Carolina Food Co. named Large Employer of the Year by local organization
October 15, 2019, Koby Padgett
Carolina Food Co., the university’s dining partnership with Aramark, earned the Babcock Center’s Large Employer of the Year award for 2019.
Recent Announcements
Ring ceremony registration deadline approaching
October 14, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
The last day to register for the Fall 2019 Ring Ceremony is Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Carolina Food Co.'s T-Coop Starbucks garners honor
July 18, 2019, Koby Padgett
The Thomas Cooper Library location of Starbucks garnered the honor of being named “team of the quarter” out of 146 stores in the Southeast region by Starbucks Coffee Co.
Controller's Office earns Excellence in Financial Reporting award
July 18, 2019, Koby Padgett
The University of South Carolina Controller’s Office captured the Certificate of Achievement in Finance Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
2019 Awards Day Recipient Listing
April 18, 2019, Skylar Pritchard
The President’s Awards, Steven N. Swanger Leadership Award and the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards were presented at the annual University Awards Day, held April 18 on the historic Horseshoe. More than 200 Carolina students were honored at this annual celebration.
The Daily Gamecocks wins big with the South Carolina Press Association
April 12, 2019, Mia Grimm
"The Daily Gamecock," a UofSC student media publication, won big at the South Carolina Press Association's Collegiate Meeting. The staff won a series of awards, including Collegiate Journalist of the Year.
UofSC celebrates Graduate Student Appreciation Week
March 28, 2019, Keisa Gunby
The Graduate School and the Graduate Student Association are observing Graduate Student Appreciation Week April 1-5 to support and share appreciation of the more than 6,200 graduate students at UofSC.
UofSC has been designated as a "Voter Friendly Campus"
March 19, 2019, Catherine Jobe
The University of South Carolina has been designated as a “Voter Friendly Campus” for the 2019-20 period. This recognition is given to institutions that have developed plans to coordinate faculty, staff and students to be more engaged in civic voting.
Hero Award nominations are open
February 20, 2019, Mia Grimm
Student Health Services has opened up nominations for their Stand Up Carolina Hero Awards.
Nominations are open for the 2019 Outstanding Advocate for First-Year Students Award
February 12, 2019, Mia Grimm
Nominations are open for this award which recognizes individuals who have made significant and extraordinary contributions to the academic or personal lives of first-year students.
Outstanding senior students encouraged to apply for senior awards
December 12, 2018, Nina Jackson
Students selected for Outstanding Senior Award will also be considered for more of the university's top undergraduate honors. Online application deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019 at 4 p.m.
December graduate spotlight
November 21, 2018, Mia Grimm
Graduating in December? The Office of Communications is looking for outgoing university students to spotlight.
Jarod Holt is named the Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life
July 09, 2018
The previous associate director of fraternity and sorority life, Jarod Holt, has been named the new director of fraternity and sorority life.
Outstanding senior award
January 09, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
The deadline to be considered for the university's top two undergraduate honors: the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award and Steven N. Swanger Leadership Award is Feb. 5 at 4 p.m.
MLK Day of Service
November 27, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
UofSC is proud to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dr. King's legacy. Be a part of thousands of volunteers throughout the country who will be serving their communities on Jan. 20.
UofSC students named Fulbright finalists for the 16th year
May 08, 2017, Adena Rice
The University of South Carolina will be represented abroad by our seven Fulbright US Student grantees for the 16th consecutive year as they conduct research, study and serve as English Teaching Assistants.
Sustainable Carolina receives statewide service award
April 11, 2017, Adena Rice
Sustainable Carolina was selected as a statewide recipient of the South Carolina Student Organization Service Achievement Award.
Men's club rugby team wins conference championship
April 11, 2017, Adena Rice
The University of South Carolina men’s rugby team won the South Carolina Rugby Conference championship, securing them the final spot in the men’s college rugby 7s field for this year’s Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship.
Faculty: RSVP to meet editors from The Conversation
March 10, 2017, Jeff Stensland
All faculty members are invited to join Provost Joan Gabel for an informational session about The Conversation from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday (March 14) at the Russell House theater.
Accepting nominations for the Outstanding Advocate for First-Year Students Award
February 15, 2017, Adena Rice
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2017 Outstanding Advocate for First-Year Students Award until March 17.
UofSC professor elected to National Academy of Engineering
February 11, 2017, Jeff Stensland
University of South Carolina chemical engineering professor John Monnier has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), a prestigious group of researchers selected for their significant and lasting contributions to the field.
Several sports science programs win top ranking
December 21, 2016, Allen Wallace
The University of South Carolina claimed the No. 1 spot in the U.S. and No. 3 in the world in the 2016 ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments. The rankings, published Dec. 8, credit the Arnold School of Public Health’s exercise science and athletic training programs, the College of Education’s physical education program and the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management’s sport and entertainment management program
Sorensen endowment names six student winners
December 09, 2016, Lynn Schutte
Six University of South Carolina graduate students will receive awards under the Donna and Andrew Sorensen Endowment for Health Sciences Fund. The fund was established to reward top doctoral students in the health sciences field who are focusing on cancer research.
2 UofSC professors named AAAS Fellows
November 28, 2016, Jeff Stensland
University of South Carolina sociology professor Douglas Anderton and chemistry professor Stephen Morgan have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Election as a AAAA fellow is among the most prestigious honors awarded in academia.
Pastides re-elected to research board
November 02, 2016, Jeff Stensland
President Harris Pastides has been re-elected to the Board of Trustees of the Universities Research Association, a group of 89 universities that oversee unique laboratories.