South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette is defending her role as commencement speaker at South Carolina State University amid ongoing student protests and backlash on campus. (WACH) UPDATE — April 29, 2026 | 7:45 p.m. EDT At the time of this article’s posting, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has reportedly been stood down as SC State’s commencement speaker, with the university moving toward selecting a new speaker after sustained student protest, alumni backlash, and public pressure. Lo