USCA announces new Dean of School of Education
Dr. David G. Buckman has been named the dean of USC Aiken's School of Education, starting effectively on July 1st, according to USCA administrators.
'We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Buckman to our academic leadership team,' said USCA Provost Dr. Phillip Bridgmon. 'His expertise in educational leadership, his demonstrated success with external partnerships, and his passion for advancing the teaching profession will help propel our School of Education into its next phase of growth and impact.'
ALSO ON WJBF: Piedmont employees receive temporary housing during Masters week
According to the press release, Buckman served as the associate dean for education partnerships in the College of Education and interim chair of the Department of Sports Management, Wellness, and Physical Education at University of West Georgia, and previously, he held leadership roles at Augusta University and Kennesaw State University.
'As a native of Johnston, South Carolina, and a proud alumnus of the University of South Carolina, I'm honored to return home and serve the Aiken community,' Buckman said. 'USCA has a strong tradition of preparing educators who make a difference in classrooms and communities. I look forward to working alongside faculty, students, and district partners to advance that mission and support the next generation of teachers and leaders.'
According to the press release, Buckman earned his Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina, where he also completed his educational specialist, master's, and bachelor's degrees, and he is a recipient of the National Education Finance Academy's 2023 Research and Practice Fellowship and the 2020 Outstanding Early Career Faculty Award from Kennesaw State University.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Yahoo
Cities and states offer welcome mats — and pots of cash — to lure remote workers
Theresa Kaiser was working as an assistant dean for the University of Michigan Law School when she pulled up stakes and moved to Tulsa, Okla., lured by a $10,000 relocation grant from the city. 'I love working remotely,' Kaiser, 61, told Yahoo Finance. 'I'm not trying to climb the ladder anymore. I'm not trying to make a name for myself. So a lot of that pressure's gone for me.' Tulsa is among a handful of cities and states targeting remote workers to relocate from more expensive areas, even as many companies tighten remote working arrangements. For those workers who can land and hold onto a fully remote gig, the perks can be considerable. With its Ascend WV program, West Virginia offers $12,000 to remote workers who move to the state. The money is paid out over a two-year period. Applicants must work full-time remote jobs or own businesses outside of West Virginia that can be managed remotely. Other cities and regions with incentive programs for remote workers looking to relocate include: Texarkana, Texas and Arkansas, Columbus, Ga., Noblesville, Ind., and eastern Kentucky. "We're incredibly excited about the momentum and the quality of individuals and families who have chosen to relocate to Texarkana through this initiative," Rob Sitterley, president and CEO of the program in Texarkana. "At this point, we have received well over 8,100 applicants, and interest continues to grow." Tulsa rolled out its Tulsa Remote initiative in 2018 to lure new residents by offering them $10,000 grants for a year to work from there remotely. To date, 3,600 workers have taken them up on that offer. Some caveats: You have to have a full-time remote job to be eligible for the program. You also have to have lived outside of the state of Oklahoma for at least a year and be eligible to work in the United States. Sign up for the Mind Your Money weekly newsletter By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's 條款 and 私隱政策 Tulsa Remote provides co-working space for the year, and offers monthly meetups and workshops to develop skills and strategies for working remotely effectively. Backed by the Tulsa-based nonprofit George Kaiser Family Foundation, the goal is to bring in people who'll stick around, get involved in the community, and strengthen the local economy. 'It was really an experiment to diversify the talent workforce here in Tulsa,' Justin Harlan, managing director of the program, told Yahoo Finance. 'Tulsa is a city that's often reliant on oil and gas as an industry, which can be a royal rollercoaster even in the best of times,' he said. 'And so our hope was that if we could bring knowledge workers to the city, that we would build up an economy that was more resilient for the future.' For remote workers, it's a personal choice. 'I like to find balance in what goes on outside of my work and how I work,' Kaiser said. 