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After the tragic Homecoming Shootings SC State University Leaders Moved Quickly to Support Students, Provide Counseling, and Review Safety Measures.
SCSU completed the 2024–2025 academic year without a major safety incident. Tragedy occured this year despite the high security measures. sco.lt/5eWBX6

BESMA (Bulldog External Social Media Ambassadors) @besma1896.bsky.social · Aug 8

Coach Chennis Berry Makes Historic Hire With Tess Abbott Joining SC State Univ Football Staff.
Abbot is the first female football coach at the program.

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Chennis Berry Makes Historic Hire With Tess Abbott Joining SCS Football Staff

HBCU football team hires first female coach to its program.

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BESMA (Bulldog External Social Media Ambassadors) @besma1896.bsky.social · Aug 3

Former football players recognized by the South Carolina State Univ (SCSU) 44 years after they made history.

The eight former football players were members of SC State's 1981 draft class, the largest group ever from the univ and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, to enter the NFL in a single year

Raw NFL @rawnfl.bsky.social · Jul 23

SC State University football draft class recognized

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(WPDE) — A group of former football players were recognized by the South Carolina State University (SCSU) 44…

SC State University football draft class recognized - NFL

(WPDE) — A group of former football players were recognized by the South Carolina State University (SCSU) 44 years after they made history.

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BESMA (Bulldog External Social Media Ambassadors) @besma1896.bsky.social · Aug 3

Record Breaking Fundraising year at South Carolina State University. #SCSU #ScState

BESMA (Bulldog External Social Media Ambassadors) @besma1896.bsky.social · Aug 1

🏛️ South Carolina State University
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
📈 Up 7.4% from last year
🎓 Alumni donor count up 41%
📊 Donor participation up 34%

Give to SC State

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BESMA (Bulldog External Social Media Ambassadors) @besma1896.bsky.social · Aug 3

In “Preaching with the Choir,“ Michele Valerie Ronnick tells of an Easter sermon with Dr. Benjamin E. Mays at South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC.

Picturing Black History @pbhosu.bsky.social · May 29

In “Preaching with the Choir,“ Michele Valerie Ronnick tells of an Easter sermon with Dr. Benjamin E. Mays at South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC.

Preaching with the Choir

An Easter Sermon with Dr. Benjamin E. Mays at South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC

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BESMA (Bulldog External Social Media Ambassadors) @besma1896.bsky.social · Aug 3

Two South Carolina State University scientists earned international recognition for pioneering work in brain-computer interface, a system that allows a person to control a device using their brain signals.

Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · Sep 23

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Two South Carolina State University scientists earned international recognition for pioneering work in brain-computer interface, a system that allows a person to control a device using their brain signals.

South Carolina State University scientists honored for brain-computer interface work

Two South Carolina State University scientists earned international recognition for pioneering work in brain-computer interface, a system that allows a person t

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NPR @npr.org · May 11

The Vietnam veteran and former businessman got his diploma from South Carolina State University on Friday. He signed up for classes after hearing about the police killing of protesting students in 1968.
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He graduated from college at age 79. A campus tragedy inspired him to enroll

The Vietnam veteran and former businessman got his diploma from South Carolina State University on Friday. He signed up for classes after hearing about the police killing of protesting students in 196...

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BESMA (Bulldog External Social Media Ambassadors) @besma1896.bsky.social · Aug 1

🏛️ South Carolina State University
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
🎯 Diverse support from every corner of the Bulldog community
💼 Strong leadership giving and regional business confidence
🙏🏽 Faith-based and student donors show rising engagement

BESMA (Bulldog External Social Media Ambassadors) @besma1896.bsky.social · Aug 1

🏛️ South Carolina State University
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25

📌 SC State is outpacing national benchmarks
📌 Funds support scholarships, faculty excellence, infrastructure & growth

BESMA (Bulldog External Social Media Ambassadors) @besma1896.bsky.social · Aug 1

🏛️ South Carolina State University
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25

🧭 Capital Campaign Momentum

The Power of SC State: A Campaign to Elevate Excellence

🟥 59% of Goal Achieved
🟦 Only 19.5% of Timeline Elapsed

BESMA (Bulldog External Social Media Ambassadors) @besma1896.bsky.social · Aug 1

🏛️ South Carolina State University
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25
📈 Up 7.4% from last year
🎓 Alumni donor count up 41%
📊 Donor participation up 34%

Give to SC State

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BESMA (Bulldog External Social Media Ambassadors) @besma1896.bsky.social · Aug 1

🏛️ South Carolina State University
🎉 Fundraising Highlights — Fiscal Year 2024–25

💰 A Record-Breaking Year
$6,082,355.55 Raised
4,218 Total Donors
15.2% Alumni Giving Rate — Highest in SC State history
15.3% Alumni Engagement Rate — New benchmark for volunteerism & events

BESMA (Bulldog External Social Media Ambassadors) @besma1896.bsky.social · Jul 23

There are so many new construction and upcoming projects at SC State that we can't list them all but here are a few of them:
💬 Student Life & Wellness
- 🏟️ Bulldog Acadome (Smith Hammond Middleton replacement – $45M planned)
- 🧘‍♂️ Health & Wellness Center (Replacing Staley Hall – $40M approved)

