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Announcements
Presidential search committee meets
The University of South Carolina’s presidential candidate search committee met Jan. 11 to discuss various matters related to the search, including the development of a position description.
UofSC's education, nursing online offerings ranked among nation's best
U.S. News and World Report released its annual ranking of online graduate programs on Tuesday (Jan. 15) and UofSC’s education and nursing online graduate programs both excelled, with the College of Nursing’s programs ranking No. 6 overall (No. 3 among public programs) and the College of Education’s online graduate offerings ranking No. 34 in the nation.
January Monthly Tips
Review tips, frequently asked questions and talking points to help your student be successful this month.
Outstanding senior students encouraged to apply for senior awards
Students selected for Outstanding Senior Award will also be considered for more of the university's top undergraduate honors. Online application deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019 at 4 p.m.
Dates and Deadlines
Deadline: Magellan Scholar application submission
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019
DEADLINE - Magellan Apprentice Application
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019
DEADLINE - Magellan Mini-Grant Application
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019
Outstanding Senior Awards
Monday, Mar. 25, 2019
Stories for Parents
Making it to the Big Show
The National Retail Foundation (NRF) Big Show in New York City is the largest retail conference in the United States, and this year it included the biggest group of Gamecocks yet.
Turning the page
The University of South Carolina Press celebrates 75 years of publishing in 2019, which is a pretty big deal in itself, but there’s more going on than a diamond anniversary. A new director, a new acquisitions editor and a more tightly focused editorial direction promise dynamic changes at one of the country’s foremost academic presses.
Return on investment: Education
USC Times had lunch with the university's vice president for finance, the director of the Center for the Education and Equity of African American Students and a graphic design professor to talk about the value of a well balanced college education.