MESSAGING TOOLKIT

Support UofSC by sharing messages with your state legislators using the #UofSCImpact hashtag. Not sure how? Check out our easy three-step process and help make a difference.

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MESSAGES FOR STUDENTS

  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC

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    A stronger @UofSC means a stronger South Carolina. It’s that simple. #UofSCImpact


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC

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    My experience as a student at @UofSC is preparing me to make the world a better place.
    #UofSCImpact

     


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC

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    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

     

     



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    I’m part of a vibrant group of nearly 52,000 @UofSC students across this state
    who bring energy and innovation to problem-solving in S.C. #UofSCImpact

     

     



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    Because it offers more degree programs than any institution in the state, @UofSC has
    made it easy for me to pursue my passions. #UofSCImpact

     

     


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC

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    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


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC

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    As a @UofSC student and a South Carolinian, I’m thankful for the members of the General Assembly who believe in the importance of higher education in our state. #UofSCImpact

     


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC

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    I wouldn’t be a student at @UofSC without state scholarships. Greater support for higher education gives students like me the opportunity to pursue a better future in South Carolina. #UofSCImpact

     

MESSAGES FOR PARENTS

  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC

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    A stronger @UofSC means a stronger South Carolina. It’s that simple. #UofSCImpact


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC

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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


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC

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    As a parent of a @UofSC student, I’m thankful for the members of the General Assembly who believe in the importance of higher education in our state #UofSCImpact

     


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC

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    My child wouldn’t be a student at @UofSC without state scholarships. A @UofSC degree gives our children an even greater chance to pursue a better future in South Carolina. #UofSCImpact

     


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC

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    As a parent of a @UofSC student, I want to thank lawmakers for investing in higher education and making college more affordable for all. #UofSCImpact

MESSAGES FOR FACULTY & STAFF

Faculty and staff, use these messages to speak to your legislators and help make a difference.


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC


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    A stronger @UofSC means a stronger South Carolina. It’s that simple. #UofSCImpact

     


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC


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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

     


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC


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    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

     


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC


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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

     




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    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

     


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC


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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

     


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC


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    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

MESSAGES FOR ALUMNI

Alumni, use these messages to speak to your legislators and support UofSC.


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC


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    A stronger @UofSC means a stronger South Carolina. It’s that simple. #UofSCImpact

     


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC


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    I wouldn’t be where I am today without my @UofSC experience. Thank you, members of the General Assembly for investing in my future. #UofSCImpact




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    With a $6.2 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


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC


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    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

     


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC


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    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


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC


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    @UofSC degrees are in high demand and are attracting global investment in SC. #UofSCImpact


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC


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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


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC


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    As a @UofSC alumnus and a South Carolinian, I’m thankful for the members of the General Assembly who believe in the importance of higher education in our state. #UofSCImpact

     


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC


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    I’m proud of my @UofSC degree. Investing in higher education will provide more South Carolinians the opportunity to follow their dreams, like I did. #UofSCImpact

MESSAGES FOR LEADERSHIP

University leadership and business leaders, use these messages to speak to your legislators and support UofSC.


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC


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    A stronger @UofSC means a stronger South Carolina. It’s that simple. #UofSCImpact

     




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    40% of all the bachelor’s and graduate degrees awarded annually by universities in SC are awarded by @UofSC. #UofSCImpact




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    We know that college degree-holders earn higher wages than those with a high school diploma — approximately $1 million more in lifetime earnings, in fact. #UofSCImpact


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC


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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


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC


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    @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


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC


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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


  • Stronger USC = Stronger SC


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    With continued investment and support from state government, SC can have the most cost-effective system of #HigherEd in the nation. #UofSCImpact