USC joining Campus Compact network
July 10, 2025, Collyn Taylor
USC is rejoining the Campus Compact network, a coalition of higher education institutions, to enhance its community engagement efforts.
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Board of Trustees approves budget, academic initiatives in June meeting
June 19, 2025, Collyn Taylor
The University of South Carolina's Board of Trustees passed the budget for the 2026 fiscal year while also approving a host of new programs and modifications plus two new centers on campus.
USC announces 2025 Staff Excellence Awards recipients
May 19, 2025, Collyn Taylor
USC announced the recipients of its Staff Excellence Awards, which are given annually to staff members at the university who go above and beyond in their roles to help USC thrive.
Theresa Harrison takes decade of experience into new role at USC
April 17, 2025, Collyn Taylor
Theresa Harrison has spent 15 years at USC serving in a variety of roles, and she's ready for her new challenge to connect students, faculty and staff to the Columbia community.
Board of Trustees approves budgetary items, academic initiatives during March meeting
March 17, 2025, Collyn Taylor
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved a slew of academic initiatives as well as facilities projects across the USC System during its March meeting.
Board of Trustees passes resolution, updates Brain Health Center during February meeting
February 21, 2025, Collyn Taylor
The Board of Trustees heard updates on USC's Brain Health Network, Division of Development and Student Health and Well-Being during its meeting Feb. 21.
Board of Trustees approves academic initiatives, innovation center during December meeting
December 16, 2024, Collyn Taylor
USC's Board of Trustees approved academic initiatives -- including a trio of new programs -- and contracts as well as pushed forward facilities projects during its final meeting in 2024.
James L. Solomon Jr. leaves behind lasting legacy at South Carolina
December 05, 2024, Collyn Taylor
James L. Solomon Jr., a trailblazer at USC and a distinguished civil servant, passed away at the age 94. He was one of three students who desegregated the university over 60 years ago.
Dawn Staley's legacy showing with alums now coaching
November 21, 2024, Collyn Taylor
Dawn Staley is no stranger to success with three national championships to her name, but one part of her legacy is the number of players now coaching the next generation of players.
Shaq Wilson uses versatility to land NFL coaching job
November 04, 2024, Collyn Taylor
Shaq Wilson always dreamed about being in the NFL, so much so he worked in ever department possible before landing a dream job with the New York Jets.
Board of Trustees advances major projects, approves gift naming agreements in October meeting
October 24, 2024, Collyn Taylor
South Carolina's Board of Trustees pushed forward an ambitious project on the new Health Sciences Campus as well as Phase I for Williams-Brice renovations.
Flexibility defines Lemuel Jeanpierre's career
October 17, 2024, Collyn Taylor
Former South Carolina offensive lineman Lemuel Jeanpierre reflects on the move that changed his career and how it turned him into an NFL coach.
Early voting at USC begins Oct. 21
October 15, 2024, Collyn Taylor
USC is one of seven early polling sites in Richland County, providing access for registered voters to cast their ballots.
Travelle Wharton credits USC for preparing him to play and coach in the NFL
October 10, 2024, Collyn Taylor
Former Gamecocks offensive lineman falls back on his time at USC to help him as an NFL coach.
Board of Trustees approves contracts, advances projects in September meeting
September 27, 2024, Collyn Taylor
USC's Board of Trustees pushed a trio of projects forward Friday including two from the USC Next master plan.
First renderings of USC's Brain Health Center unveiled
September 10, 2024, Collyn Taylor
USC's Board of Trustees approved the first designs of USC's state-of-the-art center, which will serve as the hub for the university's Brain Health Network.
Board of Trustees approves master plan, other academic initiatives during August meeting
August 23, 2024, Collyn Taylor
USC's Board of Trustees approved the university's master plan as well as other academic initiatives and infrastructure projects in the first meeting of the academic year.
