Agreement formalizes credits transfer among South Carolina technical colleges, universities
University and college officials joined key state lawmakers Thursday to celebrate a statewide transfer agreement.
Design approved for new USC School of Medicine in Columbia, part of $300M project
The 300,000-square-foot building will be the heart of the new $300 million campus and will feature innovative active-learning classrooms, extensive medical simulation spaces, a health science library, numerous labs for interdisciplinary research and a café.
Site chosen for South Carolina’s first veterinary college
The state’s first college of veterinary medicine will be constructed in Pendleton on land next to one of the most pristine areas of the Clemson University Experimental Forest. The university trustees this week approved the acquisition of the 87-acre tract of land through an agreement with …
Midlands Technical College adds new Lexington County location
The new center will offer full programs in information technology, health care, human services and skilled trades, as well as general education courses.
Former college first lady leaves Converse University a record $10.3M
A former “first lady” of Converse University has left an estate gift of $10.3 million to the Spartanburg school — the largest planned gift in Converse history and its second-largest gift of any kind.
South Carolina’s major research universities join forces on $10M Alzheimer’s effort
Three of the state’s largest research universities are joining together to use $10 million in legislative funding to create a center and develop strategies for dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
North Charleston technical college president to step down
President Mary Thornley began her 50-year career with the college as an adjunct instructor in 1973.
Anderson, Pendleton colleges adopt new transfer program
Tri-County Technical College and Anderson University signed an articulation agreement Sept. 19, outlining a new transfer program to support students who are looking to advance their education in business and other areas.
Benedict College launches statewide entrepreneurship accelerator program
The program, in partnership with Black@ Labs, is aimed at empowering and uplifting entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds across South Carolina.
How a rocket scientist expanded College of Charleston’s focus to meet this market demand
The College of Charleston has long been known as a storied liberal arts institution, but over the past several years, it has added its first-ever programs to keep up with market demands.
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.
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