Public Policy Tipoffs Involving South Carolina
A Legacy of Impact: Gillian White Goodrich '68 Gives Back to Her Alma Mater
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Converse University posted the following news:
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A Legacy of Impact: Gillian White Goodrich '68 Gives Back to Her Alma Mater
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Written by Amanda Mathis
Passionate about the future of Converse, Birmingham philanthropists Gillian and Mike Goodrich are donating $2 million to support the university's mission and strengthen its impact. A long-time supporter of Converse, Gillian White Goodrich '68 has given to her alma mater for more than half a centur
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American Bankers Association, 79 Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Leaders Thune, Schumer
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Financial Services] (TNSletter) -- The American Bankers Association issued the following letter with 79 co-signers to Senate leaders John Thune and Charles Schumer:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 10, 2026
The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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The Honorable Charles Schumer
Minority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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RE: Amend the Clarity Act to Preserve Local Lending
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American Medical Association, 50 Organizations Issue Letter to Reps. Joyce, Murphy, Schrier
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 50 organizations to Reps. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, and Kim Schrier, D-Washington:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 14, 2026
The Honorable John Joyce, MD
U.S. House of Representatives
2102 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD
U.S. House of Representatives
407 Cannon House Office Bu
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Butterball Resolves EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit for $230,000
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Butterball Resolves EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit for $230,000
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Settles federal suit alleging meat producer denied accommodation for cancer treatments and fired employee because of her disability
RALEIGH, N.C. -Butterball, LLC, a poultry processing company doing business in Mt. Olive, North Carolina, will pay $230,000 and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimi
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Carolina Panthers and Bank of America Launch 3rd & Goal
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 15 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Carolina Panthers and Bank of America Launch 3rd & Goal
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* Flagship community platform to reach 10,000 students across the Carolinas in first year through programs focused on literacy, physical wellness and personal well-being
* More than 400 students from Title I schools celebrated the launch with a special field day at Bank of Ameri
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Charleston Southern Receives $1.25 Million Federal Investment to Expand Aviation Workforce Training
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 16 -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news:
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Charleston Southern receives $1.25 million federal investment to expand aviation workforce training
September 15, 2026 Jenna Johnson
CSU Meets the Growing Demand for Aviation Careers
Charleston Southern University has received $1.25 million from the U.S. Department of Education to expand equipment and training capacity for its rapidly growing Aeronautics program, which includes equipment
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Clemson Online to become Office of Digital Learning and Technology
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson Online to become Office of Digital Learning and Technology
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Office of the Provost
Clemson Online, the University's online course development and learning technology unit, is now known as the Office of Digital Learning and Technology (ODLT). The office will continue to provide expertise, resources, tools and personalized support to Clemson faculty and staff looking to leverage technology and tea
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Coastal Carolina University recognized as a top performer in the 2026 Sustainable Campus Index
CONWAY, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news:
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Coastal Carolina University recognized as a top performer in the 2026 Sustainable Campus Index
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Coastal Carolina University has been recognized as a Top Performer among Master's institutions in the 2026 Sustainable Campus Index. Published annually by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), the Sustainable Campus Index highlights top-performing colleges
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CSU Named a Top Yellow Ribbon School
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 16 -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news:
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CSU Named a Top Yellow Ribbon School
September 15, 2026
U.S. Veterans Magazine has named Charleston Southern University a 2026 Top Yellow Ribbon School.
Each year the magazine conducts a national evaluation identifying institutions who go above and beyond in supporting military-connected students.
Nearly 20% of the Charleston Southern student population is military-connected as veterans,
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Energy Subcommittee Holds Hearing to Discuss Affordable Nuclear Energy to Power American Communities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release:
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Energy Subcommittee Holds Hearing to Discuss Affordable Nuclear Energy to Power American Communities
Sep 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing titled Nuclear Spent Fuel Policy: Examining Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses.
"Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Ca
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Furman students take on BMW as Catalyst Fellows
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Furman students take on BMW as Catalyst Fellows
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Six hours is all the time Furman University students had on Feb. 20 to form teams, dissect a real-world problem and pitch a solution during the Next Big Idea, the Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship's biannual innovation challenge that pulls students from across campus into fast-paced, cross-disciplinary teams.
