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Former Teacher to Serve as Original Six Foundation’s First Program Coordinator
Columbia, S.C.— The Original Six (O6) Foundation, a nonprofit that provides afterschool and literacy programs for vulnerable students in rural and underserved areas of South Carolina, has named Cameron Gentry program coordinator. In this newly created role, Gentry will manage and oversee Original Six Foundation programs while [...]
The Citadel and MUSC Health expand partnership, offer additional services for cadets
The year-old partnership between The Citadel and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) has entered a new phase. As of July 1, 2023, services offered by The Citadel’s Mary Bennett Murray Infirmary have been expanded to include counseling, additional sports medicine offerings and on-site physical therapy. “Tak[...]
Dorchester School District Two Announces Hiring of Substitute and Professional Development Administrator
The Dorchester School District Two Board of Trustees met June 26, 2023, and approved the hiring of Mr. Maurice Cannon, Sr. as Substitute and Professional Development Administrator. Mr. Cannon joins DDTwo with 21 years of experience in education. Most recently serving as Principal of Colleton County High School in Walterboro, Sou[...]
Allen University President Inducted Into SIAC Hall of Fame
COLUMBIA, SC — The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) inducted its 2023 SIAC Hall of Fame Class at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia. The SIAC Hall of Fame was established to preserve the history and celebrate the accomplishments of former student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and [...]
Acclaimed documentary gets Columbia screening to bring attention to reading disparities in SC
The ability for a child to read by the fourth grade is not disputed as a critical element for success in life. In South Carolina, however, reading scores for the state’s fourth graders haven’t substantially improved since 2002. A documentary film, “The Right to Read,” comes to Columbia for a screening on Friday, July 21,[...]
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
Newest program from The Citadel STEM Center aims to support math education leaders in rural areas
Learning to Lead, or L2L, is a five-year project supported by the National Science Foundation’s Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, or NOYCE, that is designed to develop rural mathematics teacher leaders. The project aims to provide sustainable improvements to the quality of mathematics classes in rural schools through several objectives, including: enhancing the educational knowledge […][...]
Savannah River Mission Completion Donates $20,000 to Denmark Technical College for STEM Scholarships
AIKEN, S.C. — Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), the liquid waste contractor at the Savannah River Site, is investing in the future workforce by donating a $20,000 gift to Denmark Technical College (DTC) for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) scholarships. SRMC President and Program Manager Dave [...]
1,000 Backpacks Giveaway
With more than 20 years serving as a licensed insurance agent and as a thank you to our community Raysa Sanchez with Mega Insurance will be giving away 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies on August 05, 2023. The event will be held in her new location 2210 Decker Blvd Columbia from 11:00am-1:00pm. Students must […]
The Village Group in rural Georgetown receives $35,000 grant from Power:Ed for Plantersville Summer Academy
GEORGETOWN, SC — The Village Group, a nonprofit located in rural Georgetown County, working to equip African American youth with the tools necessary to succeed in school and life, has been awarded a $35,000 grant to boost summer learning and enrichment, from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation. The funds wi[...]
PST is now Training Concepts: Bringing I.T. Training to the Entire State and Beyond!
PST has been providing premier training in the South Carolina Lowcountry since 1993. The company’s reach and service offerings will now be further expanded with the acquisition of PST by Training Concepts, a top instructor-led training school. Training Concepts is headquartered in Columbia, SC and has been specializing in tech[...]
South University Appoints Director of Community Outreach and Development
South University has appointed Sandra Bolton as Director of Community Outreach and Development at the Columbia Campus. Sandra is a native of Columbia and a Cum Laude graduate of Southern Wesleyan University where she earned a Master Degree in Business Administration. She brings to this position a successful track record with ove[...]
