December 07, 2017, Jeff Stensland
The University of South Carolina is joining Samsung Electronics America to develop the next generation of advanced appliances at the company's new plant in Newberry, South Carolina.
December 05, 2017, Koby Padgett
The University of South Carolina has added over 90 parking spaces to its capacity with the addition of a new lot near Colonial Life Arena.
December 01, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Join the Student Success Center Dec. 9-17 for Finals Frenzy. There will be exam review sessions led by SI and peer tutors as well as peer writing & communications tutors.
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.
November 22, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
In order to continue to improve Homecoming and ensure that it is an incredible experience for all students, we need your feedback.
November 20, 2017, Jeff Stensland
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer will be the guest speaker at the University of South Carolina’s winter commencement exercises Dec. 18.
November 13, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Tuition and fees for the spring 2018 semester will be available beginning Nov. 16.
November 09, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Students can now earn 3 credit hours during winter break by taking an online course offered Jan. 2-20.
November 08, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
The Student Success Center is now offering appointments with peer research consultants.
November 07, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Applications for the 2018 Homecoming Commission are open now.
November 01, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Commencement exercises for Fall 2017 graduates will be held at 2:30 p.m., Dec. 18 in the Colonial Life Arena.
November 01, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
SAPE Peer Educators are selected to provide education on alcohol, drugs and addiction to the university campus with the goal of encouraging healthy decisions, promoting low-risk use and reducing stigma.
November 01, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Students traveling home for Thanksgiving break who need a ride to or from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport can sign up for a free ride courtesy of Student Government.
November 01, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
The 33rd annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive will take place Nov. 13-17.
October 31, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
The Fall 2017 Carolina Ring Ceremony will be held on Nov. 12 at 2:00 p.m. If you plan to attend, please RSVP.
October 26, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
The 2017-18 Alternative Winter Break applications are now available. This year's trip, themed Food and Justice Security, will take place Jan. 9-13.
October 26, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
All UofSC students, regardless of your current major, are invited to attend a “Become a Teacher” session through the College of Education.
October 25, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
UofSC students, staff and visitors can now use the Passport Parking app to pay for parking at university meters.
October 16, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Applications to become a peer listener for Gamecock Reach are due by 5 p.m., Oct. 31.
October 13, 2017
Due to circumstances beyond USC Student Health Services' control, counseling offices will move to the Thomson Building later than planned.
October 12, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Students who are interested in impacting the university community through campus-wide entertainment programming are encouraged to apply for the 2018 Carolina Productions Executive Board. Applications close Nov. 3.
October 06, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
The 11th annual Carolina Women’s Health Research Forum will be held Nov. 2. Registration is free and open now.
October 03, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Resident Mentor applications for the 2018-19 year are available from Oct. 2 until Nov. 3.
October 02, 2017, John Brunelli
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded a $1.7 million grant to the University of South Carolina College of Social Work to create a scholar program designed to expand the mental health workforce in the state.
October 02, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Housing applications for the 2018-19 academic year are open now until Oct. 31.
September 27, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Track your weekly minutes of physical activity and earn prizes when you join the Fall into Wellness program.
September 27, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Learn how to prepare healthy meals with Gamecocks Eat Well, free cooking classes that are open to any university student.
September 27, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
How to Fail 101: A Building Resilience Workshop is an interactive workshop that will teach students about building resilience and how it can lead to a successful college experience.
September 26, 2017
Beginning Monday, Oct. 2, University of South Carolina faculty, staff and students are all encouraged to participate in the annual United Way campaign.
September 26, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Registration for the Parents Weekend 5k, to be held Oct. 7, is open now.
September 26, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Applications to become a 2018-19 orientation leader are open now.
September 26, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Bring your questions to a panel of health literacy experts on Oct. 3 at Health Literacy, an open forum event.
September 21, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Student Health Services is offering a four-part meditation program for students beginning Sept. 26.
September 21, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Homecoming 2017 is Oct. 22-Oct. 28. Sign-up for an event now to show how you live your "Life in Garnet and Black.”
September 21, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
University Libraries is offering a workshop on Sept. 27 for anyone interested in learning about Data Management Planning and the new DMPTool.
September 21, 2017, Ashley Elliott
Since its debut in June 2016, positions on Handshake have increased to more than 20,000 job offers from over 10,000 employers.
September 18, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Registration for the Sept. 30 Service Saturday is now open.
September 15, 2017
A significant number of “phishing” emails have been identified on the student email system recently. Phishing messages say things such as your email storage is almost full, your email will stop working if you don’t click on a link to verify your account, etc. These are not legitimate email messages and should be deleted. The University of South Carolina will never ask for you to verify your email account in this manner.
