Provost Research Competition grant program launches
Learn more about the new Provost Research Competition and how to apply.
Mary Anne Fitzpatrick begins as USC Provost
Distinguished scholar and seasoned academic leader, Professor Mary Anne Fitzpatrick will assume the role of executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of South Carolina on August 11, 2025.
Ashley Dantzler takes new role as assistant provost for faculty affairs
Beginning at the same time as new Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Jennifer Ng, Ashley Dantzler has been promoted to assistant provost for faculty affairs.
New Global Fellows Faculty Director understands communication is often unspoken
Krista Van Fleit, the new faculty director of the University of South Carolina's Global Fellows LLC, looks forward to helping students practice inter-cultural communication skills.
New CIEL director looks forward to harmonious collaborations for student success
As the faculty executive director of the Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning (CIEL), Sarah Williams will focus much of her energy on helping students see their critical, interactive roles working with others in the full life cycle of academic experience.
Jennifer Ng selected as vice provost for faculty affairs
Joining USC from the University of Kansas, Jennifer Ng will begin her new role in the Office of the Provost on June 1, 2025.
Inaugural faculty director for Engineering and Computing LLC selected
Charlie Pierce, outgoing faculty executive director for the Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning, will step into a new role as the inaugural faculty director of the reimagined Engineering and Computing Community.
2025 Faculty Awards announced
Spanning diverse disciplines and boasting impressive resumes of accomplishments, the 2025 awardees exemplify a steadfast commitment to academic excellence, flourishing research and transformative teaching in our university community.
University of South Carolina Press increases access to publications with accessible ebooks
In a step toward increasing accessibility in its publishing program, starting with the spring 2025 season, all forthcoming digital publications will have accessible EPUB editions.
2024 outstanding student advocate talks career, TRIO, award
Paulia Williams says her education and experiences have all built toward her current role with TRIO, and winning the 2024 Dennis A. Pruitt Outstanding Advocate for First-Year Students Award serves as affirmation that she is where she needs to be.
Garnet Bites program addresses food waste, food insecurity on campus
Thanks to a collaborative effort between the Office of the Provost, the Division of Information Technology, Gamecock CommUnity Shop, the Office of Sustainability, Student Life and Carolina Food Co., Garnet Bites offers a solution that keeps food from the landfill and feeds students, faculty and staff for free.
Alison Leach Hughes elected to national association presidency
Alison Leach Hughes, director of the office of new student orientation, was recently elected president-elect of the Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education, also known as NODA.