UofSC to expand saliva-based COVID-19 testing statewide
October 21, 2020, Jeff Stensland
The University of South Carolina will expand rapid saliva-based COVID-19 testing to other colleges and universities across the state.
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UofSC earns top ranking for first-year experience; international business program
September 13, 2020, Jeff Stensland
The University of South Carolina is once again recognized for offering the best first-year experience of any public college in the nation by U.S. News and World Report’s annual undergraduate rankings released Monday (Sept. 14). This is the second year in row UofSC was ranked the No. 1 public institution in the category.
UofSC enrollment increases
September 08, 2020, Jeff Stensland
The University of South Carolina welcomed almost 7,800 new students to the Columbia campus this fall and the incoming freshman class is more diverse and has more in-state students than any previous class.
Hubbard chosen to lead UofSC School of Law
June 26, 2020, Jeff Stensland
William Hubbard, a prominent South Carolina attorney and former president of the American Bar Association, has been named the new dean of the University of South Carolina’s School of Law, the state’s only public law school. He will officially begin his duties on Aug. 1.
Tate named new UofSC provost
March 06, 2020, Jeff Stensland
William F. "Bill" Tate IV, the dean of the graduate school and vice provost for graduate education at Washington University in St. Louis, was selected as the new executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of South Carolina on Friday (March 6).
UofSC partners with Prisma Health to drive health-care innovation in S.C.
February 21, 2020, Jeff Stensland
The University of South Carolina and Prisma Health – the state’s largest not-for-profit health organization – are announcing a partnership that aims to encourage the development and implementation of innovative health care delivery models, medical devices, digital health applications, and treatments for diseases.
Caslen announces executive appointments
January 05, 2020, Jeff Stensland
University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen announced two new hires Monday; new chief of staff Col. Mark Bieger, and James Smith, who will serve as interim special assistant to the president.
UofSC research partnerships generating over $790 million for the Palmetto State
October 02, 2019, Jeff Stensland
The Office of Economic Engagement, with its corporate and government partners, has created over $790 million in indirect economic impact since its founding in 2013. The figure includes ongoing industry partner investments along with grant generation, software gifts, and new job creation.
Nephron, UofSC researchers improving medication safety through automation
August 23, 2019, Jeff Stensland
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation has joined forces with the University of South Carolina College of Engineering and Computing to design and implement an automation process that significantly boosts production of pre-filled medication, reducing the physical burden on workers and increasing patient safety.
UofSC welcomes increasingly diverse and talented class of students
August 20, 2019, Jeff Stensland
The approximately 8,700 students arriving in Columbia this week are part of the largest pool of new students ever enrolled at the University of South Carolina’s flagship campus. Preliminary enrollment numbers show the university also is increasing in diversity and serving more students from South Carolina than ever before, surpassing last year’s record and setting a new bar for academic achievement.
UofSC opens Digital Transformation Lab
September 27, 2018, Jeff Stensland
The University of South Carolina announced Thursday (Sept. 27) several expansions of partnerships with corporate giants IBM, Samsung, Siemens and Yaskawa, including a partnership agreement with IBM for a new Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Research Lab.
20 years on top: UofSC's international business program still the best
September 09, 2018, Jeff Stensland
U.S. News and World Report’s annual undergraduate rankings were released Monday, and the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business has reason to celebrate. For 20 straight years, its undergraduate degree in International Business has claimed the top ranking, besting programs that include Ivy League and other large public universities.
UofSC applications skyrocket; system enrollment grows to new heights
August 22, 2018, Jeff Stensland
As the University of South Carolina welcomes students returning to campuses, it’s also greeting a new group of freshmen and transfer students that’s among the largest and most diverse in the university’s history.
UofSC listed among top patent-producing universities in the world
June 13, 2018, Jeff Stensland
The University of South Carolina is again listed as one the top patent-producing universities in the world, a distinction it has held for six years in a row.
UofSC continues to climb in latest U.S. News rankings
September 11, 2017, Jeff Stensland
Boosted by a growing reputation for academic excellence and research prowess, the University of South Carolina climbed several spots in the latest U.S. News and World Report’s latest undergraduate rankings publication released this week, now ranking 46th among all public institutions, and 25th among state flagships.
Arnold School of Public Health to expand to Greenville
March 24, 2017, Jeff Stensland
The University of South Carolina’s nationally-renowned Arnold School of Public Health will open a satellite program in Greenville focused on research and education that tackles some of South Carolina’s most pressing health needs. The expansion will allow students to receive graduate-level education at the intersection of public health and clinical medicine and conduct cutting-edge research into solutions to public health problems.
UofSC graduate programs shine in latest rankings
March 13, 2017, Jeff Stensland
The University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business once again claimed the No. 1 ranking for its International MBA program in the latest U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools publication.
UofSC, IBM open Center for Innovation; announce new collaboration
April 14, 2016, Jeff Stensland
The University of South Carolina and IBM announced a broadening of their collaboration, applying cognitive capabilities and the Internet of Things (IoT) to develop new solutions for predictive analytics and maintenance. On Thursday the two organizations are hosted the grand opening of the $25 million Center for Applied Innovation, where university, IBM and private sector researchers—including Fluor Corporation—will use the technology for a host of real-world applications.
