Submit your ideas for UofSC's COVID-19 challenge
April 02, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
UofSC is hosting a student ideas competition to empower students to develop innovative solutions – and take action – on the COVID-19 crisis.
Student Announcements
Nominate a student for a TOAST award
April 02, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Reward a student who excels at UofSC by nominating them for the TOAST recognition certificate. Nominations are due April 15.
Student Government announced election results
March 01, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Student Government elections came to a close last Wednesday and winners have been announced.
Helpful UofSC campus apps
February 28, 2020, Koby Padgett
Several university departments offer helpful mobile apps for free to download on the device of your choice.
Spring Break and Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
February 27, 2020
Before going on a trip, Student Health Services recommend students take steps to stay healthy this spring break.
Interim chief diversity officer named
February 26, 2020, Jeff Stensland
Tracey L. Weldon, associate dean for diversity, interdisciplinary programs and social sciences in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, was named the University of South Carolina’s interim chief diversity officer.
Garnet Media Group wins regional advertising awards
February 26, 2020
Student staff members from Garnet Media Group and Garnet & Black magazine – one of Garnet Media Group’s partner organizations – earned local honors at the annual American Advertising Awards gala on Feb. 22, 2020 in Columbia.
Deadline approaching to register to present at Discover USC
February 25, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Discover USC is the university’s system-wide showcase bringing together undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and medical scholars to present research, creative and scholarly projects to the UofSC community and beyond. In order to register to be a presenter, submit your abstract by Friday, March 6.
How to vote in student government elections
February 20, 2020
Voting in student government elections begins Tuesday (Feb. 25) at 9 a.m. and closes Wednesday (Feb. 26) at 5 p.m.
The Cooper production studio is now open
February 20, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
The Cooper Production Studio at Thomas Cooper Library is now open. Record, edit and create in the new audio/video studio. No AV or software experience is necessary, just attend training then reserve a time to start using the studio.
Take library survey for chance to win $100
February 17, 2020
Share your thoughts on Thomas Cooper Library spaces and services and register for a chance to win a gift card.
Hero Award nominations are open
February 14, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Nominate a UofSC student, faculty or staff member that stood up, stepped in and made a difference for someone in our Carolina community for a Gamecocks Stand Up Hero Award.
Register for the African American Leadership Conference
February 10, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
The Moore School's diversity and inclusion department and the Black Business Student Association is hosting the African American Leadership Conference Feb. 29, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Sonoco Pavilion in the Moore School.
Student Government election filing opens
February 06, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
If you are interested in running for an executive officer position or student senator to represent your school or college, filing will take place on Feb. 10 and 11from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Leadership and Service Center.
Busy week of events at Colonial Life Arena
February 06, 2020, Koby Padgett
With a number of events in both Colonial Life Arena and the Koger Center this week, campus community members need to exercise patience when traveling around the area, especially in the evenings.
Multifactor authentication will be required for Office 365 applications
January 29, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Beginning Feb. 12, multifactor authentication via Duo Two Factor Authentication will be required to login to all Office 365 applications including: Outlook email, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Azure and SharePoint.
Magellan Scholar and Mini-Grant applications are open
January 28, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Application deadlines are approaching for the Magellan Scholar student research grant and the Magellan Mini-Grant.
Avoid job scams
January 28, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
As you begin your search for job and internship opportunities in the new year, the UofSC Career Center wants to help keep you safe from potential job scams and identify theft.
Healthy Carolina to launch new resiliency series
January 23, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Healthy Carolina is introducing a new opportunity called the Resiliency Project. The series will allow you to engage in interactive sessions to help increase your ability to bounce back and fail forward in response to life challenges.
Deadlines approaching for Leadership and Service Awards
January 23, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
The Leadership and Service Award recognize outstanding Gamecocks who exemplify leadership or community service. The deadline to nominate a student, organization, faculty or staff member for a Leadership and Service award is Feb. 12 at 4 p.m. and the deadline to apply for the awards is Feb. 19.
New year, new you?
January 16, 2020, Dianna Colvin and Justina Siuba
Healthy Carolina's guide to reaching your health and wellness goals in the new year by crafting the right, smart goal.
Parking/transportation changes for spring 2020
January 16, 2020, Koby Padgett
The new Greene Street Bridge construction and more spring events at Founders Park change parking options available for South Carolina students, faculty and staff for the spring semester.
Postal Services sets 3 spring Passport Fairs
January 16, 2020, Koby Padgett
This spring, Postal Services will offer three passport fairs in its student mail center in the Russell House in January and February. Passport processing will be available from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 29, Feb. 7 and Feb. 21.
Swipe Out Hunger program assists students dealing with food insecurity
January 14, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Student Government, in partnership with Aramark, launched Swipe Out Hunger to aid students dealing with food insecurity, which is the lack of reliable access to sufficient quantities of affordable, nutritious food.
Sign up to attend the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs diversity retreat
January 14, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
The Carolina Diversity Retreat is an off-campus weekend experience filled with interactive social justice workshops, aimed to empower students to become change agents on their campuses and within their communities.
