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USC’s international MBA program ranked No. 1
The Darla Moore School of Business's international MBA program is ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report, marking 30 consecutive years in the publication's top 3. USC had 53 graduate and professional programs ranked.
Blythewood teacher finalist for S.C. Teacher of the Year
Blythewood High School English teacher Sue Weems has been selected as one of five finalists for the S.C. Teacher of the Year award. The winner will be announced May 8 in Columbia.
Richland Library names entrepreneur-in-residence
Bayne Dangerfield launched embroidery and sewing company Soda City Sewing in 2012. She will share her business and self-employment knowledge during weekly office hours and one-and-one appointments through June 30.
Fairfield Central biology teacher finalist for state honor
Chanda Jefferson is one of five finalists for the 2019 S.C. Teacher of the Year award. Jefferson, who teaches grades nine through 12, receives $10,000 and advances to an in-person interview with a team of judges.
Charter school leases temporary space on Marion Street
Clear Dot Charter School, which faced opposition of its plans to locate in Cottontown, has leased 21,580 square feet of office space on Marion Street. Its principal said the school has a permanent location but would not provide details.
Columbia College program awarded $24,000 grant
A Columbia College program working to recruit, train and retain teachers for state school districts in need has been awarded a $24,000 grant by Colonial Life to expand its services in Richland County.
MTC to hold Quick Start Day
A $35 application fee for Midlands Tech's summer semester will be waived at the March 16 event, which will provide information about academic and career programs along with financial aid options. The registration deadline is March 13.
Midlands Tech program named best collaboration
The school's Building Occupational Opportunities in the Midlands program was recognized by the S.C. State Technical College System. The job training program works with local high school students with disabilities.
Newberry College receives $1M matching gift pledge
Fountain Inn lawyer and philanthropist Melvin Younts pledged to match up to $1 million in donations received through 2021 for the school's stadium expansion project, Stadium Village.
Art exhibit helps commemorate Black History Month
The exhibit by local artist Mary Burkett focuses on the impact of slavery on black children and was unveiled Wednesday as part of a ceremony at Midlands Technical College's Harbison campus.
Hailey named EdVenture CEO
Lisa Hailey has served as interim president and CEO of EdVenture Children's Museum since July 2018. She previously spent 11 years at the Children's Museum of Richmond.
Walking through history’: Reflecting on an era’s significance
Henrie Monteith Treadwell, a subject of a new Smithsonian Channel documentary, reflects on her memories of the Green Book era. Treadwell's aunt, fellow civil rights icon Modjeska Monteith Simkins, ran a hotel featured in the book.
