50th Anniversary of Desegregation

Video: UofSC dedicates garden to commemorate desegregation
A garden adjacent the Osborne Administration Building was dedicated in honor of the three students who integrated the university in 1963.

Topiary artist honors past, shapes future
Topiary artist Pearl Fryar has cultivated three young junipers to represent the three students who desegregated the University of South Carolina 50 years ago.

Judge Matthew J. Perry: In His Own Words
Judge Matthew J. Perry became the first African American federal judge from South Carolina, and is remembered for his civility and respectful nature both in the courtroom and out, even while pursuing divisive and conflict-ridden issues.

Civil Rights leader Diane Nash talks leadership at UofSC
Freedom Rider and civil rights pioneer Diane Nash joined University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides on Feb. 25 for a conversation about leadership.

USC Remembers Desegregation
Valinda Littlefield, USC's director of African-Anerican Studies, explains why the desegregation of the school 50 years ago by three students still matters.

Richard T. Greener: A man of firsts is reintroduced to the world
An unprecedented announcement regarding recently discovered Richard T. Greener documents will be made during a special event at the South Caroliniana Library at noon on Tuesday, October 15.

50 years later: USC community reflects on anniversary of desegregation
On Sept. 11, 1963, there were no riots. There were no federal marshals. There was no fight from the state government.

Retracing Their Steps

Walking out of Osborne

Walking into armory to register

Registering for classes