University of South Carolina Seeks $20 Million for New ROTC Center
The University of South Carolina is seeking $20 million from the General Assembly to build a new ROTC center, intended to be named the Senator Lindsey Graham ROTC Center of Excellence. This facility is projected to support over 2,000 military-affiliated…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 24, 2026 —
The University of South Carolina is requesting $20 million in funding from the General Assembly to construct a new Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) center. The proposed facility, slated to be named the Senator Lindsey Graham ROTC Center of Excellence, aims to enhance support for military-affiliated students and cadets on campus.
The university’s proposal outlines a significant investment intended to provide a dedicated space for the ROTC program. This new center is projected to accommodate and serve more than 2,000 military-affiliated students and ROTC cadets. The funding request is currently before the General Assembly for consideration.
The initiative underscores the university’s commitment to its military community and its role in developing future military leaders. The planned center is expected to offer modern facilities and resources to support the training and academic needs of its growing student population involved in ROTC programs.
Details regarding the timeline for potential construction or the specific allocation of the requested funds were not immediately available. The University of South Carolina has not provided further information on the project’s architectural plans or its broader impact beyond the stated student support numbers.
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