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Following approval by USC’s Board of Trustees, USC Spartanburg announced June 30 that it is changing its name to "USC Upstate" to signify expanded vision, mission, and goals for the campus. The name change is effective July 1.
“This name change positions the campus to serve both as a catalyst and support for efforts to think, plan, and act regionally as other important enterprises have done,” said John C. Stockwell, chancellor of USC Upstate. “It both signals and impels the continued expansion of partnerships and services across the I-85 corridor. The change in name also further cements this campus’ relationship with the USC system.”
The campus has responded to regional workforce demands by offering market-driven degrees to Upstate residents. For more than 10 years, the campus has been educating students not just on the Spartanburg campus but also in Greenville at the University Center of Greenville (UCG), a nonprofit consortium of seven higher education institutions dedicated to increasing access to educational opportunities for the citizens of the Greater Greenville Metropolitan Area. USC Upstate has emerged as the largest provider of academic programs at UCG, generating more than 70 percent of the center’s baccalaureate enrollment.
Stockwell also announced that Judith Prince, formerly the associate chancellor for strategic initiatives, has been named Vice Chancellor Greenville, effective immediately. Prince has served in various positions at the campus, including interim executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs, and assistant vice chancellor for graduate programs and extended learning.
Continued and substantial growth for USC Upstate is anticipated over the coming years, with much of that growth occurring with an expanded presence in Greenville. USC Upstate’s main campus in Spartanburg will continue to grow as well, particularly given its residential freshman through senior student population, and with the forthcoming construction of the library, the wellness/fitness center, the health education complex, and additional housing.
The name change is expected to benefit the Upstate in terms of economic development, public/private partnerships, and overall regionalization.
“This region can only grow if it understands the critical importance of the role of higher education,” said Bill Barnet, mayor of the City of Spartanburg. “Our economic development boundaries are directly related to the health and strength of institutions such as USC Upstate. This is an important step forward.”
"The USC Board of Trustees and I strongly endorse this change,” President Sorensen said. “It will enhance the mission of the state's flagship University, which is to serve the entire state through teaching, research, and outreach."
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