'All those things become a lot more important than what's my salary and what's the next step up for me and what's the next title.'It's the community that has made remote work so appealing to remote workers ranging from their mid-20s to 70-plus, according to Harlan. 'Remote working is often an isolating experience, and the fact that we really have intentionality around not only getting people here, but then really helping them integrate into the city in strategic ways.' About 40% of the Tulsa remote program workers are in technology fields, and the rest of the group is spread out in fields including marketing, education, and finance, per Harlan. 'If you can do your job from anywhere, we'd love for you to do it from Tulsa,' he said. Kerry Hannon is a Senior Columnist at Yahoo Finance. She is a career and retirement strategist and the author of 14 books, including the forthcoming "Retirement Bites: A Gen X Guide to Securing Your Financial Future," "In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in the New World of Work," and "Never Too Old to Get Rich." Follow her on Bluesky. Sign up for the Mind Your Money newsletter 擷取數據時發生錯誤 登入存取你的投資組合 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Cities and states offer welcome mats — and pots of cash — to lure remote workers
Theresa Kaiser was working as an assistant dean for the University of Michigan Law School when she pulled up stakes and moved to Tulsa, Okla., lured by a $10,000 relocation grant from the city. 'I love working remotely,' Kaiser, 61, told Yahoo Finance. 'I'm not trying to climb the ladder anymore. I'm not trying to make a name for myself. So a lot of that pressure's gone for me.' Tulsa is among a handful of cities and states targeting remote workers to relocate from more expensive areas, even as many companies tighten remote working arrangements. For those workers who can land and hold onto a fully remote gig, the perks can be considerable. With its Ascend WV program, West Virginia offers $12,000 to remote workers who move to the state. The money is paid out over a two-year period. Applicants must work full-time remote jobs or own businesses outside of West Virginia that can be managed remotely. Other cities and regions with incentive programs for remote workers looking to relocate include: Texarkana, Texas and Arkansas, Columbus, Ga., Noblesville, Ind., and eastern Kentucky. "We're incredibly excited about the momentum and the quality of individuals and families who have chosen to relocate to Texarkana through this initiative," Rob Sitterley, president and CEO of the program in Texarkana. "At this point, we have received well over 8,100 applicants, and interest continues to grow." Tulsa rolled out its Tulsa Remote initiative in 2018 to lure new residents by offering them $10,000 grants for a year to work from there remotely. To date, 3,600 workers have taken them up on that offer. Some caveats: You have to have a full-time remote job to be eligible for the program. You also have to have lived outside of the state of Oklahoma for at least a year and be eligible to work in the United States. Sign up for the Mind Your Money weekly newsletter By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's Terms and Privacy Policy Tulsa Remote provides co-working space for the year, and offers monthly meetups and workshops to develop skills and strategies for working remotely effectively. Backed by the Tulsa-based nonprofit George Kaiser Family Foundation, the goal is to bring in people who'll stick around, get involved in the community, and strengthen the local economy. 'It was really an experiment to diversify the talent workforce here in Tulsa,' Justin Harlan, managing director of the program, told Yahoo Finance. 'Tulsa is a city that's often reliant on oil and gas as an industry, which can be a royal rollercoaster even in the best of times,' he said. 'And so our hope was that if we could bring knowledge workers to the city, that we would build up an economy that was more resilient for the future.' For remote workers, it's a personal choice. 'I like to find balance in what goes on outside of my work and how I work,' Kaiser said. 'All those things become a lot more important than what's my salary and what's the next step up for me and what's the next title.'It's the community that has made remote work so appealing to remote workers ranging from their mid-20s to 70-plus, according to Harlan. 'Remote working is often an isolating experience, and the fact that we really have intentionality around not only getting people here, but then really helping them integrate into the city in strategic ways.' About 40% of the Tulsa remote program workers are in technology fields, and the rest of the group is spread out in fields including marketing, education, and finance, per Harlan. 'If you can do your job from anywhere, we'd love for you to do it from Tulsa,' he said. Kerry Hannon is a Senior Columnist at Yahoo Finance. She is a career and retirement strategist and the author of 14 books, including the forthcoming "Retirement Bites: A Gen X Guide to Securing Your Financial Future," "In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in the New World of Work," and "Never Too Old to Get Rich." Follow her on Bluesky. Sign up for the Mind Your Money newsletter Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CNET
