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After the tragic Homecoming Shootings SC State University Leaders Moved Quickly to Support Students, Provide Counseling, and Review Safety Measures.
SCSU completed the 2024–2025 academic year without a major safety incident. Tragedy occured this year despite the high security measures. sco.lt/5eWBX6
SCSU completed the 2024–2025 academic year without a major safety incident. Tragedy occured this year despite the high security measures. sco.lt/5eWBX6
October 9, 2025 at 4:45 AM
After the tragic Homecoming Shootings SC State University Leaders Moved Quickly to Support Students, Provide Counseling, and Review Safety Measures.
SCSU completed the 2024–2025 academic year without a major safety incident. Tragedy occured this year despite the high security measures. sco.lt/5eWBX6
SCSU completed the 2024–2025 academic year without a major safety incident. Tragedy occured this year despite the high security measures. sco.lt/5eWBX6
Coach Chennis Berry Makes Historic Hire With Tess Abbott Joining SC State Univ Football Staff.
Abbot is the first female football coach at the program.
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Abbot is the first female football coach at the program.
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Chennis Berry Makes Historic Hire With Tess Abbott Joining SCS Football Staff
HBCU football team hires first female coach to its program.
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August 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Coach Chennis Berry Makes Historic Hire With Tess Abbott Joining SC State Univ Football Staff.
Abbot is the first female football coach at the program.
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Abbot is the first female football coach at the program.
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Former football players recognized by the South Carolina State Univ (SCSU) 44 years after they made history.
The eight former football players were members of SC State's 1981 draft class, the largest group ever from the univ and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, to enter the NFL in a single year
The eight former football players were members of SC State's 1981 draft class, the largest group ever from the univ and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, to enter the NFL in a single year
SC State University football draft class recognized
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(WPDE) — A group of former football players were recognized by the South Carolina State University (SCSU) 44…
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(WPDE) — A group of former football players were recognized by the South Carolina State University (SCSU) 44…
SC State University football draft class recognized - NFL
(WPDE) — A group of former football players were recognized by the South Carolina State University (SCSU) 44 years after they made history.
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August 3, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Former football players recognized by the South Carolina State Univ (SCSU) 44 years after they made history.
The eight former football players were members of SC State's 1981 draft class, the largest group ever from the univ and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, to enter the NFL in a single year
The eight former football players were members of SC State's 1981 draft class, the largest group ever from the univ and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, to enter the NFL in a single year
🏛️ South Carolina State University
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
📈 Up 7.4% from last year
🎓 Alumni donor count up 41%
📊 Donor participation up 34%
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
📈 Up 7.4% from last year
🎓 Alumni donor count up 41%
📊 Donor participation up 34%
Give to SC State
scsu.edu
August 3, 2025 at 6:02 AM
In “Preaching with the Choir,“ Michele Valerie Ronnick tells of an Easter sermon with Dr. Benjamin E. Mays at South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC.
In “Preaching with the Choir,“ Michele Valerie Ronnick tells of an Easter sermon with Dr. Benjamin E. Mays at South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC.
Preaching with the Choir
An Easter Sermon with Dr. Benjamin E. Mays at South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC
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August 3, 2025 at 5:59 AM
In “Preaching with the Choir,“ Michele Valerie Ronnick tells of an Easter sermon with Dr. Benjamin E. Mays at South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC.
Two South Carolina State University scientists earned international recognition for pioneering work in brain-computer interface, a system that allows a person to control a device using their brain signals.
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Two South Carolina State University scientists earned international recognition for pioneering work in brain-computer interface, a system that allows a person to control a device using their brain signals.
South Carolina State University scientists honored for brain-computer interface work
Two South Carolina State University scientists earned international recognition for pioneering work in brain-computer interface, a system that allows a person t
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August 3, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Two South Carolina State University scientists earned international recognition for pioneering work in brain-computer interface, a system that allows a person to control a device using their brain signals.
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The Vietnam veteran and former businessman got his diploma from South Carolina State University on Friday. He signed up for classes after hearing about the police killing of protesting students in 1968.
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He graduated from college at age 79. A campus tragedy inspired him to enroll
The Vietnam veteran and former businessman got his diploma from South Carolina State University on Friday. He signed up for classes after hearing about the police killing of protesting students in 196...
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May 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The Vietnam veteran and former businessman got his diploma from South Carolina State University on Friday. He signed up for classes after hearing about the police killing of protesting students in 1968.
