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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[...]
ECPI University Nabs Top Spot in “2023 Best for Vets: Colleges”
Virginia Beach, VA – ECPI University is pleased to announce its inclusion in the Military Times 2023 Best for Vets lists released on November 6, 2023. In Best for Vets: Colleges, ECPI University ranked first in the Career and Technical Education category, placing 21st overall out of 325 colleges and universities. Additionally,[...]
CIU Nursing Program Receives Important Accreditation
It’s a big step for the Columbia International University nursing program. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) has granted initial accreditation to CIU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The accreditation covers both the traditional BSN program offered on the CIU campus and the RN to BSN progra[...]
As he prepares to step away, MTC president expresses pride in college’s legacy
When Ronald L. Rhames enrolled as a student at Midlands Technical College in Columbia as a young man, he had no idea he was starting a relationship with the school that would lead eventually to a 35-year career.
SC Technical College System Foundation receives $40,000 Power:Ed grant
COLUMBIA, SC — The South Carolina Technical College System Foundation (SCTCS Foundation) has been awarded a $40,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to expand Create Opportunity, a tech workforce development initiative that increases the supply of high-demand software engineers through a sc[...]
South Carolina’s major research universities join forces on $10M Alzheimer’s effort
Three of the state’s largest research universities are joining together to use $10 million in legislative funding to create a center and develop strategies for dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Coming Full Circle with Jotaka Eaddy featuring Marva Smalls
Join us on October 4 for an intimate and intriguing conversation between distinguished University of South Carolina alumnae Jotaka Eaddy and Marva Smalls for the 2nd annual Coming Full Circle fireside chat. Eaddy established a movement with the social media hashtag “WinWithBlackWomen” and is bringing this movement home to So[...]
Columbia International University now offers need-based scholarships to biology students thanks to Power:Ed grant
Columbia International University (CIU), has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support need-based student scholarships for the biology/biomedical program in the 2023-24 school year, which began this month. “Dr. David Dewitt, dean of the CIU College of Arts & Sci[...]
Benedict College launches statewide entrepreneurship accelerator program
The program, in partnership with Black@ Labs, is aimed at empowering and uplifting entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds across South Carolina.
Rural non-profit, DIG receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed to support more youth in STEAM skills and career discovery
BARNWELL, SC — Dreams, Imagination, and Gift Development Program (DIG), has been awarded a $40,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support DIG’s five existing afterschool and career development programs and to launch five one-week pilot programs in rural communities where DIG has seen i[...]
New Artist-in-Residence and Director of Choirs to Propel Benedict College’s Musical Excellence to New Heights
Columbia, SC – Benedict College announces the appointment of J. David Bratton, a renowned and award-winning choir conductor, as the new Artist-in-Residence and Director of Choirs. In his role, Director Bratton will lead the Benedict College Concert Choir, the Benedict College Gospel Choir, the Jazz Chorus, and the Combin[...]
Fostering Great Ideas receives $35,000 grant from Power:Ed for Aspire™ program expansion
Fostering Great Ideas (FGI), headquartered in Greenville, has been awarded a $35,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to expand FGI’s Aspire™ program to Richland County to provide academic and emotional support for students who have lived in foster care to help them attend and succeed [...]
