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Taylor Helton has returned to Denmark Technical College to serve as associate vice president of student affairs and campus experience. (Photo/Denmark Technical College)
Mar 26, 2026

Denmark Technical College names Taylor Helton VP

Denmark Technical College names Taylor Helton associate vice president of student affairs to lead campus experience and student engagement programs.

Gen. Frank McKenzie, a Citadel graduate and retired military leader, has been named the college’s 21st president and will begin his role July 1. (Photo/The Citadel)
Mar 24, 2026

The Citadel names 21st college president

The Citadel selects Gen. Frank McKenzie as its 21st president bringing military leadership experience and alumni ties back to the Charleston campus.

Michael and Amy Bennett have supported the College of Charleston through a gift establishing the Bennett School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. (Photo/Nate Bell, Richard Bell Photography)
Jan 14, 2026

College of Charleston names Bennett hospitality school

The College of Charleston names its first school, the Bennett School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, expanding hospitality education in Charleston.

Don Quattlebaum continues a tradition of giving to his alma mater, this time $16.5 million to Clemson University’s Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine. (Photo/Ross Norton)
Dec 12, 2025

Quattlebaum gives $16.5M to Clemson veterinary college

Quattlebaums donate $16.5 million to Clemson University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, the largest private gift supporting faculty, facilities and student spaces.

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.

The David and Nicole Tepper Department of Sport and Entertainment Management at USC is the largest sport and entertainment management program in the United States. (Photo/University of South Carolina)
Oct 15, 2025

USC sports program shares new name with NFL team owner

The University of South Carolina renamed its sport and entertainment management program after a $5M gift from The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation.

Several buildings that will make up the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine are under construction on West Queen Street in Pendleton, near some of Clemson University’s facilities such as the T. Ed Garrison Arena and Expo Center. (Photo/Ross Norton)
Oct 15, 2025

Clemson opens applications for first veterinary college class

Clemson University has opened applications for the first class at its new veterinary col-lege, set to welcome students in 2026.

Researchers Arvind Kolangarakath, Kapil Chalil Madathil and Jeff Bertrand (l-r) demonstrate how virtual reality will be used to advance the battery manufacturing workforce. (Photo/Clemson University)
Oct 14, 2025

Clemson, MIT partner to train lithium battery workers

Clemson and MIT are launching a workforce training program to equip students with skills for lithium battery manufacturing, recycling, and innovation.

Former Clemson University President and architecture professor Jim Barker and Marcia Barker, along with current President Jim Clements and Beth Clements unveil the new name of the Richard A. McMahan School of Architecture. (Photo/Clemson University)
Sep 2, 2025

Clemson University renames architecture school for alumnus and supporter

Clemson University has renamed its architecture school the Richard A. McMahan School of Architecture to honor alumnus and longtime supporter Dick McMahan.

In SC Biz News’ latest Palmetto Power feature you’ll meet leaders making a difference in South Carolina’s higher-education sector. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Aug 13, 2025

Check out Q&As with SC Biz News’ Palmetto Power Education honorees

In SC Biz News’ latest Palmetto Power feature you’ll meet leaders making a difference in South Carolina’s higher-education sector.

Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina has partnered with Benedict College’s Women’s Business Center to expand opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs through the NxLevel Business Accelerator Program. (Photo/Benedict College)
Aug 12, 2025

Benedict College names new chief human resources officer

The executive brings 17-plus years of experience in strategic leadership and employee development.

Furman University has named Brian Edwards as VP of marketing and communications. (Photo/Furman University)
Jul 25, 2025

Furman names new VP of marketing and communications

Furman University has named Brian Edwards as VP of marketing and communications. He brings 20+ years of branding experience across education and tech.