For 30 years, the South Carolina Charter Schools Act has stood as one of our state’s most consequential public education reforms. Public charter schools are public, tuition-free schools that give families additional options and educators room to create distinctive programs within a framework of public accountability. Generations of South Carolina students have benefited from those […]
Furman University has announced that it is bringing together the Center for Innovative Leadership (CIL), graduate studies, and Furman’s institutes into one hub: The Furman Innovation Lab (iLab). The iLab prepares organizations and individuals to...
The Meyer Center for Special Children recently celebrated the opening of its first inclusive 4K classroom with a ribbon-cutting at its Rutherford Road campus, recognizing Pacolet Milliken, LLC, whose $200,000 grant made the program possible. Six...
Without more funding, USC's Palmetto College may have to stop accepting high school students who want an early start on a college degree.
Three Palmetto State colleges have been named to the 2026 Recognized Colleges list by Great Colleges to Work For. In the Upstate, Anderson and Lander universities made the list, and in the Pee Dee, Francis Marion University was honored. The...
University of Phoenix announced a new academic agreement with York Technical College that supports building pathways from community college coursework to higher education degree opportunities at the University. The agreement allows eligible...
GREENVILLE, SC – The 200 years of Furman University will be the subject of the first event in the Greenville County Historical Society’s 2026-27 Lecture Series. The Lecture Series brings together eminent historians to speak on key topics that...
Countybank Foundation, on behalf of Countybank and Greenwood Capital, has established a new scholarship at Tri-County Technical College to support local students pursuing careers in business. The scholarship will award $1,000 annually to a...
Erskine College has announced an extended celebration of America’s 250th anniversary to last throughout the 2026-'27 school year. The public is invited to participate in an array of community events, including a movie screening, musical tributes,...
Francis Marion University began its 57th academic year Monday, Aug. 24 with the announcement of new academic programs, record scholarship funding, and continued investments in the university’s campus and students. FMU President Fred...
Greenville Technical College celebrated the official opening of the Center for Welding & Automation Excellence (CWAE), cutting ribbon on the 44,000 square foot facility with the help of college and community leaders, elected officials, faculty...
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) proudly announces that 220 students earned President's List honors for Summer 2026. To qualify for the president's list, a student must have a declared major, be enrolled in at least 12 semester program credit...
Converse University is pleased to welcome four new members to its board of trustees: Nakia Martin Alexander ’97, Walter Goldsmith, Cary Perkins ’96, Ex Oficio, and Anne Richardson Seabrook ’82.
The National Science Foundation's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (NSF EPSCoR) earlier this month awarded $10 million to launch the South Carolina Collaborative Academic Pathways in STEM (SC-CAPS), a statewide...
Furman Athletics continues to make significant investments in Best in Class facilities across its 19-sport program, reflecting a comprehensive commitment to providing championship-level experiences for Paladin student-athletes, coaches and...
Preliminary analysis by NAFSA: Association of International Educators and JB International indicates a projected decline in international student enrollment for Fall 2026, with cascading effects on U.S. economic contribution and jobs supported....
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) Software Development student Aditya Patel has turned a classroom opportunity into a career milestone after winning a software development challenge and securing a professional contract with a local...
This morning, Carolina High and Academy government and economics teacher Mary Grace Carlson received the district’s highest teaching honor as Superintendent Dr. Burke Royster named her the 2026-27 GCS Teacher of the Year. Three runners-up...
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) has announced that 199 students earned Dean's List honors for Summer 2026. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must have a declared major; be enrolled in at least 12-semester program credit hours for fall...
Spartanburg Community College's (SCC) Sustainable Agriculture Program has been recognized as the 2026 Outstanding Postsecondary Agriculture Program of the Year by the South Carolina Association of Agriculture Educators (SCAAE), honoring the...