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South Carolina Department of Education to host dropout prevention summit

Written on 3 Mar, 2010 at 10:43 in 6th-8th, 9th-12th, Colleges, Education, K-5, News, Technical Schools, Universities | viewed 135 views times | 0 Comments
South Carolina Department of Education to host dropout prevention summit

Nationwide, nearly one in three U.S. high school students drops out before graduating. Approximately 1.2 million students drop out each year—7,000 every school day, one every 26 seconds. Not all students learn in the same way, and not all struggling students need... (Continue reading)

Columbia math teacher helps redefine the art of teaching

Written on 28 Feb, 2010 at 6:00 in 6th-8th, 9th-12th, Achievements, Colleges, Education, Good News, K-5, News, Technical Schools, Universities | viewed 221 views times | 0 Comments
Columbia math teacher helps redefine the art of teaching

The Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF) Fellows, who teach science and mathematics in high schools across 31 states and are impacting 14,000 students in the 2009-2010 academic year alone, are redefining teaching by bringing a new level... (Continue reading)

University of South Carolina students raise $140,000 to benefit hospital through Dance Marathon

Written on 22 Feb, 2010 at 16:51 in Achievements, Announcements, Announcements, Education, Good News, News, Non-Profits, Universities | viewed 79 views times | 0 Comments
University of South Carolina students raise $140,000 to benefit hospital through Dance Marathon

Each year, USC hosts “Dance Marathon”, the largest student-run fundraiser in the country and this year Gamecocks helped raise nearly $140,000 which will be used to benefit Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. During the event, USC students stay up for 24 hours... (Continue reading)

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South Carolina State senators suspicious of Clemson University finances

Written on 21 Feb, 2010 at 6:00 in Business, Education, News, Politics, Universities | viewed 102 views times | 0 Comments
South Carolina State senators suspicious of Clemson University finances

While Clemson University’s mascot is the tiger, some South Carolina lawmakers are saying the University is being a bit sheepish in providing financial details in the University’s Public Service Activities (PSA) department to the tune of $38 million after several... (Continue reading)

University of South Carolina announces Presidential Doctoral Fellows

Written on 18 Feb, 2010 at 17:02 in Colleges, Education, Universities | viewed 50 views times | 0 Comments
University of South Carolina announces Presidential Doctoral Fellows

A new graduate fellowship program aimed at enhancing Ph.D. education at the University of South Carolina has been announced by the Office of Research and Graduate Education, in cooperation with the Office of the Provost. Up to 30 merit-based Presidential Doctoral... (Continue reading)

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South Carolina loses ‘USC’ logo debate

Written on 3 Feb, 2010 at 16:40 in College, Colleges, Education, Fishing, Golf, High School Sports, Hunting, Ice Hockey, Professional Sports, Racing, Sports, Universities, Weird Sports News | viewed 144 views times | 0 Comments
South Carolina loses 'USC' logo debate

An ongoing trademark dispute between the University of South Carolina and the University of Southern California recently ended in a decision that sided with Southern Cal, denying Carolina federal protection of the interlocking SC logo. The case involved two main issues:... (Continue reading)

John Mayer performs free surprise concert for SC fans

Written on 3 Feb, 2010 at 13:30 in Colleges, Education, Entertainment, Free Stuff, Good News, Music, News, Universities | viewed 119 views times | 0 Comments
John Mayer performs free surprise concert for SC fans

It was a concert not even USC President Harris Pastides was expecting. After using the Carolina Coliseum for a week of practice, John Mayer performed a free concert for USC students, turning a rainy Tuesday night into what some students called... (Continue reading)

Iraqi expat finds new life at USC

Written on 3 Feb, 2010 at 13:00 in Achievements, Colleges, Education, News, Universities | viewed 154 views times | 0 Comments
Iraqi expat finds new life at USC

Ahmed Alsaadi always had a target on his back. As an Iraqi working for the U.S. Army, his life was in danger wherever he went. Alsaadi, 25, was an interpreter for the Military Transition Team from 2007 to 2009, a key... (Continue reading)

USC’s Moore School of Business launches new Executive Master of Human Resources program

Written on 3 Feb, 2010 at 12:40 in Achievements, Colleges, Education, Good News, News, Universities | viewed 165 views times | 0 Comments
USC's Moore School of Business launches new Executive Master of Human Resources program

With the growing need for human resource professionals across the country to become active strategic partners in their organizations – managing issues from workforce planning and leadership succession to global outsourcing and health insurance management – many are now recognizing... (Continue reading)

Columbia College Honors Program Gathers Praise in Washington, D.C.

Written on 27 Jan, 2010 at 15:31 in Colleges, Education, Good News, Universities | viewed 144 views times | 0 Comments
Columbia College Honors Program Gathers Praise in Washington, D.C.

Honors students Keely Fagan, Marycruz Figueroa, Sarah Martin, and Sametta Taylor joined Dr. John Zubizarreta in presenting a session on the pedagogical benefits of reflective writing in an online threaded discussion forum at the Association of American Colleges and Universities... (Continue reading)

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