Clemson relationship with housing developer didn’t violate state law, SC inspector general finds

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 735

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s inspector general found no wrongdoing in Clemson University’s interactions with the developer of a massive new subdivision proposed in Oconee County. However, colleges could do more to prevent future conflict of interest concerns, he found.

Clemson became entangled in the controversy surrounding a 600-acre housing development as then-President Jim Clements and former Gov. Nikki Haley, a Clemson board member, also sat on the board of the publicly traded homebuilding company believed …

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