September 14, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
The registration deadline for CarolinaLEAD, a comprehensive leadership education initiative within the Leadership and Service Center, is Sept. 27.
September 13, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
As of Sept. 13, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships has relocated to 1244 Blossom Street.
September 12, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
The grand opening of the Center for Health and Well-Being Demonstration Kitchen scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 28 has been canceled.
September 12, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Choose Well is a 10-week group program that promotes healthy behaviors and lifestyle change. The group will meet twice weekly to learn about nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and more.
September 09, 2017
A message from our city manager to be careful and mindful during the upcoming storm.
September 08, 2017
Though UofSC's Columbia campus is closed in anticipation of inclement weather Monday, Sept. 11, we're still providing essential services, and a number of events and activities for students. The campus will re-open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12.
September 07, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Join your fellow Gamecocks on Greene Street before home games for free food, fun and games.
September 07, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
The Study Abroad Fair will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. in the Russell House Ballroom.
September 07, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Start your year off right by learning to prepare healthy meals for the busy weeks ahead with free cooking classes. Registration is required.
September 07, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
SAVIP is looking for volunteers to assist with the Bar Outreach Project. Anyone interested must register by Sept. 11.
September 06, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Magellan Scholarships fund up to $3,000 for student research projects. Any student interested in applying for a Magellan Scholarship is required to attend one workshop.
September 05, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
The time is approaching to order your official Carolina ring. This year there will be two ring ordering locations: the Russell House lobby and the Darla Moore School of Business.
September 05, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Queer Connections, a social event geared toward first-year LGBTQ+ students, will be held Sept. 7.
August 30, 2017, Dana D'Haeseleer
As Gamecocks, we stand with those affected by Hurricane Harvey’s devastation, knowing all too well the hardship of historic flooding. In conjunction with the Columbia mayor’s office, city council and a citywide relief effort, the University of South Carolina and Gamecock Athletics will be collecting items to send to the hurricane victims in Texas.
August 30, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Cooking with Gamecocks LiveWell is a free cooking class offered to UofSC faculty and staff. Registration is required.
August 29, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Stay motivated for your second year of college with these events and informational sessions designed specially for sophomores.
August 24, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Applications for the Elections Commission, an independent body that is responsible for conducting and overseeing the annual student body election and inauguration, are now open.
August 23, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Freshmen and transfer students interested in national fellowships are invited to attend an orientation to national fellowships and scholarships session.
August 23, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Seniors and graduate students interested in graduate study at Cambridge University are invited to attend the Gates-Cambridge Workshop.
August 22, 2017
Richard Brown has been named director of the University of South Carolina Press. Brown will be responsible for the editorial, fiscal and marketing strategies of USC Press, South Carolina’s oldest and largest book publisher, specializing in scholarly humanities and regional trade publications
August 22, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Come out to Greene Street to help Student Health Services kickoff their health and wellness initiatives for the year.
August 22, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Student Health Services will provide tours of the new Center for Health and Well-Being every Friday at 2 p.m.
August 22, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Viewing parties will be held in the Russell House for the first two away football games.
August 22, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Stand Up Carolina is a two-hour training focused on teaching members of the Carolina community to step in and speak up during harmful situations.
August 18, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Alpha Epsilon Delta invites you to the fourth annual Health Alliance Blood Drive, to be held Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
August 16, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Registration for Fall 2017 intramural sports teams opens on Aug. 24 at 10:00 a.m. Applications for sports officials positions are now open.
August 16, 2017
Freshman Council acts as an entry-level organization within Student Government with an emphasis on leadership and community involvement. Applications for the 2018 cohort are due on Sept. 5 by 4:00 p.m.
August 16, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
The Division of Information Technology has introduced an improved self-service portal, including the ability to live chat with the Service Desk.
August 16, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
University 101 Programs need your help identifying rising juniors and seniors who would be great role models and mentors to first-year students.
August 13, 2017
To learn more about the dynamics of how the free enterprise system works and how entrepreneurs start, grow and manage innovations and new ventures successfully, try the new interdisciplinary course “Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise” (COLA 298) taught by Dirk Brown, the inaugural faculty director of the McNair Institute for Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise.
August 08, 2017, Nina Jackson
UofSC faculty, staff and students should prepare to navigate around several active construction areas in the coming weeks.
August 02, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
University Ambassadors are looking for current students to join their fall 20017 cohort. Interested students are encouraged to attend an informational interest meeting.
August 02, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
All UofSC students are eligible for free admission to UofSC Symphony Orchestra concerts, held in the Koger Center for the Arts.
August 02, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Student Health Services has officially moved in to the Center for Health and Well-Being.
August 01, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Help welcome our incoming Gamecocks by signing up to volunteer at Move-In.
