Distinguished scholar and seasoned academic leader, Professor Mary Anne Fitzpatrick will assume the role of executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of South Carolina on August 11, 2025.
The University of South Carolina recently launched the new Summer Jump Ahead in Math (JAM) program -- a six-week, high-impact program designed to prepare incoming students for academic success before their first fall class.
Beginning at the same time as new Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Jennifer Ng, Ashley Dantzler has been promoted to assistant provost for faculty affairs.
Krista Van Fleit, the new faculty director of the University of South Carolina's Global Fellows LLC, looks forward to helping students practice inter-cultural communication skills.
As the faculty executive director of the Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning (CIEL), Sarah Williams will focus much of her energy on helping students see their critical, interactive roles working with others in the full life cycle of academic experience.
Joining USC from the University of Kansas, Jennifer Ng will begin her new role in the Office of the Provost on June 1, 2025.
Charlie Pierce, outgoing faculty executive director for the Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning, will step into a new role as the inaugural faculty director of the reimagined Engineering and Computing Community.
Spanning diverse disciplines and boasting impressive resumes of accomplishments, the 2025 awardees exemplify a steadfast commitment to academic excellence, flourishing research and transformative teaching in our university community.
In a step toward increasing accessibility in its publishing program, starting with the spring 2025 season, all forthcoming digital publications will have accessible EPUB editions.
Paulia Williams says her education and experiences have all built toward her current role with TRIO, and winning the 2024 Dennis A. Pruitt Outstanding Advocate for First-Year Students Award serves as affirmation that she is where she needs to be.
Thanks to a collaborative effort between the Office of the Provost, the Division of Information Technology, Gamecock CommUnity Shop, the Office of Sustainability, Student Life and Carolina Food Co., Garnet Bites offers a solution that keeps food from the landfill and feeds students, faculty and staff for free.
Alison Leach Hughes, director of the office of new student orientation, was recently elected president-elect of the Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education, also known as NODA.
Alexa Dean recently earned national recognition as a recipient of the Region 3 Excellence in Advising -- Primary Role Advisor award presented by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).
The Excel Funding Program, an initiative of the Office of the Vice President for Research, helps support humanities researchers at the University of South Carolina.
Mary Anne Fitzpatrick, interim dean of the faculty and vice provost for faculty affairs, was recently awarded the National Communication Association's Charles H. Woolbert Research Award.
The Office of the Provost has chosen Harlan Smith as the new director of International Student and Scholar Support, effective August 19.
Since 2021, the University Advising Center has partnered with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to implement the Scholarship Risk Intervention program, an initiative designed to help students retain their LIFE Scholarship, Palmetto Fellows Scholarship or general university scholarships.
USC continues to lead in developing educational pathways that support the demands of the South Carolinian workforce, particularly emphasizing data skills and career-boosting certificates.
The University of South Carolina has joined the STARS College Network, a coalition of 32 of the nation’s most prominent institutions dedicated to ensuring that students from rural and small-town America have the information and support they need to enroll and graduate from the college or university of their choice.
The Army ROTC program at USC welcomes its first female professor of military science, Lieutenant Colonel Lindsay Ann Dudley.
The University Advising Center launched the non-registered initiative to increase student graduation and retention rates.
The Provost's Curriculum Improvement Award, implemented in 2023, recognizes outstanding efforts in enhancing the undergraduate educational experience at USC. The Bachelor's in Social Work program in the College of Social Work has won the award for 2024.
Brad West has been named associate vice provost for academic operations and budget in the Office of the Provost effective June 17.
Donna Arnett, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, is pleased to announce the selection of a highly accomplished public health leader, Tara Sabo-Attwood, as the new dean of the Arnold School of Public Health. Sabo-Attwood will assume the role on August 1, 2024.
The University Advising Center has been a leader in coordinating efforts across the state of South Carolina to make the transfer experience as smooth as possible, providing transparency and clear answers to student concerns.