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Claflin University receives $5 million grant from Google
The one-time grant will be used to increase opportunities for underrepresented groups in STEM fields. The Orangeburg school is one of 10 to receive the grants, which will support scholarships, tech infrastructure and career readiness.
Mary Black School of Nursing secures $1.95M grant
The school will start a program to help improve retention and graduation rates for students with ethnic, minority and underrepresented backgrounds.
Google offering training to public school teachers
The Google for Education Level 1 certification will train teachers, particularly in underserved areas, in using Google products and tools to improve in-person and remote learning. Publicly employed K-12 teachers can apply by June 22.
S.C. non-public schools receive more than $38M in federal funding
The funding, provided by a federal coronavirus response act, can be used to safely reopen schools or support educational technology, among other uses. The funds were awarded to 111 non-public S.C. schools.
Arthrex and Clemson partner to bolster medical sales workforce
As the biomedical industry continues to expand in South Carolina, so does Arthrex’s need for a specialized workforce. A partnership with Clemson University helps bridge a divide between science and sales.
Partnership promises training opportunities for unemployed
Gov. Henry McMaster today announced a partnership between South Carolina's technical colleges and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce to provide training opportunities for unemployed individuals in the state.
ECPI University issuing digital vaccination certificates
ECPI has issued more than 2,500 Vax Passes and expects that number to increase to 10,000 over the summer. Students and staff upload proof of vaccination to an online portal to receive the passes.
Gov. McMaster honors 2 Clemson faculty members
Gov. Henry McMaster has recognized two Clemson University faculty members for their contributions to scientific discovery, education and public service.
Leadership Greenville funds Truist Culinary Center workforce program
Leadership Greenville Class 47 is donating $9,200 to the Truist Culinary and Hospitality Innovation Center initiatives including a sustainable garden and culinary curriculum.
22 students win awards in annual poster contest
More than 85 entries in the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual contest addressed how healthy forests can help improve communities and reduce pollution and flooding. Winners will receive cash prizes.
Citadel honors Bastin Hall donors with ribbon-cutting ceremony
The Citadel's newest academic facility, Bastin Hall, opened for classes in January, but the building was made possible by a $6 million donation from a class of 1965 alumnus and his wife.
SCBIO, schools prepare to launch industry curriculum plan
South Carolina's life science sector creates twice as many jobs as the average of all other sectors in the state economy, according to a recent study, but whether it can fill those positions is another matter.