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BESMA (Bulldog External Social Media Ambassadors) @besma1896.bsky.social · Jul 23

There are so many new construction and upcoming projects at SC State that we can't list them all but here are a few of them:
💬 Student Life & Wellness
- 🏢 Student Center
- Renovation: ✅ Nearly complete
- Expansion: 🛠️ $20M project underway to include a new Cafeteria

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BESMA (Bulldog External Social Media Ambassadors) @besma1896.bsky.social · Jul 23

There are so many new construction and upcoming projects at SC State that we can't list them all but here are a few of them:

🧑‍🏫 Academic Facilities
- 📚 New Academic Building (Turner Hall replacement, $54.7M – completion by 2027)
- 🏛️ New University Library & Honors College ($30.3M – Phase I approved)

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BESMA (Bulldog External Social Media Ambassadors) @besma1896.bsky.social · Jul 23

There are so many new construction and upcoming projects at SC State that we can't list them all but here are a few of them:

🏠 Housing & Residence Life
- 🏗️ New 500-Bed Residence Hall (Expected to Open Fall 2027)
- 🔧 Sojourner Truth Hall Renovation (384 beds restored by 2027)

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Nice News @nicenews.bsky.social · May 13

Hats off to Linwood Riddick: The 79-year-old veteran came out of retirement to earn his bachelor’s degree at South Carolina State University. “If I can do it, you can do it,” he said. 🎓️

He graduated from college at age 79. A campus tragedy inspired him to enroll

The Vietnam veteran and former businessman got his diploma from South Carolina State University on Friday. He signed up for classes after hearing about the police killing of protesting students in 196...

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ABC News 4 - WCIV @abcnews4.com · May 14

803 Fresh, behind the viral song 'Boots on the Ground', filmed his new music video at South Carolina State University, with the SC State Marching Band.

Music video for viral song 'Boots on the Ground' filmed at SC State University

803 Fresh, behind the viral song 'Boots on the Ground', filmed a music video with the SC State Marching Band.

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WIS News 10 @wistv.com · May 21

South Carolina State University launches 10th nuclear reactor simulator in the world #scnews

South Carolina State University launches 10th nuclear reactor simulator in the world

The 10th nuclear reactor simulator in the entire world is now housed in the Palmetto State.

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CBS News @cbsnews.com · May 24

Linwood Riddick had never heard of the Orangeburg Massacre until a few years ago when he stumbled on a campus memorial at South Carolina State University.

He says he knew right then what he had to do.

Why a retired 79-year-old shop owner earned a college degree to honor the victims of the 1968 Orangeburg Massacre

Linwood Riddick had never heard of the Orangeburg Massacre until a few years ago when he stumbled on a campus memorial at South Carolina State University. He says he knew right then what he had to do.

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Sunny @lsunny1980.bsky.social · May 24

[Video] South Carolina State University launches 10th nuclear reactor simulator in the world
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South Carolina State University launches 10th nuclear reactor simulator in the world - NewsBreak

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CBS Sunday Morning @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social · May 25

Linwood Riddick of Summerville, S.C., recently learned about the 1968 Orangeburg Massacre, where three Black students were killed. Moved by their sacrifice, the 79-year-old Vietnam veteran and retired shop owner earned a degree from South Carolina State University. cbsn.ws/4kFOuqt

A septuagenarian college graduate pays tribute

A few years ago, Linwood Riddick, of Summerville, S.C., recently learned of the 1968 "Orangeburg Massacre" protest at South Carolina State University, during which three Black students were killed. Th...

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BESMA (Bulldog External Social Media Ambassadors) @besma1896.bsky.social · Jun 23

With over 15,000 applications received, SC State is no longer accepting applications for the Fall 2025 Semester. Prospective students are encouraged to apply for the Spring 2026 or Fall 2026 semesters.

BESMA (Bulldog External Social Media Ambassadors) @besma1896.bsky.social · Jun 23

SCSU is addressing a potential housing shortage this fall by offering a $1,000 incentive to eligible juniors and seniors who secure off-campus housing.

The initiative aims to alleviate pressure on the university's limited bed space, which is strained by record applications and high retention rates"

ABC News 4 - WCIV @abcnews4.com · Jun 11

South Carolina State University is addressing a potential housing shortage this fall by offering a $1,000 incentive to eligible juniors and seniors who secure off-campus housing.

SC State offers $1,000 to juniors and seniors for off-campus housing amid shortage

South Carolina State University is addressing a potential housing shortage this fall by offering a $1,000 incentive to eligible juniors and seniors.

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Walter M. Kimbrough @hiphopprez.bsky.social · Jun 13

This summer, 73 Fellows will work across the NBA, WNBA, and league offices, representing 23 HBCUs, including four new additions: Fayetteville State, Talladega College, South Carolina State, and Johnson C. Smith University.

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NBA announces over 70 HBCU interns for the summer

Discover how the NBA supports students with its HBCU Fellowship Program, providing hands-on experience in basketball business.

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