Morris College

South Carolina Institutes of Innovation to Visit Morris College; Begin Phase II of HBCU Institutes Rollout

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

SUMTER, S.C., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morris College, an accredited, four-year, coeducational, residential, liberal arts and career-focused institution, will host South Carolina Institutes of Innovation and Information (SCIII) on its campus on February 23 to begin the next phase of the SCIII rollout. Morris College was the first institute to embrace the rollout, and last year bestowed the name of Senator Scott on their institute, the John L. Scott, Jr. Institute of Network Information, Technology and Security (NITS). NITS will concentrate on preparing cybersecurity professionals for exciting careers in the field. Morris College is one of the seven HBCUs in South Carolina that is part of South Carolina's Institutes of Innovation and information (SCIII). The SCIII site visit on Feb. 23 is a precursor to officially establishing NITS on Morris College's campus.

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  • SUMTER, S.C., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morris College, an accredited, four-year, coeducational, residential, liberal arts and career-focused institution, will host South Carolina Institutes of Innovation and Information (SCIII) on its campus on February 23 to begin the next phase of the SCIII rollout.
  • Morris College is one of the seven HBCUs in South Carolina that is part of South Carolina's Institutes of Innovation and information (SCIII).
  • The SCIII site visit on Feb. 23 is a precursor to officially establishing NITS on Morris College's campus.
  • The visit will also include words from cybersecurity students and an overview of cybersecurity innovations by Professor Dr. Orenthio Goodwin.

ATI Announces Winners of Hackathon for SC HBCUs and TTC

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

SUMMERVILLE, S.C., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Advanced Technology International (ATI) is proud to announce the winners of the Hack@SChack '22 hackathon that took place Saturday, November 5, at Denmark Technical College.

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  • SUMMERVILLE, S.C., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Advanced Technology International (ATI) is proud to announce the winners of the Hack@SChack '22 hackathon that took place Saturday, November 5, at Denmark Technical College.
  • The TTCTeam from Trident Technical College are the event winners.
  • In a tie for third place is Benedict College's Team 2 and Team Gigatron from Denmark Technical College.
  • The program began with ATI's receipt of the SC Commerce Office of Innovation 2022 Relentless Challenge grant.

South Carolina Institutes of Innovation and Information (SCIII) Expands its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

COLUMBIA, S.C., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- South Carolina's Institutes of Innovation and Information (SCIII), an initiative and vision inspired by Sen. John L. Scott, Jr., is amplifying the state's seven four-year HBCUs through the creation of educational institutes that provide funding, resources, and access to networking partnerships with leaders in the business and philanthropic community. The institute will help bridge the gap among students, community and industry leaders, and significantly raise the profile of the state's HBCUs.

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  • The institute will help bridge the gap among students, community and industry leaders, and significantly raise the profile of the state's HBCUs.
  • SCIII is excited to welcome them to the Board of Directors and looks forward to leveraging their deep experience and platform to create positive outcomes for South Carolina's HBCU students and graduates.
  • The South Carolina General Assembly appropriated $18 million in 2021 towards the development of educational institutes at each of the state's seven HBCUs.
  • The seven HBCUs include Allen University, Benedict College, Claflin University, Clinton College, Morris College, South Carolina State University and Voorhees University.

South Carolina Institutes of Innovation and Information (SCIII) Names Top Executive

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

COLUMBIA, S.C., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- South Carolina's Institutes of Innovation and Information (SCIII), an initiative and vision inspired by Sen. John L. Scott, Jr., is amplifying the state's seven four-year HBCUs' through the creation of educational institutes that provide funding, resources, and access to networking partnerships with leaders in the business and philanthropic community. The institute will help bridge the gap among students, community and industry leaders, and raise the profile of the state's HBCUs. SCIII is pleased to announce that Dr. Robert Jennings, iconic higher education executive and renowned HBCU leader, will serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer of SCIII Foundation.

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  • The institute will help bridge the gap among students, community and industry leaders, and raise the profile of the state's HBCUs.
  • SCIIIis pleased to announce that Dr. Robert Jennings, iconic higher education executive and renowned HBCU leader, will serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer of SCIII Foundation.
  • The South Carolina General Assembly appropriated $18 million in 2021 towards the development of educational institutes at each of South Carolina's seven HBCUs.
  • The seven HBCUs include Allen University, Benedict College, Claflin University, Clinton College, Morris College, South Carolina State University and Voorhees University.

State Senator John L. Scott Jr.'s Vision Comes to Fruition in Launching South Carolina Institutes of Innovation

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

COLUMBIA, S.C., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- South Carolina's Institutes of Innovation and Information (SCIII) is an initiative and vision inspired by Sen. John L. Scott, Jr., focused on revolutionizing and cultivating the state's seven four-year HBCUs' overall capabilities and contributions for the citizens and residents of the state. South Carolina has a rich history when it comes to educating people of color, and the state's seven HBCUs produce more than 50% of all Black college graduates in this state. SCIII provides the perfect conduit for partnerships between South Carolina's HBCUs and state business and industry, diversifying and improving the state's workforce.

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  • SCIII provides the perfect conduit for partnerships between South Carolina's HBCUs and state business and industry, diversifying and improving the state's workforce.
  • Through the leadership and vision of State Senator John L. Scott, Jr., the South Carolina General Assembly appropriated $18 million in 2021 towards the development of educational institutes at each of South Carolina's seven HBCUs.
  • Scott says: "The Institutes of Innovation and Information is one of the most powerful tools that Historical Black Colleges and Universities will see for years to come.
  • The seven HBCUs include Allen University, Benedict College, Claflin University, Clinton College, Morris College, South Carolina State University and Voorhees University.

Advanced Technology International Awarded Grant by SC Commerce Department to Positively Impact State's Innovation Economy

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

SUMMERVILLE, S.C., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Advanced Technology International (ATI) is proud to announce its selection as a South Carolina Department of Commerce (SC Commerce) Office of Innovation 2022 Relentless Challenge grant recipient for its program, "Expanding SC Underrepresented Minorities in the Cyber Security and Computer Science Workforce."

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  • SUMMERVILLE, S.C., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Advanced Technology International (ATI) is proud to announce its selection as a South Carolina Department of Commerce (SC Commerce) Office of Innovation 2022 Relentless Challenge grant recipient for its program, "Expanding SC Underrepresented Minorities in the Cyber Security and Computer Science Workforce."
  • The Relentless Challenge is designed to award grants to programs that support SC's efforts in its relentless pursuit of transformational ideas.
  • The SC HBCUs include: Allen University, Benedict College, Clinton College, Denmark Technical College, Morris College, South Carolina State University, Voorhees College.
  • "We are pleased to receive this award from SC Commerce and expand our efforts in fostering technology innovation in South Carolina," said Chris Van Metre, ATI President and CEO.

Walgreens Mobile Clinic Administers COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines at Historically Black College and University Events

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

The next stops for the Walgreens mobile clinic offering walk-up access to COVID-19 and flu immunizations are focused on events tied to some of the nations historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

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  • The next stops for the Walgreens mobile clinic offering walk-up access to COVID-19 and flu immunizations are focused on events tied to some of the nations historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210909005535/en/
    Walgreens mobile clinic bus making stops at historically Black college and university events throughout the month of September.
  • The mobile clinic kicked off the HBCU tour with visits to Morris College in Sumter, SC and the Miles College vs. Alabama State University and Tuskegee University vs. Fort Valley State University football games in Montgomery, AL.
  • Walgreens ( www.walgreens.com ) is included in the United States segment of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), a global leader in retail pharmacy.