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Our team has worked hard to research, collaborate, and attend knowledge-sharing conferences and events in order to better serve our students. Here, you can find publications, awards, and recognitions about our services from over the years.

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Cross-Disciplinary Success: How Interdisciplinary Certificates Are Shaping the Future

February 10, 2025 - The University of South Carolina has seen a surge in student interest for its interdisciplinary certificate programs since their introduction in fall 2023. These certificates are offered at no extra cost and...

Success Program Launch: A One-Stop Shop for First-Gen Excellence

February 3, 2025 - A new initiative at the University of South Carolina unifies assistance for students who are the first in their families to attend college to guide them through...

ASCEND PODCAST: S2, E54 - Expert Session - Dr. Lara Lomicka Anderson

January 23, 2025 - Co-hosts Jared Tippets & Eric Kirby sit down with Dr. Dr. Lara Lomicka Anderson from the University of South Carolina to talk about a retention strategy on their campus.

First Things First: Tailored and targeted support provides a strong foundation for first-generation students

January 9, 2025 - As a first-gen student, Lexi experienced many challenges, but despite these hurdles, she became an active leader by playing a role in the development of the First-Generation Center at the University of South Carolina...

ASCEND PODCAST: S2, E36 - Expert Session - Dr. Shelley Dempsey and Dr. Lara Lomicka Anderson

November 11, 2024 - Co-hosts Jared Tippets & Eric Kirby sit down with Shelley Dempsey and Lara Lomika Anderson from University of South Carolina to talk about retention strategies on their campus...

Social justice awards recognize outstanding staff members

January 9, 2024 - The University of South Carolina created the Social Justice Awards to recognize individuals who have exemplified the philosophies of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. through acts of community service, social justice or racial reconciliation...

On Your Time Initiatives improves experience, decreases debt for UofSC students

August 19, 2022 - The office of On Your Time Initiatives was started at South Carolina in 2015 to improve students’ paths to degree completion. For high-achieving students like Knox...

Staff Senate president shares goals for coming year

January 26, 2021 - Shelley Dempsey has had many roles at the University of South Carolina, including student and teacher. Now, the director of On Your Time initiatives will serve as the first president of the new Staff Senate. UofSC Today asked Dempsey...

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