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Duke grant expands tech school line worker programs
S.C. Technical College's Lineworker Grant Program awarded grants in 2018 to Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Tri-County Technical College and York Technical College to expand or create programs, with additional funding in 2020.
USC president, athletics director, coaches to take pay cuts
Bob Caslen and Ray Tanner, along with USC's 3 highest-paid coaches, volunteered for 10% cuts in response to the financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis, which USC estimated could reach $40 million by August.
Eligible USC students to receive federal assistance
Students receiving Pell Grants and those eligible for Title IV Federal Student Financial Aid will receive up to $800 in one-time relief made available through the federal coronavirus relief bill, the university said.
University of South Carolina to resume classes in the fall
In-person instruction will resume on USC's Columbia campus in mid-August. The university said it will implement a plan that will include COVID-19 testing for all students, faculty and staff, as well as social distancing.
Wilcox stepping down as USC School of Law dean
After nine years as dean, Robert Wilcox is stepping down from the University of South Carolina School of Law.
Educators preparing health care workers amid COVID-19 threat
Nursing professionals and those in related fields are both proud and concerned as recent graduates prepare to join the coronavirus fight. Several say the pandemic is driving increased interest in their professions.
MTC graduation rescheduled for Dec. 9
The ceremony was originally scheduled for May 6 at Colonial Life Arena. It will honor students who completed degree and certificate coursework in fall 2019, spring 2020, summer 2020 and fall 2020.
Task force to study reopening of S.C. schools this fall
AccelerateEd, a 12-member task force convened by S.C. State Superintendent Molly Spearman, is chaired by Kathy Coleman, director of Clemson University's Sandhill Research and Education Center. It held its first meeting Thursday morning.
S.C. Education Department launches online learning website
The S.C. Department of Education has launched SCRemoteLearning.com, featuring resources for teachers, parents and students across all grade levels. The content was developed internally and vetted by outside sources.
Spring Hill English teacher finalist for state award
Sarah Gams, chair of the English department at the Lexington-Richland School District Five school, is 1 of 5 finalists for S.C. Teacher of the Year. Finalists receive $10,000 and advance to the next stage of competition.
Satchel Ford Elementary teacher a finalist for state award
Shawn Norris, a Richland County School District One physical education teacher, is one of five finalists for the 2021 S.C. Teacher of the Year award. Finalists receive $10,000 and advance to the next round of competition.
USC extends online classes through Aug. 1
The University of South Carolina said it made the decision to extend online classes through the end of the Summer II semester in consultation with state health experts. The school said most summer courses will be available online.
