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Dr. Michael Mikota serves as the seventh president of Spartanburg Community College.

10/29/2026

A great day for Cherokee County and the Upstate!

Spartanburg Community College President Dr. Michael Mikota, Vice President of Community Impact/Chief of Staff Amanda Painter, and Director of Industry Partnerships Derek Horne joined First Solar to celebrate the ribbon cutting of its new Cherokee County facility, an approximately $330 million investment expected to create more than 600 jobs in our region.

SCC is proud to partner with First Solar to help build the skilled workforce that will support this tremendous investment. Our collaboration is connecting education with real-world industry needs through technical, hands-on training designed to prepare individuals for successful careers in advanced manufacturing.

This is what meaningful partnership looks like: investment, education, workforce development, and opportunity coming together to strengthen our communities and advance our region.

Congratulations to First Solar on this exciting milestone. SCC is proud to be part of what comes next!

09/28/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Chaser’s Cup champions, Clayton Construction! 🏆

Thank you for joining us on the course and bringing your A-game! We’re proud to celebrate your win and grateful to have you as part of this year’s Chaser’s Cup.

09/28/2026

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09/21/2026

Celebrating our President’s and Dean’s List students is a powerful reminder of what dedication and perseverance can achieve. These students embody academic excellence and represent the bright future of our institution, as well as the positive impact they will make across our communities, our state, and our nation.

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement. Go Chasers!

09/18/2026

It was a privilege to celebrate two exceptional leaders and friends of Spartanburg Community College last night at OneSpartanburg’s 2026 “Ascending Together” Annual Celebration.

Congratulations to Warren Snead, SCC Foundation Board member and recipient of the H. David Britt Award Economic Champion Award, presented by Spartanburg Community College, and to Katherine O’Neill, SCC Commissioner and recipient of the Neville Holcombe Distinguished Citizenship Award, presented by Clayton Construction Company.

Warren and Katherine have each devoted years of leadership and service to strengthening Spartanburg through workforce development, economic growth, education, and an unwavering commitment to the people and future of our community.

Their example reminds us that meaningful progress is built through service, collaboration, and a shared commitment to creating opportunities for others.

Congratulations, Warren and Katherine, on two truly well-deserved honors!

09/16/2026

Big ideas have the power to shape the future. The 2026-2027 Spark Tank Competition will empower student entrepreneurs across Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties with mentorship, resources, and the opportunity to compete for up to $10,000 in grant funding. We look forward to supporting the next generation of innovators as they transform bold ideas into business success and community impact.

09/15/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Workforce & Industry Impact Award recipients, and thank you for investing in our students, our programs, and the future of our communities. Together, we are building the talent pipeline that will power our region’s future.

09/10/2026

A new chapter is taking shape in Cherokee County. Spartanburg Community College was proud to join community, business and government leaders in welcoming USA Rare Earth to Blacksburg as the company broke ground on its new facility.

With an approximately $1.2 billion investment and nearly 500 skilled manufacturing jobs expected, this project represents new opportunities for individuals, families and communities across the region.

SCC is proud to partner with USA Rare Earth to help build the skilled talent pipeline needed for these careers and support the continued growth of Cherokee County.

We were also honored to receive a $250,000 donation from USA Rare Earth in support of the College. We are grateful for their investment in SCC and their commitment to our community.

Together, we’re creating pathways to opportunity and helping ensure that our region’s workforce is ready for what’s next.

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107 Community College Drive
Spartanburg, SC
29303

Website

http://www.sccsc.edu/

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