Gala & Tribute
2026 Gala – Thank You for Standing with Our Students
Thank you for your support of the 35th Annual Scholarship Gala & Tribute. Because of your generosity, we will fund $60,000 in scholarships for our Shining Stars this year. We’re deeply grateful for your role in making that possible. This year’s event took place in a more complex environment than in the past, including unexpected competition in the…
Read MoreHonoring Excellence: Meet the 2026 North Star Award Recipients
Honoring Those Who Light the Way Every year, the South Carolina State University Foundation Scholarship Gala & Tribute recognizes individuals whose lives and leadership reflect the very best of what our university represents. We are proud to announce the 2026 Dr. M. Maceo Nance, Jr. North Star Award Honorees. Jeanie Hunter Chief Executive Officer and…
Read MoreSouth 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…
Read MoreSCSU 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…
Read MoreSouth Carolina State University Foundation Announces 35th Annual Scholarship Gala & Tribute in Charleston
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lorne Steedley Phone: 404-772-1987 Email: lorne.steedley@scsu.edu Website: http://scstategives.org/gala-2026 Orangeburg, S.C. — November 10, 2025 — The South Carolina State University Foundation will host its Thirty-Fifth Annual Scholarship Gala & Tribute on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Charleston, South Carolina—an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence, legacy, and opportunity. This milestone event coincides…
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