2025 Archive

Head and shoulders photo of James Bowers

Law school's first full-time African American professor cements his legacy

October 07, 2025, Megan Sexton

James E. Bowers was an undergraduate student at USC in the early days of desegregation and the first full-time African American law school professor. He will cement his legacy with an endowed professorship in his name at the Joseph F. Rice School of Law, the first named for a Black law school professor, and an endowed lectureship series that will share knowledge about democracy and the rule of law.

Topics: Alumni, Faculty, Graduate Studies, Diversity, History, Recognition, Philanthropy, Leadership, Careers, Joseph F. Rice School of Law

Flood waters in Columbia fill street and business

Researchers and former students recall harsh lessons from historic 2015 Midlands flood

September 30, 2025, Chris Horn

It happened a decade ago, but lessons learned from the catastrophic flooding of Oct. 1-5, 2015, in the Midlands of South Carolina are still being reckoned by University of South Carolina researchers and former students who were involved in the flood’s aftermath.

Topics: Alumni, Faculty, Research, Initiatives, Philanthropy, Service, Careers, Student Voices, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, South Carolina Honors College

Alumnus Becker Hall wears a straw cowboy hat.

How to Throw a Festival: Hogs for the Cause

September 22, 2025, by Craig Brandhorst, photos by Kim Truett

Over the past 16 years, Hogs for the Cause has raised millions of dollars to help families facing pediatric brain cancer. Cofounder Becker Hall credits the University of South Carolina for showing him the way.

Topics: Alumni, Recognition, Economic Engagement, Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Careers, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

Peter McCausland wants to help University of South Carolina students discover their own pathways to success

September 16, 2025, by Craig Brandhorst / photos by Kim Truett

College of Arts and Sciences namesake Peter McCausland looks back on his freshman year struggles at USC, the successes that followed and a lifetime of giving back.

Topics: Alumni, Philanthropy, Service, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Careers, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, Carolinian

Students build for the future with Habitat for Humanity

September 12, 2025, Catherine Pruitt

USC's chapter of Habitat for Humanity is building homes and futures. Led by president Ria Kothari, the club works in the community almost every weekend to build homes to improve access to affordable housing.

Topics: Students, Philanthropy, Service, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

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USC celebrates record-breaking fundraising year

August 22, 2025, Jeff Stensland

The University of South Carolina secured almost $260 million in private donations, including the largest single gift in university history.

Topics: University Leadership, Philanthropy, Campus Construction

Man stands in front of a conference table with people in the background

Law alumnus leads SC Bar Foundation to make more of an impact for South Carolinians

June 18, 2025, Page Ivey

Tom Gressette, '97 law, led an effort as president of the South Carolina Bar Foundation to increase the impact of grants given to legal resource organizations. Finding ways to help people was a lesson he learned growing up that was reinforced by his law school education.

Topics: Alumni, Philanthropy, Service, Leadership, Joseph F. Rice School of Law

Alumnus credits honors program with building foundation for success

May 30, 2025, Megan Sexton

The roots of Adm. Jacob Shuford’s 35-year U.S. Navy career — which took him to top postings all over the world — were planted and nurtured in the honors program at the University of South Carolina.

Topics: Alumni, Academics, Undergraduate Admissions, Philanthropy, Leadership, Careers, South Carolina Honors College

Monique Garvin and a colleague talk with the South Carolina State House in the background.

SC Impact: Building stronger communities

May 28, 2025, Communications and marketing

From creating social mobility by supporting first-generation students to providing resources for community members who need them most, the University of South Carolina is dedicated to strengthening our state and improving the lives of its residents. It’s work that goes beyond the college campus and extends into every corner of South Carolina.

Topics: Students, Alumni, Faculty, Experiential Learning, Graduate Studies, Philanthropy, Partnerships, Service, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, The Graduate School, Medicine (Columbia), College of Social Work

School of Medicine alum treats patients in underserved communities around the world

May 12, 2025, Craig Brandhorst

USC’s impact on health care is improving lives throughout the Palmetto State, but our graduates take their knowledge around the world. For School of Medicine Columbia graduate Katy Close, that has meant treating patients in underserved communities from El Salvador to Haiti to Liberia.

Topics: Alumni, Recognition, Philanthropy, Leadership, Careers, Medicine (Columbia), Carolinian

Med students step up to fight childhood cancer

February 12, 2025, Megan Sexton

The Future Leaders in Medicine, a student organization at the USC School of Medicine Columbia, has teamed with Curing Kids Cancer to raise awareness – and funds— for the fight against childhood cancer.

Topics: Students, Alumni, Faculty, Experiential Learning, Graduate Studies, Philanthropy, Health Sciences, SC Impact, Service, Leadership, Student Voices, Medicine (Columbia)

women celebrating on stage at USC Dance Marathon

USC Dance Marathon brings out the best in students

February 11, 2025, Allen Wallace

Dance Marathon, the university’s largest student-run philanthropic organization, brings together students from across USC to raise money and awareness for patients and families at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital. The Main Event is Feb. 22.

Topics: Students, Undergraduate Admissions, Initiatives, Philanthropy, Service, Leadership, Student Voices, College of Education, College of Nursing

Dave Bollinger: Providing opportunities

January 14, 2025, Rebekah Friedman

The University of South Carolina wasn’t on Dave Bollinger’s radar until his daughter, Ruth, enrolled in CarolinaLIFE. Now both Bollingers are giving back to support the next generation of USC students with intellectual disabilities.

Topics: Alumni, Philanthropy, Leadership, Student Voices, College of Education, Carolinian

Kathy Knox with an elementary school classroom in the background.

Cathy Knox: Investing in teachers

January 06, 2025, Rebekah Friedman

When Cathy Knox, ’72, started her career as an elementary school teacher, her principal played a critical role as a mentor. Now retired, she is helping the next generation of educators get the coaching and support they need by supporting the Carolina Teacher Induction Program.

Topics: Alumni, Philanthropy, Leadership, College of Education, Carolinian

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