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.
Legacy Early College plans $60M Marion Road campus
Legacy Early College will build a $60 million Marion Road campus opening in 2027, expanding K4-8 capacity and delivering modern learning spaces for Greenville students.
Opa’s Learning Academy buys downtown Columbia building
Opa’s Learning Academy purchased a former MIRCI building in downtown Columbia and plans to open a new school serving students with physical and mental disabilities in 2026.
Vivacity Tech opens new Greenville warehouse, adds jobs
A public benefit corporation working in the K-12 technology space has opened a new 67,000-square-foot warehouse in Greenville, a facility expected to provide more than 100 local jobs. The […]
USC sports program shares new name with NFL team owner
The University of South Carolina renamed its sport and entertainment management program after a $5M gift from The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation.
Clemson opens applications for first veterinary college class
Clemson University has opened applications for the first class at its new veterinary col-lege, set to welcome students in 2026.
Clemson, MIT partner to train lithium battery workers
Clemson and MIT are launching a workforce training program to equip students with skills for lithium battery manufacturing, recycling, and innovation.
College of Charleston to launch German co-op workforce development program
College of Charleston and Germany’s NORDAKADEMIE launch a first-of-its-kind co-op program to strengthen global workforce development in manufacturing.
Upstate university ranks highest in the state, among highest in US
Furman University earned top rankings in U.S. News Best Colleges 2026, including innovation, first-year experience and undergraduate teaching.
Benedict College sets record fall 2025 enrollment
Benedict College reports record fall 2025 enrollment with 670 new students, rising male enrollment, and students from 34 states and five countries.
Denmark Technical College appoints new president and CEO
Eric Brown, with nearly 20 years of higher education leadership, has been named president and CEO of Denmark Technical College in South Carolina.
MUSC receives $7M Duke Endowment grants for health care
The Duke Endowment awarded MUSC $7M in grants to improve maternal health, expand care access, and strengthen South Carolina’s healthcare workforce.













