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Dr. Cliff Marsh
Dr. Cliff Marsh entered MTC as a first-generation college student, graduated with an Associate in Arts, and went on to receive his bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees. He credits MTC for providing the foundation for his success. Here is his story in his own words. “I am a clinical social
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Midlands Technical College ranked #1 among S.C. colleges and universities
Midlands Technical College has been named as one of the best employers in South Carolina.
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Real Victory: MTC TRiO Students Overcome Barriers and Excel in Higher Education
TRiO programs at Midlands Technical College provide an assistance support system for disadvantaged students in an effort to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams of college degrees.
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Midlands Technical College Grants College Credits to Army Finance Soldiers in Training
Furthering its partnership and commitment to the local military community, Midlands Technical College signed an agreement to award college credits to soldiers training at the US Army Financial Management School on Fort Jackson.
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Gregory D. Little Inaugurated as President of Midlands Technical College
Dr. Gregory D. Little was inaugurated as Midlands Technical College's seventh president on Tuesday, November 19. 2024.
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Midlands Technical College Professor Earns Top Regional Award
History professor Lindsay Weathers receives 2025 ACCT Southern Region Faculty Award
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William E. Brewer
“The superior space at MTC enabled us to increase our manufacturing capacity while providing us access to network with and hire skilled students to grow.” William E. Brewer, Ph.D., F-ABFT, President and CEO, DPX Technologies, LLC DPX Technologies, LLC manufactures and sells consumable products for
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Midlands Technical College Graduates 1,600+ Students
The college held its annual commencement ceremony on May 3, 2023 at the Colonial Life Areana.
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Magician and Illusionist Mike Super Kicks Off Harbison Theatre’s Seventh Year
Acclaimed Performer Known for Captivating National Audiences Opens 2018-2019 HT@MTC Season
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Safe Value, Close to Home
As MTC prepares to fully reopen this fall to students, I was recently asked what will success look like?
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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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MTC Building Construction Team Places Second in Nation
This is the second consecutive year the Building Construction team competed in the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
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School House Rock Live! at Harbison Theatre at MTC Presented by the Columbia Children’s Theatre
Classic Children’s Cartoon Brought to Life on Stage on September 30
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Midlands Technical College, University of South Carolina Clear the Path to Train More Engineers
Midlands Technical College has partnered with the University of South Carolina to make it easier and less expensive for students to enter high-demand, high-paying engineering fields.
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Joining Together to Spark a Career in Welding
The annual high school welding competition was hosted on the Airport Campus and brought together high school throughout the Palmetto State to prepare welders for their future careers.
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MIG and Flux Cored Welder | Training Certificate
This program focuses on the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) processes. In two, 9-week classes you will learn how to use MIG Spray Transfer to weld in all positions. You will also learn how to properly setup and use an Oxy-Fuel Torch. The MIG and Flux Cored Welder
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Sterile Processing Technician | Training Certificate
This nine-month program teaches students to prepare instruments/packages for processing, decontamination, ultrasonic clearner disinfection, sterilizations, and distribution in the hospital or surgery setting. Sterile Processing technicians are responsible for processing surgical instruments
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Certificate of Business in Medical Office Administration | Academic Certificate
A certificate in medical office administration will jump-start your career at a hospital, outpatient clinic, or group practice. Students will learn essential skills for the healthcare office environment. The focus of the program is solely on clerical/administrative functions and does not include
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Machine Tool | Diploma
The Diploma in Machine Tool provides the student with the basic skills in manual machining to enter the manufacturing or machining industry. Students will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain entry-level jobs in a variety of manufacturing environments, as well as the potential to
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Business (Transfer) | Associate in Arts
In the Associate in Arts with a Concentration in Business degree, students will learn the skills necessary to become successful in business equipped with the skills necessary to transfer to a four-year institution for further education. Follow this pathway that lays out step-by-step which courses to
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Marketing with Certificate in Digital Marketing | Associate in Applied Science
As companies seek to better communicate with consumers, the field of marketing has become a dominant, high-growth factor in the American economy. In these programs, you'll develop knowledge and skills in sales, advertising, public relations, digital media, and marketing research, and you'll be able
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English | Associate in Arts
Completing the Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.) with a Concentration in English prepares students for careers in communications, research, publishing, and teaching. The English Concentration in the Associate in Arts program gives students the experience with styles and modes of writing and
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Ashley Ramirez
Ashley Ramirez is a self-proclaimed nerd who pulled off an amazing academic feat. She earned two degrees from MTC before she graduated from high school. Her parents met while taking classes at Midlands Technical College and married shortly afterwards, so it makes sense that Ashley Ramirez felt a
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Garrett Davis
“For someone who came in as green as me with no prior maintenance experience, I felt like the program met and exceeded my expectations,” said Garrett. “I was able to take the classes while working. “I enjoyed the hands-on lessons and everything I learned in class was relevant.” But things changed in
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Prisma Health Donation Helps Reduce Nursing Shortage in South Carolina
The new Prisma Health Nursing Scholars Program aims to reduce the nursing shortage in South Carolina.
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Thelma Houston Brings Her "Motown Experience" to Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College on Friday, November 15
Featuring a salute to the "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin – Houston brings a medley of classic songs to the Midlands
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The Second City, The World-Renowned Comedy Troupe, at Harbison Theatre
The next generation of superstars celebrate the theatre’s 10-year anniversary on October 1
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Midlands Technical College, Lexington School District Two Sign Agreement to Advance Students Along Career Pathways
Students from Lexington School District Two will have an added advantage when taking courses that align with sets of career-pathway courses at Midlands Technical College
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Midlands Technical College, Area School Districts Sign Agreement to Train Welders More Quickly
High School Welding Students to Earn College Credit
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Country Music Artist, Craig Morgan, Comes to Harbison Theatre
Boot Tapping Music Happening Between the Boulevards
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Midlands Technical College Students Inducted Into Nation’s Largest Leadership Honor Society in 2020
The Midlands Technical College Sigma Alpha Pi Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) celebrated the induction of 73 new student members.
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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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Shine – An Original Production from Columbia Children’s Theatre Happening at HT@MTC on May 4
New musical fable featuring Terrance Henderson and IndigoSOUL
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Lasting Legacy: Midlands Technical College Honors Black History Month
The ninth annual Harbison History Day was celebrated on Wednesday, February 21. Graduates and their families returned to campus for a luncheon and a ceremonial bell ringing.
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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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MTC Foundation Receives $5,000 Donation from Synovus
Money helps make higher education accessible and affordable for students and families.
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Columbia’s Future: Education is the Equalizer
The State newspaper in Columbia published an op-ed by MTC President Dr. Ron Rhames.
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Putting Our Lives in Their Hands
When someone in the Midlands calls 911 or takes a trip in an ambulance, there’s a chance the responding medical professional received training at Midlands Technical College
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Turning Big Ideas into the American Dream
Being a successful business owner has been the “American Dream” for many individuals, but Tom Ledbetter, MTC’s Associate Vice Provost for Entrepreneurship and Educational Support, says communities across the country are beginning to see the value of growing their own entrepreneurs to make sure the local economy is able to keep pace with the future.