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Education & Workforce

Kevin Guskiewicz, the next president of Clemson University, will occupy an office behind the windows of Sikes Hall. (Photo/Ross Norton)
May 27, 2026

Clemson University chooses its next president

Clemson University named Kevin Guskiewicz as its next president following a national search led by the Board of Trustees.

Stephen Foulger, the Gregg-Graniteville Endowed Chair and Professor at Clemson University, served as corresponding author on a paper that described a new polymer that could play a key role in helping computers think more like brains. (Photo/Clemson University)
May 26, 2026

Clemson researchers develop biodegradable AI material

Clemson researchers developed a biodegradable polymer for memristors that could power energy-efficient AI computing systems.

USC Trustee Dr. Coleman Floyd Buckhouse and her brother, Bubby Floyd, unveil a new sign that shows their parents’ names officially attached to the medical school at the University of South Carolina. (Photo/USC)
May 26, 2026

USC names School of Medicine for Floyd family

USC renamed its School of Medicine for Dr. Edward Floyd and Kay Floyd after years of service and giving that supported scholarships and faculty at the university.

Charleston County School District Superintendent Anita Huggins gives a talk about the current success of students and future scholastic goals. (Photo/Zach Giroux)
May 22, 2026

CCSD boosts college and career readiness in South Carolina

Charleston County schools report gains in graduation rates, teacher retention and college and career readiness under Superintendent Anita Huggins.

Furman University President Elizabeth Davis announced she will step down after the 2026-27 academic year following 12 years leading the Greenville-based liberal arts institution. (Photo/Furman University)
May 18, 2026

Furman President Elizabeth Davis to step down in 2027

Furman University President Elizabeth Davis announced the 2026-27 academic year will be her last after leading the school since 2014.

MUSC has partnered with Revival Healthcare Capital to accelerate development and evaluation of new medical technologies. (Photo/MUSC)
May 5, 2026

MUSC partners with Revival Healthcare Capital

MUSC partners with Revival Healthcare Capital to accelerate medical device develop-ment, clinical evaluation and innovation in patient care.

Clemson researchers are developing next-generation cotton designed to reduce environmental impact and improve performance. (Photo/Clemson University)
May 1, 2026

Clemson wins $11M Bezos grant for sustainable cotton research

Clemson University secures $11M Bezos Earth Fund grant to develop sustainable cotton using gene editing, reducing water use and chemical inputs.

The Duke Endowment and MUSC are expanding a maternal and infant health program across the Carolinas with a $13 million investment. (Photo/MUSC Health Midlands Division Labor Delivery)
Apr 28, 2026

The Duke Endowment, MUSC deliver $13M expansion to maternal health program

The Duke Endowment and MUSC invest $13M to expand HEAR 4 Mamas and Babies, improving maternal and infant health across North and South Carolina

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.

Greenville Technical College appointed two new deans to lead workforce development and student success initiatives. (Photo/GTC)
Apr 17, 2026

Greenville Tech names new deans for workforce programs

Greenville Technical College appoints two deans to lead workforce programs, strengthening student career pathways and industry partnerships.

Claflin University has broken ground on a new Center for Biotechnology and Innovation to expand STEM education and research in Orangeburg. (Photo/Claflin University)
Apr 9, 2026

Claflin University breaks ground on biotech center

Claflin University begins construction on a new biotechnology and innovation center, expand-ing STEM research, AI labs and student training in Orangeburg.

Boyd Scholars Amy Jordan and Breyon Dent (center) talk with lecturers Joe Chappa (left) and Michael Kiernan on the steps of Holtzendorff Hall, the historic YMCA building on campus. (Photo/Clemson University)
Apr 7, 2026

Clemson Boyd Scholars boost engineering workforce

Clemson University’s Boyd Scholars program boosts engineering retention, supports students and strengthens the workforce through scholarships and mentorship.