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Midlands Technical College Instructor Appointed to Position at Nation’s Top Community College Organization
Midlands Technical College Math Instructor Tracy McCoy has been selected to the American Association of Community College’s (AACC) Faculty Advisory Council.
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"Richland Two Students Sign as New Midlands Youth Apprentices"
On August 28, Carolina Panorama reported on Midlands Technical College Dual Enrollment students.
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School of Business Day
On Tuesday, September 21, we showcase the college's pathways in Management, Marketing, Accounting, Event Planning, Customer Service, and more.
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Delta Dental of South Carolina awards $272,400 in Oral Health grants to aid South Carolinians
Midlands Technical College Foundation received $22,400 to purchase equipment for the dental clinic providing care to those without insurance in the Midlands community.
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Midlands Technical College Donates Medical Supplies
College responds to requests during the coronavirus health care emergency.
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MTC Dean Ray Thomas Named 2025 Palmetto Power Education Honoree
Ray Thomas, Midlands Technical College’s Dean of the School of Business and the School of Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades, has been named one of 15 "Palmetto Power Education Honorees" by SC Biz News for 2025.
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2021 Employees of the Year
Recognizing MTC’s Faculty and Staff
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Midlands Technical College Police Department Equips All 15 Patrol Cars with Connected AEDs to Strengthen Campus Emergency Response
Midlands Technical College Police Department purchased and installed 15 new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) from Avive for all patrol cars.
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"Midlands Tech student breaking barriers in construction field, says mom is her inspiration"
WLTX News 19 reports on MTC student Israel Simmons-Thorne.
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Wofford College Honors Vickie Muller
Wofford College has honored Vickie Muller, MTC associate director of financial services, with the Charles H. Gray ’72 Distinguished Service Award.
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Donation Boosts Midlands Technical College’s Education Program
S.C. Endeavors funding to help those who want to teach early childhood students.
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Soft Skills Are More Important Than Ever
To succeed after graduation, students need the critical soft skills employers demand.
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Midlands Technical College Foundation Golf Classic Raises $200,000+ for Military Families
In five years, tournament raises over half a million dollars for QuickJobs Scholarships
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"Why South Carolina's Future Depends on Technical Education"
South Carolina Technical College System President Dr. Tim Hardee shared in an op-ed the importance of a technical college education and why the Palmetto State should continue to invest in its 16 technical and community colleges.
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Devin Henson
“The Differential Equations math class I taught at MTC launched a high altitude weather balloon (HAB) with a GoPro camera. From planning, design, setup, launch, and retrieval, this first-of-its-kind project at MTC was made possible only because of the full funding provided by the MTC Foundation. The
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Midlands Technical College Graduates 500+ Students
The annual commencement was on May 4 at the Colonial Life Arena.
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Midlands Technical College Finance and Accounting Leadership Honored by Community College Business Officers Association
The Midlands Technical College Finance and Accounting leadership team is receiving high recognition from the one of the premier community college associations that serves current and future business officers.
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Real Leadership: Leadership Society Opens Doors for MTC Students
One day, MTC student Abigail Eiler received an email from one of her instructors that would change her life.
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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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Over 1,000 Mavericks Graduate from Midlands Technical College
The annual Spring Commencement ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 7 at Colonial Life Arena in downtown Columbia.
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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 Technical College Flips the Script in Response to COVID-19
Almost half of MTC courses are offered under new instructional model.
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Midlands Technical College Launches Vaccination Incentive Program
Students, faculty and staff can win cash and prizes until December 1 through #TechYourShotMTC
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$40,000 Grant Award from Power:Ed Funds QuickJobs Scholarships
The Midlands Technical College Foundation received the grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropic arm of SC Student Loan Corporation.
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Workforce Leaders in 2025
The Midlands workforce is changing every day. The way companies adapt and boost leadership development internally, often times leads to lower turnover rates and enhanced employee morale. Our Business Solutions team talked with local employers about what they do to help reduce recruitment costs and retain talent.
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Midlands Technical College Students Receive Full Scholarships, Part-Time Jobs from Michelin
Students from area high schools in Lexington County donned Michelin ball caps and signed contracts to join Midlands Technical College and Michelin as Michelin Technical Scholars.
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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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Final Exams, Campus closed until at least May 12
By Dr. Ronald L. Rhames
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals
Nephron Pharmaceuticals partners with MTC to fill the jobs gap. "We recently opened a new greenfield facility just outside of Columbia, SC. Midlands Technical College was a major factor in determining our location choice. We expect to double in size over the next few years, so it was important to
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Midlands Technical College Receives $5,000 from Synovus to Help Students Stay on Track
The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Foundation received a $5,000 gift from Synovus that will support the Foundation’s Bridging the Gap Fund that provides financial assistance to students who need a small amount of financial help to stay on track toward academic success and career preparation.
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Midlands Technical College Marks 50 Years of Transforming Tomorrows
ThunderFest kicks off year-long celebration.
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Midlands Technical College General Counsel Recognized by S.C. Supreme Court
Attorney Joseph Bias named to “Pro Bono Honor Roll.”
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Cyntia Seumo
When Cyntia Seumo was awarded a scholarship from Midlands TechHire at Midlands Technical College (MTC), she says her life started clicking. Only 18 weeks after beginning her first class at MTC, Cyntia completed training in the Desktop and Server Administrator program and received a paid internship
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Midlands Technical College Student Recognized at 2023 State of the State Address
Geena Rocanella was honored as a Workforce Scholarship for the Future recipient during the 2023 South Carolina State of the State Address by Governor Henry McMaster.
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Fire Department Meets Training Needs Through Customized Apprenticeships
The emergency services industry has seen a huge number of changes over the last decade. One of those changes is the increased number of medical emergencies being handled by fire services, resulting in interesting new dynamics for employee training and development programs.
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Instructor Advocates for Bullying Awareness by Engaging Students Through the Power of Filmmaking
Dory Hoffman, an adjunct instructor in MTC’s English Department, is finding success in her English 101 and 102 classes with a sought-after lesson plan that engages students through filmmaking, social media, and social justice advocacy.
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100% of MTC Class Finds Employment in just weeks
The Spring 2020 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) class found themselves facing unforeseen circumstances amid a pandemic but refused to let that stop them.
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Midlands Technical College Foundation Receives $1 Million Donation
Lowe's Foundation makes MTC the first community and technical college Gable Grant recipient from South Carolina.
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Midlands Technical College and Herzing University Sign New Nursing Agreement
MTC and Herzing University signed an agreement that will open a new transfer pathway for Nursing students aiming to earn a Bachelor of Science (BSN), and possibly a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
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Alphonzo Royal
Alphonzo got a job offer the day he graduated from Midlands Technical College. Read his testimony about hard work, dedication, and the incredible programs offered at MTC. “I found myself unemployed. I had never been unemployed before, so I started doing a lot of research. I wanted to better myself
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Power:Ed Awards Midlands Technical College $50,000 for QuickJobs Scholarships
Intensive programs train students for high-demand careers
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