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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Furman University's president is leaving after less than three years in office.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  After years of growing financial and ethical issues at South Carolina State University, state lawmakers voted to removed four members from the school's Board of Trustees; including Chairman Dr. Walter Tobin.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Clemson University has named the committee which will search for the school's new president.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Senate Finance Subcommittee met with Clemson University leaders to discuss the Clemson Enterprise Act. If passed, the resolution will create a new Enterprise Division at Clemson that will ease regulatory and procurement restrictions.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The governor welcomed SCSU board members to the state house Friday; hoping to find a solution to help the school recover from many controversies over the last two years.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  Winthrop University has selected a new president despite concerns from some faculty members about her involvement with a libel lawsuit at her previous school.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  A state lawmaker is proposing that all members of the South Carolina State University Board of Trustees be replaced.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Clemson University President Jim Barker is recovering from emergency heart surgery that was more extensive than projected.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Wofford College's governing board has agreed to add sexual orientation to its anti-discrimination policy.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Some Wofford College students want the Spartanburg school to add sexual orientation to its anti-discrimination policy.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  South Carolina State University's interim president has hired two new top officers, but hasn't released their names.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  The Board of Trustees of South Carolina State University voted to appoint Dr. Cynthia Warrick interim president.

Monday, May 21, 2012  Three finalists have been named in South Carolina State University's search for an interim president.

Friday, May 18, 2012  Newberry College named its 22nd president this week.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  State lawmakers hope to make changes to the leadership at S.C. State.