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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.
Support Charleston students with Heart Math Tutoring this school year
Heart Math Tutoring (“HMT”) is a nonprofit organization committed to helping students in elementary schools develop a strong foundation in math and enthusiasm for academics. After completing a successful year at Ladson Elementary and Matilda F. Dunston Elementary, HMT is excited to expand its impact to serve additional stude[...]
Midlands Technical College President Announces Retirement Plans
Dr. Ronald L. Rhames has announced his plans to retire as president of one of the largest technical colleges in South Carolina. Rhames has been a part of the MTC family for 35 years: two years as a student and 33 as an employee, which includes eight years as the college president. “We impact lives […]
Power:Ed awards SCICU $25,000 to support undergraduate research at SC HBCUs
S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to foster increased participation in the SCICU Undergraduate Student/Faculty Research Program by students attending SCICU’s five member historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) — Allen Univer[...]
Power:Ed awards SCICU $25,000 to support undergraduate research at S.C. HBCUs
S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to foster increased participation in the SCICU Undergraduate Student/Faculty Research Program by students attending SCICU’s five member historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) — Allen Univer[...]
David Shi’s $1 million gift builds on a legacy of sustainability
More than a decade after stepping down in 2010, Furman University President Emeritus David E. Shi ’73 (Pawleys Island) “couldn’t be more pleased” to see the school’s national acclaim for the sustainability education, research and leadership initiatives he helped launch. With a $1 million pledge to The Shi Institute for[...]
Denmark Technical College alumnus named to the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame
Denmark Technical College announced Tuesday that National Alumni Association President and Area Commissioner James W. Bowden, Sr. has been named to the 2023 class of the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame. Each fall, the Hall of Fame showcases alumni standouts from Historically Black Colleges & Universities who have [...]
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
First Citizens Bank Supports Midlands Technical College’s QuickJobs Program
First Citizens Bank continues to support Midlands Technical College’s QuickJobs program with a $50,000 donation for the second year in a row. There are currently more than 20 QuickJobs programs in the areas of business, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare that are eligible for scholarships. QuickJobs are designed to provide[...]
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
Eileen Chepenik Retires After 19 Years at Trident Literacy
NORTH CHARLESTON – Trident Literacy Association, a local nonprofit focused on adult literacy and workforce development, has announced the retirement of Executive Director, Eileen Chepenik who has served in the position for more than 19 years. Under Chepenik’s leadership, Trident Literacy garnered national and internation[...]
