Before Stephen Paul ever opened a research journal or stepped into a lab at South Carolina State University, he learned the human cost of poor road safety. Sixteen years ago, a car accident in Tanzania left his brother, Noel, with both legs broken and lasting pain, an impact Paul has never been able to forget.
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Former South Carolina State University basketball player Drayton “Diesel” Jones has donated $20,000 to the university’s men’s basketball program, giving back to the institution where his collegiate career began. Jones — a 6-foot-11 center — played two seasons at SC State before transferring to Butler University, a nationally respected basketball powerhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Sixth District Congressman James E. Clyburn, a 1961 graduate of South Carolina State University, will talk about his new book during a book signing event on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the University of South Carolina (USC). Clyburn, one of SC State’s most loyal benefactors, has been a member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 1993.
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South Carolina State University will hold its fall commencement exercises at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. The commencement address will be delivered by Dr. Kris Harley, chief of surgery at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, North Carolina.
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South Carolina State University’s Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College has selected Joshua Jackson and Tuhina Sambhus as Mr. and Miss Honors College for the 2025-26 academic year. In these roles, the students will serve as ambassadors for the Honors College, leading initiatives that elevate academic excellence, service, and student engagement.
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South Carolina State University is opening new doors for professionals looking to elevate their careers with a fully online Graduate Certificate in Project Management set to launch in January 2026. The program is designed for a workforce that increasingly depends on certified project leaders.
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