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USC Career Credential Fund
By MEGA
Helping USC students overcome exam-fee barriers and earn career-building engineering and project-management credentials before graduation.
Helping USC students overcome exam-fee barriers and earn career-building engineering and project-management credentials before graduation. MEGA Why This Matters USC students work hard to earn their degrees, develop technical expertise, and prepare for meaningful careers. Yet as graduation approaches, many must compete for jobs while managing tuition, housing, and everyday expenses. Professional credentials and engineering licensure can give students a meaningful advantage. They demonstrate technical readiness, leadership potential, and a commitment to professional growth—qualities employers value in new graduates. Credentials in engineering and project management can strengthen a résumé, build confidence, and help students enter the workforce better prepared. Too often, qualified students postpone these exams until years after graduation, when the knowledge and study habits built in the classroom are no longer fresh. Work and family responsibilities can then make preparation even more difficult. Supporting students before graduation helps them take this important step at the moment it can have the greatest impact on their career launch. The USC Career Credential Fund Project The USC Career Credential Fund, led by the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Association (MEGA) in partnership with the Civil and Environmental Graduate Association (CEGA), will provide need-based exam-fee support for eligible USC students pursuing career-building engineering and project-management credentials. Your Impact Our goal is to raise $8,000 to help at least 20 USC students overcome exam-fee barriers, strengthen their qualifications, and graduate ready to compete, contribute, and lead. Every gift helps turn a student’s hard work into a stronger start after graduation. Help Launch Future Professionals Support the USC Career Credential Fund and help launch the next generation of professionals.
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KTP Professional Development & Tech for Good Fund
By Kappa Theta Pi Alpha Theta
Help USC KTP members attend technology conferences that build career readiness, industry knowledge, and professional networks.
technology conferences, professional development, career readiness, student leadership, Kappa Theta Pi
Help USC KTP members attend technology conferences that build career readiness, industry knowledge, and professional networks. Kappa Theta Pi Alpha Theta Kappa Theta Pi is the University of South Carolina’s professional technology fraternity. We bring students together through a shared interest in technology and help them build the technical, leadership and career-readiness skills needed to succeed in a changing industry. Some of the most valuable learning happens beyond the classroom. Technology conferences give students opportunities to hear from industry leaders, explore emerging technologies and participate in professional workshops. They also offer a chance to meet recruiters and connect with professionals who can share firsthand insight into careers in technology. For students preparing to enter the workforce, these experiences can help turn an interest into a clearer career direction. A conversation with a professional may introduce a student to a role they had never considered. A workshop can help them connect classroom concepts with real-world challenges. Meeting peers and potential employers gives students practice sharing their interests, asking thoughtful questions and building professional relationships. But attending a conference comes with costs. Registration fees, transportation and lodging can quickly add up, placing these opportunities out of reach for students already balancing tuition, living expenses and other commitments. Our goal is to raise $5,000 to help Kappa Theta Pi members attend technology conferences and other professional-development opportunities. Your gift will help offset these expenses and reduce the financial barriers that can keep students from participating. Your support is an investment in what students bring home, too: new knowledge, greater confidence and professional connections they can continue to build throughout their time at USC and beyond. Members can share what they learn with one another, helping strengthen a community of students preparing for their next steps in technology. Make a gift today to help Kappa Theta Pi members learn, connect and prepare for their futures. Please share this campaign with friends, family and anyone who believes in expanding opportunities for USC’s future technology professionals.
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Herbarium Digitarium
By A.C. Moore Herbarium
The Herbarium needs help in meeting our fundraising goal so we can continue to provide online access to our collections for the Carolina community and beyond!
The Herbarium needs help in meeting our fundraising goal so we can continue to provide online access to our collections for the Carolina community and beyond! A.C. Moore Herbarium Who We Are Founded in 1907 by Dr. Andrew Charles Moore, the A.C. Moore Herbarium at the University of South Carolina is the largest collection of scientifically prepared plant specimens in the state. Through active programs in field botany and exchange with partner organizations, our collection continues to grow adding about 2,000 new accessions annually. Dedicated staff includes a full time curator supported by the Department of Biology and 1 to 2 part time undergraduate work study students supported by the Wade T. Batson Endowment for the A.C. Moore Herbarium. A major part of our workforce relies on hours of service provided by dedicated volunteers (including students, Master Gardeners, and Research Affiliates), all expertly trained in the handling, mounting, and digitization of fragile voucher specimens. In order to better preserve and facilitate access to this invaluable collection, herbarium staff and volunteers began digitizing specimens in the year 2000. The herbarium continues to be a leader in publishing research-grade digital images of plant voucher specimens and associated collecting information. Specimen images and metadata are available in the regionally-focused SERNEC data portal and shared globally via GBIF. As our contribution to these online communities has increased, so has the annual cost to ensure the data and images can remain available to support teaching and research. The Project The Herbarium needs help in meeting our fundraising goal so we can continue to provide online access to our collections for the Carolina community and beyond! Our Herbarium Digitarium Fundraiser Month runs from October 26 – November 23. Since the year 2000, the Herbarium has relied on the most cost effective (free) database options available. Grant funding for this service has expired and we now must cover costs associated with specimen image hosting ($4,500) and database maintenance and development ($1,500). We are reaching out to the communities we serve and asking for support to help us meet our goals so we can continue providing the highest quality botanical information resource. Left: Specimen of Earpod Tree. Center: QR code link to digitized specimen. Right: Digitized specimen - check out the "Associations" on this record for a 3D scan of the ear-like fruit! The Impact The Herbarium provides students with the opportunity to engage in the management of South Carolina's largest collection of scientifically prepared plant voucher specimens. Students are exposed to all facets of herbarium work and can gain technical expertise making them more valuable in the workforce. The Herbarium supports the interest and engagement of students in botany and collections management. In addition to curating the physical specimens, our commitment to providing online access to specimen images and data supports botanical research and conservation. The Herbarium enriches the local community. With our monthly Botany Walks on the Historic Horseshoe and appearances on SCETV's Making It Grow!, herbarium staff strive to get people excited about learning to identify plants and appreciating their intrinsic value. What Your Gifts Will Do Donations will cover the costs associated with the Herbarium's online collections data and images (about 126,000 and counting). Each digitized specimen costs about 4¢ which means a donation of just $5.00 will sustain 125 digital specimens. More importantly, your support of the Herbarium Digitarium will ensure that we can continue to offer 1 to 2 work study positions for qualified undergraduate students and make research awards available. With our continued growth, rising costs for basic supplies (glue, paper, stamps and ink), and the added costs for sustaining online access to our specimen database, we require your support. Thank you for your support! Without the support of our community, The A.C. Moore Herbarium would not be able to provide rich learning experiences for students and the botanical information resources that we have offered since 1907.
