SC State Athletic Director resigns
November 30, 2016
SC State University Athletic Director Paul Bryant, who has held the position for three years, resigned from his post, effective Dec. 15. Bryant will head to Grambling State University as the institution’s next athletic director.
Paul Bryant
“I am extremely grateful for the opportunity I have had at SC State University. I want to thank the administration and athletic staff for their support and for believing in my vision to build a strong athletics program that is committed to the success of our student-athletes,” said Bryant.
SC State President James Clark extends best wishes to Bryant, saying, “I thank Paul Bryant for his service to SC State University, and I wish his family continued success as he pursues this significant opportunity presented to him.”
President Clark has not yet selected Bryant’s replacement, but notes a search will be conducted in the near future.
South Carolina State University
Founded in 1896 as a land grant institution with a mission of providing service to the citizens of the state, South Carolina State University has evolved from a small teachers’ college into a major University center of learning and research. Located in Orangeburg, S.C., with a student population of some 2,900, South Carolina State offers more than 50 different fields of study on the undergraduate and graduate levels. South Carolina State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools.
