tag:www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com,2005:/categories/education?page=4Education | Columbia Business Monthly Page 4Your Business Resource for Columbia & The Midlands2019-04-11T10:07:05-04:00urn:uuid:c8adb784-d0fb-45a5-ba65-9cff5e7818722019-04-11T10:06:57-04:002019-04-11T10:07:05-04:00Statewide SC Codes Initiative Officially Launches2019-04-11 10:06:57 -0400Kathleen MarisAnnounced last fall, SC Codes is a first-of-its-kind, state-funded resource, aiming to connect South Carolinians to the education and resources they need to unlock careers in technology.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:51cdf466-a58b-4d35-9c94-ae84895ef5942019-03-27T10:43:54-04:002019-03-27T12:31:04-04:00Zeus Industrial Products Donates Major Gift To Newberry College2019-03-27 10:43:54 -0400Kathleen MarisZeus has generously supported Newberry College since 2012 and is currently its largest corporate donor.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d486d506-9089-4245-b645-51b68c34cd062019-03-20T11:34:50-04:002019-03-20T11:35:45-04:00Lexington District One Moves Ahead With Lexington Middle School Relocation2019-03-20 11:34:49 -0400Kathleen MarisThe district will enter into two separate option agreements to begin the land acquisition process for a new Lexington Middle School site.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4a9e9211-8199-49d6-9f47-2df2d966bfb02019-03-20T10:02:00-04:002019-03-20T10:02:06-04:00City Of Columbia’s Community Development Department To Host Essay Contest2019-03-20 10:02:00 -0400Kathleen MarisAll submissions must be made on or before Friday, March 22, 2019, by 5:00 p.m.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:658f1028-bb75-492b-af0f-e5ecb02244892019-03-19T11:03:56-04:002019-03-19T11:04:17-04:00Newberry Nursing Grads Repeat 100% First-Time Pass Rate On NCLEX-RN Exam2019-03-19 11:03:56 -0400Kathleen MarisThe NCLEX-RN is a standardized exam utilized by the South Carolina Board of Nursing to assess the readiness of new nursing graduates to enter the nursing profession.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6fd7d030-24a9-47c0-a3d2-bff2f3dd17942019-03-14T10:35:02-04:002019-03-14T10:35:13-04:00Midlands Technical College Student Launches Three Businesses Before Graduation2019-03-14 10:35:02 -0400Kathleen MarisFor Yamashiro, the moral of his story isn’t that he’s accomplished so much in so little time. It’s that if someone capitalizes on the opportunities at MTC and focuses on making something happen, then that person has the chance to build something special.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:aad5f1a9-4f90-4dbd-9f37-b0a8b3bac5032019-03-12T10:37:38-04:002019-03-12T10:37:45-04:00Lexington District One Board Passes Resolution Supporting Teachers2019-03-12 10:37:38 -0400Kathleen MarisThe board passed a resolution expressing their support of the efforts of the district’s teachers to increase the South Carolina average teacher salary to a nationally competitive level.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:78c96170-eda5-42a2-b65c-0739134a77cd2019-03-12T10:21:42-04:002019-03-12T10:21:53-04:00Governor Henry McMaster Designates Chair Of SC First Steps Board Of Trustees2019-03-12 10:21:42 -0400Kathleen MarisChip Stanley will also serve as chair of the Early Childhood Advisory Council, an interagency group lead by SC First Steps tasked with the coordination of health, well-being, and educational services for children birth through five.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:79c7ce05-2da4-4414-a87c-1140e4b855a42019-03-01T10:51:44-05:002019-03-01T10:51:51-05:00Midlands Technical College's BOOM Program Awarded Best Innovation Team In S.C.2019-03-01 10:51:44 -0500Kathleen MarisBOOM is a highly successful construction job-training program for high school students with disabilities.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c45f992c-9b7b-4008-84db-75f9eae766d02019-02-28T13:10:34-05:002019-02-28T13:10:41-05:00New Statewide Collaborative Will Help Mend Health Care Disparity For Vulnerable Patients2019-02-28 13:10:34 -0500Kathleen MarisA $1.025 million, three-year grant from The Duke Endowment to the University of South Carolina will help address these issues for vulnerable patients in South Carolina.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:694431f7-8739-48d9-9c14-e717ad2d049d2019-02-27T12:36:46-05:002019-02-27T12:36:52-05:00Newberry College Receives $1 Million Matching Gift2019-02-27 12:36:46 -0500Kathleen MarisMelvin Younts inked an agreement on Jan. 31, 2019, affirming his pledge to match up to $1 million in donations raised for Newberry College’s stadium expansion project over the next three years, concluding in 2021.