| State Tipoffs Involving South Carolina Newsletter for Wednesday February 14, 2024 ( 5 items ) |
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Acting Labor Secretary Su Visits the Benedict College B.E.S.T. Lives Center
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 13 -- Benedict College issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2024:
On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, Acting US Labor Secretary Julie Su visited Benedict College B.E.S.T. Lives Center (BLC) to spotlight equitable access to training and education opportunities for military families, people formerly involved in the foster care system, formerly incarcerated people, and adult learners.
"It was a distinct honor to welcome the Acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su,
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Clemson University President and First Lady Surprised With Complementing Endowments That Honor Remarkable Decade of Success With the University
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 14 -- Clemson University issued the following news:
Family and friends of Clemson University President Jim Clements and First Lady Beth Clements surprised them with the announcement of a pair of endowments, together worth more than $1.4 million, created in their honor during an event on Jan. 26, celebrating the University's decade of success.
The Clements Family Endowment for ClemsonLIFE and the Clements Family Lyceum Scholars Endowment will benefit two programs n
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Ed Bowers to Operationalize Clemson Elevate Metrics for CBSHS in Special Assistant Role
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 14 -- Clemson University issued the following news:
Ed Bowers, professor of youth development leadership in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, has been appointed special assistant to the dean in the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS) this academic year.
Bowers will assist CBSHS Dean Leslie Hossfeld in expanding the College's framework to measure engagement, service and outreach, as it continues to prioritize activiti
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Marshall University President Selected to Chair National Organization on AI in Education
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Marshall University issued the following news release:
Marshall University President Brad D. Smith will chair the new Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Education.
Smith will co-chair the commission along with South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. They are expected to convene the group next month, with commission members being announced by the SREB in the coming weeks.
The two-year commission will bring togeth
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Presbyterian College Earns Center of Excellence Grant to Fund Tutoring Program in Public Schools
CLINTON, South Carolina, Feb. 14 -- Presbyterian College issued the following news:
Presbyterian College has earned a three-year Centers of Excellence grant from the S.C. Commission on Higher Education to establish a program that puts college education majors in public school classrooms to tutor children in reading.
Dr. Patti Jones, director of PC's education department, said the current Centers of Excellence grants are designed to train future teachers.
"Partnering with Lander, we decided to
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