USC celebrates record $358M in fundraising, other SC colleges also set records

The University of South Carolina is touting a record breaking year of fundraising, with $357.6 million in gifts.

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: August 5, 2026

Words: 690

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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COLUMBIA — The University of South Carolina is touting a record-breaking year of fundraising.

The eight-school system, with a main campus in Columbia and seven other two- and four-year schools scattered around the state, raised $357.6 million in the budget year that ended June 30, according to a statement Wednesday.

That’s nearly $100 million more than the record set by the college system last year.

“This historic year reflects great confidence in the mission …

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