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Furman University President Elizabeth Davis will retire in 2027 after leading the Greenville institution for 12 years and overseeing its bicentennial celebration and record fundraising campaign. (Photo/Furman University)
Jul 31, 2026

Furman President Elizabeth Davis reflects before retirement

Furman President Elizabeth Davis reflects on 12 years of leadership, the university's $500 million campaign and her planned retirement in 2027.

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Kevin Guskiewicz has withdrawn as Clemson University's next president for personal reasons, prompting the Board of Trustees to determine next steps.

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.

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.

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.

Courtney Catledge has been named campus dean at USC Lancaster. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 6, 2025

University of South Carolina Lancaster has a new dean

Courtney Catledge has been appointed dean of USC Lancaster, bringing leadership experience and a passion for community-focused education.

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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

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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

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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
The Charleston Place has completed the latest phase of its $150 million renovation, introducing a new Club Level, rooftop pool and extensively renovated guest accommodations in downtown Charleston. (Photo/The Charleston Place)

The Charleston Place finishes next phase of “reimagination” project

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