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Office of the Provost

2022 News Archive

Weldon named dean of Graduate School and vice provost for graduate education

Tracey Weldon has been named dean of the Graduate School and vice provost for graduate education at the University of South Carolina, effective May 1, after serving in the interim role for more than a year.

UofSC announces new hires to lead academic and research efforts

The University of South Carolina announced two key leadership hires for its Columbia campus on Thursday (April 14), selecting the University of Kentucky’s College of Public Health Dean Donna K. Arnett as new executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, and South Carolina health researcher Julius Fridriksson as the school’s vice president for research.

US News rankings: UofSC tops in International MBA, med school grads in underserved areas

The University of South Carolina’s international business program retained its spot as the best in the country, while the School of Medicine Columbia remained the best school for graduates practicing in underserved areas, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate School rankings.

Mental health task force will improve access to and awareness of mental health resources at UofSC

Through a mental health task force that began in November, the Office of the Provost is seeking to improve mental health and wellness support for students, faculty and staff through a two-pronged approach centered on building awareness of existing resources and making a financial request for more.

Supporting our campus community in a time of international conflict

As the nation and the world watch the horrible images of the war in Ukraine, please know that the University of South Carolina is supporting members of our community who may be impacted by the tragedy unfolding now, and in the weeks ahead.

Armen Shaomian is keen on being Preston's new faculty principal

It’s not just the students who are excited about moving into Preston for fall 2022. Sport and entertainment management professor Armen Shaomian — the residential college’s new faculty principal — is also eager to meet his future neighbors.

UofSC to offer SHRM courses, help human resource professionals across South Carolina

Beginning this spring, UofSC will host a SHRM Essentials Course that provides an introductory overview of HR topics and fundamental issues in HR to help early-career professionals. It will also host a SHRM Certificate Course that will provide mid- to late-career HR professionals with a four-week educational experience.

Samuels named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

The University of South Carolina has named Joel H. Samuels as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective Feb. 16. Samuels, a longtime law professor at the university, has served as interim dean of the college since January 2021. Over the past year, he has worked on numerous initiatives to advance the college.

Preparing all health science students for the professional world that awaits

The university’s interprofessional education program allows future social workers, pharmacists, nurses, doctors and others to step outside their educational siloes and engage their future colleagues in meaningful conversation.

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