
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Clemson to offer new environmental engineering undergraduate degree
February 24, 2010CLEMSON, SC – February 22, 2010 – Clemson University will offer a new bachelor of science degree in environmental engineering, the first of its kind in South Carolina, this fall. Tanju…
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Donors, State of South Carolina invest $4 million to fund Clemson Cyber-Institute Center of Economic Excellence
February 24, 2010CLEMSON, SC – February 23, 2010 – Investments by C. Tycho Howle of Atlanta and an anonymous private sector partner, along with a state match, total $4 million to support an…
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Clemson celebrates alumni entrepreneurs
February 24, 2010By Mark Sublette CLEMSON, SC – February 23, 2010 – Clemson University will honor two of its alumni at the fifth annual Clemson Celebration of Alumni Entrepreneurs at 6:30 p.m. Thursday,…
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