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Associate Vice Provost Named to “20 Under 40” List
Midland Technical College’s Devin Henson is among those named to The State newspaper’s newest “20 under 40” class.
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Midlands Technical College Foundation Welcomes Four New Trustees
Jeff Griffin, Derek Raper, Dan Bruinsma, and Katherine Blanchard Whittle have joined the MTC Foundation Board of Trustees. All four will serve on the board through June 2026.
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Kennedy Rose
Although fearful of the shift from high school to college, Kennedy decided to pursue the Paralegal Studies program. While working full time at Moore Bradley Law Firm, Kennedy was able to arrange her courses around her work schedule with the help of the different class options MTC offers. From night
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The College Center Hosts its Third Class of Dual Enrollment Graduates from Lexington One
On Thursday, April 30, 2026, The College Center (TCC) celebrated its third graduating class of dually enrolled students during the stole ceremony held on campus each year. Each of the 28 TCC graduates walk away from the program with both a high school diploma from TCC and an associate degree from Midlands Technical College (MTC).
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Sheldon Sumpter
"Midlands Technical College set me up to flourish. I was attending Clemson when life took an unexpected turn for my family. I ended up leaving school, coming back home to Columbia and going to work. After eight years of working, I decided to get back to my college plan. I thought I might want to go
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John Leighty
I knew going from service job to service job wasn’t the way I wanted to live, so I took some welding classes – I was living in Iowa at the time – hoping to get a job at the local trailer building plant. I ended up finding a different opportunity with a local tree service company, and I really
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MTC Welding Students Score Top Positions In Statewide Welding Skills Competition
Welding students from Midlands Technical College placed in the top of their categories at the South Carolina Technical College System’s annual Welding Skills Competition.
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Roger Fowler Jr.
"Midlands Technical College was my first college choice. At MTC, I felt like I was a person and not a number. Teachers there knew me by name and helped me learn better study skills. They cared enough to push me and help motivate me. I also didn’t feel intimidated going up to ask a teacher a question
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Weather Watch: MTC Monitors Hurricane Michael
Midlands Technical College is in touch with state and local officials, and we will keep you updated on this webpage with developments related to MTC.
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National Marketing Council Honors Midlands Technical College
MTC only S.C. technical college to win top award for design and communication
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Two Exceptional Midlands Technical College Leaders Honored
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners recognized the individuals during their annual academy.
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UPDATE: Beltline Campus Incident on Friday, September 6
An update following the lockdown on the Beltline Campus on Friday, September 6, 2024.
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Midlands Technical College Wins International Corporate and Continuing Education Award
MTC's Corporate and Continuing Education division received an international award for the increase in productivity which yielded an increase in enrollment.
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"Midlands colleges get ready to safely welcome students back to campus"
Midlands Technical College President Dr. Ronald Rhames spoke with ABC Columbia for a report that aired on the evening of July 1, 2020.
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“Onpoint! with Cynthia Hardy” Features MTC Executive Director of Programs
On Sunday, April 26, 2026, WWDM radio’s “Onpoint! with Cynthia Hardy” hosted a conversation about the educational, economic, and workforce development impacts of Scout Motors on the Midlands.
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MTC Staff Member Recognized as 20 Under 40 Leader
Jonathan Sorrenti is a systems manager and military police officer
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YouTube Sensation Brings Pop Music Crossovers to the Midlands
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College presents Postmodern Jukebox “Bringing Pop Music Back in Time.”
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Award-winning Program Lifts Students with Diverse Learning Needs
Eight students graduate from jobs skills course at Midlands Technical College.
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Midlands Technical College Hosts Columbia’s First Graduation of Spring
Commencement is this Saturday morning at Segra Park
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Midlands Technical College President: 2024 Palmetto Power
The list honors key stakeholders in the three geographic areas of South Carolina: Upstate, Midlands, Lowcountry.
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Columbia Children’s Theatre Presents "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" at Harbison Theatre at MTC on March 14
Join us for this “just right” musical for the entire family
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Apprenticeships that Work: Heavy Equipment Operators in Lexington County
Midlands Tech and our Corporate and Continuing Education division works regularly with government entities and businesses to train employees on everything from heavy equipment to sterile processing to office software systems.
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Midlands Technical College Opens New Location in Lexington
The new Lexington North Lake Center will offer a variety of full programs and on-site services.
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MTC Faculty Member Named to “20 Under 40” List
Mal Reeder Selected "20 Under 40"
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"Building Her Career from the Ground Up"
"Wired with determination and a love for building, Eva Carroll has risen from a curious high schooler to a SkillsUSA national medalist. As the only woman on her college TeamWorks team, she proved skill beats stereotypes — and she’s already setting her sights on the next championship."
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April Lewis
It hasn’t been easy. April Lewis received the call no military spouse wants to get. Her husband was killed in action in Iraq. After that blow, she went to a dark place, but Lewis says the darkness lifted when she saw the light of opportunity at Midlands Technical College. Lewis decided to pick
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MTC Faculty Garner National, Regional, and Statewide Awards
MTC faculty are of high caliber and some of the best in their fields, being recognized with national, regional, and statewide awards.
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Brandon Langston
Langton’s high school offered many trade programs, and through their career center, he chose commercial graphics. That program sparked his interest and drove him to enroll in MTC’s Commercial Graphics Associate Degree program. “Starting college, I was immature and thought I knew it all,” Langston
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HT@MTC’s Valentine’s Cinema Returns February 9 with "My Best Friend’s Wedding"
See the screening of this 90s hit; come early for desserts and karaoke in the lobby
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Ariana Coleman
"I started college at a private university, but I didn’t have a college fund and it was expensive. MTC opened up my eyes to all the opportunities I had. After a year of college at a private university, I decided to move to Columbia to live with my family and save money. My mom was actually the one
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Dr. Rhames Honored in 2023 S.C. African American History Calendar
MTC President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames was honored in the 2023 S.C. African American History Calendar.
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Paging The Next Generation of Nurses
The nation is facing a critical need of nurses. Midlands Tech has a unique way of addressing the shortage.
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Alumnus Antjuan Seawright Honored with 2024 National TRIO Achiever Award
The Midlands Technical College alumnus joins the ranks of accomplished TRIO Achiever Award recipients.
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Phased Reopening to Begin at Midlands Technical College
First set of faculty and staff return to campus June 15
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Midlands Technical College Foundation Elects New Board Members
Dubberly and Ewing-Turner will join Foundation’s governing board in July.