South Carolina State University will welcome alumni and Bulldog fans to campus this week for Coming Home, a series of events culminating with Saturday’s men’s and women’s basketball games at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center.
Coming Home at South Carolina State University is a cherished tradition that brings together alumni, students, faculty, staff, and the greater Orangeburg community to celebrate the enduring legacy and spirit of Bulldog Tenacity.
This annual event serves as a second Homecoming of sorts, offering alumni the opportunity to reconnect with their alma mater, engage with current students, and witness firsthand the university’s continued growth and success.
Bulldog fans are encouraged to pack the house with a sea of garnet as the men’s and women’s teams take on the Morgan State Bears in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Showdown.
Beyond nostalgia and reunion, Coming Home is a powerful reminder of SC State’s lasting impact, fostering a sense of belonging, pride, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Through a series of dynamic events, networking opportunities, and community engagements, attendees can celebrate the university’s achievements, support its future endeavors, and play an active role in strengthening its influence both on campus and within the Orangeburg community.
As South Carolina State University continues to elevate its academic programs, expand its outreach, and enhance student experiences, Coming Home provides a meaningful platform to honor the past, embrace the present, and build the future.
This celebration is more than just a gathering — it is a reaffirmation of the resilience, excellence, and Bulldog Tenacity that define SC State and its extended community.
Schedule of Events
The Loyal Talk: Sons and Daughters of SCSU
Thursday, Feb. 13, 6 p.m.
Dr. Barbara A. Vaughan Recital Hall Fine Arts Center
The panel discussion will focus on SC State’s Impact on Black History Panelists will
be Erica Prioleau-Taylor, moderator, Class of 2000; Retired Maj. Gen. Abraham J. Turner,
Class of 1976; Dr. William C. Hine, retired SC State history professor; legendary
football Coach Willie E. Jefferies, Class of 1960; Queen E. Brailey, Class of 1961;
Dr. Judith Salley, class of 1975; and Dr. Cecil Williams, distinguished Civil Rights
Era photographer.
The Bulldog Stampede Community Trail-Ride
Friday, Feb. 14, 6-9 p.m.
Staley Field
Get out your western gear and join SC State cheerleader and trail-ride phenomenon
Quinton Dais and DJ 1K for an evening of music, line dancing and food trucks. The
event is brought to you by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety in collaboration
with the Division of Institutional Advancement, Student Life and Leadership, Office
of Alumni Affairs and Engagement, SCSU Athletics, Enrollment Management, and SCSU
Colleges/Departments.
Women & Men’s Basketball versus Morgan State
Saturday, Feb. 15
Women’s game: 2 p.m.
Men’s game: 4 p.m.
Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center.
Bulldog fans are encouraged to pack the house with a sea of garnet as the men’s and women’s teams take on the Morgan State Bears in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Showdown.
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