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UofSC plays essential role in statewide economy, workforce

March 01, 2021, Dan Cook and Jeff Stensland

The University of South Carolina pumps approximately $6.2 billion annually into the state’s economy, according to a new study, representing a $700 million growth in annual impact over four years. The findings are from researchers at UofSC’s Darla Moore School of Business. Researchers have updated a 2017 report that found the university’s annual statewide economic impact was $5.5 billion.

Topics: Faculty, Economic Engagement, Partnerships, Darla Moore School of Business

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.

Topics: University Leadership, University President, Academics, Recognition, Darla Moore School of Business, College of Engineering and Computing

ROTC cadet proves himself in combat diving courses

August 17, 2020, Kelsey Hagon

University of South Carolina junior Cole Falkenstine recently completed the U.S. Army’s prestigious Combat Diving Supervisor Course, preparing him to oversee combat dive operations in the Army.

Topics: Students, Faculty, Experiential Learning, Recognition, Service, Leadership, Student Voices, College of Arts and Sciences, Darla Moore School of Business

UofSC sets new bar in U.S. News graduate school rankings

March 11, 2019, Jeff Stensland

The new U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools publication released Tuesday (March 12) shows South Carolina now has 53 unique nationally ranked graduate programs—more than twice as many as any other school in the state.

Topics: Academics, graduate-studies, Recognition, College of Arts and Sciences, Darla Moore School of Business, The Graduate School, School of Law, College of Nursing, Arnold School of Public Health

UofSC economists: Tariffs to tug at SC economic growth in 2019

December 03, 2018, Peggy Binette

South Carolina can expect an economic tug-of-war in 2019 say Moore School economists Doug Woodward and Joseph Von Nessen who presented their 2019 economic forecast to more than 200 business and community leaders at the 38th Annual Economic Outlook Conference.

Topics: Faculty, Research, Economic Engagement, Darla Moore School of Business

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.

Topics: University Leadership, Academics, Recognition, Darla Moore School of Business

UofSC students and alumnus win big at The Proving Ground 2018

March 30, 2018, Taylor Evans

Topics: Students, Alumni, Faculty, Academics, Experiential Learning, Economic Engagement, Entrepreneurship, College of Arts and Sciences, Darla Moore School of Business, School of Law

'Shark Tank' finale for The Proving Ground set for March 29

March 21, 2018, Taylor Evans

The community is invited to cheer students and alumni of the University of South Carolina as they compete for startup prizes and support in The Proving Ground Thursday, March 29.

Topics: Students, Alumni, Experiential Learning, Economic Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Darla Moore School of Business

Continental establishes endowed chair at UofSC

December 11, 2017, Peggy Binette

The University of South Carolina announced a new endowed chair position at the Darla Moore School of Business Monday (Dec. 11). The endowed chair will be funded by a $2 million grant. University President Harris Pastides announced the Continental Endowed Chair in Global Supply Chain Management and Management Science during the Fall 2017 Industry Summit of the Operations and Supply Chain Center.

Topics: Faculty, Academics, Research, Economic Engagement, Darla Moore School of Business

UofSC economists say SC economy to remain strong in 2018

December 08, 2017, Peggy Binette

Palmetto State residents can expect the stability of the state's economy to continue in 2018, according to University of South Carolina economists at the Darla Moore School of Business. Their forecast was presented at the Annual Economic Outlook Conference.

Topics: Faculty, Research, Economic Engagement, Signature Events, Leadership, Darla Moore School of Business

UofSC students, young alumni invited to enter big ideas in The Proving Ground

November 06, 2017, Peggy Binette

The Proving Ground startup competition is gearing up for another year of big ideas as students and young alumni compete for cash prizes and startup support. This year’s “Shark Tank-style” competition launched Nov. 1, with the finale set for March 29, 2018, giving competitors more time to shape their idea and ready their business plan.

Topics: Students, Alumni, Experiential Learning, Economic Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Darla Moore School of Business

UofSC receives $500,000 NSF grant to accelerate entrepreneurship

September 20, 2017, Mike Ettlemyer

The University of South Carolina has been named the first Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Site in the state with a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to accelerate entrepreneurship.

Topics: Faculty, Research, Experiential Learning, Initiatives, Recognition, Economic Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Darla Moore School of Business, College of Engineering and Computing

Dirk Brown to direct new UofSC entrepreneur institute

May 17, 2017, Peggy Binette

The University of South Carolina has tapped tech entrepreneur, marketer and educator Dirk Brown to lead its recently established McNair Institute for Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise.

Topics: Faculty, Academics, Initiatives, Economic Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Darla Moore School of Business

Former Michelin executive tapped to lead Moore School Business Partnership Foundation

January 23, 2017, Peggy Binette

Michael Ian Fanning, who recently retired as Michelin North America’s director of sustainable development, has been elected president of the Business Partnership Foundation for the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina.

Topics: University Leadership, Partnerships, Leadership, Darla Moore School of Business

UofSC economists: 2017 SC economy strong and stable amid political uncertainty

December 07, 2016, Peggy Binette

Steady economic gains are expected for South Carolina in 2017 despite the political uncertainty that comes with new governor and U.S. president. The gains build on positive growth across most of the Palmetto State’s industries and regions, according to University of South Carolina economists at the Darla Moore School of Business.

Topics: Faculty, Research, Signature Events, Darla Moore School of Business