August 01, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
All UofSC community will receive a 17% discount on personal training services during the month of August.
August 01, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
The Social Justice Activist Program (SJP), a program through the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs designed to create a network of students, faculty, and staff who acknowledge and actively work to combat bias, is now taking applications for the Fall 2017 cohort.
July 28, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Students interested in part-time work-study or non-work study positions should attend the Opportunity Knocks Part-Time Job Fair.
July 26, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
On Aug. 16, 2017, 26 senior faculty and administrative leaders will begin a yearlong professional development program for the fourth year of UofSC's Pipeline for Academic Leaders program.
July 21, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Registration for the first Service Saturday, to be held Aug. 26, is now open.
July 19, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Bills for the Fall 2017 year are available on Self-Service Carolina.
July 18, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Graduate Directors and Program Administrators are invited to an open house on Sept. 15.
July 18, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Apply to become a member for the Carolina Judicial Council, a recognized honor society and student organization in collaboration with the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity.
July 18, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Help create an incredible experience for new UofSC students by volunteering for First Night Carolina.
July 17, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Those volunteering for the solar eclipse activities are encouraged to attend a training session on Wed., July 19.
July 13, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Campus offices, departments and colleges can get involved in Parents Weekend, Oct. 6-8, by hosting events for students' family members.
July 05, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Registration for parents weekend, to be held Oct. 6-8, is now open.
June 30, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Cast your vote for the 2017 homecoming performer.
June 28, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
The Office of the Vice President for Research invites undergraduate student researchers and faculty to the 2017 Summer Research Symposium.
June 28, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Vendors from the Empower Retirement and TIAA-CREF programs will be on campus in July for one-on-one retirement counseling sessions.
June 28, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
The university has begun preparing for events related to the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse and is looking for student volunteers.
June 13, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Incoming freshmen interested in getting a head start on their time at Carolina should apply for Pillars for Carolina.
June 13, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Incoming freshmen interested in leadership, community involvement and campus life are encouraged to apply for Freshman Council.
June 13, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Mark your calendars for the Opportunity Knocks Part-time Job Fair!
June 02, 2017, Staff Editor
TechNet Augusta invites students to present their research related to information technology, communications, electronics, national and international defense, intelligence, security or the military.
May 31, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
On Monday (June 5) multifactor authentication will be required to access many university systems. Be sure to complete the following steps to enroll in Duo Security.
May 24, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Support the students of the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management (HRTM) this summer and enjoy a lunch at the Garden Grill.
May 24, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Free one-on-one retirement counseling is still available by consultants of the TIAA-CREF and Empower Retirement programs.
May 24, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
If campus safety is a priority of yours, you can apply to become the director of Walk Home Cocky.
May 24, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
If you enjoy helping others and have a love for fashion, the director of Carolina Closet position may be a perfect fit.
May 24, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
Cast your vote for the 2017 homecoming performer
May 24, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
If you are interested in making the university a better place for students, consider becoming a Changing Carolina Peer Leader.
May 10, 2017, Adena Rice
Fall 2017 tuition and fees are due by 5 p.m. on Aug. 17.Bills for the fall will be available on Self Service Carolina in mid-July.
May 10, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
If you’re interested in improving your leadership skills and want to express your love for Carolina, a position as a University Ambassador may be a perfect fit for you.
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.
May 08, 2017, Adena Rice
Global Carolina offers volunteer opportunities that pair current UofSC students with international students coming to the university to study.
May 08, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
The Safe Zone Ally workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 17, at 1:30 p.m.
May 08, 2017, Jalesa Cooley
PeopleSoft Depositor Training will take place Friday, May 12, at 10 a.m. inside the Bursar’s Office.
May 05, 2017, Adena Rice
UofSC managers and supervisors can learn to create an individual development plan, or IDP, on May 11.
May 05, 2017, Adena Rice
Registration for sorority recruitment will be open until 5p.m. on Aug. 8.
May 04, 2017, Adena Rice
Participants will explore their feelings, thoughts and actions as they relate to change and learn strategies to cope with change throughout the uncertainties of life.
May 04, 2017, Adena Rice
Before or after their graduation, students can walk over to the Alumni Center and have their picture taken in their caps and gowns.
April 11, 2017, Adena Rice
Sustainable Carolina was selected as a statewide recipient of the South Carolina Student Organization Service Achievement Award.
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.
April 04, 2017, Adena Rice
The summer 2017 tuition and fee bills are available for students through Self Service Carolina on April 18. The deadline for the summer 2017 tuition and fee payment is at 5 p.m. on June 1.
April 03, 2017, Jeff Stensland
Columbia Major Steve Benjamin and the city of Columbia plan to commemorate South Carolina's NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship with a parade at 3 p.m., Sunday (April 9) on Main Street.
