Faculty and Staff Announcements
How to fix maintenance issues, keep your classroom or office clean
May 13, 2022, Koby Padgett
Summer is a great time to get maintenance issues fixed and the best way to do that is to submit a work request form to Facilities Services, which handles maintenance requests for all educational and general buildings on campus.
Crick named 2022 Outstanding Advocate for First-Year Students
April 26, 2022, Sophie Karapatakis
Collin Crick has received the 2022 Outstanding Advocate for First-Year Students Award for his contribution to serving first-year students through teaching, advising and mentoring.
4 UofSC students awarded critical language scholarships for summer 2022
April 14, 2022, Sophie Karapatakis
Four UofSC students have been awarded Critical Language Scholarships for intensive language studies this summer. The awardees are undergraduates Laurel Davis, Maeve Smith and Hall West and graduate student Agnes Nzomene Kahouo Foda.
UofSC earns 2021 Tree Campus Higher Education distinction
March 03, 2022, Koby Padgett
For the 13th-straight year, the University of South Carolina earned Tree Campus Higher Education distinction by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Pickens Street closed on weekends
February 16, 2022, Koby Padgett
Pickens Street from Greene to Pendleton streets will be closed to vehicles from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends Feb. 19-March 26 for construction work on LeConte College.
Parking opens garages Jan. 21-23
January 20, 2022, Koby Padgett
With campus closing on Friday, January 21 due to predicted inclement weather, UofSC Parking and Transportation Services will allow students, faculty and staff to park on the lower levels of the Bull St. Garage and the metered spaces on the lower two levels in the Pendleton St. Garage.
Postal Services holiday mail schedule
December 12, 2021, Nina Jackson
The UofSC Postal Services will operate on a special schedule over the holidays, and has special instructions for special or large mailings through Dec. 17.
Spring 2022 textbook adoption due
October 28, 2021, Koby Padgett
With the first day of class 10 weeks away, the time is now to get your textbook and material options to the bookstore.
Garnet Media Group excels in collegiate media awards
October 20, 2021, Cam Adams
Garnet Media Group took home three first-place Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker awards and four College Media Association Pinnacle awards over the weekend. These awards are given to the nation’s best collegiate media entries.
Carolina Food addresses service issues
August 31, 2021, Koby Padgett
After receiving feedback about extended wait times and out of stock items, especially in the Russell House, Carolina Food Co. has expanded hours across campus at over 30 campus locations and added employees for peak times.
Parking Services has new options in 2021-22
August 12, 2021, Koby Padgett
New lots, changes to UofSC Transit lines and one on-demand shuttle service at night are among the additions Parking and Transportation Services has made for the upcoming year.
Postal Services hours lowered at 1600 Hampton
August 12, 2021, Koby Padgett
Postal Services' USPS Customer Retail Counter at 1600 Hampton Street will be open on Monday, Aug. 16 from 12-3 p.m., and those hours will remain until Friday, Sept. 10. The change will help staff handle the fall 2021 move-in of students.
Presidential Candidate Search Committee to host town hall series
August 10, 2021
The University of South Carolina’s Presidential Candidate Search Committee will host a series of town halls to provide our community the opportunity to give feedback on the professional and personal qualifications the committee should seek in the next president of the university as well as the challenges candidates should be equipped to face.
Gamecock iHub, UofSC's Apple store, opens Friday
August 09, 2021
Faculty and staff are invited to the opening on Friday of Gamecock iHub, the University of South Carolina’s Apple Authorized Campus Store.
Helpful UofSC campus apps
August 08, 2021, Koby Padgett
Several university departments offer helpful mobile apps that are free to download to your mobile device.
Don't take the bait - Identify and report phishing emails
August 01, 2021, Michelle Foster
Learn some tips to help you identify malicious phishing emails, and be sure to report them to the UofSC Information Security Office.
Research Symposium to showcase undergraduate projects
July 09, 2021, Cam Adams
At the 2021 Virtual Summer Research Symposium, undergraduate researchers can showcase their research and share their findings with visitors.
Attention Faculty: Fall 2021 textbook adoption
June 27, 2021, Nina Jackson
The bookstore is seeking your help to reach the textbook and material adoption goal of 90% compliance by July 1.
Intramural Sports still active during the summer
June 16, 2021, Cam Adams
Campus Recreation is holding registrations throughout the summer for intramural 4v4 outdoor soccer, 4v4 sand volleyball and 5v5 Ultimate Frisbee teams.
New options for sharing preferred names, personal pronouns
June 02, 2021, Cam Adams
As part of the university’s ongoing efforts to promote a more inclusive campus environment, students, faculty and staff can now add preferred names and personal pronouns to their information. Individuals can do so by logging into myaccount.sc.edu.
COVID-19 Employee Relief Fund
May 09, 2021, Diane Parham
Some of our university family continues to struggle with the lasting impacts of lost work hours, lost family income, rising medical bills and more, due to the pandemic. Learn how you can help.