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8bf6338f-3590-41e8-a3f6-e014aadba75b2019-02-27T11:34:14-05:002019-02-27T11:34:21-05:00EngenuitySC, Richland One More Than Double Number Of “Dress To Impress” Showcases For 20192019-02-27 11:34:14 -0500Kathleen MarisThis year, Dress to Impress (and all that it entails) will happen between the dates of February 26, 2019 and April 9, 2019.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0c11dc56-523d-4812-af88-b7fe64cdacaf2019-02-22T12:00:33-05:002019-02-22T12:00:42-05:00Rebranding Efforts Take Shape For The 12,000 Year History Park2019-02-22 12:00:32 -0500Kathleen MarisThe brand identity developed for the 12KHP took a gold award at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) of the Midlands.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:07752656-d8ae-4c0e-bebc-666986f2d0c82019-02-21T12:24:54-05:002019-02-21T12:25:02-05:00THS Constructors, Inc. Completes Construction Of Claflin University's New Health And Wellness Center2019-02-21 12:24:54 -0500Kathleen MarisClaflin University has made a commitment to the Orangeburg community to help promote health and wellness within the school and the City of Orangeburg. The facility will be open to all residents of Orangeburg.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:065ef188-9b32-4ed3-aab3-373aa431fd5e2019-02-12T13:09:16-05:002019-02-12T13:09:22-05:00Newberry College Retools Communications Program2019-02-12 13:09:15 -0500Kathleen MarisBeginning in the Fall 2019 semester, students majoring in Communications can choose Journalism, Broadcasting, Public Relations and Advertising, or Sports Communications as focus areas for their studies.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:506b850f-4974-4c48-a7dd-12139ae587cc2019-02-08T10:37:21-05:002019-02-08T10:37:28-05:00Presbyterian College Celebrates Black History Month With Multiple Events2019-02-08 10:37:21 -0500Kathleen MarisThis year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Crystal R. Sanders, associate professor of history and African American studies at Penn State University.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:44cb77dc-01d0-454e-97c1-3fa5e6fbe12e2019-02-07T11:44:50-05:002019-02-07T11:45:04-05:00District One Hires Six 2018–2023 Building Plan Architects2019-02-07 11:44:49 -0500Kathleen MarisThis building plan ensures that the district can continue to offer its students the facilities they need now and in the future.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4449d13f-8558-41cf-94e6-ca3c8482f0bf2019-01-29T12:05:24-05:002019-01-29T12:05:37-05:00Coker College To Become Coker University2019-01-29 12:05:24 -0500Kathleen MarisUniversity status is a reflection of the tremendous growth Coker has experienced in recent years, including the addition of five graduate programs and four online bachelor’s degrees.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3cb96f42-dc31-45c4-9950-094bc9bd18f32019-01-24T10:55:49-05:002019-01-24T10:56:04-05:00CHE Recipient Of Minority Male Educator Grant For Third Consecutive Year2019-01-24 10:55:49 -0500Kathleen MarisWith the state currently experiencing an acute shortage of teachers, this grant is a positive step forward and a very welcome means of addressing the needs of our most underserved communities.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:888ca9af-928c-4688-9f60-9d5d81477ac52019-01-23T12:33:50-05:002019-01-23T12:33:59-05:00Presbyterian College Uses $60.42 Million In JEDA Bonds To Finance, Refinance, And Renovate2019-01-23 12:33:50 -0500Kathleen MarisThe 1,200-student school employs approximately 350 people. Ten new jobs will be created.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:601423ce-696e-4d17-a3a3-a855c84b9d682019-01-17T10:18:24-05:002019-01-17T10:18:28-05:00Clemson Announces 2019 S.C. 4-H Engineering Challenge2019-01-17 10:18:23 -0500Kathleen MarisThe 2019 S.C. 4-H Engineering Challenge will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Columbia. Registration for the event ends on March 1.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ca7a9506-69a8-491c-9247-c6b3f2d8612a2018-12-21T15:40:25-05:002019-01-09T07:27:54-05:00Lexington District One Creates 2018–2023 Building Plan Tracking Web Page2018-12-21 15:40:25 -0500Kathleen MarisThe site enables voters to see what is currently happening at their child’s school and includes “before” photographs, the current phase taking place, photographs of that progress, etc.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6ea65f88-688a-4b24-93e0-111ec79efb732018-12-21T14:52:35-05:002018-12-21T14:52:42-05:00Columbia College Ranked In The Top 50 Best Small Colleges for 20192018-12-21 14:52:35 -0500Kathleen MarisThe editors began with a pool of about 128 schools and narrowed based on certain criteria: student population less than 2,000, 15:1 student to faculty ratio, and tuition less than $25,000.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbiabusinessmonthly.com">Columbia Business Monthly</a></small></p>