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Gift of $2.5 M honors some of Clemson’s economics faculty
Clemson University's John E. Walker Department of Economics recently received a gift of $2.5 million from an anonymous donor. This Academic Cornerstone gift will support the Ph.D. program in economics and honor faculty members.
Donors help GTC program stay current with industry needs
The auto repair program at Greenville Technical College sees a 100% placement rate for graduates. Students will be working with the latest equipment for painting cars after a lead gift from a charity group and further support from …
Duke Energy offers scholarships for next generation nuclear engineers
In an effort to diversify the talent pipeline for nuclear engineers, Duke Energy will offer 15 students scholarship money at a historically Black university in South Carolina.
McMillan Pazdan Smith expands education capabilities with merger
Eleven stories with thousands of windowless bedrooms and TV-monitors designed to emulate natural light: this is the antithesis of current building trends for colleges according to two newly-merged architectural firms.
German auto supplier doubles down on workforce training
One auto supplier has hired on apprentices since 1984 at its German facilities, but 2020 marked the first year for its U.S. headquarters in Duncan. Here’s where that program stands now …
S.C. schools usher in innovation centers
Furman University's Anthony Herrera said he doesn't want to be cliche, but he believes we're headed into a new world order. Clemson University's Max Allen says the timing is a coincidence.
Riley Institute names leadership awards
The Riley Institute at Furman University has recognized two South Carolinians for their civic leadership across the state.
USC Upstate to starts business analytics series
The University of South Carolina Upstate will launch a conference series sponsored by BMW Group aimed at helping area businesses make better decisions through the analysis of data. USC Upstate’s Johnson College of Business and Econ
Clemson life science programs double in size
Life science leaders from across the state discussed South Carolina's answer to workforce development challenges in the field with Clemson University reporting an ever-growing number of biology majors.
Furman innovation center changes name, receives endowment
Two Furman alumni helped create the school’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in 2018. Now, the center will take on the couple’s name following their gift of an endowment fund for the school.
$2.5M donated to Clemson entrepreneur hub
Two Clemson graduates hope to invest in numerous Upstate businesses and nonprofits through the creation of a $2.5 million accelerator that will offer participants workspace, networking, educational opportunities, mentorship and training.
Office, health care distributor sets up shop in Union
Tiger Companies is planning to launch a pet supply line and has established a new warehouse, manufacturing facility and showroom in Union County for its survey equipment company Adir Pro.
