OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 19 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Alumni Family Invests in Student Success * OXFORD, Miss. - More than three decades after meeting as freshmen at the University of Mississippi, Margaret and John Barker, of Nashville, Tennessee, are giving back to support two areas close to their hearts: the Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy and the School of Journalism and New Media. The couple's recent gift establishes endowments that ho  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Todd and Tanya Tucker 2026 recipients of Herb Coughlan Memorial Family of the Year * Todd and Tanya Tucker of Rock Hill, South Carolina have been named the 2026 Herb Coughlan Memorial Family of the Year. The award has been presented since 2001 to a family who has demonstrated dynamic leadership and service to Clemson University. The Tuckers have served as co-chairs of Fall Family Weekend each of the past  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 17 -- The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Sara Wilcox named Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs September 17, 2026 Dean Tara Sabo-Attwood has appointed exercise science professor Sara Wilcox as Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. Wilcox, who also serves as the director of the USC Prevention Research Center, spent a year in the role as interim associate dean prior to her official appointment in August  more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The York Technical College issued the following news: * * * City of Rock Hill Invests $250,000 in York Technical College Workforce Development Sep 15, 2026 The City of Rock Hill announced it is committing $250,000 from its economic development fund to York Technical College to help ensure local students have access to opportunities created by the region's economic growth. The one-time investment will support the College's efforts to develop programs and  more