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Michael Amiridis is a proven leader with the resume to match. But if you want to know what makes the university’s 30th president so successful, ask the people who have worked alongside him.
UofSC NEWS & EVENTS
How to keep teen athletes safe from heat illness as sports practice begins amid a brutally hot summer
There are good reasons that teen athletes start the first few weeks of preseason practice slowly. The body needs time to adapt when an athlete of any age begins to exercise or train for a sport in hot conditions. Athletic training professor Susan Yeargin writes for The Conversation on how to keep players safe from heat illness.
President Amiridis completes leadership team with Development, Student Affairs hires
President Michael Amiridis finalized his leadership cabinet with two key hires, the University of South Carolina announced Thursday. Michelle Dodenhoff will return as vice president for Development, and the University of Illinois Chicago’s J. Rex Tolliver has been selected as the new vice president for Student Affairs and Academic Support.
UofSC hospitality and tourism management program leads SEC, makes national top 10
For the fourth consecutive year, the University of South Carolina is among the top 10 in the country in hospitality and tourism management. The ShanghaiRanking’s 2022 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects — Hospitality & Tourism Management places South Carolina No. 1 among Southeastern Conference universities, No. 9 in the U.S. and No. 18 worldwide.
In global crisis, UofSC developing pipeline of supply chain experts
Moore School at UofSC puts supply-chain graduates on accelerated career path.
In the News
"What caused all of the earthquakes in the Midlands? Scientists have a theory"
(feat. Pradeep Talwani and Scott White, geological sciences) The State
“South Carolinians can soon access birth control without doctor’s prescription”
(feat. Patti Fabel, pharmacy) WIS-TV
“South Carolina gas prices and worldwide crude oil continue to fall, but will it last?”
(feat. Joey Von Nessen, economics) Goupstate.com
“Planned Parenthood files lawsuit to stall SC’s ‘heartbeat’ law, citing privacy rights”
(feat. Scott Bauries, law) The Post and Courier
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Staff Spotlight
Donna Arnett sets course as university's new provost
New Provost Donna Arnett has a background in epidemiology and biostatistics. Her leadership will build on her skills as a scientist, her ability to formulate questions and her willingness to listen.
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Alumni Spotlight
New student government president has past and present Carolina connections
Reedy Newton is the university’s new student government president. Her mom, Rose Buyck Newton, is on the Board of Trustees. Gamecock leadership is a family tradition.
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Research Spotlight
Eat, sleep, be healthy
Assistant professor of nursing Michael Wirth is a busy man these days, with his hands on multiple projects. The overarching goal? Healthier diets and lifestyles for shift workers in high-stress occupations like nursing and law enforcement and better sleep for everyone.
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Faculty Spotlight
School of Medicine scientist studies germs, good and bad, that shape mucosal immune system
School of Medicine scientist Jason Kubinak studies beneficial interaction between human gut and environmental microbes, exploring basic questions about the nature of harmful viruses and bacteria and how immune response has evolved to control them.
University Events
Pioneering the American Faceting Movement
Monday, Aug. 22, 2022
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
Monday, Aug. 22, 2022
Beauty, Value, and the Power of Gemcutting
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022
Virtual Reality Mindfulness Drop In
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022
Opening Reception for "Sewn Through Time" at McKissick Museum
Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022
An Overview of the South Carolina Alzheimer's Disease Registry
Friday, Aug. 26, 2022
Carolina Ring Week
Monday, Aug. 29, 2022
Mindful Stroll Mondays
Monday, Aug. 29, 2022