Coronavirus Response: To find out more about USC Salkehatchie's phased reopening plan and to view student, parent and staff resources, see Campus Reopening and COVID-19 Resources on the website. Additional resources on the university's response can be found on Columbia's coronavirus landing page.
Sarah Ward is 17 years old and has lived in Colleton County all of her life. Like most typical teenaged girls, she loves to shop and be with friends. But Sarah is anything but typical. She just recently graduated from Colleton County High School. But she also graduated with an associate degree from ... college, the first person to achieve this at CCHS.
6 dually enrolled members of the Class of 2020 not only earned their high school diplomas, but also their associate degrees with honors from USC Salkehatchie.
USC Salkehatchie has launched a Campus Reopening Task Force to develop protocols and procedures necessary to safely open its campus to faculty, staff, and students.
Rosina Fadul, BSN 2015, shares her experiences as a nurse on the frontlines in New Jersey during the COVID-19 pandemic.
USC Salkehatchie celebrates the successes of its 120 graduates.
recognizes students who excel academically and who demonstrate other outstanding attributes such as involvement in campus activities, engagement in community service, and support of fellow students.
The Office of the Vice President for Research is very pleased to recognize the 2020 RISE Recipients.
In an effort to assist our students with available resources in these trying times, USC Salk has identified the following internet service providers that are providing free avenues for students to connect to the internet. We encourage all of our students to take advantage of the available resources.
When Bakari Sellers spoke at USC Salkehatchie on Feb. 26, he had a clear message to his audience: Don't let your zip code define who you are. "You can be from Hampton, Allendale, Colleton or Bamberg and show that you, too, can change the world," Sellers said.
USC Salkehatchie is proud to recognize 100 of its exceptional students for achieving the honor of President's List or Dean's List for the Fall 2019 term. In order to qualify for the President's List, students must earn a 4.0 GPA in all coursework attempted. To qualify for the Dean's list a student must earn at least a 3.5 GPA in all coursework attempted.
Instructor of Criminal Justice Kevin Smalls, also a Colleton County deputy, took the time to listen, took the time to act and chartered a new course for a complete stranger. Because of his actions, Smalls was named a Jefferson Award winner by ABC News 4.
Associate Professor of History Dr. Rodney Steward recently lectured to the American Civil War Round Table of the United Kingdom in London.
Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. Justin K. Mogilski was recently published in Frontiers in Psychology.
Forensic Chemistry (CHEM 107) students toured the State Law Enforcement Department (SLED) to learn from field agents how crime scenes are documents and how forensic evidence is collected.
Dr. Steward attended the 2019 BrANCH conference at the University of Edinburgh.
BASKETBALLBoth Salk Basketball Teams Ranked For the first time is school history, both the USC Salkehatchie men's and women's basketball teams are nationally ranked.
The USC Salkehatchie Men's Basketball program is ranked nationally by the NJCAA for the first time in program history. The Indians are ranked 18th among NJCAA Division 1 Teams.
USC Salkehatchie is the only Palmetto College campus that has an International Student Organization, which is now directed by Dr. Wei-Kai Lai. They had their first social meeting on October 6, in which students enjoyed a homemade dinner prepared by Dr. Lai.
Support USC Salkehatchie Soccer by purchasing Frazier Fir Christmas Trees, Frazier Fir Wreaths or White Pine Garland for the holidays!
Leisa Rauch (BSN 2019), Dr. Eran Kilpatrick and Dr. Annette Golonka recently published a research article in the Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science titled, "Identification of Bacterial Isolates Originating from the Human Hand."
Rep. Shedron Williams (Dist. 122) spoke with our Summer Bridge students about the importance of community.
The 2019 Volleyball Team has made history with the first win in program history!
USC Salkehatchie's women's basketball coach Glen Mayo motivated students of his alma mater Chipley High on their first day of classes. Mayo spoke on the 4 foundation blocks of success: goal setting, discipline, support systems, and passion.
The USC Salkehatchie Men's Basketball Team spent time learning about the history of Colleton County by participating in the Colleton County Historical and Preservation Society's (CCHAPS) Amazing Race. The race was modeled after the TV show "The Amazing Race."
Daniel McDonald Johnson has published "This Cursed War: Lachlan McIntosh in the American Revolution," which chronicles McIntosh's time as one of the American defenders during the Siege of Charleston. His journal remains an important primary document for historians.