UofSC Board of Trustees meets, receives update on presidential search
August 21, 2021, Abe Danaher
The university’s Board of Trustees, as well as three board committees, met Friday (Aug. 20). Learn more about the actions taken during the meeting.
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How UofSC alumna Brooke Daniels found her passion
July 26, 2021, Abe Danaher
Brooke Daniels realized her passion while designing a new cover illustration for Tara Westover’s Educated. Now, as thousands of incoming UofSC freshmen read the book through the university’s 2021 First Year Reading Experience, she hopes it provides them guidance in navigating their next four years.
UofSC academic advising recognized nationally for its excellence
July 15, 2021, Abe Danaher
Academic advising at South Carolina has undergone a complete makeover. And the university’s students are feeling the benefits of its overhauled advising system, which was recognized recently with a national award from the National Academic Advising Association.
Sease named interim dean of College of Pharmacy
June 29, 2021, Abe Danaher
Julie Sease has been selected as the interim dean of the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy, effective July 1. She succeeds Stephen Cutler, who was announced as South Carolina’s interim provost.
Grace Jordan McFadden Professors Program carries legacy of impact forward
June 10, 2021, Abe Danaher
The communications team in the Office of the Provost sat down with John McFadden to discuss the impact of the Grace Jordan McFadden Professors Program that he directs. This program helps prepare underrepresented minority students pursuing their graduate studies at the University of South Carolina to eventually become professors.
Cárdenas named interim dean of College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management
May 26, 2021, Abe Danaher
David Cárdenas has been named the interim dean of the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management, effective July 1. He takes over for the current interim dean, Matt Brown, who has been in the position since July 2020.
Carolina Online, Paretta Autosport announce multiyear partnership starting with Indy 500
May 26, 2021, Abe Danaher
Carolina Online will be represented on the Paretta Autosport entry in the Indianapolis 500, the world’s largest single-day sporting event. The partnership pairs two entities that believe in diversity and accessibility for all, both on the racetrack and in higher education.
Psychologist Mark Weist works to dismantle hierarchy, replace it with partnership
May 20, 2021, Abe Danaher
Mark Weist's refusal to accept the status quo as necessity has made him one of the leading mental health researchers in the nation. And now, it has led to him receiving the SEC’s 2021 Faculty Achievement Award for the University of South Carolina.
Cutler named interim provost at UofSC
May 10, 2021, Abe Danaher
Stephen Cutler, dean of the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy, was named the university’s interim provost on May 7, 2021. Cutler will take over for William F. Tate IV, who was selected as the new president of Louisiana State University.
Hodges named interim dean of UofSC College of Education
April 29, 2021, Abe Danaher
Thomas E. Hodges has been named interim dean of the University of South Carolina College of Education; he begins on July 1. Hodges succeeds Jon Pedersen, who served as dean of the college since 2016 and recently accepted a deanship at Oklahoma State University’s College of Education and Human Sciences.
Major League Soccer and University of South Carolina announce multi-year education partnership
April 13, 2021, Abe Danaher
Major League Soccer and the University of South Carolina announce a historic multi-year partnership making South Carolina an Official Education Partner of MLS. Through the strategic partnership, MLS players and Greats (former players) will have access to online educational opportunities and unique post-secondary academic resources offered through the university system, as well as world-class personal and professional development.
UofSC alumna works to save lives with Moderna vaccine
February 19, 2021, Abe Danaher
Adjusting on the fly to perform impactful work has become a skill for University of South Carolina alumna Kate Mingle, and has put her on a path to supporting a vaccine process with worldwide implications.
First-generation engineering student fulfills family dream
December 17, 2020, Abe Danaher
Antonia Roman fulfilled a family dream by becoming the third person in her extended family with a college degree, earning a bachelor’s in civil and environmental engineering from the College of Engineering and Computing.
Harik named leading innovator in smart manufacturing
June 01, 2020, Abe Danaher
Ramy Harik, associate professor of mechanical engineering, has been recognized as one of the 20 most influential professors in the field of smart manufacturing.
Engineering student-athletes run with focus
November 18, 2019, Abe Danaher
Three civil engineering student-athletes have used determination to succeed despite the rigors of a challenging schedule.
Engineering professor believes in the power of nuclear energy
August 26, 2019, Abe Danaher
Travis Knight sees many benefits to nuclear energy, including a well-paying field for the graduates of his University of South Carolina nuclear energy program and an economic driver for the state.