Category: Press Releases

Girls University Selected by GlobalGiving As Red Backpack Fund Recipient, Receives $5,000 Grant From The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation To Combat COVID-19 Crisis

GlobalGiving announced today that Girls University has been selected to receive a $5,000 COVID-19 relief and recovery grant from The Red Backpack Fund, an opportunity for small businesses and nonprofits made possible by The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation.

Next Generation Entrepreneurship Training Course

Girls University in partnership with Divine Connection Network Association, LLC is hosting a Next Generation Entrepreneurship 3-week Training Course for girls 6th thru 12th grade. All girls are welcome to attend. Transportation and materials are included, no cost to attendees.

Press Release: New Director of STEM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Florence, SC – Girls University is pleased to announce a new Director of STEM and Specialty Programs, Christina Ellerbe at Girls University. Christina has been with Girls University since 2017. Ellerbe will work with Girls University Scholars and Staff to help create and… Continue Reading “Press Release: New Director of STEM”

Press Release: New Site Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Florence, SC – Girls University is pleased to announce a new Site Director, Melanie Collins at Girls University. Collins is a native of Coward, SC, Melanie has lived in Florence since 1999. As a wife and mother of two, Melanie is… Continue Reading “Press Release: New Site Director”

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Nights

Girls University, the Pee Dee’s only gender STEM afterschool program launches initiative to connect undeserved elementary and middle school girls to Engineering.

GIRLS UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES PRESCHOOL STEAM ACADEMY

Girls University was established to motivate, inspire and educate girls in the Pee Dee. Identifying the need to provide girls with programming combine with specialized tools, allows for Girls University to create a model of success. Understanding the shortage of women entering STEAM fields and the numerous career opportunities we decided to launch Girls U Mini Miss STEAM Academy.

Press Release: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM LAUNCHES INITIATIVE TO PROVIDE GIRLS “VOICE” OUTLET

After school program for girls, Girls University, partners with Model With A Message and launches the Girls Talk Forum “I AM ME” outlet for girls to express their opinions and extend their voices.

GIRLS EXPLORE ASTRONOMY THROUGH STAR WARS

Local Girl Scouts learn about astronomy by taking a closer look at the famous movie STAR WARS with Girls University and Tiny Techz.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM LAUNCHES INITIATIVE TO INTRODUCE GIRLS TO STEAM “GIRLS UNIVERSITY”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ashli Smart 843.468.4710 c ashli@girls-university.com AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM LAUNCHES INITIATIVE TO INTRODUCE GIRLS TO STEAM “GIRLS UNIVERSITY” MOTIVATE.INSPIRE.EDUCATE. “Leadership tomorrow depends on how we educate our students today—especially in science, technology, engineering and math.”— President Barack Obama, September 16,… Continue Reading “AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM LAUNCHES INITIATIVE TO INTRODUCE GIRLS TO STEAM “GIRLS UNIVERSITY””