Here's what to know about the history of South Carolina underfunding SC State

South Carolina did not comply with laws requiring equitable funding for years.

GOP lawmakers seek to defund HBCU after it canceled Republican's commencement speech

GOP lawmakers in South Carolina seek to strip funding from the state's only public HBCU after it rescinded GOP Lt. Gov.

Foundation sues SC State University, alleging pressure campaign over funding

South Carolina State University is now being sued by its foundation.

Students at South Carolina State, an HBCU, protest Pamela Evette as their 2026 commencement speaker

The sitting lieutenant governor and a Republican gubernatorial candidate in the 2026 election is pushing back against ...