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USC board of trustees scheduled to meet Friday
The University of South Carolina board of trustees has rescheduled a contentious meeting to vote on a new president. A group of faculty, staff, alumni and supporters plans to assemble today to voice concerns.
Great Southern Homes founder makes donation to Clemson
Clemson University's construction science and management department will now be named after Michael Nieri and wife Robyn. Michael Nieri was inducted in the S.C. Housing Hall of Fame in 2018.
Injunction stops controversial meeting of USC trustees
A Richland County judge signed a temporary injunction preventing a scheduled University of South Carolina board of trustees meeting today, which Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and some students demanded be canceled at a news conference.
USC professor wins national honor
Suzanne Adlof, an associate professor in the Arnold School of Public Health, has been named a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers award winner. She joins Clemson professor Mark Blenner as S.C. recipients.
MTC offers free tuition to Fairfield County graduates
Fairfield County residents who earn high school diplomas or GEDs can attend Midlands Technical College for free through the Fairfield County Promise Program, which begins this year.
Summer book sale set for July 20
The Richland Library Friends and Foundation will hold its summer book sale on July 20 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Richland Library Operations Center. More than 30,000 gently used books, CDs and DVDs will be available for purchase.
USC School of Medicine Greenville names new dean
Marjorie Jenkins is a medical researcher and academic health leader who most recently worked at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Jenkins will begin her new role on Aug. 1.
USC receiving $55,000 for archaeological research
The National Park Service is providing the funding for the university to develop an educational program based on a re-analysis of past agency research. The project will include two paid internships.
New scholarships available for Midlands Tech students
South Carolina Workforce and Industrial Needs Scholarships will be available to students at Midlands Technical College beginning with the fall 2019 semester.
South Carolina State Library hosts social media workshop
The public is invited to learn more about using social media to engage potential customers, clients and consumers at a free workshop Friday at the South Carolina State Library.
USC budget holds in-state tuition increase to 0.6%
The budget, approved Friday by the university's board of trustees, takes effect July 1. Last year, in-state tuition rose by 2.9%, the lowest increase in two decades at the time, USC said.
Columbia College offering options to evening students
Evening program students at Columbia College will have the option to live on or near campus and take classes offered during the day beginning with this fall semester.
