CONWAY, SC (WBTW) – Coastal Carolina University’s provost and executive vice president has resigned.

Caroline Rohr, with the university, confirmed to News13 that Ralph Byington has resigned from his position as provost and executive vice president.

Several weeks ago, Holley Tankersley was named associate provost for strategy and development, according to Rohr. She will start that role on July 1.

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