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Carolina’s Promise

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The historic Carolina’s Promise Campaign will transform the University of South Carolina. Support the promise of Carolina and create education opportunity, advance discovery, and improve lives in South Carolina and the world.

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Carolina’s Promise shines brightly because of passionate supporters like you.

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Complete Staff Commitment: Honors College Achieves Family Fund Goal

For the sixth consecutive year, the South Carolina Honors College staff achieved 100 percent participation in the Family Fund, the University's annual campaign for faculty and staff.

President Harris Pastides lauded the accomplishment as the Family Fund continues to strengthen the University, raising funds toward scholarships, fellowships, capital improvements, and other vital needs.

Specific Request for Aerospace Center: 'Name It for Ronald McNair'

Momentum Times Two: Anita Zucker, CEO and Chair of InterTech Group Inc., recently provided a $5 million gift to the McNair Center for Aerospace Innovation and Research.

Zucker's gift, which followed a $5 million gift from philanthropist Darla Moore that established the McNair Center, has endowed the center's chair while creating the Zucker Institute for Aerospace Innovation.

Medical Benefits: Pearce Bestows $1 Million Gift on USC School of Medicine Greenville

Long-time Carolina supporter James T. Pearce, Sr., '42, once again became a philanthropic force for his alma mater April 16.

His $1 million gift for medical student scholarships benefiting the USC School of Medicine Greenville was followed by an additional $500,000 for the Carolina Scholar program.

Meet Our Campaign Leadership: Q&A With Campaign Committee Member Madina W. Cauthen

Madina W. Cauthen, '88, leads a family business enterprise that forms a bridge between the Upstate and China.

The daughter of Chinese immigrants from Hong Kong, Cauthen has used a strong work ethic that, combined with her degree from the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management (HRSM), has resulted in substantial business expansion for Pacific Gateway Capital Group LLC.

Take the Mound to Scholarship: Newman Creates Endowment for Pitchers

Everette Newman, '61, '65, of Anderson, S.C., at one time a "gangly" Carolina pitcher who could bring the heat, is the first donor to create a position-specific scholarship for Carolina baseball.

Newman's endowed scholarship, for pitchers, is a fitting way for the successful commercial real estate investor—a former prospect in the Detroit Tigers farm system—to give back to the baseball program he loves.

Serving Haiti's Most Underserved: Church and Cohorts Create Foundation

Traveling the globe to provide care and spiritual relief comes naturally for Wes Church, 02, who puts the power of his actions behind faith-based community service.

Church and five other men have created the Haiti Hope Foundation, which supports a children's home for boys following that country's devastating earthquake in 2010.

Campaign Progress

$720.5m of $1 Billion Goal

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Carolina’s Promise improves lives throughout our state, nation, and world.

Carolina supporters are everywhere…in all 50 states and more than 50 countries. Support Carolina’s Promise and you make a difference in South Carolina and around the world. Give Online

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27 cities. 11 states. 1 big party.

Countdown to $1 Billion

To celebrate the public launch of Carolina's Promise, the University's campaign to raise $1 billion by 2015, we’re hosting simultaneous launch parties in 27 cities nationwide.

Thursday, May 10, 2012 • 6-8 p.m. EDT

Register for a Launch Party