By making your first gift of $20.25, you’ll make a direct impact on the university you love and receive the Forever SC State Philanthropy Medallion to wear at Commencement — a lasting symbol of pride, gratitude, and connection to SC State.
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South Carolina State University extends sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Barbara Hatton, a pioneering educator who served as SC State’s first woman president, regarding her passing. Hatton passed away on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts. She was 84.
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Born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago and a historian at heart, Dr. Learie B. Luke believes the world should be every student’s classroom. As director of the Office of Global Engagement at South Carolina State University, he works to ensure that toward the goal of having 50% of students travel abroad before graduation - helping the university fulfill its mission to prepare socially aware, globally minded graduates.
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Strengthening a commitment to matching the talents of students with the demands of business and industry, South Carolina State University has launched four new degree programs in STEM-related fields.
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Veterans Day is more than a date on the calendar. It’s a reminder of courage, sacrifice, and community. At South Carolina State University, that spirit of gratitude came to life Thursday during this year’s Veterans Appreciation program at Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium, where students, faculty, and veterans gather to reflect and give thanks. The program is held annually on the Thursday before Veterans Day on Nov. 11.
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The South Carolina State University Concert Choir will present its final performance of the 2025 season with the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah.” The Concert Choir, under the direction of Dr. Johnnie J. Felder, will be joined by a quartet of outstanding soloists, a 20-piece orchestra, and guest conductor Christopher Leysath for Handel’s most celebrated work.
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