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Sam Watson
Posted by Sam Watson
January 9, 2023

SC State conducts CPR training for coaches, athletics staff members

Buffalo Bills football player Damar Hamlin’s on-field collapse expedited SC State Athletic Director Keshia Campbell’s actions. ORANGEBURG, S.C. – South Carolina State University Athletics already was planning CPR training for...

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Sam Watson
Posted by Sam Watson
January 9, 2023

SC State conducts CPR training for coaches, athletics staff members

Buffalo Bills football player Damar Hamlin’s on-field collapse expedited SC State Athletic Director Keshia Campbell’s actions. ORANGEBURG, S.C. – South Carolina State University Athletics already was planning CPR training for...

Sam Watson
Posted by Sam Watson
January 3, 2023

Important dates for Spring 2023 Semester

South Carolina State University reminds students to complete the 2023 Spring Semester registration process as soon as possible to ensure access to chosen classes.

Sam Watson
Posted by Sam Watson
September 21, 2022

SC State’s Marching 101 Band hits the road to Indianapolis for Colts’ home season opener

South Carolina State University’s high-stepping musical powerhouse will be featured in a performance of a lifetime this weekend.

Sam Watson
Posted by Sam Watson
September 20, 2022

Vice President Harris to SC State students: ‘We need you.’

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday called on South Carolina State University students to register to vote and have their voices heard in the American democracy.

Sam Watson
Posted by Sam Watson
August 2, 2022

Update: SC State provides alternative contact numbers for key offices

ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State University is experiencing difficulties with its telephone system. To ensure that the public has necessary access to administrative offices and staff, President Alexander Conyers...

Sophia Galvan
Posted by Sophia Galvan
June 8, 2022

UPDATE: SC State announces Summer 2022 swimming lessons starting June 13

Swimming lessons will be available to all South Carolina State University students and personnel and the Orangeburg community this summer.

Sam Watson
Posted by Sam Watson
April 22, 2022

Trustees’ Presidential Search Committee recommends Conyers as SC State’s next president

The South Carolina State University Board of Trustees’ Ad-Hoc Presidential Search Committee on Thursday unanimously voted to recommend Interim President Alexander Conyers as the university’s next president.

Sam Watson
Posted by Sam Watson
April 5, 2022

Severe weather threat prompts SC State campus to close at 2 p.m. today

ORANGEBURG, S.C. – South Carolina State University will cancel  classes and dismiss nonessential employees today (Tuesday, April 5, 2022) at 2 p.m. in light of approaching severe weather. The National...

Sam Watson
Posted by Sam Watson
February 2, 2022

Search for SC State University’s 13th president to begin

The South Carolina State University Board of Trustees has announced the establishment of a Presidential Selection Committee.

Sam Watson
Posted by Sam Watson
February 2, 2022

Agenda for Feb. 3 SC State Board of Trustees meeting

The South Carolina State University Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, via Zoom beginning at 9 a.m.

Sam Watson
Posted by Sam Watson
January 7, 2022

SC State 1890 garden project plants seeds of resilience in Orangeburg 5th graders

For a select group of Mellichamp Elementary School students, learning to plant seeds and grow things has been more than just fun. It has helped them grow, as well.

Sam Watson
Posted by Sam Watson
January 4, 2022

Interim President Conyers addresses COVID-19 concerns for Spring 2022 Semester

Happy New Year and welcome back to South Carolina State University for what I know will be another productive semester. Your successes have made my tenure as your interim president...

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