For most participants, the
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Furman Theatre Arts announces 2026-2027 season
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Furman Theatre Arts announces 2026-2027 season
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The Furman University Department of Theatre Arts has announced its 2026-2027 season. Join Furman Theatre as the university celebrates its bicentennial with Furman Made, a season featuring returning alumni artists, commissioned new work and bold theatrical storytelling.
All shows take place in The Playhouse on campus. Season flex passes and fall single t
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German Student on Study Abroad Loves Winthrop Culture and Art
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Winthrop University posted the following news:
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German Student on Study Abroad Loves Winthrop Culture and Art
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#HIGHLIGHTS
* Marika Klinck is at Winthrop on a Fulbright Germany scholarship.
* One of the major reasons she decided to study at Winthrop was because she was impressed by the variety of art classes.
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - German native Marika Klinck loves taking art classes at Winthrop University because they are so hands-on.
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Hayes Introduces Legislation to Increase WIC Enrollment for Pregnant Women, Moms, Infants, And Young Children In Connecticut
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Hayes Introduces Legislation to Increase WIC Enrollment for Pregnant Women, Moms, Infants, And Young Children In Connecticut
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the WIC For Kids Act, legislation to eliminate barriers to enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
WIC is a cost-effective investment in families th
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ICYMI: Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Chairman Scott Discusses Historic Clarity Act Procedural Vote, Housing Affordability on Fox Business
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 15, 2026
ICYMI: Chairman Scott Discusses Historic Clarity Act Procedural Vote, Housing Affordability on Fox Business
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Mornings with Fox Business to discuss the Senate's procedural vote on the Clarity Act and negotiations over digita
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Inaugural national service award recognizes fourteen state agriculture commissioners, secretaries and directors
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Inaugural national service award recognizes fourteen state agriculture commissioners, secretaries and directors
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Press Release
PORTLAND, Maine - The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture commenced a new, annual "Years of Service Ceremony" to honor NASDA members for years of service to their st
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Inside 225 years of on-campus housing at USC
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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Inside 225 years of on-campus housing at USC
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On-campus living has been a rite of passage at the University of South Carolina since before it was actually a university. But the campus housing experience has changed pretty dramatically since the first nine students arrived at South Carolina College in 1805.
Look no further than the mid-1860s, when the college reopened with a new name -the
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Johns Hopkins: New Cost Estimate Tool to Aid U.S. Measles Outbreak Response
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 16 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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Published September 14, 2026
By Victoria Willens
New Cost Estimate Tool to Aid U.S. Measles Outbreak Response
With more than 3,000 measles cases confirmed across the United States in 2026, public health efforts have focused on slowing disease transmission and limiting the size of ongoing outbreaks. But recent costing data shows that from an economic perspectiv
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Kiawah Island Club's fifth annual HEARTest Yard Celebrity Classic raises record $400,000
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release:
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Kiawah Island Club's fifth annual HEARTest Yard Celebrity Classic raises record $400,000
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (Sept. 15, 2026) - Kiawah Island Club was honored to partner with their member and friend, Greg Olsen, and his family to host the Fifth Annual HEARTest Yard Celebrity Classic presented by Hendrick Lexus Charleston on June 7 and 8, 2026, at the Club's Cassique golf c
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Lander Esports Upholds Standards for Players to Foster Personal Growth
GREENWOOD, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Lander University posted the following news:
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Lander Esports Upholds Standards for Players to Foster Personal Growth
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"My highest priority is to ensure that you leave Lander ready to take on all of the adventures of adulthood." This is the goal that Lander Esports head coach Billy Howard places at the top of every new recruit's paperwork.
