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Institutions across SC shine in 2023 U.S. News & World Report rankings

South Carolina's public colleges and universities are demonstrating a strong commitment to academic excellence, with many institutions achieving…

College Application Month events at high schools across the state help students access higher education

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education announced today the launch of College Application Month, an annual program to help high school…

SC offers $10M in state funding for students to pursue nursing faculty credentials

As part of the state’s efforts to address the nursing shortage, the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education announced today a partnership with…

CHE sends condolences on the passing of Sen. John L. Scott, Jr.

Commissioners and staff of the CHE would like to express our profound sadness on the passing of South Carolina Sen. John L. Scott, Jr., D-Richland.…

SELI fellow presents research findings to improve college access, completion in South Carolina

Kerrigan Clark, a Fellow of the Southern Education Leadership Institute (SELI), delivered a presentation to South Carolina Commission on Higher…

US Census Bureau partnership provides insight into earning trends of SC college graduates in the workforce

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education announced today a new partnership with the United States Census Bureau for an online tool providing…

USC Upstate, Greenville Technical College sign first 'reverse transfer' agreement in SC

The University of South Carolina Upstate and Greenville Technical College have signed a partnership to establish a "reverse transfer" agreement -…

Centers of Excellence Symposium explores ways to improve teacher education

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) hosted the 2023 Centers of Excellence Symposium June 7-8 at the University Center of…

High school seniors from across the state celebrated at College and Career Decision Day

Approximately 1,700 high-school seniors from nearly 40 high schools across the state converged on the South Carolina State House May 2 for the second…

Higher Education Day recognized by Governor, legislature

Student participants from more than 30 public, technical, and independent colleges and universities across the state came together today at the South…

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