The South Carolina HBCU Partnership Showcase 2025 Event Materials
The South Carolina HBCU Partnership Showcase was held on March 24, 2025, in Charleston, SC, and brought together eight of the state’s HBCUs, the South Carolina Institutes of Innovation and Information, and industry partners. The goal was to share research and teaching capabilities and discuss university-industry engagement opportunities. The event was held in conjunction with HBCU Engage 2025 on the day prior to its opening.
Need a recap? Access the report and available presentations from the South Carolina HBCU Partnership Showcase below, and bookmark this page to find new resources as they are added. These presentations were not prepared by UIDP and do not necessarily reflect UIDP policies or positions.
South Carolina HBCUs Capability Statements
March 24, 2025
Benedict College Jessica Furrer
Claflin University Nicholas Hill
Denmark Technical College Shelby Simmons
Morris College Radman Ali
SCIII Empowering South Carolina’s Future: Unlocking Innovation through SCIII Partnerships
SCII, Gwynth Nelson
This enlightening session explained South Carolina’s Institutes of Innovation and Information (SCIII), a groundbreaking initiative set to transform the state’s educational and economic landscape. This program explored SCIII’s role as a catalyst for partnerships between HBCUs and state businesses and how SCIII is poised to become a seamless conduit for innovation, workforce development, and economic growth. This session provided valuable insights into the future of education and industry collaboration in South Carolina.
South Carolina State University Louis Whitesides
Voorhees University Cheryl Swanier