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Friday, May 10, 2013  A New York collector and seller of historic maps and natural history art work is donating $30 million worth of materials to the University of South Carolina.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  A marine scientist renowned among students for learning their names and making science approachable has been named as the University of South Carolina's professor of the year.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Some of South Carolina's top educators are being honored at the Statehouse.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Clemson University professors are participating in a discussion on sustainable energy.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  The University of South Carolina is seeking an additional $5 million for an expanded summer session that redefines the school year as three full semesters.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Researchers at the University of South Carolina have a new online tool to help state leaders understand the effect of potential taxes.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Clemson University has decided to cancel classes for Election Day.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Clemson University wants to ban use of any tobacco products on campus in two years.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Two researchers at Clemson University hope a new smartphone application will help home gardeners identify common garden pests and get information about when to do certain types of gardening maintenance.

Friday, March 16, 2012  The University of South Carolina School of Law is hosting a symposium that brings together legal experts, prosecutors, defense counsel and law professors to discuss ethics and potential cases of wrongful conviction.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  A Clemson University graduate who helped create a 77-mile mountain trail along the Carolinas state line has pledged $1 million to the school for a professorship in environmental sustainability.

Thursday, November 04, 2010  The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education announces winners of the 2010 Governors Professor of the Year Award.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010 

Thursday, September 03, 2009  College in Michigan cancels classes after professors go on strike over pay increases, hiring