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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.

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

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

Friday, September 30, 2011  South Carolina State President George Cooper says the university is clearing up problems with a new transportation research center and has resolved most of the issues raised by a state audit.

Monday, June 28, 2010  Monday, the historically black school in Orangeburg selected Judge Merl Code to fill the vacancy left after the board voted to not renew the previous president's contract.