SC State Alumni Newsletter — Keeping the Legacy Alive
“TOO Much Greatness to Fit in One Message!”
25 May 2026 • Memorial Day EditionCongratulations Dwayne Harper — SC Hall of Fame!
Please join me in congratulating Dwayne Harper once again on your induction into the South Carolina Hall of Fame! What an incredible accomplishment and a well-deserved recognition for a true Bulldog legend.
From playing on these fields at SC State to the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks — and now immortalized in the SC Hall of Fame. Bulldog Nation is incredibly proud of you!
See the Announcement ↗How It Actually Started — A New Perspective on This Weekend
As we celebrate this weekend, I follow a couple of history Facebook pages and a story came up about how Memorial Day was actually started. Very interesting — it may give us a completely new perspective and appreciation for the meaning of this weekend.
Read the History ↗ More History ↗Former Bulldog Standout Returns Home as Head Basketball Coach!
Some great news — a former standout football player for the Bulldogs has been given the reins to return back to his high school and become the head basketball coach! Absolutely love seeing our Bulldogs come full circle and continue making an impact in their communities!
Read the Full Story ↗The SCSU Aquadogs — A Story That Needed to Be Told
While scrolling Facebook, an article caught my eye about Black swimmers — and what really got me was the mention of the legendary SCSU Aquadogs Swim Team. This is a MUST READ.
A recent publication featuring some of South Carolina State’s Aquadogs is now available on Amazon, Books-A-Million, and Barnes & Noble. WOW. This is powerful. See the Must Read section below for full details!
Sanaii Gaines & Christian Washington — East Regionals Bound!
BULLDOG NATION! Let’s congratulate Sanaii Gaines and Christian Washington who are both East Regionals Bound! A salute to these outstanding student-athletes — we are so incredibly proud of you!
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Last but certainly not least — the spotlight shines on my very first college roommate from August of 1988: the one and only Dr. Kendall “Moly Mo” Mobley.
Some friendships and brotherhoods truly last a lifetime. This is one of them. Tune in for a powerful conversation about football, brotherhood, and the lasting impact of South Carolina State University. A lifelong friend and a proud Bulldog. This one is absolutely worth your time. 🐾
▶ Watch on YouTube ↗Books to Add to Your List Right Now
Iron sharpens iron — here are two powerful reads the Wire recommends. Pick one up this week!
Vote SCSU in the HBCU Best Choir Challenge!
We NEED EVERYBODY to vote for our choir! I’ve already voted several times myself… hint hint 👀 Let’s go Bulldog Nation — show the world what our support looks like!
🗳️ Vote for SCSU Choir ↗Click any option above to cast your vote via email — or reply directly to the Wire with your feedback. Every response helps us plan! 🐾
2nd Annual President’s Cup Golf Tournament — $15,290 Raised!
On April 18th, prior to the Gala, the Former Athletes Association hosted the 2nd Annual President’s Cup Golf Tournament at Hillcrest Golf Course in Orangeburg. The event was a tremendous success!
Our efforts support all sports within SCSU Athletics — not just football. A huge kudos goes out to every single person who supported this effort. You showed up and showed out for the Bulldog family!
🗓️ Mark your calendars — the President’s Cup Golf Tournament is being planned as an annual fundraiser. Stay tuned for next year’s date and details. See you on the course, Bulldogs!
Bulldog football season tickets are available now through The State Club. Lock in your seats and don’t miss a game!
Get Season Tickets ↗The SCSU Concert Choir is performing at Carnegie Hall in June 2026. The SCSUNAA is raising funds for blazers so every student steps on that stage looking as polished as they sound!
Donate Now ↗Stay connected to the brotherhood and sisterhood built on the field. Goal: 100 new members by end of summer. Come back and give back!
Pay Online ↗ or Zelle: [email protected]Tee it up for a legend! Register for the Willie Jeffries Golf Tournament and support Bulldog athletics. Grab your spot before it fills up!
Register Now ↗