UofSC Honored with 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education® Recognition
April 01, 2021, Koby Padgett
The University of South Carolina earned its 12th-straight Tree Campus Higher Education® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management in 2020.
Faculty and Staff Wellness Culture and Interest Survey
March 28, 2021, Nina Jackson
We need your input as we expand services and programs during the transition to University Health Services.
How to fix a maintenance issue -- and keep your classroom or office clean
March 19, 2021, Koby Padgett
As university employees return to buildings that may have been empty or only partially occupied, numerous maintenance issues could arise. The best way to address those issues is to submit a work request form to Facilities Services, which handles maintenance requests for all buildings on campus.
UofSC to host QEP virtual kickoff
March 16, 2021, Nina Jackson
UofSC Columbia and regional Palmetto College campuses will hold a virtual kickoff for its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). Faculty, staff and students are invited to tune in on Tuesday (March 23) at 3 p.m.
Returning to campus? Parking permits available now for rest of spring
March 12, 2021, Koby Padgett
As you prepare to return to campus for the remainder of the spring semester, Parking and Transportation Services will reopen its spring 2021 online permit portal to smooth your transition back.
Cliff Apartments removed to make way for Campus Village
March 07, 2021, Koby Padgett
After a year on hold, the Campus Village project has resumed.
Bateman team promotes digital civility pledge
February 24, 2021, Jason Dermack
The UofSC Bateman team, which is competing in a national case study competition through the Public Relations Student Society of America, is implementing a PR campaign promoting civility in public discourse.
Student Health Services to become University Health Services
February 21, 2021, Jeff Stensland
The University of South Carolina’s Student Health Services will soon widen its mission to better serve the entire university community and beginning July 1, it will be known as University Health Services.
Spring into Health: COVID-19 and the Student Experience
February 04, 2021, Jason Dermack
A panel of student leaders will discuss their experiences during the pandemic in a virtual event hosted by the UofSC Alumni Association and Primsa Health on March 9.
Service, leadership award nominations open
January 27, 2021, Jason Dermack
Recognize the leadership of a student, organization, faculty or staff member.
UofSC Transit bus-tracking app changing
January 21, 2021, Koby Padgett
The Rider app, used for years by the University of South Carolina to help get people around campus, is being replaced by the Transloc app on Jan. 29.
Two hazardous trees to be removed in Dec.
December 16, 2020, Koby Padgett
Two trees located near Pendleton St. have been deemed hazardous and will be removed from campus during the upcoming winter break under the supervision of Facility Services.
UofSC projects strong fall enrollment; announces elimination of planned furloughs
December 15, 2020, Jeff Stensland
Based on enrollment expectations for Fall 2021 and strong retention of current students for the spring semester, the University of South Carolina announced Tuesday it would eliminate previously planned employee furloughs for the upcoming semester.
Vote for Best of Carolina 2021
December 15, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Vote for your favorite student organization, study spot or go-to coffee shop to win Best of Carolina 2021.
Postal Services pausing campus delivery for rest of 2020
November 25, 2020, Koby Padgett
Due to many university buildings being secured for the remainder of 2020, Postal Services is stopping campus delivery until 2021. Departments can pick up USPS and campus mail at 1600 Hampton St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Monday through Friday starting on Mon., November 30.
Abandoned bikes will be tagged Nov. 16-20
November 12, 2020, Koby Padgett
The University of South Carolina’s Parking and Transportation Services will start tagging bikes deemed to be abandoned on the Columbia campus this week, according to university policy.
SLDC educational session applications are open »
November 06, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
The Student Leadership and Diversity Conference is accepting educational session applications for our 2021 virtual conference from now until Dec. 4. Students, Graduate Assistants, Staff, Faculty and Community members are encouraged to apply.
Amazon lockers are now on campus
November 06, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
There are now seven Amazon locker locations on campus. The lockers are fully automated and allow for package pick up and return for all Amazon customers. Students can select these pick up locations at checkout for many of their Amazon purchases allowing them 24/7 access with more control over pick up location.
Sign up for Recovery Ally Training
November 05, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
The Recovery Ally Training teaches members of the Gamecock Community about substance use disorder and recovery. Attend virtual training Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Council of Academic Diversity Officers to sponsor racial trauma workshop
October 28, 2020, Keisa Gunby
Alice Scott, Ph.D., will lead "Recognizing and Responding to Racial Trauma in Academia" on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
International Student Achievement Award nominations are open
October 23, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Nominations for the International Student Achievement Award nominations are due Nov. 11.
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.
Voting for Best of Carolina 2021 is open
October 09, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Voting for Best of Carolina 2021 is officially open. Best of Carolina is Garnet Media's annual publication that features the spots across campus and the city of Columbia that our community has picked as the “best of” during an open nomination and voting period.
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.
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.
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.
Changes come with UofSC, COMET agreement
August 28, 2020, Koby Padgett
On Sept. 1, traveling around the University of South Carolina’s campus will look different, as the university and COMET join forces to provide campus transit.