In addition to the numerous Centers and Institutes housed in schools and colleges, the university has developed centers and institutes that are interdisciplinary and involve a number of faculty, staff and students across the campus. These initiatives report to the Office of the Provost.
The University of South Carolina is the Official U.S. Partner of the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, and the only partner site in North America. Visitors experience Anne Frank's story through a guided, four-room tour of the center located on the university's campus.
The Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina is dedicated to documenting the contributions of South Carolinians to the American Civil Rights Movement. The center includes a unique collection of historically significant documents, including the congressional papers of Rep. James Clyburn.
Aerospace is the second largest industry in the state, with over 500 aerospace-related companies calling South Carolina home. The McNair Aerospace Center's mission is to support this rapidly growing industry by offering aerospace education, research, and outreach.
The Rule of Law Collaborative at the University of South Carolina is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading centers for the study of rule of law. The collaborative is committed to the development of rule of law as a discipline, the advancement of theoretical and research-based applications in the field, and the refinement of policies relating to rule of law development.