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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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True Carolina Patriots: Clover Couple Create Endowed History Scholarship

Their love for genealogy and Revolutionary War history forever their passion, Upstate couple Cary and Helen Grant decided to act.

Their scholarship for history students in the College of Arts and Sciences is a fitting gift from the Clover, S.C. couple, whose church was part of an important Revolutionary War battle.

A Gift That Grows: Jablonski Affirms Bond with School of Music

The School of Music has been an important part of life for its admissions director, Jennifer Jablonski, '93.

The talented saxophonist and member of the Carolina Marching Band in her student days created a benefificary designation through her retirement plan that will keep giving back to future School of Music students.

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.

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