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🏛️ South Carolina State University
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
🎯 Diverse support from every corner of the Bulldog community
💼 Strong leadership giving and regional business confidence
🙏🏽 Faith-based and student donors show rising engagement
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
🎯 Diverse support from every corner of the Bulldog community
💼 Strong leadership giving and regional business confidence
🙏🏽 Faith-based and student donors show rising engagement
August 1, 2025 at 6:58 AM
🏛️ South Carolina State University
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
🎯 Diverse support from every corner of the Bulldog community
💼 Strong leadership giving and regional business confidence
🙏🏽 Faith-based and student donors show rising engagement
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
🎯 Diverse support from every corner of the Bulldog community
💼 Strong leadership giving and regional business confidence
🙏🏽 Faith-based and student donors show rising engagement
🏛️ South Carolina State University
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
📌 SC State is outpacing national benchmarks
📌 Funds support scholarships, faculty excellence, infrastructure & growth
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
📌 SC State is outpacing national benchmarks
📌 Funds support scholarships, faculty excellence, infrastructure & growth
August 1, 2025 at 6:57 AM
🏛️ South Carolina State University
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
📌 SC State is outpacing national benchmarks
📌 Funds support scholarships, faculty excellence, infrastructure & growth
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
📌 SC State is outpacing national benchmarks
📌 Funds support scholarships, faculty excellence, infrastructure & growth
🏛️ South Carolina State University
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
🧭 Capital Campaign Momentum
The Power of SC State: A Campaign to Elevate Excellence
🟥 59% of Goal Achieved
🟦 Only 19.5% of Timeline Elapsed
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
🧭 Capital Campaign Momentum
The Power of SC State: A Campaign to Elevate Excellence
🟥 59% of Goal Achieved
🟦 Only 19.5% of Timeline Elapsed
August 1, 2025 at 6:57 AM
🏛️ South Carolina State University
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
🧭 Capital Campaign Momentum
The Power of SC State: A Campaign to Elevate Excellence
🟥 59% of Goal Achieved
🟦 Only 19.5% of Timeline Elapsed
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
🧭 Capital Campaign Momentum
The Power of SC State: A Campaign to Elevate Excellence
🟥 59% of Goal Achieved
🟦 Only 19.5% of Timeline Elapsed
🏛️ South Carolina State University
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
📈 Up 7.4% from last year
🎓 Alumni donor count up 41%
📊 Donor participation up 34%
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
📈 Up 7.4% from last year
🎓 Alumni donor count up 41%
📊 Donor participation up 34%
Give to SC State
scsu.edu
August 1, 2025 at 6:55 AM
🏛️ South Carolina State University
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
📈 Up 7.4% from last year
🎓 Alumni donor count up 41%
📊 Donor participation up 34%
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
📈 Up 7.4% from last year
🎓 Alumni donor count up 41%
📊 Donor participation up 34%
🏛️ South Carolina State University
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
💰 A Record-Breaking Year
$6,082,355.55 Raised
4,218 Total Donors
15.2% Alumni Giving Rate — Highest in SC State history
15.3% Alumni Engagement Rate — New benchmark for volunteerism & events
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
💰 A Record-Breaking Year
$6,082,355.55 Raised
4,218 Total Donors
15.2% Alumni Giving Rate — Highest in SC State history
15.3% Alumni Engagement Rate — New benchmark for volunteerism & events
August 1, 2025 at 6:50 AM
🏛️ South Carolina State University
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
💰 A Record-Breaking Year
$6,082,355.55 Raised
4,218 Total Donors
15.2% Alumni Giving Rate — Highest in SC State history
15.3% Alumni Engagement Rate — New benchmark for volunteerism & events
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
💰 A Record-Breaking Year
$6,082,355.55 Raised
4,218 Total Donors
15.2% Alumni Giving Rate — Highest in SC State history
15.3% Alumni Engagement Rate — New benchmark for volunteerism & events
There are so many new construction and upcoming projects at SC State that we can't list them all but here are a few of them:
