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Benjamin Ayers, provost at the University of Georgia, has been selected as Clemson University's next president and will assume the role Aug. 1. (Photo/Clemson University)
Jul 9, 2026

Benjamin Ayers named Clemson University president

Clemson University has named University of Georgia Provost Benjamin Ayers as its next president following Kevin Guskiewicz's withdrawal.

Clemson University is again in search of its next president after Kevin Guskiewicz decided not to leave Michigan State Universty, leaving the university's Board of Trustees to determine the next steps in its leadership search. (Photo/Ross Norton)
Jul 7, 2026

Clemson’s president quits before he starts

Kevin Guskiewicz has withdrawn as Clemson University's next president for personal reasons, prompting the Board of Trustees to determine next steps.

Dr. David Cole will retire as president of the Medical University of South Carolina in June 2027 after more than a decade leading the academic medical center. (Photo/MUSC)
Jun 30, 2026

MUSC President David Cole to retire in 2027 

MUSC President Dr. David Cole will retire in June 2027 after 13 years leading the Medical University of South Carolina and overseeing major growth.

Alex Fagan has joined the Greenville Chamber as director of LaunchGVL, a program that connects high school students with paid internship opportunities. (Photo/Greenville Chamber)
Jun 26, 2026

Greenville Chamber names Alex Fagan LaunchGVL director

The Greenville Chamber has named Alex Fagan director of LaunchGVL, connecting Greenville County students with paid internships.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare has completed a three-year expansion of Berkeley Hospital, doubling bed capacity and significantly increasing patient care services for the growing Lowcountry region. (Photo/Roper St. Francis Healthcare)
Jun 17, 2026

Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital doubles capacity

Roper St. Francis Healthcare has completed a major Berkeley Hospital expansion, doubling bed capacity to 100 and enhancing patient services.

Clemson University student entrepreneur Lukas Garcia earned national recognition and $25,000 in funding after winning the America250 America’s Startup competition with his venture, Crystal-XG. (Photo/Clemson University)
Jun 17, 2026

Clemson student wins America250 startup competition

Clemson University student Lukas Garcia won the America250 startup competition, earning $25,000 for his AI-powered Crystal-XG venture.

Shelley W. Greene has joined Charleston Southern University as senior vice president for university advancement, leading fundraising initiatives and supporting the CSU Rise strategic plan. (Photo/Charleston Southern University)
Jun 12, 2026

Charleston Southern names Shelley Greene to advancement role

Charleston Southern University names Shelley Greene senior vice president for university advancement to lead fundraising and support CSU Rise.

Gina Blohm has been named executive director of the Greenville Tech Foundation, where she will lead fundraising initiatives supporting Greenville Technical College and its students. (Photo/GTC)
Jun 12, 2026

Greenville Tech Foundation names Gina Blohm director

Greenville Tech Foundation has named Gina Blohm executive director to lead fundraising efforts supporting Greenville Technical College students and programs.

Kevin Guskiewicz, the next president of Clemson University, will occupy an office behind the windows of Sikes Hall. (Photo/Ross Norton)
May 27, 2026

Clemson University chooses its next president

Clemson University named Kevin Guskiewicz as its next president following a national search led by the Board of Trustees.

Stephen Foulger, the Gregg-Graniteville Endowed Chair and Professor at Clemson University, served as corresponding author on a paper that described a new polymer that could play a key role in helping computers think more like brains. (Photo/Clemson University)
May 26, 2026

Clemson researchers develop biodegradable AI material

Clemson researchers developed a biodegradable polymer for memristors that could power energy-efficient AI computing systems.

USC Trustee Dr. Coleman Floyd Buckhouse and her brother, Bubby Floyd, unveil a new sign that shows their parents’ names officially attached to the medical school at the University of South Carolina. (Photo/USC)
May 26, 2026

USC names School of Medicine for Floyd family

USC renamed its School of Medicine for Dr. Edward Floyd and Kay Floyd after years of service and giving that supported scholarships and faculty at the university.

Charleston County School District Superintendent Anita Huggins gives a talk about the current success of students and future scholastic goals. (Photo/Zach Giroux)
May 22, 2026

CCSD boosts college and career readiness in South Carolina

Charleston County schools report gains in graduation rates, teacher retention and college and career readiness under Superintendent Anita Huggins.