Education Archives

Mission: Robotics clubs put Greenville County high schoolers in mentoring role

After aging out of FIRST LEGO League, the students decided to volunteer their time and resources to help Title 1 elementary and middle schools start their own robotics teams.

Greenville Chamber boosts local educational attainment through TalentRiseGVL

Launched in 2023, TalentRiseGVL helps adults navigate post-secondary education opportunities to help advance their careers.

Tri-County Technical College breaks ground on $31M Anderson campus expansion

A new 25,000-square-foot facility will be constructed to house the college’s Automotive Technology program.

SC technical colleges generate $6.4B annual impact, study shows

According to the study, more than 80% of technical college students work in South Carolina one year after graduation.

The Goddard School opens Harrison Bridge Road location in Simpsonville

The new child care center will care for approximately 250 students, ages six weeks to six years old.

2025 Rewind: Nonprofits, education and health

Here's a look back on some nonprofit, health and education highlights from 2025.

GTC Center for Welding & Automation Excellence

Greenville Tech celebrates ‘topping out’ of welding, automation center

The 44,000-square-foot facility will increase the college’s capacity from four robotic welding stations to 16.

Greenville County Schools seeks guidance on federal funding: Board of Trustees notes

The board unanimously approved a letter requesting guidance concerning changes to the U.S. Department of Education.

Clemson president announces retirement, interim president selected

Clemson’s board of trustees selected Provost Bob Jones to serve as interim president.

Greenville Tech rededicates student food pantry to nursing instructor, founder

It was named for Laurie Pufpaff, a nursing instructor at the college who established the food pantry in 2014.

Greenville County principal honored as SC Secondary Principal of the Year

During her tenure, Blue Ridge High School’s graduation rate has increased from 84% in 2024 to 91.8% in 2025.

Legacy Early College unveils plans for $60M, 55-acre Berea campus

The new campus on West Marion Road in Greenville County will serve about 1,300 students.

Christ Church Episcopal School breaks ground on $56M campus expansion

Construction of the master plan’s initial phase is expected to take 18 to 20 months to complete.

USC School of Medicine Greenville voices support for nutrition education

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville announced its support for the Association of American Medical Colleges’ call to strengthen nutrition training in medical education on Nov. 11.

SC YMCA Youth in Government holds model legislature, court conference

South Carolina YMCA’s Youth in Government, led by YMCA of Greenville, held its 36th annual model legislature in Columbia.