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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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SAFE Awards Scholarships

Apr 02, 2018 04:30PM ● By Kathleen Maris

The scholarships, worth $1,000 each toward tuition, were awarded to public and private school students in the areas SAFE serves, based on financial need.

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USC's Moore School Names Award Recipients

Mar 26, 2018 03:14PM ● By Kathleen Maris

The recipients are recognized for their business and community leadership.

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Business Community Focuses on S.C.’s Subpar Education System

Mar 06, 2018 02:07PM ● By Emily Stevenson

More voices are saying a subpar system is a threat to business, and corporate South Carolina should get behind educational improvements with a sense of urgency.

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UNCF Celebrates Inaugural Upstate Mayor’s Masked Ball

Mar 02, 2018 09:23AM ● By Kathleen Maris

Tens of thousands of students look to UNCF for the support they need to help pay for tuition, textbooks, and other college costs.

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USC Unveils Statue Commemorating First African-American Professor

Feb 22, 2018 10:48AM ● By Kathleen Maris

Greener is the first individual to be memorialized with a statue on the university’s central campus.

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Clemson Names New CU-ICAR Leader

Feb 20, 2018 11:23AM ● By Kathleen Maris

Rigas said his vision is not just to oversee the daily operations of CU-ICAR but also to work closely with the industry and to listen what they have to say.

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MTC Diversity Programs Rank High

Feb 19, 2018 09:45AM ● By Kathleen Maris

Midlands Technical College promotes diversity in many ways and reaches out to the minority communities through college programs, community partnerships, staff involvement, and special events.

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Clemson Unveils Vehicle Assembly Center

Feb 16, 2018 09:40AM ● By Kathleen Maris

The Vehicle Assembly Center is a collaboration of CU-ICAR, Greenville Technical College, BMW Manufacturing, and Siemens.

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ECPI, S.C. Technical Colleges Sign Agreement

Feb 14, 2018 12:55PM ● By Emily Stevenson

The SC Technical College System and ECPI University will closely examine and improve transfer functions to expand and encourage access for students who complete an associate in arts, science or applied science degree at one of the state's 16 technical colleges to an approved baccalaureate program offered at ECPI University.

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‘It Was Going to be Merit or Bust’

Feb 08, 2018 10:19AM ● By Emily Stevenson

Benedict College’s First Female President Determined to Exceed Expectations

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Dyslexia Day 2018 Set For March 1

Feb 05, 2018 09:58AM ● By Kathleen Maris

Dyslexia Day 2018 is organized by Decoding Dyslexia South Carolina, a movement focused on connecting South Carolina families to resources, support, and educational interventions for dyslexia.

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MTC Named A Best College for Veterans

Jan 31, 2018 09:41AM ● By Kathleen Maris

MTC is fully committed to serving prospective, active, and past members of the armed services.

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