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Announcements
Dance Marathon registration now open
University of South Carolina Dance Marathon registration is now open.
Sign up for housing for 2021-22 academic year
Continuing students interested in living on campus during the 2021-22 academic year can apply for housing starting Tuesday (Jan. 19).
Student organization wins national grant
The University of South Carolina chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society, has been awarded a 2021 Clay Leadership Development Initiative Grant.
Dates and Deadlines
Last Day to Apply for May Graduation
Monday, Feb. 15, 2021
Presidents' Day Holiday
Monday, Feb. 15, 2021
Mental Health Mondays
Monday, Feb. 22, 2021
Wellness Holiday
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021
Wellness Holiday
Friday, Mar. 12, 2021
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Stories for Parents
Discussing character with UofSC President Bob Caslen
Since he took office in July 2019, President Caslen has faced challenges ranging from responding to COVID-19 to turning around a struggling football program. Senior public relations major Caroline O’Looney interviewed the president about his approach to leadership.
UofSC ranks No. 1 in Nursing
The University of South Carolina’s College of Nursing ranks No. 1 among all U.S. universities for its online graduate nursing program, according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual online rankings.
'Strategic patience is key,' says new ambassador to Venezuela
It’s not surprising that Antony Blinken, the newly installed U.S. Secretary of State, fielded questions about Venezuela in his first confirmation hearing. Fortunately for Blinken, the State Department already has a steady hand on the ground — Jimmy Story, a career diplomat and South Carolina Honors College graduate who was confirmed as ambassador to Venezuela this past November.