South Carolina Honors College

2020 News Archive

Honors College welcomes activist poet to Horseshoe

Many scholars and luminaries have spoken on the University of South Carolina’s historic Horseshoe. Earlier this fall, activist poet Horace Mungin joined the list of distinguished guests.

University 101 instructors find connection through teaching

Instructors find that teaching University 101 helps them to network with colleagues across UofSC, build stronger connections with the university and impact students beyond their primary roles.

Public health graduate heads to medical school to empower others to take control of their health

Matthew Telfer chose to attend UofSC after he was admitted into the Honors College and offered an Academic-Scholar Elite award. He decided to study public health to better understand the preventive side of medicine.

Internships unearth career opportunities for Honors anthropology student

Sarah Snare has always known that she wanted to work in forensic anthropology, and as she approaches her graduation this December, she is more than equipped to secure the career of her dreams.

Music grad ready to inspire the next generation of vocalists

Catherine Howland will earn her Bachelor of Music degree summa cum laude in December. The Honors College grad will start her career as a choir teacher at a South Carolina middle school in January.

Campus Conversations: Kailey Houck

Kailey Houck, an Honors College philosophy major, discusses "The Lettuce Club" — a quirky, low-commitment club at UofSC.

Dean's Letter: Fall 2020

Stones, spoons and another thing: A letter from Steven Lynn, dean of the South Carolina Honor's College.

Alumni News - Fall 2020

See what our Honors College alumni have been doing lately.

Honors College alumnus helps spur changes in city of Columbia

In the maelstrom of 2020, here stands Taylor Wright, ’19 public health. Working in Columbia as Mayor Benjamin’s special assistant has brought exciting opportunities and up-close encounters with all kinds of people. And situations.

Honors College alumna re-creates tragedy in debut novel

A secret can be a bothersome thing. For Rachel Moyle Beanland, ’03 public relations and art history, an old family secret nagged at her until she finally wrestled it down in a novel.

Remembering Peter Sederberg: A legend, a legacy and a love for the Honors College

If there was one thing Peter Sederberg wasn't, it was disengaged. No, the cofounding dean of the South Carolina Honors College was always into something -- and generally it was many things, from movies and music to politics and religion.

First-generation alumnus returns to UofSC to pursue history Ph.D.

Trey Capps, a first-generation college student from the small town of Aynor, South Carolina, has returned to his alma mater to pursue his doctorate in history.

Voices from the edge

Honors College student Jack Gabel helps launch a student podcast which highlights lives of refugees here and abroad.

'Pandemics in Literature' class shines light on history

UofSC students are exploring stories written about pandemics, ranging from medieval to futuristic, despondent to hopeful. They've found that 2020 isn't so different from similar moments throughout history, and there are some lessons to learn.

In the spotlight: Dr. Kelly Goldberg, Interactive Labs

Teaching a lab course in the time of COVID-19? Using delicate artifacts that can’t be cleaned or shared among students? Creating an innovative way to maintain the interactive lab experience, outside the laboratory? Dr. Kelly Goldberg is finding unique solutions to these challenges through her development of online 3D labs.

Young writers tackle tough subjects in new South Carolina anthology

The South Carolina Honors College has released "Writing South Carolina: Selections of the 5th Annual High School Writing Contes," which features the writings of 40 students who cover topics of racism, domestic violence, poverty and inequities in education.

Campus Conversation: Antonia Adams

A junior business economics major, Antonia Adams is passionate about encouraging civic advocacy and involvement with social justice issues, as well as working as a Gamecock Guide.

Our next 'Greatest Generation'

Honors alum Charles Hood has written a series of books honoring the heroism and highlighting the uniquely dangerous circumstances of the men and women serving their country as submariners throughout our nation's history.

Podcasting in the Public's Interest

Dr. Laura Smith's Podcasting in the Public Interest service-learning course creates opportunities for Honors students to study and critically reflect on public issues while learning how to interview, design and publish podcasts that can help raise awareness.

Q&A with author Rachel Beanland

UofSC alumna makes waves with first novel, 'Florence Adler Swims Forever'

Remembering Peter Sederberg

Like the Honors students he taught and mentored in the college he co-founded, Peter Sederberg was multi-faceted and exceptionally talented. Champion for peace, organizer of protests, excellent cook, and star pitcher for his department's softball team, Peter Carl Sederberg also was a relentlessly curious scholar, professor, traveler, reader, and writer. He died July 31 in Atlanta of complications from Alzheimer's disease.

