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Details: By Susan Clark - GCS; Published: 30 September 2019

Greenville County Schools students increased last year’s passage rate (scores of 3-5) on Advanced Placement (AP) exams by 1.7 percentage points to 61.0%, according to information released today by The College Board. The passage rate for GCS students was higher than both the state (58.0%) and nation (58.0%). Students scoring a three or better (on a five-point scale) on a certified AP exam are eligible to receive college credit at many colleges and universities.

Details: By Randy Page - BJU; Published: 23 September 2019

GREENVILLE, S.C. - Bob Jones University, in conjunction with Greenville County Recreation Department, is hosting the annual Washington Center Challenge Day (WCCD) Friday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on the BJU campus.

“We look forward to partnering with all the community organizations involved in making this day special for the Washington Center students,” said BJU President Steve Pettit. “Our student body enjoys helping the athletes have a great time making memories as they complete their activities and have fun in the carnival area.”

Details: By LaVerne Howell - NGU; Published: 23 September 2019

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Dr. Adam W. Greenway will be the keynote speaker for NGU’s Founders Day chapel service on Wed., Sept. 25.

Tigerville, SC - The North Greenville University community will celebrate its heritage with students, faculty, and staff at the 127th anniversary of the university’s founding.

Dr. Adam W. Greenway, president, and professor of evangelism and apologetics at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will be the keynote speaker for the Founders Day chapel service on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. on the Tigerville Campus.

Details: By LaVerne Howell - NGU; Published: 23 September 2019

Dr. Rick Martinez to lead “Innovative Thinking in a Dynamic Market” seminar at North Greenville University’s Tim Brashier Campus on Oct. 2.

Tigerville, SC - The North Greenville University (NGU) Tim Brashier Campus in Greer announces its MasterSummit professional development workshop titled “Innovative Thinking in a Dynamic Market.” The seminar will take place Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. until noon and will feature Dr. Rick Martinez, associate dean of undergraduate business programs and distinguished professor of management in the College of Business and Entrepreneurship.

Details: By Randy Page - BJU; Published: 23 September 2019

GREENVILLE, SC – Bob Jones University recently announced the schedule for the University’s 2019-2020 Concert, Opera and Drama Series. The series will once again bring world-renowned artists to Greenville.

The 2019-2020 BJU Concert, Opera and Drama Series includes:

Details: By Randy Page - BJU; Published: 18 September 2019

BJU University World Report Recognition

In its 2020 Best Colleges Rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Bob Jones University as one of the Best Regional Universities, the sixth Best Value Regional University in the South, the seventh top performer in Social Mobility among Regional Universities in the South, and having the fifth lowest debt load for its graduates among Regional Universities in the South.

Details: By Greenville County Schools; Published: 18 September 2019

Greenville County Schools needs members of the community to serve on the Elementary, Middle and High School Materials Review Committee. The committees are responsible for handling complaints from the public concerning the appropriateness of instructional materials. The deadline for submitting letters of interest is Friday, November 1, 2019.