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Omar Shaheed III, SC State's first mechatronics engineering graduate.

12/10/2025 09:20:00 AM

‘It was worth the wait’: SC State University to graduate 1st mechatronics engineering student

As industries race toward smarter systems and automation, South Carolina State University is preparing engineers who can keep pace. Leading the way is Omar Shaheed III, the university’s first mechatronics engineering graduate. The 23-year-old will walk across the stage during SC State’s Dec. 11 Fall Commencement exercises as not only the first graduate of the program, but also its first enrolled student.

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11/26/2025 10:09:16 AM

Why one SC State graduate student is devoted to safer roads

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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11/25/2025 11:42:09 AM

SC State Honors College scholars shine at national conference in Alabama

Four scholars from South Carolina State University’s Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College attended the National Association of African American Honors Programs (NAAAHP) conference Nov. 5–9 at Miles College in Fairfield, Alabama.

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11/21/2025 09:07:11 AM

Joshua Jackson and Tuhina Sambhus named SC State’s Mr. and Miss Honors College 2025-26

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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11/17/2025 01:00:09 PM

Attention all graduating seniors: Have you made your Senior Class Gift yet?

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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11/06/2025 04:49:23 PM

SC State Concert Choir to present star-studded 'Messiah' performance on Nov. 19

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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