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South Carolina State University Foundation Receives $50,000 Grant from Power:Ed to Support the Gala General Scholarship Fund

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:           Lorne Steedley steedley@scsufoundation.org South Carolina State University Foundation Receives $50,000 Grant from Power:Ed to Support the Gala General Scholarship Fund Orangeburg, S.C. — The South Carolina State University Foundation (SCSUF) is pleased to announce that it has received a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation…

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Affirming Our Commitment: SCSUF Response to the MOU Suspension

The South Carolina State University Foundation acknowledges the University’s decision to call a vote to terminate its Memorandum of Understanding. The Foundation emphasizes that this action is not related to any finding of fault, wrongdoing, or deficiencies in the Foundation’s governance, financial management, or performance. For more than 50 years, the Foundation has successfully supported…

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Foundation Statement on Stewardship of Donor-Designated Funds

The South Carolina State University Foundation has a fiduciary duty to protect donor intent, safeguard charitable assets, and comply with all applicable governance and regulatory requirements. While South Carolina State University serves as the Foundation’s administrative gift processor under a Memorandum of Understanding, the Foundation remains a legally independent nonprofit entity solely responsible for the…

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SCSU Foundation Celebrates 35 Years of Giving, over $290,000 in Student Balance Relief for Graduates

Orangeburg, S.C. — January 9, 2026 — The South Carolina State University Foundation delivered a powerful gift of opportunity to graduating students, and the impact was made possible by the generosity of donors supporting the Foundation’s Gala & Tribute, now entering its 35th year as one of the University’s most significant annual fundraising traditions. In partnership with South…

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