Early challenges motivate Honors College student’s success

Despite COVID-19, Rodrianna Gaddy sets sights on completing study abroad — someday

And here are the finalists ....

A roundup of the incredible work done by the 14 finalists for this year's William A. Mould Senior Thesis Award. Like the winning projects, these theses will influence research and impact their respective fields in the future.

The flapper?

In prize-winning thesis, English student examines Flapper Girls and the men who wrote them into creation

A 'Herculean' experiment

Honors senior wins thesis award for work in evolutionary biology

Charleston student wins state high school writing contest

Logan Baker, a junior at the Charleston County School of the Arts, has won the seventh annual South Carolina High School Writing Contest hosted by the South Carolina Honors College.

BIG thinking for virtual learning: SCHC innovates new service learning curriculum for students across the country

Every summer, many South Carolina Honors College students typically take on an internship, complete research or study abroad. However, COVID-19 complications have caused these students to lose these opportunities unexpectedly, and the SCHC is doing what it can to help with new online course offerings and financial aid.

Fast track to MD

Honors College student Ashley Fellers takes accelerated pathway to medical school

A message from Dean Lynn and Dr. Banks

The last few months have been difficult. As we see news reports of this senseless killing and see our own cities and towns erupt in anger in response, we're reminded that many in our community feel fear every day because of the injustices they have endured. We must work to change this.

1 tweet, 1 sandwich, 1 beer

Since graduating from the South Carolina Honors College and the School of Journalism and Mass Communications in 2012, former The Daily Gamecock reporter and editor-in-chief Josh Dawsey has worked some tough beats. None has been tougher than covering the White House since Donald Trump took office — first for Politico, then for The Washington Post.

Alumni News - Spring 2020

See what our Honors College alumni have been doing lately.

Because generosity begets generosity

Families honor loved ones by supporting Honors College Faculty Fellows

Far from a dusty document

Adjunct professor and lawyer Joel Collins brings the U.S. Constitution to life.

Big picture problem solver

Greg Ferrante uses his financial skills to help people around the world

Honors graduate pursues passion for inclusion through adaptive sports

As an exercise science major in the South Carolina Honors College, Mackenzie Walker began a longstanding interest in adaptive sports and recreation inspired by her volunteer work. Now that interest will become a lifelong commitment to providing opportunities to those living with disabilities as she embarks on a career in occupational therapy.

The advocate

For Honors College alumna Sharika Richardson Shropshire, pro bono legal work brings fulfillment, connection, gratitude.

Memories of a drowned town

Honors senior's thesis project explores history of a former SC mill town

Dean's Letter: Spring 2020

Not Charles Dickens: A letter from South Carolina Honors College Dean Steve Lynn.

SCHC announces new mental health liason

The Honors College's director of research and new mental health liaison, Dr. Susan Alexander, discusses mental health resources for students.

From rags to bags: Honors goes green

The Honors Residence Hall's "Convert the Shirt" event taught students how to recycle their unwanted T-shirts.

Honors College junior builds global connections

Even when a global viral outbreak keeps people apart, Lilly Kays wants people around the world to be more connected. She’s using her spring internship and social media to do her part for that goal.

Porter Family Redefines the Meaning of Community within the Honors College

Elise Porter, an SCHC academic advisor, recalls her father's influence on her as a UofSC faculty member. Since Elise has graduated and began her job at UofSC, her two younger siblings have continued the family tradition.

Research Opens Doors to the Goldwater Scholarship

South Carolina Honors College juniors Ian Bain of Irmo, South Carolina, and Zoe Screwvala of Brooklyn, New York, have won prestigious Goldwater Scholarships, awarded annually to undergraduate STEM majors across the country. This marks the 28th year of UofSC scholarship winners since 1990.

Poet Today, Surgeon Tomorrow

Kwame Kennedy, a Top Scholar and Honors student from Irmo, South Carolina, pursues his passion for medicine and his passion for creative writing here at the South Carolina Honors College.

From classroom to craft brewery

Chris Herron, a 2003 graduate of the Honors College and former UofSC athlete, is making waves in the craft brewing industry as the founder and CEO of Creature Comforts Brewing Co., one of the fastest growing breweries in America.

Beyond the Gates: Headed to Capitol Hill

Brand new South Carolina Honors College graduate Mae Chinnes is taking her new degree, her college experiences and her optimism for the future to D.C. to start her career on Capitol Hill.

Professor helped students find the light within

Students reflect on Honors professor emeritus who never stopped teaching them... in the classroom and in life.

Challenge the conventional. Create the exceptional. No Limits.