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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.