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Board of Trustees approves strategic plans, renovations during March meeting – USC News & Events

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Posted on: March 18, 2024; Updated on: March 18, 2024By Collyn Taylor, [email protected], 803-777-3691The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees approved two strategic plans and several maintenance projects at its meeting Monday (March 18). Approvals of strategic plans The board approved strategic plans for two system campuses: USC Aiken and USC Upstate. In his presentation, USC Aiken Chancellor Dan Heimmermann prioritized five different initiatives:Delivering a flexible and relevant curriculum Addressing the pressing needs of the region Reimagining the composition of the student body Enhancing the campus experience Bolstering a sustainable foundationUSC Upstate Chancellor Bennie Harris also…Continue Reading

Global Design News GDA Global Design Awards 2021

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International Residential Architecture AwardsNew Private Homes, Multi-Family Housing, Apartments Complexes, Hi-Rise Dwellings, Social and Sustainable Housing, Residential Restorations and Renovations EXTENDED Deadline for Submissions: June 15, 2024Global Design News and The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design launch the international residential Future House 2024. Future House is born out of the juxtaposition of residential design and architectural vision aiming to promote and award new and innovative residential projects on a global scale. “From a shed to a penthouse”—the vision is to present inclusive and pioneering architectural projects that define the present and shape the future of residential design…Continue Reading

HLGU renovating, reopening historic dorms for anticipated rise in enrollment | News

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HANNIBAL — Two of Hannibal-LaGrange University’s historic dorms are being renovated and will reopen for the 2024-25 school year for an anticipated rise in enrollment.Pullium Hall, built in 1929, is one of three original buildings on the university’s campus. Crouch Hall was added in 1956. Both dorms were closed in 2019 due to declining enrollment.However, the last two years HLGU has seen more students coming to campus.“This year, we had 129 new students,” said Robert Matz, president of Hannibal-LaGrange University. “I would anticipate this coming year, it’ll be closer to 155 to 160 new students due to…Continue Reading

Historic building undergoing renovation | News, Sports, Jobs

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Cowan Masonry is repairing the bowed north foundation wall. (Submitted photo)Hidden along Second Street, it houses one of East Liverpool’s oldest potteries. Cowan Masonry was hired by the Ohio History Connection (OHC), owners of the building, to save this historic landmark. The building, along with the Museum of Ceramics, is OHC owned and operated locally by the Museum of Ceramics Foundation. A major structural failure of the main support beam, located in the basement, was discovered by OHC architect, Meta van Rabenau in August of 2023. During this routine check, she found the beam had cracked and bent and…Continue Reading

McPherson Youth Center in Beverly receives $1 million for renovations | News

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BEVERLY- As part of Massachusetts’ $175 million congressionally directed spending bill passed earlier this month, The McPherson Youth Center in Beverly will receive $1 million to renovate, modernize and expand the campus space to serve the city and neighboring town’s youth. Built more than 50 years ago, the Myles McPherson Youth Center is a collaboration with the City of Beverly and the Greater Beverly YMCA that supports the recreational and developmental needs of local youth. The building acts as a drop-in style center where youth ages 11-18 can shoot pool, use the computer lab, participate in fitness programs, skateboard at…Continue Reading