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Kevin Guskiewicz has withdrawn as Clemson University's next president for personal reasons, prompting the Board of Trustees to determine next steps.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

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.

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.

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.

Furman University President Elizabeth Davis announced she will step down after the 2026-27 academic year following 12 years leading the Greenville-based liberal arts institution. (Photo/Furman University)
May 18, 2026

Furman President Elizabeth Davis to step down in 2027

Furman University President Elizabeth Davis announced the 2026-27 academic year will be her last after leading the school since 2014.

Juliet Spencer joins the College of Charleston as dean, bringing research expertise and a focus on student success in STEM fields. (Photo/College of Charleston)
Apr 23, 2026

College of Charleston names Juliet Spencer dean

College of Charleston appoints Juliet Spencer as dean of Natural and Environmental Sciences, bringing research leadership and focus on student success.

Greenville Technical College appointed two new deans to lead workforce development and student success initiatives. (Photo/GTC)
Apr 17, 2026

Greenville Tech names new deans for workforce programs

Greenville Technical College appoints two deans to lead workforce programs, strengthening student career pathways and industry partnerships.

Claflin University has broken ground on a new Center for Biotechnology and Innovation to expand STEM education and research in Orangeburg. (Photo/Claflin University)
Apr 9, 2026

Claflin University breaks ground on biotech center

Claflin University begins construction on a new biotechnology and innovation center, expand-ing STEM research, AI labs and student training in Orangeburg.

Boyd Scholars Amy Jordan and Breyon Dent (center) talk with lecturers Joe Chappa (left) and Michael Kiernan on the steps of Holtzendorff Hall, the historic YMCA building on campus. (Photo/Clemson University)
Apr 7, 2026

Clemson Boyd Scholars boost engineering workforce

Clemson University’s Boyd Scholars program boosts engineering retention, supports students and strengthens the workforce through scholarships and mentorship.

Clemson University’s Advanced Materials Innovation Complex brings cutting-edge research and education under one roof. (Photo/Luke Norton)
Mar 31, 2026

Clemson opens Advanced Materials Innovation Complex

Clemson University opens its Advanced Materials Innovation Complex, a 150,000-square-foot research hub advancing materials science and innovation.