Garnet Apple Award winner: Shelley Jones
Shelley Jones says teaching is not only in her blood — both parents were educators — but has been a part of her life since childhood.
what's happening @UofSC
Advancing educational equity for African-American children
Rapping the words to the U.S. Constitution might seem odd — unless you’re a student in one of Brandon Harrison’s classes. Harrison, and other public school teachers, are collaborating with education professors here at Carolina to identify which methods work best when teaching African-American students.
French fries, Ferris wheels ... and physics
For the 21st year, faculty and students at the University of South Carolina will spend a day at the fair with 2,500 high school students from every corner of the state, helping them understand more about physics – while learning to be better teachers themselves.
A roost fit for Cocky
During the years he roamed the sidelines as Cocky, Garrett Humphries was never able to take part in a beloved Carolina tradition, tailgating at Williams-Brice. He’s making up for it now – in style. Humphries owns a train car on the Cockaboose Railroad, allowing him to celebrate pre- and post-game in the shadow of the stadium.
No. 1! UofSC sport science programs top national rankings
The University of South Carolina’s sport science programs are ranked No. 1 in the United States for the second year in a row, and No. 4 in the world by ShanghaiRanking's 2017 Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments.
In the News
“In South Carolina, pregnant women are increasingly giving birth without prenatal care”
(Feat. Suzanne McDermott, public health) —The Post and Courier
"More movies coming to SC means more money in state’s economy"
(Feat. Mark Cooper, film and media studies) --WSPA
"Friday the 13th: Embracing Fear & Superstition"
(Feat. Barry Markovsky, sociology) --WLTX
"The World is Paying OT for CCP”
(Feat. Frank Xie, USC Aiken) --Epoch Times
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Alumni Spotlight
Destined to help
Kahlil Demonbreun always knew what he wanted to do, even if he couldn’t put an exact name to it. Demonbreun, the 2016 recipient of the University of South Carolina College of Nursing Alumni Award, grew up in Michigan surrounded by strong women whose influence led him down a somewhat unusual career path.
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Student Spotlight
Global connections
Anthropology doctoral student and Fulbright scholar Kelly Goldberg credits Carolina with opening doors for her to make an impact on the lives of others across the world.
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Faculty Spotlight
Art of change
The Ford Foundation recognized professor and acclaimed poet Nikky Finney as a visionary artist driving social change in the United States.
University Events
Farmers Market
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017
Location: RHUU Greene Street Space 05, RHUU Greene Street Space 06, RHUU Greene Street Space 07, RHUU Greene Street Space 08, RHUU Greene Street Space 09, RHUU Greene Street Space 10
Patricia Moore-Pastides Discussion and Signing at Hub City Books
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017
Monthly Roundtable Discussion: Educating African American Students
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017
Adapting Octavia Butler: The Making of Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation
Monday, Oct. 23, 2017
Location: Close-Hipp 002