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Ways to Give
Every Donation Helps the SCSUF Achieve Its Mission
Education
Empowering student success and growth
Impact
Changing lives through support
Opportunity
Creating brighter futures together
Discover How You Can Give
Gifts of Cash
Cash and cash equivalents are the gift of choice for most donors, either as an annual gift or pledged over a period of several years.
Matching Gifts
Thousands of corporations and businesses now have programs to match employee gifts either in whole or in part.
Gifts of Securities
Next to cash, appreciated stocks and bonds are the most popular assets donated to SC State University by alumni and friends.
Planned Giving
Carefully planned gifts can offer significant estate tax and income benefits while at the same time allowing donors to make more significant gifts to the University .
Gifts of Real Property
You may contribute real property to the University, either as a bequest or, more commonly, by a lifetime transfer, and realize significant tax benefits.
Gifts of Personal Property
These gifts may include rare books, manuscripts, paintings, artifacts, and other art objects.
Giving Societies
Our Giving Societies Make the Difference
These distinguished recognition societies honor donors whose generosity helps shape the future of SC State. Together, members support student success, strengthen campus initiatives, and advance the University’s legacy of excellence.
Sapphire Bulldog Club
$18.96 to $249
Bronze Bulldog Club
$250 to $499
Silver Bulldog Club
$500 to $999
Garnet and Blue Society
$1,000 to $2,499
Arch Society
$2,500 to $4,999
Director’s Circle
$5,000 to $9,999
President’s Circle
$10,000 to $49,999
Whittaker Society
$50,000 to $74,999
Wilkinson Society
$75,000 to $99,999
Miller Society
$100,000 or More
The Thomas E. Miller Society
Named in honor of Thomas Ezekiel Miller, the first president of the Colored, Normal, Industrial, Agricultural and Mechanical College of South Carolina, the founding name of SC State University, the Miller Society recognizes cumulative philanthropy from individuals, couples, organizations, associations, corporations, and foundations who demonstrate commitment to the university and higher education by sharing their resources.
These prestigious donors are recognized during a special event that includes an induction and pinning ceremony and the presentation of a custom engraved crystal obelisk.
The support that comes from the cumulative philanthropy ensures that SC State University continues to provide educational opportunities to deserving and qualified students. By committing to membership in the Miller Society, you make a difference in the future success of an SC State University student.
Miller Society Members
2025
- Col. (Ret.) Robert D. Ayers Jr., '58
- Charles H., Class '66‡ and Barbara J. Bowens
- Mrs. Barbara K. Brewer, '59
- Col (Ret.) Alexander Conyers, '89 and Mrs.Agatha Y. Conyers, '86
- Ms. Hope L. Doe, '96
- Dr. Deloris Frazier, '78
- Dr. Lillie Beasley Glover, '61
- Mr. Nathaniel Howard, '72, and Mrs. Debra Howard
- Mr. Thomas L. Kennerly. '68, and Mrs. Martha C. Kennerly, '69
- Mrs. Connie H. Lawson, '66
- Mr. Julius A. Page, '51, and Mrs. Linda G. Page, '69
- State Sen. John L. Scott, '75‡
- Col. (Ret.) Charles E. Singley Jr., '79
- Rev. Dr. Charles E. Smith, '69‡ and Mrs. Faye F. Smith, '69
- Mr. Frank E. Walker, '73, and C. Elaine Beasley Walker
- LTC (Ret.) Robert B. Weeks, '76 and Mrs. Detroit G. Weeks, '76.
