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Sam Watson
Posted by Sam Watson
June 30, 2023

SC State’s Conyers to join HBCU leaders in trip to Israel

ORANGEBURG, S.C. – South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers is set to join the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and other leaders from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs)...

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Sam Watson
Posted by Sam Watson
July 18, 2023

SC State hopes new summer efforts will reduce lines as students start Fall 2023 Semester

ORANGEBURG, S.C. – With the start of the 2023-24 academic year just a month away, South Carolina State University has taken several steps this summer to mitigate the fall arrival...

Sam Watson
Posted by Sam Watson
June 30, 2023

SC State’s Conyers to join HBCU leaders in trip to Israel

ORANGEBURG, S.C. – South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers is set to join the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and other leaders from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs)...

Sam Watson
Posted by Sam Watson
June 23, 2023

USDA awards SC State $8.7M ‘NextGen’ grant to develop students in food, agriculture and human sciences

ORANGEBURG, S.C. – South Carolina State University has received an $8.7 million “NextGen” grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to recruit, train and graduate students for careers in...

Sam Watson
Posted by Sam Watson
June 16, 2023

SC State adds fire protection option to civil engineering degree to meet industry needs

ORANGEBURG, S.C. – The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) recently approved South Carolina State University’s addition of a fire protection engineering ( FPE ) concentration under the existing...

Sam Watson
Posted by Sam Watson
May 19, 2023

Twofer: SC State offering new mechatronics engineering major to meet industry demands

ORANGEBURG, S.C. – Two engineers for the price of one. That’s the benefit of a new academic major at South Carolina State University. The College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics...

Sam Watson
Posted by Sam Watson
May 8, 2023

SC State included in $20 million NSF investment to change health care using AI

ORANGEBURG, S.C. – South Carolina State University faculty are part of a Clemson-led coalition of South Carolina researchers formed to modernize health care diagnostics and treatment in South Carolina with...

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.

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