What you need to know for move-in 2024
August 01, 2024, Collyn Taylor
Everything you need to know about campus operations and traffic patterns as students begin to move in Aug. 12.
National Resource Center director eager to lead research on first-year experience
July 30, 2024, Collyn Taylor
Kate Lehman has spent her entire career in higher education, and now she brings her expertise to USC to spearhead the National Resource Center's research efforts.
USC ranked one of top patent-producing universities in the world
June 26, 2024, Collyn Taylor
USC is the top patent-producing university in the state and among the leaders in the SEC.
Board of Trustees approves budget, other academic initiatives during June meeting
June 19, 2024, Collyn Taylor
USC's Board of Trustees approved the university's annual budget that holds in-state tuition steady while approving new programs across the system.
Board of Trustees approves strategic plans, renovations during March meeting
March 18, 2024, Collyn Taylor
South Carolina's Board of Trustees met Monday and approved a number of different campus projects.
Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk balances basketball, law school
March 06, 2024, Collyn Taylor
Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk is getting the best of both worlds balancing law school while playing Division I men's basketball.
Board of Trustees approves academic programs, other initiatives in February meeting
February 23, 2024, Collyn Taylor
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees met Friday (Feb. 23) and approved a number of academic initiatives as well as a few new hires and advanced other projects.
Board of Trustees approves numerous academic initiatives, advance key facility projects
December 19, 2023, Collyn Taylor
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved several new academic initiatives and advanced key campus facilities projects at its meeting Tuesday (Dec. 19).
Trustees approve designs for new School of Medicine Columbia
December 19, 2023, Collyn Taylor
South Carolina is making necessary investments to its physical campus to ensure a world-class academic experience with one of those key pieces being a new School of Medicine Columbia planned for the BullStreet district. The Board of Trustees approved the designs for the first building Tuesday (Dec. 19).
King of Video
August 16, 2023, Collyn Taylor
Athletics media mastermind Justin King owes his success to his team, but the USC alumnus has a singular vision and a passion for excellence.
Art studio alum sees his doodler's dreams come true
March 06, 2015, Collyn Taylor
Sam Spina has always wanted to make a living out of his doodles. Now, thanks to an opportunity to make a short cartoon for Nickelodeon, he works everyday as a storyboard artist on Cartoon Network’s “The Regular Show.”
All-pros to arrivals: Business student uses UofSC to land internship
August 19, 2014, Collyn Taylor
All-pro linebackers, high-profile high school recruits and dealing with large shipping orders are all in a days work for Eric Dunton. The junior Global Supply Chain and Operation Management major at the University of South Carolina earned an internship working as a customer service representative for large accounts at Under Armor.
Intramural sports keeps swinging into summer
July 31, 2014, Collyn Taylor
Even though the semester is over, intramural sports continue to be played throughout the summer.
Professor says teaching is a privilege
July 23, 2014, Collyn Taylor
Maryah Fram has a book in her office that she invites students to write in before they graduate, saying what they are going to do to make the world a better place. It’s just one of the ways she connects with her students. A social work professor, Fram's focus is social policy and teaching the graduate-level class for students to apply what they've learned to real-life situations.
String Project finds harmony in community
July 09, 2014, Collyn Taylor
Hearing a child’s first draw of a bow across the strings of a violin can make your ears bleed, but for University of South Carolina graduate student Katie Holaway, it is music to her ears.
Capstone adventures to Peru for Maymester
July 08, 2014, Collyn Taylor
Less than a month into her job as assistant principal for the Capstone Scholars program, Erin Wilson was asked to take a group of students to Peru. The trip was inspiring, rewarding and a little scary at times, but well worth it, she says.
Secret formula: UofSC senior earns coveted internship
June 05, 2014, Collyn Taylor
Taverious Davis’ earned a prized internship with Coca-Cola in Atlanta. A senior in the Darla Moore School of Business, Davis credits his participation in the school’s Emerging Leaders Circle with helping him get the plum assignment with a Fortune 500 company.