UofSC launches statewide cybersecurity effort
February 24, 2016, Jeff Stensland
the University of South Carolina, along with a consortium of leading industry, academic, and government partners, announces the creation of SC Cyber. SC Cyber is a statewide initiative, housed at USC, committed to securing our state’s critical infrastructure and training those on the front lines of the fight to protect technological assets.
UofSC's McNair Advance to offer courses in Charleston
February 08, 2016, Jeff Stensland
The University of South Carolina’s McNair Center for Aerospace is offering advanced industrial engineering design certification courses in Charleston beginning this month.
UofSC professor wins AAAS fellowship
January 26, 2016, Jeff Stensland
University of South Carolina geography professor Kirstin Dow has been named an inaugural fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s (AAAS) Leshner Leadership Institute.
New rules for university vehicle rentals
December 18, 2015, Jeff Stensland
Automobiles now rented by the university for 30 days or fewer can no longer be acquired through State Fleet, and must be rented through private car rental companies that contract with the state.
Columbia lawyer named to Board of Visitors
December 17, 2015, Jeff Stensland
Columbia attorney O. Wayne Corley has been named the newest member of the University of South Carolina’s Board of Visitors.
UofSC recognized as national leader in graduating minority students
December 01, 2015, Jeff Stensland
The University of South Carolina was recognized Wednesday as one the leading universities in the country for improving graduation rates for minority students, and ranks in the top five among flagship universities for closing the graduation gap between minority and white students over the past decade.
Anonymous donor gives nearly $4M to UofSC
November 24, 2015, Jeff Stensland
On the heels of a successful $1 billion capital fundraising campaign, a donor from Columbia has bequeathed nearly $4 million to a variety of scholarship and educational programs at the University of South Carolina.
UofSC offers event park and ride options
October 15, 2015, Jeff Stensland
Avoid parking hassles by taking advantage of UofSC's park and ride options for several events this weekend.
Breast cancer experts list
September 30, 2015, Jeff Stensland
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To help reporters develop stories about various aspects of breast cancer and how to detect the disease in its early stages, the University of South Carolina has compiled a list of faculty experts.
School of Medicine offers rehabilitation scholarships
September 28, 2015, Jeff Stensland
The University of South Carolina is offering scholarships to about 40 students who want to earn master’s degrees in rehabilitation counseling and pursue careers helping people with disabilities.
UofSC partnership strengthens state's biomedical footprint
September 15, 2015, Jeff Stensland
The University of South Carolina is helping faculty and students at colleges and universities across the state engage in biomedical research projects. The program is part of a five-year, $18 million federal South Carolina IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (SC INBRE) grant designed to strengthen the Biomedical Research capacity in the Palmetto State and boost the number of graduates working in the biomedical field.
UofSC's international business program earns top ranking
September 08, 2015, Jeff Stensland
The undergraduate international business program at the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business continues to top the U.S. News and World Report's “Best Colleges” list.
Rising global temperatures will have little effect on boreal peatlands
June 08, 2015, Jeff Stensland
To some scientists studying climate change, boreal peatlands are considered a potential ticking time bomb. With huge stores of carbon in peat, the fear is that rising global temperatures could cause the release of massive amounts of CO2 from the peatlands into the atmosphere--essentially creating a greenhouse gas feedback loop. A new study by researchers at the University of South Carolina and University of California Los Angeles challenges that notion.
University Associates names new officers
June 03, 2015, Jeff Stensland
Luther J. Battiste III, an attorney with Johnson, Toal and Battiste, has been elected president of the University of South Carolina’s University Associates for 2015-2016.
UofSC Faculty Experts: BP Oil Spill 5 years later
April 17, 2015, Jeff Stensland
April 20 marks five years since a compromised BP well spewed 3.1 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. Several University of South Carolina faculty can discuss the impacts – environmental, business and legal – of the spill. To coordinate an interview, contact the university media relations contact listed with each entry.
Research could usher in next generation of batteries, fuel cells
April 09, 2015, Jeff Stensland
Scientists from South Carolina's leading public universities—the University of South Carolina and Clemson University—have made a discovery that could dramatically improve the efficiency of batteries and fuel cells.
UofSC graduate programs among nation's best
March 09, 2015, Jeff Stensland
Several University of South Carolina graduate programs ranked among the nation’s elite in the 2016 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings.
Upstate businessman establishes UofSC endowment to honor son
February 25, 2015, Jeff Stensland
Greenville businessman and University of South Carolina alum James T. Pearce has donated $1 million to the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management (HRSM) at the school to honor his late son, William McFall “Mac” Pearce. Mac Pearce was a 1972 HRSM graduate, and the gift will be used to create an endowed professorship in his name at the college.
New UofSC Board of Visitors named
February 24, 2015, Jeff Stensland
UofSC has named several new members to its Board of Visitors. a group dedicated to promoting the university in the community.
UofSC recognized for community engagement efforts
January 07, 2015, Jeff Stensland
The University of South Carolina was again recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its commitment to community engagement activities.
Andrew Young to highlight MLK events at UofSC
January 07, 2015, Jeff Stensland
Former United Nations Ambassador and civil rights leader Andrew Young will be the featured speaker at the University of South Carolina’s Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration breakfast Jan. 14.