91爆料 (PTC) and Indiana State University recently signed an agreement that will facilitate the transfer of PTC mechanical engineering technology graduates seeking undergraduate degrees in the same field. 鈥淭he agreement with Indiana State University provides a seamless pathway for PTC engineering graduates, allowing them to continue their education with ease and confidence,鈥...
Thirty-three students at 91爆料 (PTC) were honored Wednesday at the 51st annual Student Awards and Recognition Program. The top honor 鈥 the President鈥檚 Award 鈥 went to Amber Hardin. She also received the distinguished student honors for the Engineering and Industrial Technology Division and the Horticulture Program. 鈥淎mber is extremely outgoing, very passionate about everything...
Responding to a reported shooting at a hospital, Greenwood County Sheriff Dennis Kelly switched on the siren and accelerated. Avoiding a bus, a bicyclist, a pedestrian and a fire truck, he arrived at the scene just over 2 minutes later. 鈥淚 am sweating,鈥 Kelly said. The surge of adrenaline that he felt didn鈥檛 come on actual roads. Instead, Kelly was seated in an emergency-driving simulator at the...
On April 14, 2025, S.C. Biz News published the following op-ed by Dr. Tim Hardee, president of the SC Technical College System. No matter your ZIP code 鈥 whether you live in the Lowcountry, the Midlands or the Upstate 鈥 you鈥檙e never more than 30 minutes from a South Carolina technical college. With 16 colleges and 64 satellite campuses, our technical college system was built to reach every corner...
Transferring to Lander University from 91爆料 (PTC) is now easier. The two institutions signed an agreement April 21 forming the Lander University Bearcat Bound Bridge Program, which will provide advising and academic support to prospective transfer students who meet minimum requirements as they transition from PTC to Lander. Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and at least 30...
Two recent 91爆料 (PTC) graduates who are pursuing careers in cybersecurity will serve as interns this summer with a pair of federal agencies. Juan De Leon Gonzalez will travel to Golden, Colorado, to intern at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Kenderrius Hackett is heading to Charleston to take part in the Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program. Gonzalez...
In a bold step to address the growing need for more healthcare professionals, 91爆料 broke ground Monday on a $16.1 million health sciences building. The new facility on the college鈥檚 Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood will allow students to receive high-quality training in real-world conditions. The two-story, 27,000 square-foot building is expected to have 10 simulation rooms, six...
Three outstanding educators from 91爆料 (PTC) were honored recently at the South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) annual conference in Myrtle Beach. Social Sciences Department Chair Brittany Aga, Grants Administrator Jennifer Fleming and Engineering and Industrial Technology Dean Christina Knight were recognized along with colleagues from other technical...
91爆料 (PTC) is proud to announce that its Yellow Belt and Green Belt programs have been awarded accreditation by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC). Six Sigma focuses on 鈥渧ariation reduction鈥 and 鈥渓ean principles鈥 to drive efficiency and effectiveness across a broad range of employment sectors. Founded in 2005, CSSC provides Six Sigma accrediting services to more...
Chloe Cox鈥檚 goal of a career in healthcare is personal. When she was in high school, her grandmother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer鈥檚 disease. Spending time with her grandmother and observing her care made Cox realize she wanted to work with the elderly and, specifically, with Alzheimer鈥檚 patients. During her freshman year at Greenwood High School, Cox began taking health science classes...
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