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Clemson Sets Fundraising Records

Jul 19, 2018 04:44PM ● By Kathleen Maris

The gifts in 2018 enabled the university to create 88 new scholarships and fellowships, establish 64 new endowments, and fund numerous academic and athletic facility construction or renovation projects.

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USC Sport Management Master's Program Ranked No. 5 Globally

Jul 05, 2018 12:30PM ● By Kathleen Maris

The graduate program jumped nine spots this year from No. 15 in 2017.

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Veterans Legal Clinic Opens At USC School Of Law

Jul 02, 2018 12:41PM ● By Kathleen Maris

The School of Law’s Veterans Legal Clinic will offer free legal services to indigent veterans or military families unable to afford a private lawyer.

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MTC Honors Society Wins Awards

Jun 14, 2018 03:39PM ● By Kathleen Maris

The Midlands Technical College Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society chapter received six awards at the PTK centennial conference.

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USC Among World's Top Patent-Producing Universities

Jun 14, 2018 03:13PM ● By Kathleen Maris

USC was the lead on 37 issued U.S. patents last year alone and was named on 42 total U.S. patents.

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Your Guide to MBA Programs in South Carolina

May 31, 2018 03:35PM ● By Kathleen Maris

South Carolina colleges are rebalancing their business school curricula to keep the luster on MBA programs, and some are adding online courses to expand their reach.

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Seeking Job Candidates? You May Want to Think Beyond the Obvious

May 31, 2018 03:10PM ● By Kathleen Maris

As with any degree, a focused education allows students to explore their passion, and the majority of these students will pursue employment within their specific fields. However, college degrees, regardless of their specific focus, should also offer students the opportunity to gain skills that can be valued in most business organizations.

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Clemson's College of Business Names New Dean

May 25, 2018 09:19AM ● By Kathleen Maris

As the dean of Clemson’s College of Business, Wendy York will lead 177 faculty and 49 staff members who serve 3,854 undergraduate business majors and 735 graduate students.

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S.C. State Fair Names 2018 Scholarship Recipients

May 22, 2018 10:35AM ● By Kathleen Maris

The fair annually awards 50 scholarships to S.C. high school students planning to pursue their studies at any public or private college, university, or technical college in the state.

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Columbia College Inaugurates the Women’s Business Center of South Carolina

May 18, 2018 09:26AM ● By Kathleen Maris

The vision for the center is a statewide congregation of women entrepreneurs united through community and common purpose to add jobs, increase revenue, and achieve economic independence.

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Clemson Professor Appointed To Environmental Research Post

May 16, 2018 04:06PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Brian Powell holds the Fjeld Professorship in Nuclear Environmental Engineering and Science at Clemson University.

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Clemson Awards 1,800 Degrees

May 11, 2018 03:00PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Clemson President James Clements addressed students at both ceremonies, encouraging them to take the values Clemson strives to instill with them into the next chapter of their lives.

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MTC Awards More Than 2,200 Degrees, Diplomas, And Certificates

May 10, 2018 03:08PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Almost 50 graduates were dually enrolled at MTC and their high schools and received MTC certificates and degrees during the ceremony.

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Newberry Celebrates Graduating Class

May 09, 2018 03:44PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Newberry College hosted its spring commencement ceremony for the Class of 2018, celebrating the accomplishments of 141 graduates.

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MTC And Columbia College Formalize Nursing Program

May 04, 2018 01:32PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Students can earn two degrees in four years and in their third year possess the tools and credentials needed to work as an RN.

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International African American Museum Fundraising Nearing Completion

May 02, 2018 10:42PM ● By Makayla Gay

About half of all enslaved Africans brought to this country in the late 1700s and early 1800s passed through Gadsden’s Wharf on the Cooper River – making it an ideal location to tell the story of slavery and early African-American history in the United States. That story and many more will unfold as the International African American Museum is constructed in the coming months. A ground breaking for the $100 million project is expected this summer with an opening date in 2020.

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Manufacturers Honor STEM Students

Apr 18, 2018 02:20PM ● By Kathleen Maris

S.C. STEM Signing Day recognizes students from across the state who have pursued STEM education during their high school tenure and plan to continue their STEM education at two and four-year colleges.

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The Citadel Names New President

Apr 12, 2018 02:55PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Walters, a Citadel alumnus and a career aviator, was one of four highly decorated military leaders who were finalists for president.

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Lexington Educator Named National Assistant Principal Of The Year

Apr 11, 2018 03:13PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Page has led efforts to boost promotion rates, test scores, and college and career readiness through dual enrollment coursework, AP classes, and increased honors offerings.

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Offshore Drilling and Big Higher Education Numbers

Apr 06, 2018 03:10PM ● By Makayla Gay

In South Carolina there is hue and cry over the possibility of the ecological damage that can come with offshore drilling. But what is the hue and cry over the endowments in the major universities, the direct beneficiaries of successful oil exploration, both inland and offshore?

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Six Figure College Debt: a Myth

Apr 06, 2018 03:08PM ● By Makayla Gay

We can hardly read a newspaper or magazine without seeing a headline focused on college debt and the burden it imposes on students and their families. For example, Fast Company has posted a number of articles highlighting individuals with post-graduation debt in excess of $100,000. As a nation, we are asking ourselves whether a bachelor’s degree is worth the debt often incurred and whether a college degree is really a worthwhile investment.

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Taiwan Economic Development Official To Speak at Newberry College

Apr 04, 2018 03:41PM ● By Kathleen Maris

As deputy director of economic and cultural development for Taiwan, Hung will offer insights into the culture, economy, impact, and relations of Taiwan in his talk, "Why Taiwan Matters."

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SCICU Honors Sen. Matthews

Apr 03, 2018 03:27PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Senator Matthews is distinguished for his work to improve education at all levels as a way to advance the economic welfare of every citizen.

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