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Raising Colorectal Cancer Awareness–One Cup at a Time
By University of South Carolina
Help the Colorectal Cancer Prevention Network fund “Be Cheeky,” a coffee shop campaign bringing colorectal cancer awareness to communities across the state.
Help the Colorectal Cancer Prevention Network fund “Be Cheeky,” a coffee shop campaign bringing colorectal cancer awareness to communities across the state. Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death among people under the age of 50–and too many young people do not realize they may be at risk. Traditionally, colorectal cancer was thought of as a disease of older individuals, but being young does not make someone immune. Many young adults don’t know much about colorectal cancer, or it’s signs and symptoms. We aim to change that with an awareness campaign that will reach people of all ages and help them understand their risks for colorectal cancer. During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, we are partnering with local coffee shops across South Carolina to spread awareness of the disease. Your donations will help provide them with beverage sleeves, stickers, and posters that link to important information about colorectal cancer, the signs and symptoms, and a risk assessment quiz, encouraging customers to “Be Cheeky” about colorectal cancer prevention. About the Colorectal Cancer Prevention Network The Colorectal Cancer Prevention Network (CCPN) is a nonprofit organization within the University of South Carolina’s McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. In partnership with federally qualified health centers, free medical clinics, and gastroenterologists, the CCPN provides colorectal cancer awareness, education, and screening services at no-cost to uninsured and underserved South Carolinians.
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Carolina Collegiate Racing
By University of South Carolina
Your gift supports safety gear, race preparation and travel while giving USC students hands-on experience in motorsports.
Your gift supports safety gear, race preparation and travel while giving USC students hands-on experience in motorsports. Carolina Collegiate Racing is a student-led motorsports team at the University of South Carolina. We bring students together through a shared passion for racing, giving them opportunities to gain hands-on experience in car preparation, race operations, and teamwork. We are raising funds to field a Spec Miata in the Collegiate Racing Series. Getting to the starting line requires funding for the car, safety equipment, race preparation, entry fees, and transportation. Your support now will help us turn that goal into an opportunity for students to participate in collegiate motorsports. Your gift can help put tires on the car, purchase essential safety gear, cover maintenance supplies, and fund travel to race weekends. Each contribution helps students experience the preparation, coordination, and responsibility it takes to field a racing team. The impact extends beyond the track. Students can develop practical mechanical skills, learn to manage budgets and logistics, and build confidence working together under pressure. Your support helps create a place where students can explore motorsports and prepare for future careers. Make a gift to Carolina Collegiate Racing today and help us field our Spec Miata in the Collegiate Racing Series. Please share this page with friends, family, and anyone who cares about racing, student opportunities, or the University of South Carolina.
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Pack with Purpose: CPFI's Operation Christmas Child Campaign
By University of South Carolina
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Celebrating Excellence: Support USC College of Pharmacy Rho Chi
By University of South Carolina
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Floyd School of Medicine - MD Class of 1998
By Floyd School of Medicine
Help Floyd School of Medicine, MD Class of 1998 raise $50,000 to name two Clinical Skills Exam and Observation Rooms in the new Health Sciences Building.
Help Floyd School of Medicine, MD Class of 1998 raise $50,000 to name two Clinical Skills Exam and Observation Rooms in the new Health Sciences Building. Floyd School of Medicine One Class. One Challenge. Multiple Years of Impact More than three decades ago, the Class of 1998 began its medical school journey—learning the fundamentals of patient care, building lifelong friendships, and preparing for careers in medicine. Today, you have an opportunity to help prepare the next generation of physicians. Drs. David and Jennifer Amrol '98 have launched the Class of 1998 Challenge with a leadership gift of $10,000 and invite classmates to come together to raise $50,000 by October 31. Reaching this goal will name two Clinical Skills Exam and Observation Rooms in the new Health Sciences Building in honor of the Class of ’98. These rooms will be where medical students practice patient interviews, physical exams, communication, clinical reasoning, and the skills that build confidence before they care for patients in real clinical settings. The Class of ’98 Clinical Skills Exam and Observation Rooms will stand as a lasting reminder that your class believes in the students who will follow in your footsteps. Your support will help create a space where future physicians learn, grow, and prepare to serve patients and communities across South Carolina and beyond. Every gift moves the class closer to its goal. Whether you give $98, $498, $1998, or an amount meaningful to you, your participation will help create a legacy of learning and care for generations of future physicians. Make your gift today and help the Class of ’98 leave its mark on the future of medical education.
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