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The University FOR South Carolina

You may not be a Gamecock or graduate of the University of South Carolina, but USC is part of your life in many ways. From advancing energy research to training future generations of medical providers to stimulating economic innovation, every day we are working for a better South Carolina. 

A Skilled Workforce

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Teachers

The College of Education partners with school districts throughout the state to prepare tomorrow’s educators, advocate for education professionals and advance college readiness in underserved communities.

Health innovation

Bringing cutting-edge health research and innovation to the state, South Carolina is home to three federally designated Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence.

Advanced manufacturing

From next-generation semiconductors to advanced composite manufacturing in the aerospace industry, USC researchers are helping to shape the future of manufacturing.

SC internship program

In partnership with the General Assembly, the University of South Carolina incentivizes students to accept in-state internships in high-demand fields, helping to retain the workforce that drives South Carolina’s growth.

Health and Well-Being

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Nurses

Nearly 70 percent of the University of South Carolina’s newly licensed nurses stay in-state each year, equating to hundreds of new nurses entering the workforce to address our state’s need for 10,000 new nurses by 2030.

Doctors

Both of USC’s medical schools (Columbia and Greenville) are ranked by U.S. News for the number of graduates serving in medically underserved areas.

Community access

The Arnold School of Public Health leads efforts to build statewide partnerships — especially in rural communities — to improve health outcomes across South Carolina.

Brain health

USC is meeting the need for care — operating a statewide network of brain health clinics and developing the state’s first comprehensive facility dedicated to brain and nervous system disorders. 

Economic Prosperity

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Energy solutions

USC researchers are at the leading edge of battery technology, developing bold solutions to meet tomorrow’s energy needs.

Economic development

USC is accelerating economic development, driving research innovation through partnerships with global leaders in industrial technology.

Innovation

The University of South Carolina is a leader in advancing innovation and invention, ranking among the Top 100 patent-producing universities in the world. USC is the top patent-producing university in South Carolina and is No. 4 among SEC schools. (National Academy of Inventors)

Cyber

The University of South Carolina is designated by the U.S. government as a National Center of Academic Excellence in both cyber defense (Columbia, Aiken) and cyber research (Columbia).

 

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