💬 Student Life & Wellness
- 🏟️ Bulldog Acadome (Smith Hammond Middleton replacement – $45M planned)
- 🧘♂️ Health & Wellness Center (Replacing Staley Hall – $40M approved)
💬 Student Life & Wellness
- 🏟️ Bulldog Acadome (Smith Hammond Middleton replacement – $45M planned)
- 🧘♂️ Health & Wellness Center (Replacing Staley Hall – $40M approved)
July 23, 2025 at 4:10 AM
There are so many new construction and upcoming projects at SC State that we can't list them all but here are a few of them:
💬 Student Life & Wellness
- 🏟️ Bulldog Acadome (Smith Hammond Middleton replacement – $45M planned)
- 🧘♂️ Health & Wellness Center (Replacing Staley Hall – $40M approved)
💬 Student Life & Wellness
- 🏟️ Bulldog Acadome (Smith Hammond Middleton replacement – $45M planned)
- 🧘♂️ Health & Wellness Center (Replacing Staley Hall – $40M approved)
There are so many new construction and upcoming projects at SC State that we can't list them all but here are a few of them:
💬 Student Life & Wellness
- 🏢 Student Center
- Renovation: ✅ Nearly complete
- Expansion: 🛠️ $20M project underway to include a new Cafeteria
💬 Student Life & Wellness
- 🏢 Student Center
- Renovation: ✅ Nearly complete
- Expansion: 🛠️ $20M project underway to include a new Cafeteria
July 23, 2025 at 4:10 AM
There are so many new construction and upcoming projects at SC State that we can't list them all but here are a few of them:
💬 Student Life & Wellness
- 🏢 Student Center
- Renovation: ✅ Nearly complete
- Expansion: 🛠️ $20M project underway to include a new Cafeteria
💬 Student Life & Wellness
- 🏢 Student Center
- Renovation: ✅ Nearly complete
- Expansion: 🛠️ $20M project underway to include a new Cafeteria
There are so many new construction and upcoming projects at SC State that we can't list them all but here are a few of them:
🧑🏫 Academic Facilities
- 📚 New Academic Building (Turner Hall replacement, $54.7M – completion by 2027)
- 🏛️ New University Library & Honors College ($30.3M – Phase I approved)
🧑🏫 Academic Facilities
- 📚 New Academic Building (Turner Hall replacement, $54.7M – completion by 2027)
- 🏛️ New University Library & Honors College ($30.3M – Phase I approved)
July 23, 2025 at 4:08 AM
There are so many new construction and upcoming projects at SC State that we can't list them all but here are a few of them:
🧑🏫 Academic Facilities
- 📚 New Academic Building (Turner Hall replacement, $54.7M – completion by 2027)
- 🏛️ New University Library & Honors College ($30.3M – Phase I approved)
🧑🏫 Academic Facilities
- 📚 New Academic Building (Turner Hall replacement, $54.7M – completion by 2027)
- 🏛️ New University Library & Honors College ($30.3M – Phase I approved)
There are so many new construction and upcoming projects at SC State that we can't list them all but here are a few of them:
🏠 Housing & Residence Life
- 🏗️ New 500-Bed Residence Hall (Expected to Open Fall 2027)
- 🔧 Sojourner Truth Hall Renovation (384 beds restored by 2027)
🏠 Housing & Residence Life
- 🏗️ New 500-Bed Residence Hall (Expected to Open Fall 2027)
- 🔧 Sojourner Truth Hall Renovation (384 beds restored by 2027)
July 23, 2025 at 4:06 AM
There are so many new construction and upcoming projects at SC State that we can't list them all but here are a few of them:
🏠 Housing & Residence Life
- 🏗️ New 500-Bed Residence Hall (Expected to Open Fall 2027)
- 🔧 Sojourner Truth Hall Renovation (384 beds restored by 2027)
🏠 Housing & Residence Life
- 🏗️ New 500-Bed Residence Hall (Expected to Open Fall 2027)
- 🔧 Sojourner Truth Hall Renovation (384 beds restored by 2027)
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Hats off to Linwood Riddick: The 79-year-old veteran came out of retirement to earn his bachelor’s degree at South Carolina State University. “If I can do it, you can do it,” he said. 🎓️
He graduated from college at age 79. A campus tragedy inspired him to enroll
The Vietnam veteran and former businessman got his diploma from South Carolina State University on Friday. He signed up for classes after hearing about the police killing of protesting students in 196...
www.npr.org
May 13, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Hats off to Linwood Riddick: The 79-year-old veteran came out of retirement to earn his bachelor’s degree at South Carolina State University. “If I can do it, you can do it,” he said. 🎓️
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803 Fresh, behind the viral song 'Boots on the Ground', filmed his new music video at South Carolina State University, with the SC State Marching Band.