2 days ago
- CNET
Sales Tax Holidays: Tax-Free Back-to-School Shopping Events Kick Off This Weekend
State sales tax holidays usually run for one weekend, though some states offer longer exemptions. Tharon Green/CNET If you haven't already started buying back-to-school essentials, shopping during a sales tax holiday can offer some extra savings. These tax-free shopping events typically center on back-to-school items, offering discounts on clothing, school supplies, laptops and athletic gear. This year, 17 states are participating in a tax-free event, with one starting this weekend, and two more kicking off on July 25. Here's when they're happening and which items will be tax-free. 2025 back-to-school state sales tax holidays State State sales tax Tax-free dates Alabama 4% July 18-20 Arkansas 6.50% Aug. 2-3 Connecticut 6.35% TBD Florida 6% Aug. 1-31 Iowa 6% Aug. 1-2 Maryland 6% Aug. 9-15 Massachusetts 6.25% Aug. 9-10 Mississippi 7% July 11-13 Missouri 4.23% Aug. 1-3 New Mexico 5.13%* July 25-27 Ohio 5.75% Aug. 1-14 Oklahoma 4.50% Aug. 1-3 South Carolina 6% Aug. 1-3 Tennessee 7% July 25-27 Texas 6.25% Aug. 8-10 Virginia 4% Aug. 1-3 West Virginia 6% Aug. 1-4 State sales tax holidays in 2025 Alabama Dates: July 18-20, 2025 Tax-free items: Clothing: $100 or less per item. Computers: $750 or less per item. School supplies: $50 or less per item. Books: $30 or less per item. For the full list of items, visit the Alabama Department of Revenue. Arkansas Dates: Aug. 2-3, 2024 Tax-free items Clothing and shoes: $100 or less per item. Clothing accessories and equipment: $50 or less per item. School supplies, computers and electronics. View the full list of items on the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration website. Connecticut Dates: TBD; rumored dates are Aug. 17-23, 2025, but are subject to change Tax-free items Clothing and shoes: $100 or less per item, excluding athletic gear and uniforms. View the full list of items on the Connecticut Department of Revenue website. Florida Dates: Aug. 1-31, 2025 Tax-free items Clothing, accessories and shoes: $100 or less per item. School supplies: $50 or less per item. Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles: $30 or less per item. Personal computers and computer accessories: $1,500 or less per item. View the full list of items on the Florida Department of Revenue website. Iowa Dates: Aug. 1-2, 2024 Tax-free items Clothing and shoes: $100 or less per item, excluding some accessories and sporting equipment. View the full list of items on the Iowa Department of Revenue website. Maryland Dates: Aug. 11-17, 2024 Tax-free items Clothing and shoes: $100 or less per item. Backpacks: Tax-free for the first $40. View the full list of items on the Comptroller of Maryland website. Massachusetts Dates: Aug. 9-10, 2025 Tax-free items All retail items purchased for personal use for $2,500 or less. Excluded items include meals, cars, boats, trucks, gasoline, cigarettes, marijuana and alcohol. View the full list of items on the Massachusetts Department of Revenue website. Mississippi Dates: July 11-13, 2025 Tax-free items Clothing and shoes: $100 or less per item. School supplies: $100 or less per item. Accessories like jewelry, wallets and watches aren't exempt. View the full list of items on the Mississippi Department of Revenue website. Missouri Dates: Aug. 1-3, 2025 Tax-free items Clothing: $100 or less per item. School supplies: $50 or less per item. Computer software: $350 or less per item. Personal computers and peripherals: $1,500 or less per item. Graphing calculators: $150 or less per item. View the full list of items on the Missouri Department of Revenue website. New Mexico Dates: July. 25-27, 2025 Tax-free items Clothing and shoes: $100 or less per item. Computers: $1,000 or less per item. Computer peripherals like monitors or keyboards: $500 or less per item. School supplies: $30 or less per item. View the full list of items on the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue website. Ohio Dates: Aug. 1-14, 2025 Tax-free items All retail items purchased for $500 or less. Excluded items include cars, boats, trucks, cigarettes, vapor products, marijuana, alcohol and select services. View the full list of