STORIES
OF STRENGTH

ALUMNI VIDEO SERIES

Stories of Strength

The Stories of Strength Video Series celebrates and documents the unique stories, career paths, and reflections of SCSU Class of 1980 graduates. These stories will inspire students, alumni, and the SCSU community by highlighting the lifelong value of an SCSU education.

ALUM OF THE MONTH

Each month, our featured alum shares memories and inspirational stories about the impact South Carolina State University had on their life.

Jean Brown Pinkston

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SCETV and Public Radio
Director of Fundraising

(Retired)

SC State Class of 1980
Degree: B.A.

Professional Dramatic Arts

JANUARY 2026

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Medical University of South Carolina
Employee Relations Consultant

(Retired)

SC State Class of 1980

Degree: B.S.

General Business Administration

FEBRUARY 2026

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William "Billy" Bowles

Maj (RET)
Pat Napoleon Dempsey

Unity Health Care — DC (State) Department of Corrections
Associate Director of Dentistry

(Retired)

SC State Class of 1980

Degree: B.S.

Biology

MARCH 2026

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United States

Army

SC State Class of 1980

Degree: B.S.

Political Science

APRIL 2026

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Charlene Myers Johnson

Voorhees University

Vice-President of
Intercollegiate Athletics

SC State Class of 1980

Degree: B.S.

Health and

Physical Education

MAY 2026

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You can nominate a graduate of the
SCSU Class of 1980 to be featured as part
of the Stories of Strength Alumni Video Series

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CLASS OF 1980

STORIES
OF STRENGTH