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SCVCS Student Chosen for Prestigious Aim High Flight Academy
Columbia, S.C. – Jack Stapleton, an 11th grade student at the South Carolina Virtual Charter School (SCVCS), has been selected as one of 170 students nationwide to participate in the prestigious Aim High Flight Academy (AHFA). The program, sponsored by the U.S. Air Force, aims to inspire and develop the next generation of [...]
ENTREPRENEUR’S JOURNEY: USC, Virginia Tech business students explore CoffeeCandy
A Greenville entrepreneur finds a way to get more people to eat coffee ...
Dr. Bill Jones Named New President of Columbia International University
The Columbia International University Board of Trustees has named Dr. Bill Jones as the new president of CIU. Jones currently serves as CIU chancellor and previously served as CIU president from 2007-2017. Jones brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the position. In his previous role as CIU president, Jones laid the fo[...]
Columbia International University names new president
The new leader was awarded the Order of the Palmetto in 2019.
Agreement formalizes credits transfer among South Carolina technical colleges, universities
University and college officials joined key state lawmakers Thursday to celebrate a statewide transfer agreement.
ECPI University to Hold Career Education Open House at Three SC Campuses on January 13
Charleston/Columbia/Greenville, SC – For those looking to take the first step towards their college and career goals in 2024, ECPI University is holding an Open House on Saturday, January 13th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at all ECPI University campuses and online. In South Carolina, Open House will be held at three campuses: • [&[...]
Design approved for new USC School of Medicine in Columbia, part of $300M project
The 300,000-square-foot building will be the heart of the new $300 million campus and will feature innovative active-learning classrooms, extensive medical simulation spaces, a health science library, numerous labs for interdisciplinary research and a café.
South University appoints new Director of Career Services
Dr. Monica Whitson is originally from the beautiful mountains of Asheville, NC. She relocated to Atlanta, Georgia in 2004, and moved to Columbia, SC this year. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services Management from the University of Phoenix, Master of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Pho[...]
Midlands Technical College adds new Lexington County location
The new center will offer full programs in information technology, health care, human services and skilled trades, as well as general education courses.
Original Six Foundation receives $38,000 grant from Power:Ed to support rural youth in afterschool enrichment and career discovery
The Original Six Foundation (O6), has been awarded a $38,000 grant from Columbia-based Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support O6 Afterschool enrichment, STEAM development, and career discovery programs for students in Allendale County at Allendale-Fairfax Middle School. “Workforce development in [...]
NSA, Homeland Security Designate ECPI University a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
Columbia, SC – ECPI University proudly announces its designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This esteemed recognition extends through 2028. Earning this designation requires that school[...]
Midlands Technical College Golf Classic Sets Record
The Midlands Technical College Foundation hosted its annual Golf Classic on November 6 and shattered another record for the amount raised. This year’s $100,000 in donations exceed the $75,000 and $50,000 raised in the previous two years. The Golf Classic raises scholarship money for veterans, current service members, and their[...]
