Award-winning South Carolina schools participate in Palmetto Gold/Silver Showcase
August 26, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – August 26, 2009 – One hundred and three award-winning Palmetto Gold and Palmetto Silver schools are sharing their success stories with others through the South Carolina Department…
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South Carolina Principal Named Finalist in National Principal of the Year Award
August 26, 2009Wando High School principal meets with judges to determine national winner MT PLEASANT, SC & Reston, VA – August 26, 2009 – Lucy Beckham, principal of Wando High School in…
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Juan E. Gilbert to Lead Human-Centered Computing Division at Clemson
August 24, 2009CLEMSON, SC – August 24, 2009 – Juan E. Gilbert has joined Clemson University as professor and chairman of the Human-Centered Computing Division in the School of Computing. The newly…
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Furman University to Begin Classes August 26
August 23, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – August 23, 2009 – Furman University’s 2009-10 academic year will officially get underway Wednesday, Aug. 26 when students attend their first day of classes. The 700 freshmen…
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Virtual Faculty Meeting August 24 Kicks Off Back-to-School Tour by State Superintendent
August 21, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – August 21, 2009 – Superintendent of Education Jim Rex will kick off his “Back to Basics” back-to-school tour with an online faculty meeting with South Carolina teachers…
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U.S. News Ranks Clemson the 22nd Best National Public School
August 21, 2009CLEMSON, SC – August 20, 2009 – Clemson University ranks 22nd among national public institutions, according to the annual ranking by U.S.News & World Report, and remains the highest ranked public…
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2009 Public High School Seniors Match Previous ACT Score, but SC Down a Tenth for all Students
August 19, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – August 19, 2009 – South Carolina’s 2009 public high school graduates matched last year’s performance on the ACT college entrance exam despite a dramatic increase in test-takers,…
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Twelve Schools Launch Pilot Program to Meet Needs of At-Rrisk Students in Lower Grades
August 18, 2009SOUTH CAROLINA – August 18, 2009 – Twelve elementary schools and middle schools in South Carolina are taking part in a pilot program to meet the needs of at-risk students…
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Clemson Sets Application, Enrollment Record While Maintaining Aacademic Quality
August 17, 2009CLEMSON, SC – August 17, 2009 – After setting a record of 16,281 undergraduate student applications, Clemson University will welcome its largest freshman class this week, with record numbers enrolled both…
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Clemson Facial Recognition Research Advances
August 12, 2009CLEMSON, SC – August 12, 2009 – It often takes a pristine look at the iris to pass through some security systems. Today with the help of the Clemson University Image…
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Fifty-One Elementary Schools Using USDA Grant to Promote Fresh Fruits, Vegetables
August 11, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – August 11, 2009 – Students in 51 South Carolina public elementary schools will be encouraged to boost their consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables thanks to a…
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Clemson University Real Estate Foundation Names New Board Member
August 11, 2009CLEMSON – August 11, 2009 – The Clemson University Real Estate Foundation board of directors named a new board member, Chris Pearce of Winston-Salem, N.C., to a four-year term. Pearce…
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Clemson University Foundation Names New Board Members
August 11, 2009CLEMSON – August 11, 2009 – The Clemson University Foundation board of directors named five new members who started four-year terms on July 1. “We are pleased to welcome this…
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