For those who don't know, "esports" is essentially collegiate gaming. The program at Lander started in 2019 a
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Largest Estate Gift in Coker University History Honors Legacy of 1972 Alumnus Dr. Lawrence Anastasi
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 16 -- Coker University issued the following news:
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Largest Estate Gift in Coker University History Honors Legacy of 1972 Alumnus Dr. Lawrence Anastasi
Sep 15, 2026
Coker University has received its largest estate gift in history from Dr. Lawrence J. Anastasi, a 1972 alumnus who passed away on Jan. 30, 2026, following a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. The $2 million gift--$1 million earmarked for general financial aid and $1 million to establis
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Mungo Graduate Teaching Award winner: Qian Wang, chemistry and biochemistry
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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Mungo Graduate Teaching Award winner: Qian Wang, chemistry and biochemistry
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Qian Wang says there is a lot to like about teaching graduate students at the University of South Carolina. Top of the list? The learning opportunities -for the student and the professor.
Wang, Carolina Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and former department chair, has established a world-class research progr
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N.Y. A.G. James, Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following letter with co-signers to Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Tim Scott (R-SC)
Chairman
U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable Elizabeth
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Newmark Arranges $56 Million Sale of Carolinas Medical Outpatient Collection
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges $56 Million Sale of Carolinas Medical Outpatient Collection
September 15, 2026
Newmark announces the Company has arranged the $56 million sale of the 120,000-square-foot Carolinas Medical Outpatient Collection, comprising two fully leased medical outpatient assets in Summerville, South Carolina and a
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Republican Attorneys General Association Joins Vice President Vance, Attorney General Todd Blanche, DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Unveiled Massive Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Expand
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news:
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Republican Attorneys General Association Joins Vice President Vance, Attorney General Todd Blanche, DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Unveiled Massive Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Expand
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Republican Attorneys General Association joined Vice President J.D. Vance, Attorney General Todd Blanche, the Justice Department's Nati
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Rock Hill Partners with Winthrop and York Tech to Encourage Manufacturing and Job Growth
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Winthrop University posted the following news:
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Rock Hill Partners with Winthrop and York Tech to Encourage Manufacturing and Job Growth
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* The city of Rock Hill will donate $250,000 each to Winthrop University and York Technical College to encourage manufacturing and job growth in the region.
* The partnership was announced at a Sept. 15 press conference at Rock Hill City Hall.
* Winthrop will use the money to help launch its a
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Saint Peter's University Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in History to Campus
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Saint Peter's University posted the following news release:
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Saint Peter's University Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in History to Campus
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JERSEY CITY, N.J. - September 15, 2026 - Saint Peter's University announced that it welcomed a record-setting number of new students to campus for the 2026-27 academic year, marking a historic milestone that reflects the University's growing momentum, expanding appeal and enduring commitment to delivering an exc
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SC Gov. Henry McMaster Voices Support for Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 15 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Norfolk Southern posted the following news release:
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SC Gov. Henry McMaster Voices Support for Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger
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Governor cites economic growth, supply chain efficiency and expanded opportunities for South Carolina businesses
OMAHA & ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2026 -Momentum continues to build for the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern combination, with South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster voicing his support
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Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Chairman Scott Issues Statement on Clarity Act Vote
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 15, 2026
Scott Statement on Clarity Act Vote
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement:
"Today, nearly all Senate Republicans voted to advance the Clarity Act, but the motion fell short because of Senate Democrats. We moved the ball forward, and n
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Sisters of Charity Foundation Urges Reconsideration of Head Start Rule Changes to Protect Child Safety and Access
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
Public Comment on Proposed Head Start Rule
Docket No. ACF-2026-0595
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs"
Submitted by: Donna Waites, President, Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
I am writing on behalf of the Siste
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Society of Professional Journalists, 133 News Organizations Issue Letter to Calif. Gov. Newsom
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following letter 133 news organizations to Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California:
Here is the text of the letter:
September 9, 2026
The Honorable Gavin Newsom
Governor of California
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Support for Assemblymember Christopher M. Ward's Community NEWS Act (AB 2222)
Dear Governor Newsom:
We write to respectfully recommend enacting Assembly Bill 2222, a
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South Carolina Announces Recipients of Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news:
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South Carolina Announces Recipients of Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
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COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster today announced the state has awarded 228 grants totaling $167,299,900.69 in funding to strengthen healthcare access, quality and outcomes in primary care, maternal and infant care, pediatrics and behavioral health in rural communities. These gr
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SRS Recruits Sound Waves to Clean Equipment, Boosting Productivity and Safety
AIKEN, South Carolina, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Savannah River Site issued the following news release:
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SRS Recruits Sound Waves to Clean Equipment, Boosting Productivity and Safety
AIKEN, S.C. - High-frequency sound waves are helping clean components of the Salt Waste Processing Facility (SWPF) at Savannah River Site (SRS), delivering faster turnaround times, improved equipment performance and reduced worker exposure.
Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), the U.S.
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Students present summer CI research at Summer Showcase event
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Students present summer CI research at Summer Showcase event
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Creative Inquiry
More than 40 projects were presented at the 10th annual Summer Creative Inquiry + Undergraduate Research Showcase in August. The showcase gives students the opportunity to talk about the work they did through the intensive 10-week Summer CI program.
This year's event featured projects on a variety of topics, such as the gen
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UNCP Announces 2026 Alumni Award Recipients
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news:
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UNCP Announces 2026 Alumni Award Recipients
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UNC Pembroke will honor four distinguished alumni whose professional achievements, leadership and service exemplify the university's enduring Brave spirit during the 58th Annual Alumni Awards & Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony on Oct. 23.
The 2026 Alumni Award recipients are John Lowery, Meritorious Service Award; Lydia Locklear Canty a
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University of Arkansas: New Fay Jones School Dean Jim Stevens Approaches Leadership Through Engagement
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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New Fay Jones School Dean Jim Stevens Approaches Leadership Through Engagement
Sep. 15, 2026
When Jim Stevens was announced in June as the next dean for the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the U of A, he was teaching study abroad students at Clemson University's center in Genoa, Italy. Navigating the seven-hour time difference, he prepared for this transition over the summer. Once
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Update your beneficiary and contact information ahead of 2026 Insurance Open Enrollment
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Update your beneficiary and contact information ahead of 2026 Insurance Open Enrollment
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Open Enrollment is just a few weeks away! Faculty and staff should update contact information and beneficiary data now to ensure information is accurate and current before making open enrollment elections in October.
Follow the instructions below to complete this process in a few short minutes!
#Make Beneficiary
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Volvo Cars Launches Long-range Plug-in Hybrid Variants of Best-selling XC60, XC90 SUVs
GOTEBORG, Sweden, Sept. 16 -- Volvo Cars issued the following news release:
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Volvo Cars launches long-range plug-in hybrid variants of best-selling XC60 and XC90 SUVs
Volvo Cars today launches its first ever long-range plug-in hybrids for the European and American markets, introducing new variants of the best-selling XC60 and XC90 SUVs. The new XC60, which also has a comprehensive design update, delivers class-leading electric range of up to 200 kilometres on a single charge, with the XC
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Washington & Lee University: Chris Gavaler and Lesley Wheeler Host 'A Celebration of New Books'
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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Chris Gavaler and Lesley Wheeler Host 'A Celebration of New Books'
The English professors will discuss their most recent books and the intersections between their scholarly and creative projects.
By Emily Innes Stanley
September 15, 2026
Washington and Lee University presents a public reading with Chris Gavaler, professor of English, and Lesley Wheeler, the Henry S. Fox Professor of English, at
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Washington & Lee University: Office of Community-Based Learning Announces 2026-27 Faculty Collaborative
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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Office of Community-Based Learning Announces 2026-27 Faculty Collaborative
This year's collaborative includes 16 faculty members representing a variety of disciplines.
By Brian Laubscher
September 15, 2026
The Office of Community-Based Learning (CBL) at Washington and Lee University has announced the members of its fifth CBL Faculty Collaborative, who will receive training and work with students
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York Technical College Transfer Pathway
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 15 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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York Technical College Transfer Pathway
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New agreement expands opportunities for York Technical College students to transfer credits and continue their educational journey at University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix announces a new academic agreement with York Technical College that supports building pathways from community college coursework to higher education degree opportunities at the U
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