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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.

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.

Sherman College of Chiropractic, Christopher Kent, chiropractic education, Spartanburg SC, higher education leadership, board of trustees, chiropractic profession, healthcare education
Jan 7, 2026

Sherman College promotes chiropractic educator to VP role

Sherman College of Chiropractic promotes Dr. Christopher Kent to vice president for presidential initiatives, advancing education, global outreach and strategic growth.

Jim Clements has served as president of Clemson University since 2013. (Photo/Clemson University)
Dec 9, 2025

Clemson President James P. Clements announces retirement

Clemson University President James P. Clements announces his retirement after leading the university for more than a decade.

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Auro Hotels and Marriott executives joined Greenville leaders to announce plans to transform the historic Bowater Building into South Carolina's first JW Marriott hotel, a centerpiece of the Falls Park Conference District. (Photo/DepositPhotos)

JW Marriott hotel coming to downtown Greenville

7/8/2026
Presented by Hughes Agency, the evening will spotlight Upstate nonprofits serving residents with disabilities and other critical needs. (Rendering/Johnston Design Group)

Greenville Triumph honors Upstate nonprofits at match

30/7/2026
Boeing added 19 more 787 Dreamliner orders during the second day of the Farnborough International Airshow, some of them going to AerCap, which in turn leases them to carriers. (Photo/Boeing)

Boeing adds 19 Dreamliner orders at Farnborough Airshow

21/7/2026
Industry leaders, educators and students will gather at Fluor Field on Aug. 4 for Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Night, highlighting careers in robotics, AI and advanced manufacturing. (Photo/Greenville Drive)

Greenville Drive hosts Advanced Manufacturing Night

21/7/2026
Airsys has signed on as Greenville Triumph SC's corporate partner through 2029, supporting the club's community programs and serving as presenting partner of the inaugural Made in the Upstate match. (Photo/Airsys)

Airsys joins Greenville Triumph as corporate partner

17/7/2026

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Joshua Hawkins | MetroConnects

Metropolitan Sewer Subdistrict, dba MetroConnects, announces the promotion of Joshua Hawkins, P.E.

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