Local Hilton Head News Update:
- Establishes strategic framework integrating NVIDIA AI technologies, training, and developer ecosystem into South Carolina State University academic, research, and workforce initiatives.
- Alexander Conyers says partnership expands student opportunities in high-growth fields, positioning students, faculty, and researchers at the forefront of AI and advanced computing.
- Students across disciplines gain hands-on learning, certifications, and training in advanced computing, machine learning, and data science tools aligned with high-demand industries.
- The initiative strengthens student research, innovation, and workforce preparation while expanding access to careers in emerging technology fields.
- U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna supported talks linking NVIDIA, South Carolina State University, and several HBCUs to expand equitable technology education and careers.
By Sam Watson, Executive Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing
Collaboration to strengthen student opportunities, research and innovation in applied artificial intelligence
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State University and NVIDIA have announced a collaboration designed to expand artificial intelligence education, strengthen workforce development and position South Carolina as a leader in applied AI innovation.
The partnership establishes a strategic framework to integrate NVIDIA’s AI technologies, training programs and developer ecosystem into SC State’s academic, research and workforce initiatives.
“This partnership represents another major step forward for South Carolina State University as we continue expanding opportunities for our students in high-growth fields that are shaping the future,” SC State President Alexander Conyers said.
“Working with a global technology leader like NVIDIA helps position our students, faculty and researchers at the forefront of artificial intelligence, advanced computing and innovation,” Conyers said. “This partnership also reinforces SC State’s role as a driver of workforce and economic development in South Carolina and beyond.”
Through the agreement, students across disciplines will gain access to hands-on learning opportunities, certifications and training in advanced computing, machine learning and data science tools aligned with high-demand industries.
The initiative is expected to strengthen opportunities for student research, innovation and workforce preparation while expanding access to careers in emerging technology fields.
“AI is essential infrastructure, like the internet or electricity,” said Ned Finkle, Vice President of Government Affairs at NVIDIA. “This new collaboration with South Carolina State University will help students learn on the technology shaping every industry, gain the skills to build with AI, and bring that capability into communities, companies, and classrooms across South Carolina.”
U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-California) helped support discussions that led to the collaboration between NVIDIA, SC State and several other HBCUs as part of broader efforts to expand access to technology education and workforce opportunities.
“This is exactly the kind of partnership we need to ensure the benefits of the AI revolution reach everyone,” Khanna said. “Supporting HBCUs like South Carolina State is key to expanding access to tech careers and closing the racial wealth gap.”
Source: South Carolina State University
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