May 6, 2026•1 min read•from Inside Higher Ed

S.C. Lt. Governor Threatens to Defund HBCU That Canceled Her Speech

South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Ryan Quinn Tue, 05/05/2026 - 03:00 AM

Pamela Evette said Thursday she’s “not a vindictive person.” But she’s gotten behind a push by some lawmakers to eliminate South Carolina State University’s funding.

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