Music video for viral song 'Boots on the Ground' filmed at SC State University
803 Fresh, behind the viral song 'Boots on the Ground', filmed a music video with the SC State Marching Band.
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May 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM
803 Fresh, behind the viral song 'Boots on the Ground', filmed his new music video at South Carolina State University, with the SC State Marching Band.
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South Carolina State University launches 10th nuclear reactor simulator in the world #scnews
South Carolina State University launches 10th nuclear reactor simulator in the world
The 10th nuclear reactor simulator in the entire world is now housed in the Palmetto State.
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May 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
South Carolina State University launches 10th nuclear reactor simulator in the world #scnews
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Linwood Riddick had never heard of the Orangeburg Massacre until a few years ago when he stumbled on a campus memorial at South Carolina State University.
He says he knew right then what he had to do.
He says he knew right then what he had to do.
Why a retired 79-year-old shop owner earned a college degree to honor the victims of the 1968 Orangeburg Massacre
Linwood Riddick had never heard of the Orangeburg Massacre until a few years ago when he stumbled on a campus memorial at South Carolina State University. He says he knew right then what he had to do.
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May 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Linwood Riddick had never heard of the Orangeburg Massacre until a few years ago when he stumbled on a campus memorial at South Carolina State University.
He says he knew right then what he had to do.
He says he knew right then what he had to do.
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[Video] South Carolina State University launches 10th nuclear reactor simulator in the world
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South Carolina State University launches 10th nuclear reactor simulator in the world - NewsBreak
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May 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
[Video] South Carolina State University launches 10th nuclear reactor simulator in the world
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Linwood Riddick of Summerville, S.C., recently learned about the 1968 Orangeburg Massacre, where three Black students were killed. Moved by their sacrifice, the 79-year-old Vietnam veteran and retired shop owner earned a degree from South Carolina State University. cbsn.ws/4kFOuqt
A septuagenarian college graduate pays tribute
A few years ago, Linwood Riddick, of Summerville, S.C., recently learned of the 1968 "Orangeburg Massacre" protest at South Carolina State University, during which three Black students were killed. Th...
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May 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Linwood Riddick of Summerville, S.C., recently learned about the 1968 Orangeburg Massacre, where three Black students were killed. Moved by their sacrifice, the 79-year-old Vietnam veteran and retired shop owner earned a degree from South Carolina State University. cbsn.ws/4kFOuqt
SCSU is addressing a potential housing shortage this fall by offering a $1,000 incentive to eligible juniors and seniors who secure off-campus housing.
The initiative aims to alleviate pressure on the university's limited bed space, which is strained by record applications and high retention rates"
The initiative aims to alleviate pressure on the university's limited bed space, which is strained by record applications and high retention rates"
South Carolina State University is addressing a potential housing shortage this fall by offering a $1,000 incentive to eligible juniors and seniors who secure off-campus housing.
SC State offers $1,000 to juniors and seniors for off-campus housing amid shortage
South Carolina State University is addressing a potential housing shortage this fall by offering a $1,000 incentive to eligible juniors and seniors.
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June 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
SCSU is addressing a potential housing shortage this fall by offering a $1,000 incentive to eligible juniors and seniors who secure off-campus housing.
The initiative aims to alleviate pressure on the university's limited bed space, which is strained by record applications and high retention rates"
The initiative aims to alleviate pressure on the university's limited bed space, which is strained by record applications and high retention rates"
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This summer, 73 Fellows will work across the NBA, WNBA, and league offices, representing 23 HBCUs, including four new additions: Fayetteville State, Talladega College, South Carolina State, and Johnson C. Smith University.
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NBA announces over 70 HBCU interns for the summer
Discover how the NBA supports students with its HBCU Fellowship Program, providing hands-on experience in basketball business.
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June 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
This summer, 73 Fellows will work across the NBA, WNBA, and league offices, representing 23 HBCUs, including four new additions: Fayetteville State, Talladega College, South Carolina State, and Johnson C. Smith University.
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South Carolina State University Launches Nuclear Reactor Simulator
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South Carolina State University Launches Nuclear Reactor Simulator | The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
South Carolina State University is currently the only HBCU in the nation to offer an undergraduate degree in nuclear engineering. Now, the university has opened a new simulator - one of only 10 such c...
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June 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
South Carolina State University Launches Nuclear Reactor Simulator
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