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Institute for Southern Studies

The Institute for Southern Studies at the University of South Carolina was established to foster the study of the American South, serving as a vital link to the university's rich research resources and other significant facilities throughout the state. It unites outstanding faculty from diverse disciplines to engage in research, teaching, special seminars, and public programs focused on the South. The Institute offers students valuable courses and research opportunities, including the option to earn a Minor in Southern Studies. Its public programs, both on campus and statewide, along with its scholarly publications, extend the Institute's educational mission across the region and the nation, promoting the ongoing exploration of this important region.

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Our header photo was taken by  Thomas Stroud, a spring 2016 student in SOST 405: Photographing the Rural South.


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