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University of South Carolina Shatters Fundraising Record with $357.6 Million Haul

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The University of South Carolina has achieved a record-breaking fundraising year, bringing in $357.6 million in private donations for fiscal year 2026. This figure significantly surpasses their previous record of $259.7 million. A substantial portion of this success is attributed to a $25 million donation from the Robert and Janice McNair Foundation, continuing a long-standing philanthropic partnership with the university. AI

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University of South Carolina Shatters Fundraising Record with $357.6 Million Haul

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sydney Lake ·

    USC just shattered its fundraising record by nearly $100 million—thanks partly to the billionaire family behind the Houston Texans

    The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation donated $25 million to the University of South Carolina in 2026.

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