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SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Mary-Patterson Suggs (Wofford Class of 2024) knows how difficult it can be for students lacking clinical experience to choose career specialties in health care. For that reason, Suggs, a biology major on the pre-med track from Charleston, South Carolina, picked Clinical Internship in Medicine as the final Interim course of …
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University First Lady LaKisha Warmack and Mrs. Bonnie O’Neal, wife of Tony O’Neal (Claflin University director of intercollegiate athletics) will host the university’s third annual PAWS UP Boots and Blazers Empowerment Lunch on January 27, 2024 at the Orangeburg County Conference Center. Please click here to read more.
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — After graduating from Anderson University with a cybersecurity degree, Zach Seiter went straight to work as a cybersecurity analyst at ReWa, a wastewater plant that processes anywhere from 40 million to 100 million gallons of water a day at several plants across Greenville County. His job ranges from writing policies …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy auyellowjackets.com) — Allen University Director of Athletics Jasher Cox has announced the appointment of Cedric Pearl as the new Head Coach of the Yellow Jacket Football program. “I am delighted to announce the arrival of Cedric Pearl as our new head football coach,” said AD Cox. “His ability to connect with recruits, …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedicttigers.com) — Benedict College President Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis and Director of Athletics Willie Washington are proud to announce the hiring of Ron Dickerson Jr. as head football coach for the Tigers. Dickerson has a long successful history as a football coach, bringing more than 27 years of coaching experience to the …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bju.edu) — The Bob Jones University Division of Nursing Simulation Center has been granted full accreditation status by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). Founded in 2004 by healthcare professionals, SSH is the largest healthcare simulation accrediting body in the world. The organization seeks to improve patient outcomes by reducing errors …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — Prestige Awards named Community Research Institute (CRI) the South Carolina Corporate Training Company of the Year for 2023-2024. Community Research Institute, a partnership between the Charleston Southern University Nielsen College of Business and Abbey Research, provides internships to Charleston Southern business students to conduct research about Gen Z students and …
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — Coker University remebers Gloria Bell, a 1974 graduate and a long-serving member of the university’s board of trustees. Bell passed away January 1, 2024, surrounded by her family in Florence, South Carolina. Bell served on the board of trustees from 2003-2007 and 2010-2023, a total service of 17 years. She …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — Columbia College continues to offer varied opportunities to emphasize service, social justice, and leadership within and throughout its community. During the week of January 8, the college hosted Zonta Club of Columbia for a Human Trafficking Information Panel, including representatives from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, the South Carolina Human …