Education

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Education
Navigate college affordability with Greenville Technical College’s support
Students can expect to receive financial aid offers for the fall semester by the end of May.
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Read the winning poem from our 2024 poetry contest
We’ve narrowed down our poetry contest to these finalists: read and vote for your favorite poem.
April 18, 2024
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🍎 Calling all teachers + staff of Greenville County Schools
Four lucky winners will score a $500 Teacher + Staff Appreciation Package ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week, coming up May 6-10.
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How Furman’s MASD program can help jumpstart your creative career
Furman University’s Master of Arts in Strategic Design (MASD) is a two-year program that prepares students for a career in various creative roles.
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This masterclass can help you become a more effective leader
Furman Fear(less) is a 52-week program that uses research-backed methods to help you conquer stress, control negative voices, and cultivate daily joy.
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Kid-friendly activities in Greenville
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Greenville, SC has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
March 25, 2024
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Add to cal: Greenville Technical College’s upcoming open houses
Attend an in-person or virtual open house to learn more about summer and fall registration at Greenville Technical College.
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Did you know? SC’s No. 1 online college sits right in Greenville
Greenville Technical College made it to Newsweek’s list of America’s Top Online Colleges once again.
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A moment for 10 of Greenville’s rising stars
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Add to (your kiddo’s) cal: Summer camp at Greenville Technical College
Camps will be held at Greenville Technical College’s Truist Culinary & Hospitality Innovation Center (CHI), Greenville Tech Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI), and the Northwest and McKinney campuses.
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Introducing Greenville Technical College’s new look
The college’s recent rebrand is intended to reflect its progress + commitment to excellence in program offerings and economic development.
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Gamecock Nation, Greenville style
Welcome your fellow Gamecocks to Greenville for the women’s basketball tournament March 6-10 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
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👀 Check out UNC Asheville’s summer programs for high schoolers
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Faith, family, and philanthropy: A recap of Catholic Schools Week
National Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States, now entering its 49th anniversary year.
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Education
Clemson launches center for AI research
In a winter meeting, Clemson’s Board of Trustees gave the greenlight for the creation of a center that would focus on synthesis + research of AI technologies for the betterment of humans.
February 5, 2024
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USC’s continuing education program is a one-stop shop for life-long learning opportunities
Earn professional certifications, enroll kids in youth programs, and even take personal interest courses (including a Taylor Swift class 👀).
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Education
Furman alum Sandra C. Greer has a new book called “Chemistry for Cooks”
According to Greer, “Chemistry for Cooks” is a textbook, but is accessible to the general reader and will “change the way you think about cooking.”
January 8, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Culture
M. Judson Booksellers 2024 reading challenge is here
Whether you read for fun or are an avid bookworm, you can participate in M. Judson Booksellers 2024 reading challenge. This year, prepare to take a trip around the world.
January 2, 2024
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Stephanie Freeman
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Six Fine Arts Center Students won awards in the YoungArts National Competition
The YoungArts National Competition — an annual competition for students between 15 and 18 years of age — awards highschool students in 10 disciplines.
December 18, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
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Try This: A floral design class at Greenville Technical College
Create a “perfectly you” floral arrangement with the help of professional florists and Greenville Technical College.
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This nationally-recognized SC arts school is now accepting applications
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities is nationally recognized for both arts and academics.
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A federally-endangered bat species was just discovered in Greenville County
The gray bat is the first of its kind in SC. With this discovery, it could be one step closer to removal from the at-risk list.
November 17, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
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Try This: Pet cows at Moo Cow Farms
At Moo Cow Farms, you can live your petting zoo dreams to the extreme and pet cows in their own home. As you pet these furry friends, you learn all about cows and their habits.
November 13, 2023
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Stephanie Freeman
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Students are gaining financial literacy at The Branch at Greenville High
We visited Greenville High to see this student-run Greenville Federal Credit Union branch in action.
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Education
What to do with fall waste in Greenville, SC
We put together a list of where and how to dispose of fall waste so you don’t have to.
November 1, 2023
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The haunted history of the Greenville Tuberculosis Hospital
From strange sounds to seeing shadows, let’s take a look at some of the reports of supernatural occurrences at the Greenville Tuberculosis Hospital.
October 27, 2023
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Greenville Entrepreneurs pitch in GVL Starts Demo Day
This eight-week program helps budding entrepreneurs learn the skills needed to pitch their product.
October 26, 2023
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Kyle Steadings
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This K5 program starts students on the journey to graduation
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Local school receives honors for AP offerings
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Three reasons to apply to UNC Asheville this week
Find out why College Application Week makes makes this a great week to apply to UNC Asheville.
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Try This: Culinary class at Greenville Technical College
From cooking to plating to serving, Greenville Tech’s Culinary Institute of the Carolinas is a great place to start — or heat up — your culinary career.
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