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Power:Ed awards SCICU $25,000 to support undergraduate research at S.C. HBCUs
S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to foster increased participation in the SCICU Undergraduate Student/Faculty Research Program by students attending SCICU’s five member historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) — Allen Univer[...]
David Shi’s $1 million gift builds on a legacy of sustainability
More than a decade after stepping down in 2010, Furman University President Emeritus David E. Shi ’73 (Pawleys Island) “couldn’t be more pleased” to see the school’s national acclaim for the sustainability education, research and leadership initiatives he helped launch. With a $1 million pledge to The Shi Institute for[...]
Eileen Chepenik Retires After 19 Years at Trident Literacy
NORTH CHARLESTON – Trident Literacy Association, a local nonprofit focused on adult literacy and workforce development, has announced the retirement of Executive Director, Eileen Chepenik who has served in the position for more than 19 years. Under Chepenik’s leadership, Trident Literacy garnered national and internation[...]
Dorchester School District Two Athletic Trainer Recognized for Lifetime Achievement
An athletic trainer with Fort Dorchester High School in Dorchester School District Two was honored by the South Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association for his distinguished service. Mr. Jimmie “Doc” Rogers received the prestigious Fred W. Hoover Award of Excellence for making a difference for athletes at all levels of com[...]
Mission 46 Aspires to Transform South Carolina Through Scholarships
An ambitious initiative aims to eliminate the financial barrier to college for bright, under-resourced South Carolina students, improving both the trajectory of their lives and the communities where they reside. Mission 46 is the trailblazing campaign to offer college scholarships to high-achieving students with financial need w[...]
Pattison’s Academy Appoints Dr. Laura Ganci as New Executive Director
Charleston, SC – Pattison’s Academy, a leading organization dedicated to empowering children with disabilities, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Laura Ganci as its new Executive Director (ED), effective June 20, 2023. Dr. Ganci brings a wealth of experience and expertise in research, analysis, and plann[...]
ECPI University Steps Up to Address Workforce Shortages in Tech and Nursing with August 5th Open House
Charleston, SC – In a targeted response to the acute workforce shortages in the Tech and Nursing sectors throughout the Southeast, ECPI University will hold a comprehensive Open House on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This strategic event is designed to encourage a diverse set of potential students – in[...]
Trident Tech offering tuition-free enrollment for fall and spring semesters
Trident Technical College will offer tuition-free enrollment to eligible South Carolina residents for both fall semester 2023 and spring semester 2024, covering all the college’s 150-plus programs of study. The free tuition initiative is part of the college’s continuing commitment to make higher education accessible to all a[...]
Charleston Southern University selects new president
Charleston Southern University has turned to one of its own to be the university’s fourth president. The university trustees unanimously approved and announced the appointment of B. Keith Faulkner to the post on July 26. Faulkner, a 1998 Charleston Southern alumnus, will begin in early October. Board of Trustees Chai[...]
Cyberwoven Publishes New Insights Piece: Hi Ed Marketing: Navigating A Changing Landscape
Columbia, S.C. – Cyberwoven, a leading brand, web, and marketing agency located in the heart of South Carolina, sat down with the firm’s Director of Strategy, Dan Hoover, to discuss the evolving higher education landscape, post-pandemic. Hoover shares his insights on the challenges higher education institutions (and thei[...]
The Citadel and MUSC Health expand partnership, offer additional services for cadets
The year-old partnership between The Citadel and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) has entered a new phase. As of July 1, 2023, services offered by The Citadel’s Mary Bennett Murray Infirmary have been expanded to include counseling, additional sports medicine offerings and on-site physical therapy. “Tak[...]
Dorchester School District Two Announces Hiring of Substitute and Professional Development Administrator
The Dorchester School District Two Board of Trustees met June 26, 2023, and approved the hiring of Mr. Maurice Cannon, Sr. as Substitute and Professional Development Administrator. Mr. Cannon joins DDTwo with 21 years of experience in education. Most recently serving as Principal of Colleton County High School in Walterboro, Sou[...]
