The Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) Area Commission unanimously voted Tuesday, July 14, to appoint Marilyn "Murph" Fore, Ph.D. as acting president of Florence-Darlington Technical College. Fore brings more than five decades of...
The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation is celebrating a year of growth, national recognition, and measurable impact on the educational landscape.
The Francis Marion University Board of Trustees held its quarterly meeting Thursday afternoon on the university’s campus. During the meeting, the Trustees unanimously extended President Fred Carter’s current contract by two years to last until...
By Jessica Holdman South Carolina Daily Gazette Clemson University’s search for a new president resumed Monday after the chosen candidate opted to stay in his former position. Just over a month after agreeing to take the job at the Upstate...
As a partner in nursing education for the region, McLeod Health has made a contribution of $75,000 to Francis Marion University to help maintain their nursing program. Nursing represents the nation’s largest health care profession and the largest...
The Internal Revenue Service announced that 27 states, including South Carolina, have elected to participate in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program, which enables eligible taxpayers to claim a federal tax credit for qualified...
Furman University President Elizabeth Davis announced that the 2026–'27 academic year will be her final year as the university’s 12th president, capping a presidency that has transformed the institution’s academic model, financial foundation, and...
Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) has announced that President Jermaine Ford, Ed.D. has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), a significant honor...
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) President Marilyn “Murph” Fore, Ph.D., has announced her retirement after 51 years of service to the college, effective July 31, 2026. Fore has served as president of Horry-Georgetown Technical College...
Teaching wasn’t Dr. Christie Palladino’s first career, but Thursday she was named South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year. The Aiken County Career and Technology Center teacher started out as an obstetrician-gynecologist and medical researcher, but...
Graduates of the SC Technical College System’s 16 colleges can more easily transfer their academic credits to accredited online Western Governors University (WGU), thanks to a new partnership agreement signed by leaders of both organizations....
Gov. Henry McMaster has officially proclaimed April 6–11, 2026 as Children’s Museum Week, recognizing the vital role children’s museums play in fostering curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Led by the South Carolina...
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) highlighted its growing partnership with Google during Inside GSSM Family Day on Saturday, March 7, 2026, welcoming more than 100 attendees who gathered for a featured...
Clemson University has grown to become the most active research institution in South Carolina, according to data from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Clemson’s total research and development (R&D) expenditures topped all South Carolina...
The College of Charleston has announced a new partnership with Florence-Darlington Technical College through its EPIC Scholars program, creating streamlined transfer pathways for students pursuing associate degrees in Accounting (AAS), Management...
In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s 2026 African American History Month series in February highlights 250 years of African American history, heritage, and...
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced a new partnership with Coker University in Hartsville, South Carolina, to expand STEM opportunities and strengthen pathways to higher education for students across...
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48 high schools across the U.S., including three in South Carolina, receive $5000 grants from The Rachel Ray Foundation and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.
Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina announces creation of scholarship program for its new Bachelor of Science in Forestry made possible through the Darla Moore Foundation.