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Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Clemson reserve wide receiver Martavis Bryant will miss the Chick-Fil-A Bowl for failing to meet academic requirements.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Payne, majoring in international business, currently carries a 3.897 GPA.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Men's track and field also had its best-ever showing this spring with a 3.269 GPA.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  Freshman running back was ruled academically ineligible and won't return to school next fall.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Eight Clemson teams finished the fall semester with a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.

Monday, December 22, 2008  The athletics department at the University of South Carolina is committing $15 million over 15 years toward the university's academic programs.

Thursday, July 12, 2007  The national champion South Carolina equestrian team has placed 19 members on the SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll, as announced by Commissioner Mike Slive.