Recent Announcements

International Student Achievement Award nominations are open

October 23, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel

Nominations for the International Student Achievement Award nominations are due Nov. 11.

Topics: Students, Academics, Diversity, Recognition, Student Voices

Antibody testing now available at no cost

October 21, 2020

The University of South Carolina is asking students, faculty and staff for their help to determine how widespread COVID-19 has been in our community by getting a no cost (FREE) antibody test.

Topics: Students, Faculty, Initiatives, Safety, Healthy Carolina

Applications are open for Daily Gamecock and SGTV leaders

October 16, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel

Applications are being accepted for The Daily Gamecock editor-in-chief and for the SGTV station manager for 2021.

Topics: Students, Experiential Learning, Leadership, Careers, Student Voices, College of Information and Communications

Resident Mentor applications for the 2021-22 academic year are open

October 09, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel

Resident Mentor applications for the 2021-2022 academic year are open now until Nov. 1.

Topics: Students, Leadership, Careers

Enter the Tiger Burn design and eulogy competition

October 09, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel

This year you will get the opportunity to design your own 30-foot tiger or write the it's eulogy for the next Tiger Burn event.

Topics: Students, Signature Events, Student Voices, College of Engineering and Computing

Get tested, get free stuff

October 02, 2020

Every week during the month of October, a random sample of students will be invited to participate in saliva-based COVID-19 testing. Upon completion, students will receive a special UofSC T-shirt and will be entered into drawings to win prizes.

Topics: Students, Initiatives, Safety, Healthy Carolina

Student Health Services is hosting COVID-19 convalescent plasma drive

October 01, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel

Students, faculty and staff who have recovered from COVID-19 can help to fight the disease caused by the coronavirus by donating their plasma at the convalescent plasma drive on Tuesday (Oct. 6) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center for Health and Well-Being.

Topics: Students, Faculty, Safety, Healthy Carolina

Find encouragement, understanding, support with group counseling

October 01, 2020

Now more than ever, students are facing loneliness, isolation and anxiety. Join others facing similar issues with group counseling. Students meet online in groups of six to 10 with one or two trained therapists.

Topics: Students, Initiatives, Healthy Carolina

Pillars for Carolina eXtended Mentor applications are open

October 01, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel

Pillars for Carolina is accepting applications for eXtended Mentors (XM), which are the leaders for the program. Applications close at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12.

Topics: Students, Leadership, Careers

Register for the Fall 2020 Education Abroad Virtual Fair

September 11, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel

The Fall 2020 Education Abroad Virtual Fair will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. on Handshake.

Topics: Students, Academics, Experiential Learning, Signature Events

Applications open for University Libraries' Student Advisory Council

September 10, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel

University Libraries is seeking applications for its 2020-2021 Student Advisory Council.

Topics: Students, Leadership, Careers, Student Voices, University Libraries

Applications open for University 101 Peer Leaders

September 03, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel

Applications new University 101 Peer Leaders are open. Students who plan to study abroad during spring 2021 or wish to be considered for a fall interview and early decision should apply by Oct. 20. All other candidates must apply by the regular decision deadline on Jan. 20.

Topics: Students, Experiential Learning, Leadership, Careers

The Behavioral Intervention Team is now the Student Care and Outreach Team

August 20, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel

The Student Care and Outreach Team (Care Team), formerly known as the Behavioral Intervention Team, has expanded its services.

Topics: Students, Initiatives, Safety, Healthy Carolina

University Ambassador applications are open

August 20, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel

Applications are open for University Ambassadors and will close on September 1 at 11:59 p.m.

Topics: Students, Leadership, Student Voices

Student parking permits now on sale

August 14, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel

Student parking permits go on sale on Mon., July 6.

Topics: Students

Student face covering distribution

July 20, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel

All students will receive one university reusable face covering this fall to add to their collection. There are a variety of ways students will receive a face covering.

Topics: Students, Safety, Healthy Carolina

Dance Marathon provides critical resources for children

May 18, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel

The funds that University of South Carolina Dance Marathon (USCDM) raised in 2020 have directly impacted the Child Life Program at Prisma Health Children's Hospital’s ability to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Topics: Students, Initiatives, Philanthropy, Signature Events, Service, Leadership, Student Voices

Submissions open for Student-Initiated Research Projects Program (SIRP)

May 07, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel

SIRP is a program is designed to enrich the academic experience of students and to better prepare the future generation of researchers, investigators, and entrepreneurs throughout the SC INBRE network. SIRP applications are due by May 15. Up to five awards of $3,000 each will be awarded.

Topics: Students, Research, Scholarships