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Clemson researchers develop ‘highest-quality’ cotton DNA sequence
Using genome or DNA sequencing, Clemson University’s genetics team created the “highest-quality DNA sequence” for crops in the cotton family as the school’s geneticists seek to develop varieties resistant to clima
Furman, Next, Kopis launch virtual entrepreneurship program
Students from Furman’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer Bootcamp can learn the ropes of launching a tech startup and developing data migration tools through a virtual internship program offered by Kopis and the Next Innovation.
Spartanburg schools receive grant for STEM teachers
Students at the University of South Carolina Upstate and Spartanburg Community College pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering or math education can get a head start on their careers thanks to a $1.2 million grant.
Columbia attorney Hubbard named dean of USC School of Law
William Hubbard is a former president of the American Bar Association and an alum of the University of South Carolina. He succeeds Robert Wilcox, who is retiring after 34 years with the university.
Former FTC director foresees endurance of Upstate economy
As economic fears escalate, Bruce Yandle, Clemson economist and former executive director of the Federal Trade Commission, believes that scars from the COVID-19 shutdown will likely heal in South Carolina faster than in other states.
Spartanburg Community College central campus named for outgoing president
After almost 51 years of serving Spartanburg Community College, Henry Giles is leaving the campus, but his name is not. The longtime president learned at a retirement party that the central campus will be renamed in his honor.
Spring Hill English teacher receives state honor
Sarah Gams has been chosen as the 2021 S.C. Teacher of the Year. Gams also chairs the English department at the Chapin school and has been teaching for 16 years.
College of Charleston planning new electrical engineering program
The college is adding a new Bachelor of Science degree to its School of Sciences and Mathematics, with plans to enroll the first cohort in fall 2021.
ECPI offers scholarships to Black students
ECPI University has set aside $4 million in funding for tuition, computers and Wi-Fi access for Black students in the STEM and health care fields.
Education guidelines call for state stockpile of PPE, distance learning protocol
S.C. Education Superintendent Molly Spearman expects teachers and students to wear masks this fall with exceptions, as AccelerateED is set to launch the final recommendations for the next school year today.
USC budget caps tuition, implements cost-cutting measures
Tuition will remain at $6,344 per semester for in-state students in the $1.63 billion system budget approved Friday. The university anticipates more than $100 million in lost revenue because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal grant puts $2.5 million toward better graduation rates
United Way of Greenville County will administer $500,000 per year for the next five years, applied to the OnTrack Greenville effort to keep under-resourced youth on the path to graduation and success after high school.
