Who was Usc Aiken founder?

The University of South Carolina Aiken was founded in 1961 by a group of local citizens and leaders, with significant contributions from Dr. Thomas E. T. McCants, who played a pivotal role in establishing the institution. The university was initially created to provide higher education opportunities to residents of the Aiken area and has since grown into a comprehensive public university. It is part of the University of South Carolina system.