Newton elected USC Board of Trustees chair
With Newton’s election as chair, USC joins a small but growing number of South Carolina college boards led by women.
USC NEWS & EVENTS
USC researchers work to better understand the human brain
Understanding how the brain works and improving outcomes for patients are major priorities for USC researchers. That work gained momentum this year with the opening of the new Brain Health Center, which is just one of the ways the university is concentrating on the brain.
What you missed this summer: Facilities
The University of South Carolina made significant progress on major campus construction and renovation projects this summer, including plans for an expanded Russell House, a new Civil Rights Center, The Commons at Carolina residence hall and upgrades to academic, research and campus facilities.
USC to celebrate 225 anniversary
Founded just 25 years after the signing of the Declaration, USC will celebrate its 225th anniversary throughout the 2026-27 academic year — beginning today (Aug. 18) with the start of the fall 2026 semester.
USC donors power a record-shattering year of giving
The University of South Carolina system raised a record $357.6 million in private support during fiscal year 2026 — the most in its history, shattering the previous fundraising record of $259.7 million, set just one year earlier, by nearly $100 million.
Social media interest in sororities fuels record-breaking recruitment class
The popularity of sorority life — including the recruitment process — on social media has sparked a surge of interest in Greek life at the University of South Carolina, which had the largest Potential New Member class in the nation this fall.
In the News
"Commentary: USC knows its purpose, and how to achieve it"
(feat. USC Board of Trustees Chair Thad Westbrook) The Post and Courier
"South Carolina’s fast growth drives infrastructure boost"
(feat. Joey Von Nessen, economics) WSPA News 7
"Back to school: A USC expert on why sleep timing matters"
(feat. Alessandra Porcu, drug discovery and biomedical sciences) ColaDaily
"SC needs to train more nurses amid workforce shortage, but who will teach them?"
(feat. Jeannette Andrews, College of Nursing dean; and Liam Hein, advanced professional nursing practice and leadership) The State
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Faculty Spotlight
Michael J. Mungo Distinguished Professor of the Year: Jeff Dudycha
From haiku about water fleas to a class designed for dog lovers, biological sciences professor Jeff Dudycha finds unexpected ways to help students understand genomics, ecology and evolutionary biology.
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Alumni Spotlight
USC alumna Ashley Poston built a career writing magical love stories
Ashley Poston, USC alumna and New York Times bestselling author, shares how magic, romance and a relentless work ethic shaped her writing career.
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Student Spotlight
Student body president leads through support and service
Cole Rotondo got involved with Student Government as a freshman and went on to serve in the administration of two former presidents. Now, as USC’s student body president for the 2026-27 school year, the business and pre-law senior is looking forward to making the most of his time in office.
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Faculty Spotlight
Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award winner: Kathy Quarles Moore
Pharmacist and instructor Kathy Quarles Moore is known for finding new ways to engage students. From keeping students on their toes in the lab to welcoming them to a peaceful garden in the College of Pharmacy’s courtyard, Moore’s holistic and student-centered approach to teaching has earned her the 2026 Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award.