Faculty & Staff News

04/16/2026 11:17:47 AM

SC State students apply AI to real-world business challenge in BECT competition as top teams emerge

South Carolina State University students put their analytical and problem-solving skills on display in the BECT Institute’s inaugural AI Case Competition, where teams developed innovative, AI-driven solutions to a complex, real-world business challenge. The BECT Institute recently announced the competition’s winners following the March 26 event, with Angel Lucian, Steven Paul and Martin Byaruhanga earning first place for their AI-driven solution.

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04/15/2026 10:08:34 AM

SC State establishes Professional Academic Advising Center to advance student success

South Carolina State University has established a Professional Academic Advising Center as part of a broader effort to improve student retention and graduation rates. The new center is a key component of a comprehensive institutional strategy aligned with the university’s Garnet and Blue Strategic Plan, which focuses on strengthening student success outcomes across the institution.

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04/15/2026 09:32:32 AM

SC State joins elite national cohort for HBCU Policy Academy on student wellness

South Carolina State University has been selected as one of only seven institutions nationwide to participate in the 2026 HBCU Policy Academy for Student and Campus Wellness, a competitive initiative designed to strengthen campus systems related to mental health, crisis response and student wellbeing.

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04/13/2026 11:03:08 AM

SC State continues historic campus transformation with groundbreaking ceremony for 532-bed residence hall

South Carolina State University broke ground Saturday on a new five-story, 100,000-square-foot residence hall that will house more than 500 freshmen and expand on-campus living capacity. University officials, alumni and others gathered on campus to celebrate the new residence hall, which will sit adjacent to Mitchell Hall and Oliver C. Dawson Stadium.

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