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CIU-led revitalization efforts begin to take shape
Columbia International University purchased 7 properties along the campus's Monticello Road corridor in February with plans for redevelopment. The first announced project will be a combination convenience store/Dairy Queen.
USC school achieves top 10 ranking
The University of South Carolina's School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management is ranked No. 7 in the U.S. and 15th in the world in the ShanghaiRanking's 2019 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.
MTC offering new scholarship program
The Pathways to Manufacturing Careers @ MTC scholarships will provide hands-on experience in industries such as welding and mechatronics. Applicants must be residents of Richland, Lexington or Fairfield counties.
ECPI Cybersecurity team advances to national finals
Competing in a national competition while learning skills necessary for a job in digital security, members of the ECPI University Columbia campus cybersecurity team are in Las Vegas this week for the Wicked6 Cyber Games.
S.C. Chamber of Commerce names scholarship recipients
The 4 scholarship recipients were honored during the 36th session of S.C. Business Week at the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina.
Learn organizational tips during library program
Professional organizer June Smith will share tips for setting schedules and routines to help alleviate back-to-school stress. Two organizational sessions will be held at Richland Library locations, with the first set for Thursday.
MTC respiratory therapy program earns national honor
The Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success award is given by a national accrediting agency to programs in recognition of success in preparing graduates. Required metrics include a 90% board exam pass rate.
SCETV hosts country music songwriting contest
To coincide with the airing of a new Ken Burns PBS documentary, South Carolina Educational Television is hosting a country music songwriting contest for students in fifth through 12th grade.
USC business school honors award winners
The Darla Moore School of Business has announced the 2018 winners of the Page Prize, an international competition encouraging academic courses related to sustainability in business.
New USC president Caslen: ‘It’s time to move forward’
Newly elected University of South Carolina president Robert Caslen said it's time to put the controversy of his election away and move forward. Caslen spoke at a news conference 3 days after his election by the board of trustees.
Board of trustees elects new USC president
The University of South Carolina board of trustees has elected Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen Jr. as its 29th president, voting at a packed meeting Friday in Columbia. A chant of "Shame!â€_x009d_ broke out after the vote.
Speakers voice concerns about pending vote by USC board
Dozens of University of South Carolina faculty, staff and alumni protested a planned vote on USC's potential new president scheduled for Friday. The board reopened its search in April, but Gov. Henry McMaster has pushed for a vote.