2024
- Mr. Bobby, '61 and Mrs. Geraldine Twyman Doctor, ’61
- Mr. Frank E. Drayton, ’72
- Mr. Robert L., '66 and Mrs. Rosa D. Evans, ’68
- Dr. Charles J. Fincher, ’58†
- Dr. James A. Franklin, Sr., ’65
- Mr. John, ’63 and Mrs. Catherine J. Frederick, ’62†
- Mr. Gregory, '76 and Mrs. Frances M. Harley, ’73
- Mrs. Frances Nelson Hooks, ’66
- Mr. James H., '73 and Mrs. Cassaundra D. Mulligan
- Dr. Charles E. Pimble, ’69
- Mr. Harrison Rearden, ’58
- Mr. Elijah B., '62 and Mrs. Jean D. Rogers, ’63
- Mr. Carl I., '67 and Mrs. Cynthia S. Terry, ’67
2023
- Col. (Ret.) Clinton A., '60 and Dr. Elaine A. Fields, ’61
- Mr. John J. Funny, ’87
- Mr. James L., '61 and Mrs. Portia K. Gilliard, ’64
- Dr. James Kris Harley, ’95
- LTC (Retired) Donald M. '79 and Mrs. Alicia Harrison
- Mr. Dino A. James, ’90
- Mr. Earvin “Magic” Johnson
- Major General (Ret.) Larry and Mrs. Tonja Knightner, ’72
- Attorney Matthew T. Richardson
- Mr. Curtis A., ’74 and Desma B. Stevens, '68
- Dr. Armstrong Williams, ’81
- LTC (Ret.) Freddie L., '76 and Mrs. Mary A. Williams, ’76
- Dr. Ann S. Winstead, ’71
2022
- Chief Justice Donald W. Beatty, ’74
- Mrs. Helen Corbett-Brandyburg, ’74
- Mr. Hubert Daniely, Jr., ’63
- Dr. Charles, '72 and Mrs. Barbara Gadsden, ’96
- Mr. Willar H. Hightower, Jr., ’64
- Dr. Andrew, '71 and Mrs. Abbiegail H. Hugine, Jr. ’71
- Judge Maurice B. Mosley, ’68
- Dr. James H. Salley, ’73
2021
- Mr. Douglas D., '84 and Mrs. Debra Gantt
- Mrs. Louise B. Roseboro, ’48
- Dr. LeRoy Z., '66 and Mrs. Alice Zimmerman
2020
- Dr. Odell Stuckey, ’67
- Mr. Earl '77 and Mrs. Mary G. Wilson, ’78
2019
- Ms. Patricia B. Lott, ’63, ’79
- Oliver “Buddy”, '75,'79 and Mrs. Josie Pough
- Major (Ret.) Audrey M. Shadd
- Mr. Mike Triplett, ’83
2018
- Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) David R. Doctor, ’74†
- Mr. Thurman DeMarest Shuler, ’57†
2017
- Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Thaddeus L. (T.K.) Bythewood, Jr.†
- Chief Warrant Officer 3 (Ret.) Lamar Webster Powell‡
2016
- Dr. Leola Adams, ’69
- Mrs. Josephine Robinson Evans, ’54, ’57†
- The Reverend Dr. Solomon Jackson, Jr.
2015
- Dr. Marion W., Jr., ’55† and Mrs. Annie A. Jamison, ’56‡
2014
- Ms. Patrena Rice, ’71
2013
- Colonel (Retired) Ned Edward Felder, ’59
- Mr. Simone R. and Mrs. Linda Gregori
2012
- Dr. Richard Richardson, ’73
2011
- Dr. Joseph C. Sanders, ’62
2010
- Mrs. Carolyn Harris Brown, ’54‡
- Mrs. Gracia W. Dawson, ’37†
- Dr. Jonas T. Kennedy, ’37†
2009
- Mr. Henry (Hank) F. Allen, ’78
2008
- Dr. Harold Powell, ’61†
2007
- Mrs. Hattie P. Hunter†
- COL (Ret.) Dr. Samuel D. Stroman, ’50‡
2006
- Mr. Lewis A. Berry, ’66†
- The Honorable James E. '61 and Mrs. Emily England Clyburn, ’61†
- Colonel (Ret.) Alfred P., '53† and Mrs. Parniest Glover, ’54†
- Mr. Theodore, '51† and Mrs. Margaret Wade Lesesne, ’51†
- Mr. Robert S. Porcher, III, ’92
- Mr. Frank P. Sr.† and Mrs. Pearl A. Tourville†
‡ Inducted Posthumously
† Deceased