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Midlands Technical College will partner with Lexington School District One to offer classes in Lexington to both high school and adult learners starting in January 2024.
Dec 4, 2023

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.

Oct 25, 2023

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.

Sep 29, 2023

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.

Sep 19, 2023

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.

Sep 1, 2023

South Carolina college executive inducted into national hall of fame

Bowden's induction with the 2023 Lifetime Achievement honor stands as a testament to the executive's unwavering dedication to education, his community, and the state of South Carolina, a news release stated.

Aug 22, 2023

South Carolina offers $10M in state funding to combat nursing shortage

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is partnering with the South Carolina Student Loan Corporation to make $10 million in financial assistance available to students in graduate level nurse educator programs

Aug 16, 2023

Midlands Technical College president announces plans to retire

Ronald L. Rhames, the president of Midlands Technical College in Columbia, plans to retire in 2024. Rhames, who started his career with the college in 1990, is expected to retire by June 30

Aug 15, 2023

Benedict College Women’s Center receives $2 million federal grant

The Benedict College Women's Center will receive a $2 million grant from the Minority Business Development Agency Capital Readiness Program

Jun 30, 2023

University of South Carolina budget freezes in-state tuition and boosts workforce programs

The budget makes significant investments in health sciences initiatives and workforce development programs while also keeping in-state tuition flat

Jun 14, 2023

Benedict College’s campuswide transformation initiative now a reality

Two national companies have signed on to make Benedict College's initiative to transform its campus a reality.

Jun 12, 2023

Work advances on largest construction project in University of South Carolina’s history

The Campus Village is the largest construction project in the university's history

May 17, 2023

University of South Carolina names next dean of Darla Moore School of Business

Rohit Verma will be the next dean of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. He takes over the position on Aug. 1, according to a university news release.