Cast of creators
Jarad Greene is one of many former UofSC media arts students who have launched successful creative careers thanks in part to the efforts of Hollywood screenwriter-turned-professor Northrop Davis.
UofSC NEWS & EVENTS
UofSC earns top ranking for first-year experience; international business program
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.
The Mighty Sound of the Southeast turns 100
The Mighty Sound of the Southeast — the University of South Carolina's Marching Band — marks its 100th anniversary this fall, and a special tribute is planned on Facebook Sept. 25.
Campus improvements promote better biking experience
Getting around on campus by bus and bicycle — or both — will be easier this academic year, thanks to ongoing campus infrastructure and transportation improvements and a planned reconfiguration of a portion of South Main Street.
Contact tracing and the classroom
As the number of COVID-19 cases has increased among the student body, questions have arisen about the contact tracing process as it pertains to faculty members. Rebecca Caldwell, director of Strategic Health Initiatives, discusses the university’s efforts in this area and what faculty members can expect to see as it relates to their students.
In the News
"Turning antiracist knowledge and education into action"
(feat. Nicole Cooke, information science) —Publishers Weekly
"A 'tidal wave' of Covid-related workplace lawsuits could be on the way"
(feat. Joseph Seiner, law) —CNN
"Why rushing a COVID-19 vaccine by November could be dangerous"
(feat. Brooke McKeever) —healthline.com
"Family of woman killed in Kansas police chase over missing tag sues for wrongful death"
(feat. Geoffrey Alpert, criminology) —Kansas City Star
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Faculty Spotlight
Breakthrough Star: Jeanne Britton
Jeanne Britton loves old books and literature so she saw a dream job opportunity in 2014 when University Libraries advertised for a rare books curator who also would teach the literature found in those books.
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Student spotlight
Student podcast shares stories of resilience, hope and mental health
Student Health Services’ weekly podcast, “Hear Me Out,” has just begun its third season with new student hosts who are highlighting diverse perspectives on mental health topics.
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Alumni Spotlight
Q&A with author Rachel Beanland
The first novel by UofSC almuna Rachel Beanland has been called the perfect summer read and is one of Good Morning America's "25 Novels You'll Want to Read This Summer."
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Alumni Spotlight
Amelia Wilks: 'All that good stuff'
Amelia Wilks describes her high school self as a “follower,” but the University of South Carolina provided the 2020 graduate with a stage, a microphone and the confidence to finish college as a leader.
University Events
Quarantunes: Gregg “Buffalo” Barfield
Friday, Sep. 25, 2020
Guerrilla Girls: Art, Power, and Justice for All!
Ongoing through Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020
MHR First Tuesday Info Sessions
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020
A Virtual Evening with the Guerrilla Girls
Friday, Oct. 9, 2020
Tailgate on Greene Street! - Tennessee
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020
Quilt Documentation Days: Facebook Live
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020
Freelancing 101 with Media Arts Alumni
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020
Tailgate on Greene Street! - Texas A&M
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020