The university's top stories of recognition, impact and growth in academic affairs.
The University of South Carolina faculty, staff and students' high-quality academic work is being recognized, the campus community is impacting the world around it, and the university is growing toward providing a better educational experience for all. The Office of the Provost is committed to advancing and promoting this academic excellence.
Check out the most recent examples of academic excellence from across campus.
Mary Anne Fitzpatrick, interim dean of the faculty and vice provost for faculty affairs, was recently awarded the National Communication Association's Charles H. Woolbert Research Award.
The Office of the Provost has chosen Harlan Smith as the new director of International Student and Scholar Support, effective August 19.
Since 2021, the University Advising Center has partnered with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to implement the Scholarship Risk Intervention program, an initiative designed to help students retain their LIFE Scholarship, Palmetto Fellows Scholarship or general university scholarships.
USC continues to lead in developing educational pathways that support the demands of the South Carolinian workforce, particularly emphasizing data skills and career-boosting certificates.