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Graduation and Retention Network

Publications & Awards

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Our team has worked hard to research, collaborate, and attend knowledge-sharing conferences and events in order to better serve our students. Here, you can find publications, awards, and recognitions about our services from over the years.

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Recent Publications

You can view all of our publications below, or jump to a specific year ↓

Cross-Disciplinary Success: How Interdisciplinary Certificates Are Shaping the Future

February 10, 2025 - The University of South Carolina has seen a surge in student interest for its interdisciplinary certificate programs since their introduction in fall 2023. These certificates are offered at no extra cost and...

Success Program Launch: A One-Stop Shop for First-Gen Excellence

February 3, 2025 - A new initiative at the University of South Carolina unifies assistance for students who are the first in their families to attend college to guide them through...

ASCEND PODCAST: S2, E54 - Expert Session - Dr. Lara Lomicka Anderson

January 23, 2025 - Co-hosts Jared Tippets & Eric Kirby sit down with Dr. Dr. Lara Lomicka Anderson from the University of South Carolina to talk about a retention strategy on their campus.

First Things First: Tailored and targeted support provides a strong foundation for first-generation students

January 9, 2025 - As a first-gen student, Lexi experienced many challenges, but despite these hurdles, she became an active leader by playing a role in the development of the First-Generation Center at the University of South Carolina...

ASCEND PODCAST: S2, E36 - Expert Session - Dr. Shelley Dempsey and Dr. Lara Lomicka Anderson

November 11, 2024 - Co-hosts Jared Tippets & Eric Kirby sit down with Shelley Dempsey and Lara Lomika Anderson from University of South Carolina to talk about retention strategies on their campus...

Internal Barriers to Graduation and Retention (Video)

May 1, 2024 - Learn how GARNET was established, who they involved in the process, and tips and tricks for working on improving retention at your university.

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