Clemson names new president with SEC ties
Clemson University has appointed UGA provost Benjamin C. Ayers as its next president following a selection process involving a first-choice candidate.
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Clemson University's Board of Trustees has selected Benjamin C. Ayers, the provost of the University of Georgia, to serve as the university's next president.
Coverage from FOX Carolina News, Clemson News, and TigerNet emphasizes Ayers' existing ties to the SEC. Forbes reports that the university named this new president after being jilted by its first pick.
Future developments center on the transition of leadership as Ayers moves from his role at UGA to the presidency at Clemson.
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Quick answers
Who is the new president of Clemson University?
Benjamin C. Ayers, who previously served as the provost at the University of Georgia.
Was Benjamin Ayers the first choice for the position?
According to Forbes, Clemson named Ayers after being jilted by its first pick.
Who appointed the new president?
The Clemson University Board of Trustees.
Coverage (6)
- New president chosen for Clemson University WYFF News 4 · 7h ago
- MSU Trustee Says He Wasn’t Shown President’s New Contract Inside Higher Ed · 7h ago
- Clemson trustees select UGA provost Benjamin Ayers as next president FOX Carolina News · 7h ago
- After Being Jilted By Its First Pick, Clemson University Names New President Forbes · 7h ago
- Clemson University Board of Trustees selects Benjamin C. Ayers as president Clemson News · 7h ago
- Clemson names new president with SEC ties TigerNet · 7h ago
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