Through sustained engagement, we connect public and private partners, both large and small, with the resources of the state’s flagship university, champion development and commercialization of new technologies, and build partnerships to drive economic development. Contact: Dr. Stephen Cutler Vice President for Economic Development Phone: (803) 777-4151 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sc.edu/converge

The University of South Carolina Upstate is one of the fastest-growing, baccalaureate-granting institutions in the nation. It is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as No. 2 among Southern Regional Public Colleges (No. 1 in South Carolina) and No. 1 for Veterans in the South. As the public comprehensive university in the Upstate, USC […]

Founded in 1826, Furman is a private, undergraduate liberal arts and sciences university of 2,400 students in Greenville, S.C. The university is noted for The Furman Advantage, an innovative academic program that combines classroom activities with mentoring, experiential learning through research, internships and study away, and career exploration that prepares graduates for successful and meaningful […]

Spartanburg Community College, home of the Chasers, is the third largest institute of higher education in the Upstate of South Carolina and offers more than 70 different innovative programs of study and a wide variety of corporate and career training opportunities leading to impactful and engaging careers. Through exceptional innovative experiences that accelerate economic development […]

Founded in 1966 and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Piedmont Technical College is a comprehensive two-year college offering hands-on training in the latest technologies and exacting skill sets that are most sought after by employers in our region right now. Piedmont Technical College offers a wide variety of […]

About the College If you’re looking for an education that prepares you for the real world, Greenville Technical College has what you need to succeed. There are more than 100 programs that can get you into the job market in two years or less or onto a four-year college, ready to excel. Contact: Keith Miller, […]

Clemson University, one of the nation’s top-ranked public research universities, is South Carolina’s largest land-grant institution and its premier public higher education institution. With a presence in every county and research centers and economic development initiatives across the state, Clemson combines the benefits of a major, science- and technology-oriented research university with a strong commitment […]

Tri-County Technical College, a public two-year community and technical college serving Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties in South Carolina, boasts the highest student success, transfer, and graduation rates among two-year colleges in the State and ranks in the top one percent nationally for successful student transfers to four-year colleges and universities. The College serves more […]

Anderson University is a private comprehensive university located in Anderson, SC. With an enrollment of 4,200 students, Anderson University in South Carolina’s largest private university and offers degrees up to and including the doctorate. Named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as the 18th fastest-growing regional college in the U.S., Anderson University boasts a 160% […]