Jennifer Ng selected as vice provost for faculty affairs
Joining USC from the University of Kansas, Jennifer Ng will begin her new role in the Office of the Provost on June 1, 2025.
Inaugural faculty director for Engineering and Computing LLC selected
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.
2025 Faculty Awards announced
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.
University of South Carolina Press increases access to publications with accessible ebooks
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.
2024 outstanding student advocate talks career, TRIO, award
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.
Garnet Bites program addresses food waste, food insecurity on campus
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 elected to national association presidency
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 wins NACADA Region 3 advising award
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).
Research office bolsters humanities research funding, success through Excel Program
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.
Communication professor recognized for enduring impact of research
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.
Harlan Smith selected as director of International Student and Scholars Support
The Office of the Provost has chosen Harlan Smith as the new director of International Student and Scholar Support, effective August 19.
Scholarship risk intervention program helps students retain critical funding
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.
New degree programs show USC's commitment to future-focused education
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.
USC joins STARS College Network
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.
Dudley poised to assume historic leadership role in Gamecock Battalion
The Army ROTC program at USC welcomes its first female professor of military science, Lieutenant Colonel Lindsay Ann Dudley.
Non-registered initiative boosts student retention
The University Advising Center launched the non-registered initiative to increase student graduation and retention rates.
College of Social Work receives inaugural Provost's Curriculum Improvement Award
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 selected as associate vice provost for academic operations and budget
Brad West has been named associate vice provost for academic operations and budget in the Office of the Provost effective June 17.
Tara Sabo-Attwood returns to USC as new dean for the Arnold School of Public Health
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.
University Advising Center streamlines transfer student experiences
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.
Vice provost for undergraduate affairs selected
Lara Lomicka Anderson has been named vice provost for undergraduate studies and dean of undergraduate education in the Office of the Provost effective May 1, 2024.
University of South Carolina partners with CircleIn to boost student success
USC has partnered with CircleIn to provide students with a platform that allows them to study course content collaboratively.
Conference highlights USC commitment to veterans
At the Veterans in Society Conference, hosted by the University Press, Veterans and Military Affairs, the Anne Frank Center and Continuing Education and Conferences, members of the Veterans Studies Association gathered to explore broad issues facing veterans on a national scale.
USC celebrates 2024 faculty award winners
This year, 22 faculty and staff members from across the university's schools, colleges and system will receive awards for their service to their peers, students and communities.
Rethinking graduate education
The Graduate School is navigating a period of growth covering advising, program design, and curricular reform. The College of Engineering and Computing and the College of Social Work offer two models of success to look to for inspiration on the path forward.