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2026 News

New major offers perfect blend

For Bailey Berquist, choosing the University of South Carolina was easy -- it was love at first sight on her campus visit. After attending a smaller high school in Maryland, she knew she wanted a place where she could make a larger impact. When the College of Education launched the new major in Applied Sport Psychology and Counseling, a different path emerged.

Autism Acceptance Month: College of Education faculty contributing to improving autism services in South Carolina

In conjunction with Autism Acceptance Month, the College of Education is highlighting several initiatives that are expanding and improving autism services in South Carolina with faculty-led contributions.

2026 US News Rankings

Our rank among Best Education Schools has jumped more than 60 spots over the past three years, landing at No. 17 among public institutions.

Meet the 2026 Champions of Education

The College of Education holds an annual "Champions of Education" gala to recognize our outstanding alumni and other supporters of education throughout our state.

Is teasing playful or harmful? It depends on a number of factors

Molly Dawes, associate professor in the Department of Educational and Developmental Science at USC, writes for The Conversation about the complexities of teasing.

2026 Anne Frank Awards Gala

The Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina celebrated its second gala, the Anne Frank Awards at the South Carolina State Museum on Monday, February 9, 2026. The event honors those who have advanced the legacy of Anne Frank and exemplified courage, compassion and commitment as well as expanding Holocaust education.

USC creates leadership pipeline for school administrators

SC TEACHER, a research consortium housed in the USC College of Education, recently found a positive association between educators receiving appropriate administrative support and teacher retention.

Research confirms bilingual children benefit from language support at home

An estimated 22 percent of the U.S. population speak a language other than English in the home. About 7.5 percent of SC residents speak a language other than English at home. It is critical that educators collaborate with parents in supporting their bilingual children's literacy development.

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