SC State University

06/03/2026

South Carolina State University is mourning the death of Dr. William H. Whitaker Jr., dean of the Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College, a respected scholar, dedicated educator and tireless advocate for student success.

"Dr. Whitaker was an exceptional educator, a thoughtful leader and, above all, a champion for our students,” SC State President Alexander Conyers said. “Whether he was strengthening academic programs, building partnerships, mentoring students or guiding one of our colleges, he approached every responsibility with professionalism, integrity and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

The university extends its deepest condolences to Whitaker's family, friends, former students and colleagues.

A private celebration of life service will be held in Columbia. Following the service, Whitaker will be interred in the family mausoleum alongside his parents in Grandview Park Memorial Cemetery in Clinton, South Carolina.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College at https://www.scsu.edu/give/now.php.

06/03/2026

Final 48 hours!
Time is running out to nominate an outstanding Bulldog for SC State’s Forty Under 40 – Class of 2026.
This is your chance to help recognize alumni who are leading, serving, and making an impact.
📅 Deadline: Friday, June 5
Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate the next class of Bulldog excellence.
👉 Submit now:
https://www.scsu.edu/fortyunder40/index.php

06/02/2026

to those who celebrate 🫶🏽

05/30/2026

Bulldog Nation, it’s time to get ready for the highly anticipated 2026 Football Season! 🐾❤️
From Miami to Washington, D.C. to Bulldog Country in Orangeburg, the Official Alumni Headquarters page is your source for host hotel information and alumni weekend details all season long.
Start planning now for this season’s away games. Home game hotel details and more alumni updates are coming soon.

Check back often and plan your season today:
https://www.scsu.edu/alumni/2026_football_season.php

05/29/2026

U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Chris C***s (D-Del.), co-chairs of the HBCU Caucus, today introduced the Institutional Grants for New Infrastructure, Technology, and Education (IGNITE) for HBCU Excellence Act, legislation designed to strengthen Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through investments in infrastructure, research, technology, and workforce development.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Chris C***s (D-Del.), co-chairs of the HBCU Caucus, today introduced the Institutional Grants for New Infrastructure, Technology, and Education (IGNITE) for HBCU Excellence Act, legislation designed to strengthen Historically Black Colleges and Un...

05/29/2026

1 week left to NOMINATE!
The countdown is on for SC State’s Forty Under 40 – Class of 2026.
We’re celebrating bold alumni who are making an impact in their professions, uplifting their communities, and representing the Bulldog legacy with excellence.
📅 Nominations close Friday, June 5
Know a Bulldog doing extraordinary things or is that YOU?
Submit your nomination today:
https://www.scsu.edu/fortyunder40/index.php

05/27/2026

South Carolina State Announces Seven Additions to 2026-27 Women’s Basketball Roster. For more information and complete release visit www.scsuathletics.com

05/14/2026

‘Purpose will guide your path’: SC State hoods 16 doctoral graduates

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https://scsu.edu/news/2026_05_13_doctoral_graduates.php

05/14/2026

You’re part of the rich legacy’: SC State Army ROTC Bulldog Battalion commissions 17 as 2nd lieutenants

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https://scsu.edu/news/2026_05_14_army_rotc_battalion.php

05/13/2026

Educational leadership candidates celebrated for perseverance, research and a commitment to advancing schools and communities

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https://scsu.edu/news/2026_05_13_doctoral_graduates.php