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Trustees’ Presidential Search Committee recommends Conyers as SC State’s next president
The South Carolina State University Board of Trustees’ Ad-Hoc Presidential Search Committee on Thursday unanimously voted to recommend Interim President Alexander Conyers as the university’s next president.
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Trustees’ Presidential Search Committee recommends Conyers as SC State’s next president
The South Carolina State University Board of Trustees’ Ad-Hoc Presidential Search Committee on Thursday unanimously voted to recommend Interim President Alexander Conyers as the university’s next president.
Severe weather threat prompts SC State campus to close at 2 p.m. today
ORANGEBURG, S.C. – South Carolina State University will cancel classes and dismiss nonessential employees today (Tuesday, April 5, 2022) at 2 p.m. in light of approaching severe weather. The National...
Search for SC State University’s 13th president to begin
The South Carolina State University Board of Trustees has announced the establishment of a Presidential Selection Committee.
Agenda for Feb. 3 SC State Board of Trustees meeting
The South Carolina State University Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, via Zoom beginning at 9 a.m.
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