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.
Faculty and Staff Announcements
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.
Carolina Ring Week
February 06, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
My Carolina Alumni Association and Balfour will be on campus Feb. 13-16 for students to purchase their official Carolina ring.
Outstanding Advocate for First-Year Students award
January 31, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
Nominations for the Outstanding Advocate for First-Year Students award, an award that recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the academic and/or personal lives of first-year students, are open now.
Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) announces new leadership
January 30, 2018, Nina Jackson
Effective January 1, 2018, Provost Joan Gabel appointed Augie Grant to a 4-year term as director of the Center for Teaching Excellence. Led by Dr. Grant, a talented new management team will serve to strengthen CTE and enhance its quality.
Mobile food ordering now available
January 24, 2018, Nina Jackson
The Carolina Food Co. has just launched an app called Tapingo that allows you to order food and drinks on campus, then pick them up on the go.
Open enrollment for State ORP
January 22, 2018, Megan Joyner
The State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP) open enrollment period is in progress and will run through Thursday, March 1. During this time, participants may change vendors or switch to the South Carolina Retirement System.
2018 Leadership and Service Awards
January 18, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
Join the Leadership and Service Center on April 12 for the annual Leadership and Service Awards. Award nominations are open until Feb. 26.
Student employee of the year
January 17, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
Nominations are now being accepted for Student Employee of the Year, an award that highlights the work of on-campus and off-campus employees.
Update on racist flyers found on USC campus
January 16, 2018
UofSC continues investigation into the racist flyers found this morning.
Free yourself: getting organized
January 09, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
A clean home and workplace allows you to be more productive and experience less stress. Get organized and become clutter free this semester by taking part in an online seminar courtesy of your Employee Assistance Program.
Student Leadership and Diversity Conference
January 09, 2018, Jalesa Cooley
The Student Leadership and Diversity Conference, a networking event that allows students, faculty and staff to explore issues in diversity and student leadership, will take place on Feb. 3.
UofSC joins Samsung to develop advanced appliances
December 07, 2017, Jeff Stensland
The University of South Carolina is joining Samsung Electronics America to develop the next generation of advanced appliances at the company's new plant in Newberry, South Carolina.