SC State Alumni Newsletter — Keeping the Legacy Alive
“So Hard!”
03 Aug 2026 • Vol. 15August Is Here — And Bulldog Pride Is Stronger Than Ever!
In this issue, we want your input on the Santee Park poll — you can find all the details and cast your vote in the closing section below. Your voice matters, Bulldog Nation!
Celebration of Life — Herman McCaskill 🙏🏽🕊️
Loyal Son • Forever in Our Hearts
2116 Cushman Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
Please keep the McCaskill family in your thoughts and prayers. May God’s love surround them, and may cherished memories bring them comfort during this difficult time.
Yolanda Williams — Bulldog Tenacity
In this week’s alumni spotlight, we are thrilled to feature the incredible Yolanda Williams in our “Life After SCSU” segment.
Yolanda exemplifies what it means to carry the Bulldog spirit into the professional world. Her feature highlights the core values that define our community:
Thank you, Yolanda, for showing us all what Bulldog Tenacity looks like!
Win Big: Season Ticket Raffle is LIVE!
Ready to cheer on our defending champions in person? The Charleston Chapter SCSUNAA is currently sponsoring a Season Ticket Raffle.
- 🏆Prize: 2 Season Tickets + Parking Pass
- 💵Cost: $10 per entry
- 📅Enter until: August 15 • Winner: August 16
- 📞Call (843) 425-1312 or purchase online
Pack the Pantry: Help Lift Our Bulldogs Higher!
We are always stronger together, and we want to ensure our current students have everything they need to succeed. The SC State University Bulldogs have been running a “Pack the Pantry” wish list collection. Supporting our students is a year-round mission!
Items Needed:
📱 How to Donate: Scan the QR code on the flyer to order directly through Amazon.
📞 Questions? Contact A. Campbell at 706-703-2235
Book of the Week
Bulldog Family
Your support keeps the legacy alive — every action counts.
Lock in your seats and pack the stands with Bulldog pride all season long.
Get Tickets ↗Come back and give back. Only $60/year. Goal: 100 new members by end of summer.
Pay Online ↗ Zelle: [email protected]President Conyers has set audacious goals and we are behind him 1000%. We can’t just talk about it — we have to be about it.
Read the Story ↗SC State Women’s Basketball will host its Elite Camp on Saturday, August 8. A great opportunity for young athletes to learn from the Bulldogs!
Read More ↗Tee it up for a legend and support Bulldog athletics. Grab your spot before it fills up!
Register Now ↗We’re planning a 90th Birthday Celebration for Coach Willie Jeffries — and we need every Bulldog, Shocker, and Bison in on it.
Learn More ↗An exciting opportunity for young athletes in the Orangeburg area! The Community Legends NFL Youth Football Camp is coming to town — a chance for youth to learn the game, develop skills, and be inspired by the legacy of the sport. Don’t miss this one!
Register Now ↗Bulldog Nation
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So Hard! 🐾