March 31, 2017, Peggy Binette
At 8 a.m. today, online registration will open for one of the university’s most popular annual events. Based on recent years, it’s expected to fill up in 24 hours. It’s the Women’s Leadership Institute, a free daylong conference of professional and personal development offerings for women in higher education that will take place April 26.
March 30, 2017
The university is very concerned about an incident that occurred at Pour House over St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The safety of our students is our biggest concern, and we will continue to work with law enforcement and our neighbors in Five Points to resolve the case.
March 27, 2017
Faculty, staff, post-docs and students can sign up as reviewers, judges and volunteers for the first Discover USC research showcase event on April 21.
March 27, 2017, Mary-Kathryn Craft
Geography researchers at the University of South Carolina are looking for interested weather watchers statewide to serve as citizen scientists reporting on rainfall and conditions in their communities.
March 27, 2017
In honor of National Public Health Week, the Arnold School of Public Health will be offering free hearing and health screenings. All faculty, staff and students are invited.
March 16, 2017
Students who are approved to participate in spring 2017 commencement ceremonies can access guest tickets online March 17-31.
March 14, 2017, Adena Rice
The Federal Bureau of Investigation recently reported that college students across the nation are being entangled in an employment scam that could result in financial damages and identify theft. The Career Center works with several organizations and top employers to provide opportunities for students, which are vetted of scams in a number of ways.
March 10, 2017
Students will have a chance to ask questions and hear from Academy Award-winning director Francis Ford Coppola at a President’s Leadership Dialogue later this month.
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.
March 10, 2017, Megan Joyner
Blue CareOnDemand makes getting sick a little less inconvenient by letting you skip the waiting room.
March 09, 2017, Megan Joyner
UofSC’s new Employee Assistance Program provider, MYGroup, will be on the Columbia campus March 20 to introduce their services to employees.
March 09, 2017
The Gamecocks LiveWell initiative is seeking input from employees about how the university can improve wellness offerings.
March 02, 2017, Adena Rice
As the weather gets warmer and spring is in full bloom, it is now time to change the batteries in your smoke detector. A smoke detector’s batteries must be changed every six months, typically in the spring and fall, but it is still important for students to know fire safety all year round. Off-Campus Student Services and USC Fire and Safety have compiled tips to keep students safe while living off-campus through some fire prevention guidelines.
March 01, 2017
This month’s Tech Tuesday Talk will feature Public Health Ph.D. candidate Alicia Dahl, who will discuss her work on technology-based interventions and support for pregnant women.
March 01, 2017
The deadline for employees to submit claims against their 2016 Flexible Spending Accounts is March 31.
February 22, 2017, Adena Rice
Campus housing, including residence halls and Greek Village, will close during spring break.
February 15, 2017, Adena Rice
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2017 Outstanding Advocate for First-Year Students Award until March 17.
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.
February 08, 2017, Abigayle Morrison
Bring your lunch and join Patricia Moore-Pastides, the first lady of the University of South Carolina, as she shares her passion for healthy cooking during an informative and interactive session.
February 06, 2017, Kathryn McPhail
Eva Schloss, a Holocaust survivor and the stepsister of Anne Frank, will share her childhood and wartime experiences at the University of South Carolina’s President’s Leadership Dialogue at 10 a.m. Feb. 27 at the Koger Center. The dialogue is part of the university’s Carolina Leadership Initiative, which fosters leadership development among students and makes leaders from various fields and backgrounds available to students and the community.
January 25, 2017, Adena Rice
The week includes activities, seminars, panel discussions and performances to promote leadership.
January 23, 2017, Peggy Binette
Support for higher education is a vital to securing a strong economic future for South Carolina and improving the lives of all its residents.
January 20, 2017, Lauren McCarthy
Coming up with New Year's Resolutions is easy, but following through on them can be hard, especially for college students. To help you on your way, we've come up with some tips and resources that might just give you the boost you need to accomplish those goals you’ve been putting off for years.
January 12, 2017, Madeline Thorn
University of South Carolina chemistry professor Chuanbing Tang was named by President Barack Obama as one of 102 scientists to receive the 2017 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers -- the highest award given by the U.S. government to researchers in the early stages of their independent careers.
January 12, 2017, Peggy Binette
The University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business building has earned LEED Platinum certification, the highest certification awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Championed by Darla Moore, for whom the school is named, the building opened in August 2014.
January 05, 2017, Yolanda Jones
Remote parking and shuttle service for Founder’s Park will not be available in the spring semester because of baseball season. Commuting students and others who use that lot are encouraged to make alternate plans for the spring semester.
January 05, 2017
UofSC students are invited to volunteer for the 21st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Service, Jan. 14 and 21.