# SC State University Hits Record Highs | Charleston News

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Published: 2026-09-10T01:17:15+00:00
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South Carolina’s flagship university is soaring to new heights—record-breaking applications, historic philanthropic giving, and bold investments in students and research. With 69,000+ applicants and a 92% freshman retention rate, USC is outpacing national peers. Over $357 million in donations fuels upgrades from stadiums to labs, while NIH and NSF grants surge as faculty tackle AI and battery tech. A $108M funding boost locks in tuition-free for eight years, enabling new housing, an Honors College, and a STEM research hub. Adding 140 faculty roles, President Amiridis envisions leading the state for 225 years—right as America hits its 250th anniversary. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d6151f227e5c88ca

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