South Carolina State plans fundraising campaign

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University in Orangeburg is planning its first capital fundraising campaign.

A school committee voted Thursday to begin planning for a campaign the panel hopes eventually will raise $100 million. The full board of trustees will consider the idea Sept. 29.

Trustee Matthew Richardson says the campaign probably will start next year.

South Carolina State vice president Anthony Holloman says state support for the school has dropped dramatically.

Money raised from the campaign would go for need-based scholarships, building an endowment, as well as faculty development and perhaps a new student fitness and wellness center.