DURHAM, North Carolina, June 9 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Advising Online Grad Students becomes Book Chapter * In a book chapter titled "Student Perspectives on HBCU Graduate Student Advising," Tryan McMickens, Ed.D., and eight graduate students get their say about what works in the world of online advising. The chapter is part of a new online book, "Celebrating Students and their Experiences at HBCU's," which was published by the University of So  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 10 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey leads 20-state coalition defending religious students' right to state scholarship funds West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a 20-state coalition in support of students pursuing degrees that Virginia has deemed too religious to qualify for the state's scholarship programs. The coalition's amicus brief in Johnson v. Fleming ar  more

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, June 9 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * Bella Martin '26 Named 2026 Conference Carolinas Track & Field Scholar Athlete * All-Region honoree and 2026 Conference Carolinas hammer throw runner-up Bella Martin '26 was recognized as the conference's 2026 Outdoor Track & Field Scholar Athlete of the Year. This is awarded annually to one individual in each Conference Carolinas sponsored sport. The Scholar-Athlete of the Year winners are chosen by   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in South Carolina Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - June 9, 2026 * * * Employment rose in all seven of the largest counties in South Carolina from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Charleston County (+2.4 percent) had the largest over-the-year increase in emp  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, June 9 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Boroughs '02, Sayeski '94 quoted in The Post and Courier about new school data tool * Reams of public school data are published every year in South Carolina, so finding a specific piece of information is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Until now. Two online data tools aim to make it easier for everyone to parse the glut of information and render it more useful for lawmakers, grant writers, resea  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement on June 9, 2026: * * * Chairman Graham Statement on House Passage of the Secure America Act U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement following the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Secure America Act. It now heads to President Trump's desk to be signed into law. "I applaud my  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Charleston Branch Pilots Association, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The CBPA's input addresses the intersection of right whale conservation and maritime navigational safety in the federally maintained dredged entrance channel and pilot boarding areas of the Port of Charleston. Th  more

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, June 9 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * City Club of Greenville names SC State as beneficiary of 2026 President's Cup Partnership aims to expand university's presence in the Upstate and support student success - The City Club of Greenville has selected South Carolina State University as the primary charitable beneficiary of proceeds from the 2026 President's Cup, launching a partnership aimed at supporting scholarships, student  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 9 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson elementary education program earns top marks in report from the National Council on Teacher Quality * The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Clemson University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. The grade applies specifically to the College of Education's Bachelo  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Sheri Biggs, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sheri Biggs Leads Letter Calling for Stronger Air Force Fighter Fleet * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (R-SC-03) led a letter to House and Senate defense leaders urging support for policies in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act and defense appropriations legislation that accelerate the recapitalization of the United States Air Force fighter fleet  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Receives Historic $50 Million Yawkey Foundation Grant * Dana-Farber Cancer Institute today announced that the Yawkey Foundation made a generous $50 million grant to support Dana-Farber's planned cancer hospital and the Future of Cancer Care Fund. The gift commemorates an eight-decade partnership and will help support construction of D  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 9 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Ensure your devices and browsers can access Workday before July 1 * With Workday launching at Clemson July 1, faculty and staff should ensure their web browsers and devices meet requirements for full functionality and access to Workday before go-live. Because Workday is a secure, cloud-based solution for HR and Finance, using supported versions of software will ensure full functionality, security and perfo  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- A collaborative team behind the NSF Organismal Response to Climate Change Collaborative project, based in Columbia, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Office of Protected Resources expressing concerns about the impacts of climate change on North Atlantic right whale habitat use and management strategies. The letter addresses regulatory considerations concerning the 2008 Vessel Speed Rule aimed a  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 9 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Getting Started with Workday checklist * With Clemson launching Workday in just a few weeks, the Workday program team has created a short checklist to help ensure you're ready for July 1. 1. Take Workday Basics training and any other additional training you may be assigned. Faculty and staff will receive emails when they are enrolled in additional training courses. 2. Pay attention to upcoming cutove  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 10 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Graduate's journey from softball to social work leads to selection as U.S. team therapist at Jewish Olympics * For former NCAA Division I softball player Olivia Gott, life post-sports challenged her identity and mental health. "As a college athlete, they really make it impossible to not be successful. Everything is scheduled for you, including classes, study time, practice, workouts and t  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 10 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from Horse Spot: * * * Horse Spot expands Charleston County operations Company's investment will create 11 new jobs * Horse Spot, a premier equestrian technology platform, today announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company's investment will create 11 new jobs. Founded in 2022, Horse Spot is designed to modernize and simplify competition management for eques  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 9 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Permission Granted: How Arizona Is Leading the Future of Learning KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Even with strong policy frameworks, innovation stalls when educators believe they need explicit permission, highlighting the importance of clarifying existing flexibility * Arizona's "Permission Granted" initiative bridges the gap between policy and practice by making flexibility visible, actionable and grounded in real examples fr  more

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, June 9 -- Lander University posted the following news: * * * Lander Announces Faculty Tenure and Promotions * Lander University President Dr. Richard Cosentino has announced the names of nine outstanding members of the faculty who have been promoted and/or granted tenure, beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. Promoted to the rank of Professor is Dr. Carol Hoyle, of the College of Education. Promoted to the rank of Associate Professor is Prof. Rachel Coats, of  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 9 -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * National Science Teaching Association Welcomes New Board and Leadership Council Members MCLEAN, Va. -- The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced the newest members of its Board of Directors, as well as the members comprising its Leadership Council. "At NSTA, strong leadership is essential to advancing excellence and innovation in science edu  more

NEW YORK, June 10 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Retained to Lead Sale of Fully Leased, 757,000-Square-Foot Office Portfolio Across Three States Newmark announces the Company has been retained to lead the sale of a fully leased, 757,000-square-foot office portfolio comprising five single-tenant properties located across Michigan, Ohio and South Carolina. New  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-South Carolina, with 118 co-signers issued the following letter to the House and Senate leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 5, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives H-232, U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries Democratic Leader U.S. House of Representatives H-204, U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Republican Lea  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 9 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Rooted in agriculture: Clemson doctoral candidate Shalini Etukuri cultivates a future in plant breeding * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences When Shalini Etukuri thinks about the path that led her to Clemson University, she begins with her parents. Growing up in rural India, Etukuri watched her mother and father balance two demanding callings: farming and teaching. Their days often bega  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 9 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Sage Continues UNCG's Passion for Poetry * This is a story of two Spartan MFA poets, born six decades apart. Sage Short '26 MFA, a Myrtle Beach native with roots in West Virginia, grew up in post-9/11 America. After graduating from Coastal Carolina University, she got a master's at Clemson, where she was assistant editor of the South Carolina Review. There, she was awarde  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSletter)-- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to Chairman Tim Scott, R-South Carolina: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 8, 2026 Senator Tim Scott Chairman Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Scott, I appreciate that the Committee will be holding this week's hearing on "AI and th  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 9 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Water Safety Tips Could Save Pets' Lives * Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine Boat Safety for Pets: When warm weather outings include activities like boating, make sure to include your pets in your safety plans. From life jackets to fresh drinking water for them, even experienced boat dogs need safeguards to stay comfortable and safe. PCVM Founding Dean, Dr. Steven Marks, recommends th  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Violent Assailants, Drug Traffickers, and Other Violent Criminals * Nearly 70% of criminal illegal aliens arrested by ICE have been charged or arrested for a crime in the United States WASHINGTON -Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested criminal illegal aliens convicted for aggravated assault with a weapon, battery, and drug traf  more