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UM isn’t the only school facing leadership controversy

Much like the University of Mississippi during the controversial selection of Glenn Boyce, the University of South Carolina faced controversy this year when choosing the 29th president, former West Point superintendent Robert

October 7, 2019

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Mayfield elected ASB president

Barron Mayfield was elected Associated Student Body President after defeating Leah Davis in a runoff election on Thursday night. His win was overshadowed by the vice presidential runoff results being withheld because

April 5, 2019

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Leah Davis, Barron Mayfield advance to runoff for presidential election

Leah Davis and Barron Mayfield have advanced to the runoff election in the race for Associated Student Body president after none of the three candidates gained a majority of the student body’s

April 2, 2019

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ASB debate: candidates clash with little to say

There was not a breakthrough moment at the Associated Student Body executive candidate debate, as most of the candidates chose to stick to their campaign platforms and tout broad promises of transparency,

March 27, 2019

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Gallery: Associated Student Body candidates share platforms, answer students’ questions at debate

Students filled the Overby Center auditorium on Monday night to listen to Associated Student Body executive officer candidates debate ahead of the general election. The candidates shared their vision for student government

March 25, 2019

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Former Ole Miss Chancellor Jeff Vitter selected as finalist for University of South Florida president

Updated at 3 p.m. to reflect Vitter’s comments in an interview with the University of South Florida on Wednesday. Former Ole Miss Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter could become the next president of the University of

March 18, 2019

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March 4, 2019

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ASB vies for student representation on IHL Board of Trustees

Associated Student Body President Elam Miller wants to improve student relations with the Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) Board of Trustees by implementing a student agenda and gaining official student representation. “Initially,

September 26, 2018

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Elam Miller, Cady Cooper win ASB runoff elections

On Thursday night, the results of the Associated Student Body runoff elections for president and secretary were announced. Elam Miller won the presidential race with 53.51 percent of the vote, defeating opponent

March 8, 2018

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