Recent Announcements
Apply for senior awards
December 14, 2022
The University of South Carolina’s Honors and Awards Commission is accepting applications for Outstanding Senior awards. Students selected for these awards also will be considered for the university’s top undergraduate honors — the President’s Award, Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award and Steven N. Swanger Leadership Award.
Nominate your faculty and instructors for awards
November 23, 2022, Hannah Cambre
The Office of the Provost invites nominations for USC faculty and instructor awards to recognize teaching, research, service and advising.
Register now for the 2022 Summer Research Symposium
June 28, 2022, Sophie Karapatakis
The Office of Undergraduate Research will host the 2022 Summer Research Symposium to showcase undergraduate scholarship.
Crick named 2022 Outstanding Advocate for First-Year Students
April 26, 2022, Sophie Karapatakis
Collin Crick has received the 2022 Outstanding Advocate for First-Year Students Award for his contribution to serving first-year students through teaching, advising and mentoring.
4 UofSC students awarded critical language scholarships for summer 2022
April 14, 2022, Sophie Karapatakis
Four UofSC students have been awarded Critical Language Scholarships for intensive language studies this summer. The awardees are undergraduates Laurel Davis, Maeve Smith and Hall West and graduate student Agnes Nzomene Kahouo Foda.
University Libraries Award for Undergraduate Research
April 07, 2022, Sophie Karapatakis
The Award for Undergraduate Research recognizes student’s scholarly and creative projects that incorporate the use of University Libraries collections, resources and services.
Garnet Media Group wins at national competition
March 31, 2022, Sophie Karapatakis
The Garnet Media Group won 7 awards at the College Media Business and Advertising Managers (CMBAM) competition.
The Daily Gamecock sweeps SCPA awards
March 23, 2022, Sophie Karapatakis
The Daily Gamecock has earned 17 awards at the South Carolina Press Association’s 2021 News Contest, including first place for general excellence.
UofSC student earns public policy summer fellowship
March 18, 2022, Sophie Karapatakis
Blake Gibbons has received the Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute fellowship.
UofSC students to receive the Benjamin A. Gilman scholarships
March 10, 2022, Sophie Karapatakis
The National Fellowships team shares that six UofSC students have been selected to receive Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarships.
Future Alumni Week
March 10, 2022, Sophie Karapatakis
The UofSC Alumni Association will host Future Alumni Week, March 21-25, to welcome future alumni into the UofSC Alumni family.

UofSC earns 2021 Tree Campus Higher Education distinction
March 03, 2022, Koby Padgett
For the 13th-straight year, the University of South Carolina earned Tree Campus Higher Education distinction by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Student Government executive officers chosen
March 03, 2022, Sophie Karapatakis
New executive officers were chosen in Student Government elections and will take office March 24.
Nominations open for Leadership and Service Awards
February 10, 2022, Sophie Karapatakis
Leadership and Service Awards are designed to showcase outstanding students, student organizations, faculty, staff and local professionals who exemplify leadership or community service.
Carolina Agency places second at national competition
February 01, 2022, Sophie Karapatakis
The Carolina Agency took second place at the TPG Ideal Career Experience national competition on Jan. 20.
Celebration of Excellence Awards nominations are open now
January 26, 2022, Sophie Karapatakis
The awards honor students who actively contribute to the University of South Carolina’s values of diversity, leadership, and community service.
Outstanding Senior Award application deadline extended
January 12, 2022
Students selected for this award also will be considered for the university’s top undergraduate honors: the President’s Award, Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award and Steven N. Swanger Leadership Award.
UofSC Honored with 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education® Recognition
April 01, 2021, Koby Padgett
The University of South Carolina earned its 12th-straight Tree Campus Higher Education® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management in 2020.
Service, leadership award nominations open
January 27, 2021, Jason Dermack
Recognize the leadership of a student, organization, faculty or staff member.
Student Leadership and Diversity Conference Registration Open
January 20, 2021, Jason Dermack
Registration for the virtual Student Leadership and Diversity Conference (Feb 8-19) is now live!
Student organization wins national grant
January 07, 2021, Jason Dermack
The University of South Carolina chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society, has been awarded a 2021 Clay Leadership Development Initiative Grant.
Vote for Best of Carolina 2021
December 15, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Vote for your favorite student organization, study spot or go-to coffee shop to win Best of Carolina 2021.
SLDC educational session applications are open »
November 06, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
The Student Leadership and Diversity Conference is accepting educational session applications for our 2021 virtual conference from now until Dec. 4. Students, Graduate Assistants, Staff, Faculty and Community members are encouraged to apply.
International Student Achievement Award nominations are open
October 23, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Nominations for the International Student Achievement Award nominations are due Nov. 11.