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2024 News

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.

Sam Todd appointed associate vice president and vice provost for Global Affairs

The Office of the Provost has named Sam Todd to a two-year appointment as associate vice president and vice provost for Global Affairs effective Jan. 29.

Education Abroad rankings reflect expanded opportunities, excellence

Studying abroad is a critical part of many students' educational journeys, but at the University of South Carolina, the diligence, dedication and innovation of the Education Abroad Office staff members and their campuswide partners elevates the study abroad experience to another level.

Expanding first-generation student success through partnership with NASPA

The University of South Carolina has increased its collaboration with the National Association of Student Personal Administrators to enhance support for first-generation students.

Anne Frank Award recipients announced

The Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina, official United States partner to the Anne Frank House, has announced the four recipients of the inaugural Anne Frank Awards.

Serving those who serve

On Jan. 16, the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs welcomed as executive director Candace Terry, former Student Veterans Association president at USC and a key player in establishing the unit on campus.

UNIV 401 provides transformative experiences for students--and their instructors

UNIV 401 provides a transformative semester-long opportunity for students to grow in self-awareness, learn to articulate their experiences and goals, and showcase accomplishments as they prepare e-portfolios summarizing their undergraduate experiences. But the impacts on the faculty and staff instructors are just as profound.

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