exceptions on the Ohio Department of Taxation website. Oklahoma Dates: Aug. 1-3, 2025 Tax-free items Clothing and shoes: $100 or less per item, excluding athletic gear and uniforms. View the full list of items on the Oklahoma Tax Commission website. South Carolina Dates: Aug. 1-3, 2025 Tax-free items Clothing and shoes, including school or athletic uniforms. School supplies, art supplies and musical instruments. Certain bedding, pillows, blankets and bath supplies. Computers, headphones and flash drives. View the full list of items on the South Carolina Department of Revenue website. Tennessee Dates: July 25-27, 2025 Tax-free items Clothing and shoes: $100 or less per item, excluding handbags, jewelry and sports gear. School and art supplies: $100 or less per item. Laptops, tablets and computers: $1,500 or less per item. View the full list of items on the Tennessee Department of Revenue website. Texas Dates: Aug. 8-10, 2025 Tax-free items Clothing and shoes: $100 or less per item. School supplies: $100 or less per item. Backpacks: $100 or less. View the full list of items on the Texas Comptroller website. Virginia Dates: Aug. 1-3, 2025 Tax-free items Qualifying clothing: $100 or less per item. Certain school supplies: $20 or less per item. View the full list of items on the Virginia State Tax Department website. West Virginia Dates: Aug. 1-4, 2025 Tax-free items Clothing: $125 or less per item. Certain school supplies: $50 or less per item. School books and instructional materials: $20 or less per item. Laptop and tablets: $500 or less per item. Sports equipment: $150 or less per item. View the full list of items on the West Virginia State Tax Department website. States that don't charge any sales tax ever There are five US states that don't have a statewide sales tax. You can use the acronym NOMAD to remember them. New Hampshire Oregon Montana Alaska* Delaware *Alaska does levy local sales tax. What is a sales tax holiday? A sales tax holiday, also called a tax-free weekend or week, refers to a period of time when certain eligible items are exempt from sales tax. Some states hold tax-free holidays annually, and a few even host several tax-free events throughout the year. Most states that participate in tax holidays hold an event in the summer that aligns with back-to-school shopping. You'll commonly find sales taxes paused on purchases like laptops, clothing, school supplies and other accessories. Can you save money during a tax holiday? You can save money by avoiding sales tax during a tax holiday, particularly in states with higher state sales tax rates, like Tennessee (7%), Mississippi (7%) and Arkansas (6.5%), or in states with high limitations, like Massachusetts (purchases up to $2,500). If you spent $2,000 on a computer in Massachusetts during the sales tax exemption, you could save $125 in sales tax. Cities and counties may or may not exempt local sales taxes during these state tax holidays. In states with potentially high local taxes, like Alabama, you'll want to check with your city or county about local sales tax exemptions. Despite the potential savings during sales tax holidays, you'll want to make sure you stick to a budget to avoid overspending and do your research on back-to-school deals. During sales, some stores may offer lower prices on clothing, supplies and computers than you might receive by paying full price during a tax holiday. State sales tax holiday FAQs Do tax-free weekends include online sales? Yes, online purchases for state residents made during their sales tax holiday will be tax free, even through large online retailers like Amazon. Just make sure you follow your state's guidelines for qualifying items. The time zone of the seller will usually define whether the sale is within the sales tax exemption period. What happens if I buy a qualifying item that's over the dollar limit? Rules for sales tax holidays will vary by state, but in most states the exemption is all or nothing. If your item costs more than the limit for the sales tax exemption, you'll pay tax on the entire amount (not just the amount over the limit). One notable exception is In Maryland -- the first $40 spent on a backpack is tax free, regardless of its total price. If you were to spend $60 on a backpack, you'd be taxed only for $20. We recommend reviewing your state's full item list and rules to plan accordingly. Is New Jersey holding a sales tax holiday this year? New Jersey used to participate in tax-free weekends for back-to-school items. However, its sales tax holiday was repealed in 2024. It will not hold a tax holiday this year. Do all cities in a state holding a tax holiday participate? Most states require all cities and businesses therein to participate in tax-free holidays. Alabama, Florida and Missouri don't.
