Messages for Students
As a UofSC student, you deserve to have your voice heard.
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A stronger @UofSC means a stronger South Carolina. It’s that simple. #UofSCImpact
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My experience as a student at @UofSC is preparing me to make the world a better place.
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My family & Gamecock families like mine help contribute to the nearly $50 million
that visitors bring to #UofSC communities each year. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
As a @UofSC student, I shop at local businesses. I eat in local restaurants. I volunteer
for local causes. I’m an important contributor to SC’s economy. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
I’m a part of a vibrant group of more than 50,000 @UofSC students across this state
who bring energy and innovation to problem-solving in SC. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
Because it offers more degree programs than any institution in the state, @UofSC has
made it easy for me to pursue my passions. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
My life-changing experience as a @UofSC student is an experience that should be accessible
to everyone. State support for #HigherEd would help make this dream more affordable
for all students. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
As a @UofSC student and a South Carolinian, I’m thankful for the leadership of @vincentsheheen,
@harveypeeler and their colleagues who believe in the importance of higher education
in our state. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
I wouldn’t be a student at @UofSC without state scholarships. The #HEOA gives students
like me an even greater chance to pursue a better future in South Carolina. #UofSCImpact
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Messages for Parents
Parents, use these messages to speak to your legislators and help make a difference.
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A stronger @UofSC means a stronger South Carolina. It’s that simple. #UofSCImpact
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My child’s life-changing experience as a @UofSC student is an experience that should
be accessible to everyone. State support for #HigherEd would help make this dream
more affordable for all students. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
My family & Gamecock families like mine help contribute to the nearly $50 million
that visitors bring to #UofSC communities each year. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
As a parent of a @UofSC student, I’m thankful for the leadership of @vincentsheheen,
@harveypeeler and their colleagues who believe in the importance of higher education
in our state #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
My child wouldn’t be a student at @UofSC without state scholarships. The #HEOA gives
our students an even greater chance to pursue a better future in South Carolina. #UofSCImpact
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I’m proud of my child’s @UofSC degree. The #HEOA will provide the necessary access
and affordability of #HigherEd in SC, so more parents can share in my pride. #UofSCImpact
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As a parent of a @UofSC student, I urge lawmakers to invest in the Higher Education
Opportunity Act, which would make college more affordable for all. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact
My child’s life-changing experience as a @UofSC student is an experience that should
be accessible to everyone. State support for #HigherEd would help make this dream
more affordable for all students. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact
My family & Gamecock families like mine help contribute to the nearly $50 million
that visitors bring to #UofSC communities each year. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact
As a parent of a @UofSC student, I’m thankful for the leadership of @vincentsheheen,
@harveypeeler and their colleagues who believe in the importance of higher education
in our state #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact
My child wouldn’t be a student at @UofSC without state scholarships. The #HEOA gives
our students an even greater chance to pursue a better future in South Carolina. #UofSCImpact
southcarolina.edu/impact
I’m proud of my child’s @UofSC degree. The #HEOA will provide the necessary access
and affordability of #HigherEd in SC, so more parents can share in my pride. #UofSCImpact
southcarolina.edu/impact
As a parent of a @UofSC student, I urge lawmakers to invest in the Higher Education
Opportunity Act, which would make college more affordable for all. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact
Messages for Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff, use these messages to speak to your legislators and help make a
difference.
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A stronger @UofSC means a stronger South Carolina. It’s that simple. #UofSCImpact
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1 in every 37 jobs (including mine) in SC is supported by the @UofSC system. That’s
more than 60K jobs statewide. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
As faculty members at @UofSC, we’re training SC’s newest workforce of teachers, social
workers, doctors, nurses, civic leaders, etc. They deserve investment. #UofSCImpact
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Among the top 1% of patent-producing universities in the world, @UofSC is driving
discovery and innovation in South Carolina. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
No other institution in South Carolina has as many nationally ranked programs as @UofSC.
State investment in #HigherEd makes those programs accessible to more students. #UofSCImpact
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For every $1 invested in #HigherEd in SC, $25 is returned to the state’s economy.
It’s simple math. Investing in higher ed in South Carolina makes the state a better
place. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
On this Carolina Day, I’d like to say thank you to legislators who stand with @UofSC
all year long. Thank you for supporting #HigherEd in South Carolina. #UofSCImpact
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I’m thankful for the leadership of @vincentsheheen, @harveypeeler and their colleagues
in the #SCSenate for the introduction of the #HEOA, which will increase accessibility
and affordability of #HigherEd in SC #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact
Messages for Alumni
Alumni, use these messages to speak to your legislators and support UofSC.
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A stronger @UofSC means a stronger South Carolina. It’s that simple. #UofSCImpact
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I wouldn’t be where I am today without my @UofSC experience. State investment in #HigherEd
has never been more important. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
With a $5.5 billion (yes, billion) impact on this state annually, it’s hard to imagine
what happens to the SC economy if many more are priced out of receiving the education
I received at the state’s flagship institution. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
There are more than 200,000 #UofSC grads like me living in SC, contributing to the
economy & making this state a better place to live. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
I spend my money here. #UofSC alumni have more than a $1.5 billion economic impact
on South Carolina each year. @UofSC makes SC more prosperous. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
SC needs 70,000 more baccalaureate degree holders by 2030 (above current graduation
rates) to meet the needs of business, industry and health care. It’s time for the
state to invest in my alma mater. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
@UofSC degrees are in high demand and are attracting global investment in SC. #UofSCImpact
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For every $1 invested in #HigherEd in SC, $25 is returned to the state’s economy.
It’s simple math. Investing in higher ed in South Carolina makes the state a better
place. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
As a @UofSC alumnus and a South Carolinian, I’m thankful for the leadership of @vincentsheheen,
@harveypeeler and their colleagues who believe in the importance of higher education
in our state. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
I’m proud of my @UofSC degree. The #HEOA will provide the necessary access and affordability
of #HigherEd in SC, so more students can share in my pride. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
The Higher Education Opportunity Act means more money for #HigherEd in SC — without
raising taxes. I’d call that a win-win. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact
Messages for Leadership
University leadership and business leaders, use these messages to speak to your legislators
and support UofSC.
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A stronger @UofSC means a stronger South Carolina. It’s that simple. #UofSCImpact
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43% of all the bachelor’s and graduate degrees awarded annually by universities in
SC are awarded by @UofSC. That’s 10,000 degrees each year. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
We know that college degree-holders earn higher wages than those with a high school
diploma — approximately $18K more per year, in fact. It’s time for the state to invest
in the future of our students. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
For every $1 invested in #HigherEd in SC, $25 is returned to the state’s economy.
It’s simple math. Investing in higher ed in South Carolina makes the state a better
place. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
@UofSC’s 20 locations serve a diverse student population from all over the state —
from those seeking associate degrees to those working toward a doctoral degree. #UofSCImpact
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@UofSC is growing the state’s economy by partnering with Fortune 500 companies like
@Boeing, @IBM, @Siemens, @Samsung, @ContinentalTire and @Michelin. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
I’m thankful for the leadership of @vincentsheheen, @harveypeeler and their colleagues
in the #SCSenate for the introduction of the #HEOA, which will increase accessibility
and affordability of #HigherEd in SC #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
With investment and support from state government, SC can have the most cost-effective
system of #HigherEd in the nation. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
The Higher Education Opportunity Act means more money for #HigherEd in SC — without
raising taxes. I’d call that a win-win. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact -
With a sustainable source of funding for #HigherEd, the #HEOA would help keep tuition
in check — making @UofSC more accessible to all South Carolinians. #UofSCImpact southcarolina.edu/impact