Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) leaders were recently recognized by the South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) for distinguished leadership and decades of service to technical education in South...
Without more funding, USC's Palmetto College may have to stop accepting high school students who want an early start on a college degree.
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Area Commission has selected Lori A. Heafner, Ph.D., as the next president of Horry-Georgetown Technical College following a comprehensive national search. The Area Commission made its selection...
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...
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...
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....
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.
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...
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) has announced the appointment of Dr. Melissa Batten as interim president effective August 1, 2026. Dr. Batten brings extensive leadership experience and a strong commitment to student success, having...
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...
Two Coastal Carolina University faculty members have received Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards for the 2026-27 academic year to teach abroad, expanding CCU’s reach to Asia and Africa. Fulbright provides opportunities for exceptional...
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...
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...
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...
Coastal Carolina University has secured $2.4 million to support the creation of an Advanced Nursing and Health Sciences Simulation Laboratory, significantly expanding hands-on training opportunities that prepare graduates to meet the region’s...
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...