Patience requested during Carolina Welcome events
August 15, 2018, Koby Padgett
A story on the parking and pedestrian congestion that will be present for the first week of class.
Faculty and Staff Announcements
Offices invited to host Family Weekend events
August 09, 2018, Office of Parent & Family Programs
Campus offices, departments and colleges are invited to host an open house, drop-in, reception or educational session for families during Family Weekend.
Campus recreation closures and time changes
August 08, 2018, Mia Grimm
The Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center will experience closures, and Blatt P.E Center will change it's hours of operation temporarily, the week of Aug. 13.
UofSC announces new leadership posts
August 03, 2018, Jeff Stensland
As the university gears up for a new academic year, several key administrative areas on the Columbia campus are welcoming new leadership.
Summer events taking place in Colonial Life Arena
July 17, 2018, Koby Padgett
Parking and commuting around Colonial Life Arena will be more difficult due to events in the center during the last two weeks of July.
Family Weekend registration now open
July 11, 2018, Office of Parent & Family Programs
Parent & Family Programs invites Gamecock families to join the university for an exciting visit during Family Weekend 2018, Oct. 5-7.
Jarod Holt is named the Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life
July 09, 2018
The previous associate director of fraternity and sorority life, Jarod Holt, has been named the new director of fraternity and sorority life.
Veterans Legal Clinic to open at UofSC School of Law
June 28, 2018, Peggy Binette
Indigent and low-income veterans living in South Carolina will soon have access to free legal services thanks to a new Veterans Legal Clinic that will open Monday, July 2 at the University of South Carolina School of Law.
Carolina Welcome event space requests are open
June 25, 2018, Mia Grimm
UofSC's Department of Student Life is now accepting space requests for events hosted by student organizations and university departments during Carolina Welcome.
Support a new charity each week through Carolina Gives Back
June 25, 2018, Nina Jackson
Remember your donations for Harvest Hope Food Bank this week as part of the Carolina Gives Back-Carolina Master Scholars Adventure Series.
Summer renovations on Horseshoe ongoing
June 22, 2018, Koby Padgett
A number of renovation projects are underway this summer across campus and on the historic Horseshoe, making navigation through central campus a bit tricky.
Sign up to be a move-in crew volunteer
June 18, 2018, Mia Grimm
Volunteers are still needed by the Student Success Center to help with move-in on Aug. 15 and 20.
Heavy traffic expected for high school graduations
May 29, 2018, Koby Padgett
Midlands area high schools will hold their graduations in Colonial Life Arena starting this Thurs., May 31 for the next 10 days. Faculty, staff and students in the area may experience more traffic than usual.
University Libraries to launch new website May 30
May 16, 2018, Nicole Carrico
University Libraries will launch its new website Wednesday, May 30 with a clean look and feel, clear navigation, improved search functions and easy-to-find information about services for students, faculty and staff.
Garden Grill is open for the summer
May 15, 2018, Mia Grimm
Garden Grill is open Tuesday-Friday from 11:30a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Rental shop hours
May 15, 2018, Mia Grimm
Campus Recreation rental shop hours will be changing for the summer starting May 14.
2018 HR benefits survey
May 07, 2018, Megan Joyner
The Division of Human Resources would like to know how satisfied you are with the current benefit options available to USC employees. Please respond to the survey by Monday, May 14.
UofSC graduates celebrate May commencement
May 01, 2018, Jeff Stensland
Thousands of University of South Carolina students from around the system will participate in annual spring commencement ceremonies, with USC Columbia ceremonies taking place Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 in the Colonial Life Arena.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
April 25, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
Registration for the stand up paddle boarding trip with Outdoor Recreation is open until May 7.
New Student Union survey
April 25, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
The New Student Union Steering Committee wants your ideas and dreams for planning the University’s next project.
Apply to become a Safe Zone facilitator
April 25, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
LGBT Programs in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is seeking Safe Zone workshop facilitators for the 2018-19 academic year.
UofSC Women's Leadership Institute receives award
April 24, 2018, Nina Jackson
The UofSC Women's Leadership Institute was recently recognized as an outstanding and innovative program that helps advance or support women or women's issues in higher education.
Broadcasting alumna returns to campus
April 20, 2018
Join College Republicans and College Democrats on April 26 for a morning of respectful debate and the chance to watch a live TV production in action.
My Carolina affinity group nominations
April 20, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
My Carolina Alumni Association is seeking engaged alumni to fill vacant leadership positions on the Black Alumni Council, Veterans Alumni Council and Young Alumni Council.