Apply to attend civil rights alternative spring break
January 13, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Travel to seven cities and four states to visit museums, institutes, centers, universities and historic places identified with The Civil Rights Movement this spring break.
Campus Village construction beginning; parking lots closed
January 08, 2020, Koby Padgett
As the spring semester begins, University of South Carolina community members will see the start of the biggest building project in school history as the first stage of the Campus Village project begins on the site on Whaley St.
Cocky Conversations peer listener applications are open
December 09, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Cocky Conversations is accepting peer listener application submissions until December 17.
Holiday survival guide
December 05, 2019, Dianna Colvin, Lindsay Shazly and April Scott
Wellness during the holiday season is not just about eating treats in moderation or dragging yourself away from your current Netflix binge. We've compiled a few tips, tricks and resources for enjoying the holidays to the fullest, while taking care of your whole self.
Plant a tree on campus to celebrate Arbor Day
December 04, 2019, Koby Padgett
University of South Carolina students, faculty and staff are invited to join in the Arbor Day celebration at 1 p.m. Friday (Dec. 6).
Reserve study space for Finals Eve event at library
November 26, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Save your space now for Finals Eve at Hollings Library. On Dec. 8 from 6 to 10 p.m. you’ll get reserved study space along with free coffee, pizza, snacks and short study breaks every hour. Seats are limited, so register now.
Gamecock Pantry volunteer application is live
November 22, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Applications to become a volunteer for the Gamecock Pantry next semester are due Dec. 4.
Tips for on-campus holiday decoration
November 20, 2019, Koby Padgett
With the holiday season approaching, university fire marshal Todd Griffin would like to pass along safe decorating tips for the Columbia campus this winter.
Purple Heart parking initiative launched
November 12, 2019, Koby Padgett
Purple Heart recipients, those who have given so much while serving in the United States military, get access to better parking thanks to a new initiative from the University of South Carolina.
Make your voice heard
November 08, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
The deadline has been extended for a sampling of students to share their opinions in the University of South Carolina Community Insights Survey. If you received a survey by email from ModernThink, please fill it out by Nov. 25.
Carolina community expands bystander intervention efforts
October 31, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Healthy Campus Initiatives at the University of South Carolina is combating those issues with a bystander intervention program called Gamecocks Stand Up.
Pillars for Carolina eXtended Mentor applications are open
October 29, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Applications for Pillars XM positions are now open and will close on Nov. 13.
Gamecock Pantry is accepting donations for Thanksgiving food drive
October 29, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
The Gamecock Pantry is collecting Thanksgiving food items from now until Nov. 24.
President Caslen to host outdoor Monday meetings
October 17, 2019
President Bob Caslen will be holding an open office hour and conducting a series of public staff meetings on Monday, Oct. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the Russell House on Greene Street.
Fall 2019 Maxcy Visiting Fellow
October 16, 2019, Keisa Gunby
The Fall 2019 Maxcy Visiting Fellow, Djamila Riberio, will present a lecture on "Black Feminism in Brazil" on Oct. 30 in the Russell House Theater at 8 p.m.
Student art installation at local studio responds to current events
October 16, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Students in Intro to 3D Studies class had the opportunity to produce a large-scale installation that will be displayed at Stormwater Studios until Oct. 28.
Creed Multimedia Scholarship contest is accepting submissions
October 16, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
To celebrate the Carolinian Creed turning 30 this year, the Creed Multimedia Scholarship contest is asking students to share why the Creed is still relevant today. Submissions are due Nov. 1.
Ring ceremony registration deadline approaching
October 14, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
The last day to register for the Fall 2019 Ring Ceremony is Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Orientation Leader applications are open
October 08, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
The Office of New Student Orientation is now accepting applications for the 2020 Orientation Leader Team.
MLK Social Justice Award Nominations
October 04, 2019, Keisa Gunby
The Social Justice Awards recognize individuals who exemplify the philosophies of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., through random or ongoing acts of community service, social justice or racial reconciliation.
Fall passport fairs to be held at Russell House
October 03, 2019, Koby Padgett
The University of South Carolina Postal Services hosts two passport fairs during the fall semester in the Student Mail Center in the basement of the Russell House.
UofSC Academic Team wins first tournament of the season
October 01, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
The Academic Team at UofSC won the Fall Novice Quizbowl Tournament at Georgia Tech on Sept. 21.
Resident Mentor applications are open
September 30, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Applications for Resident Mentor positions open on Sept. 30 and will close on Nov. 1.
Upcoming undergraduate research workshops and deadlines
September 26, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Magellan Scholar application workshops, Magellan Mini-Grant application drop-in sessions and Caravel submission deadlines are approaching.
New amnesty policy encourages students to call for help
September 26, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
The Medical Overdose Treatment policy was created to encourage students to make responsible decisions and seek assistance for fellow students who may be experiencing an alcohol or drug overdose.