Savannah State Names Arthur Williamson CIO
Williamson, who previously led IT at Florence-Darlington Technical College, will oversee the university's information technology strategy and operations.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in People
Savannah State University has named Arthur Williamson chief information officer. He will lead the university's information technology strategy and operations after more than a decade at Florence-Darlington Technical College.
Why it matters
The appointment places a leader with extensive IT operations, cybersecurity and infrastructure experience in charge of technology at the Savannah campus. The university said the role will focus on strengthening campus technology infrastructure and improving digital services.
Williamson's background includes more than a decade at Florence-Darlington Technical College, where he most recently served as director of information technology. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer engineering from Clemson University and a master's in computer science from Ball State University.
The players
Arthur Williamson
Williamson is a technology executive whose career has centered on IT operations, cybersecurity and infrastructure in higher education and technical college settings.
Savannah State University
Savannah State University is a public historically Black university in Savannah, Georgia, part of the University System of Georgia.
The details
Williamson will lead information technology strategy and operations for the university. He joins Savannah State from Florence-Darlington Technical College in South Carolina, where he also served on the South Carolina Technical College System's Critical Infrastructure Advisory Group.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: Savannah State announces Williamson's appointment as chief information officer.
People Moves
Williamson's move from a South Carolina technical college to a Georgia university follows his earlier service on the South Carolina Technical College System's Critical Infrastructure Advisory Group. His appointment reflects the continued movement of IT leaders with infrastructure and cybersecurity backgrounds between regional public higher education institutions.
For Savannah State students, faculty and staff, the appointment signals a stronger focus on campus technology infrastructure and digital services. Changes to university systems and online services may follow as the new CIO begins work.
The takeaway
Strong IT leadership in higher education increasingly depends on combining operational reliability with cybersecurity expertise. Campus community members can watch for improvements in digital services as the new CIO sets priorities.
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