Abandoned Bike Collection on May 31
April 18, 2018, Koby Padgett
On May 31, Parking and Transportation Services will collect any abandoned bikes on campus.
Lot Closings for April 13 Weekend
April 10, 2018, Koby Padgett
Three parking lots are closing for maintenance for the April 13 weekend. Check to see if you will be affected.
RSVP for the Student Employee Appreciation Luncheon
April 04, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
Student employees and supervisors are reminded to RSVP for the Student Employee Appreciation Luncheon, to be held April 11 at noon.
2018 Campus Climate Survey
March 28, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
Watch your university inbox for information on how to complete the 2018 Campus Climate Survey. Your feedback will help the university learn about what is working and what needs to be improved.
Registration for annual Women's Leadership Institute opens April 2
March 27, 2018, Peggy Binette
At 8 a.m. today, online registration will open for one of the University of South Carolina’s most popular annual events. Based on previous years, the 420 spots available will fill up in a matter of hours. It’s the Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI), a free daylong conference of professional and personal development for women in higher education that will take place Wednesday, April 25.
It's On Us kickball tournament
March 27, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
Join the Omega Phi Alpha Chi Chapter at UofSC in the third annual It's On Us Kickball Tournament on April 20. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands.
Blackboard maintenance
March 27, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
Blackboard's SafeAssign tool will be temporarily unavailable on Monday, April 2 from 3:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Winter Jam parking information
March 22, 2018, Koby Padgett
2018 Winter Jam parking may cause congestion on Fri., March 23.
Register for the Gamecocks for Babies 5k
March 21, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
Registration for the Gamecocks for Babies 5k is open now. All proceeds will go to the Midlands chapter of the March of Dimes.
2018-19 Momentum Series
March 21, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
Idea proposals and advisory board applications are now being accepted for the 2018-19 Momentum Series.
TOAST recognition nominations open now
March 21, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
Nominations for the Outstanding Achievement and Student Triumph (TOAST) Recognition Breakfast are open until March 26.
Work on Lieber College begins
March 15, 2018, Koby Padgett
Beginning on March 19, work begins on Lieber College, as crews replace the HVAC system and perform other renovations to the building on the southwest corner of the historic Horseshoe.
Little Gamecocks Learn to Swim
March 13, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
Registration for Little Gamecocks Learn to Swim will open April 2. This summer swimming lesson program is open to all UofSC faculty and staff children and/or grandchildren.
John N. Gardner Inspirational Faculty Award
March 13, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
If you want to recognize an outstanding faculty member you can nominate them for the John N. Gardner Inspirational Faculty Award.
Spring passport fair
March 13, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
Visit the Golden Spur Gameroom in the Russell House on March 27 and April 10 to get your new U.S. passport.
Spring break parking changes
March 08, 2018, Koby Padgett
The University of South Carolina's Vehicle Management and Parking Services is closing two lots starting on the afternoon of Fri., March 9 for regular maintenance.
Fluorescent tape on backpacks?
March 02, 2018, Mary-Kathryn Craft
If you see students with bright orange tape tied to their backpacks roaming around campus this week, don’t be alarmed. It’s not an invasion from our rivals but just part of a biology lab project running March 6-8.
Suicide prevention walk
March 01, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
Register now for UofSC's Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on March 25.
UofSC's Bikeability survey
March 01, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
If you bike or are interested in biking around campus, please take the University of South Carolina's Bikeability survey.
Stand Up Carolina Hero awards
February 21, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
Nominations for the Stand Up Carolina Hero awards, an award which recognizes bystanders who have made a difference in the lives of others, are open now until March 1.
Register for Discover USC 2018
February 20, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
The presenter registration deadline for Discover USC is March 2 at 11:59 p.m.
Rule of Law partners with Ukraine
February 12, 2018, Lynn Schutte
The Rule of Law Collaborative at the University of South Carolina is increasing its international impact thanks to a new partnership with the lawyers and judges in the Ukraine.
Vote for the 2018 Homecoming theme
February 08, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
Students, faculty and staff, and alumni are invited to vote on the 2018 Homecoming theme.
RSVP for CreedX
February 08, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
CreedX, an annual event that brings students, faculty and staff together to celebrate the Carolinian Creed, will be held at 12 p.m. on March 28.
Register for Service Saturday
February 08, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
Registration for the February 17 Service Saturday is open now.
Over 100 applications received for inaugural year of Excellence Initiative
February 08, 2018, Nina Jackson
Representing every academic unit across campus, USC faculty members submitted 130 applications to the Excellence Initiative Committee for funding consideration.