South Carolina State University Foundation Selects Graystone Consulting from Morgan Stanley as New Investment Manager

Orangeburg, S.C. – November 28, 2025 – The South Carolina State University Foundation today announced that it has selected Graystone Consulting from Morgan Stanley to serve as its new investment manager following a comprehensive national search aligned with the Foundation’s investment governance requirements. The Foundation’s Board is dedicated to a strong, forward-looking investment strategy that supports South…

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The Enduring Impact of Your SCSU Dollar

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A contribution to the South Carolina State University Foundation is an investment in perpetuity. A dollar directed toward the endowment transforms into a permanent resource. We manage and grow these philanthropic investments for the long-term benefit of SCSU. Understanding the endowment concept shows how your generosity builds a foundation that benefits Bulldogs for decades. A…

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South 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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SCSU Foundation Earns Four-Star Rating for Excellence and Transparency

Dear Colleagues, Partners, and Friends, The South Carolina State University Foundation has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, the highest possible distinction for excellence in financial health, accountability, and transparency. This rating places the Foundation among the top-performing nonprofits nationwide — a reflection of our team’s integrity, our strong partnership with South Carolina State…

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South Carolina State University Foundation Highlights Growth, Stewardship, and Impact in Annual Report

Orangeburg, S.C. — October 27, 2025 — The South Carolina State University (SCSU) Foundation has released its 2024 Annual Report, underscoring a year of meaningful progress in scholarship support, institutional advancement, and governance excellence. The Foundation continues to build on its mission to transform generosity into opportunity through scholarships, endowed positions, and capital improvements that…

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South Carolina State University Foundation Welcomes Six New Members to Its Board of Directors

For Immediate Release September 18, 2025 Orangeburg, SC – The South Carolina State University Foundation (SCSUF) is pleased to announce the addition of six distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors: Chief Justice Donald W. Beatty (Ret.), Damian Duncan, Myesha “Tess” Fils-Aime, Jasmine Gurley, Kendra Speed-Sellers, and Stacy Stewart. In addition, two new ex-officio members…

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