In the first part of 2010, Upstate residents will say goodbye to some influential leaders in education. They take with them a legacy of excellence not only in education but also as integral parts of academia's role in innovation and talent generation (page 30).

The Darla Moore School of Business research shows that for each dollar spent on higher education would return $11.20 to South Carolina (page 26).

The cornerstone of the campaign, is a new Web site (www.sccango.org) serves as a comprehensive resource for information regarding financial aid, college and career options, planning advice, and much more

The commission released the findings at a press conference about the launch of a new statewide campaign called SC CAN, which is aimed at increasing the number of South Carolinians who start and complete college degrees.

Each year, the Governor and the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education jointly
sponsor two Governor’s Professor of the Year Awards.

Five South Carolina public schools are among the 314 schools nationwide named 2009 No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon winners today by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Official award ceremonies take place in November in Washington, DC.

LearningExpress, LLC, the leading provider of job and career advancement, test-preparation, and skill-building programs, announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership with the South Carolina State Library to implement the LearningExpress Library(TM) online learning platform on a statewide basis.

From lawyers and administrators to educators and retailers, the latest class of Leadership South Carolina gathered for the first time Sept. 9 with a shared vision. This year's class has 46 members.