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New agreement with National Park Service advances UofSC's role in telling civil rights history

September 28, 2022, Alexis Watts

Under a five-year agreement with the National Park Service, the center will receive $3.4 million to expand the center’s existing work in civil rights education and scholarly research, including support for exhibits and programming at South Carolina sites in the African American Civil Rights Network. The center will help to grow the network in South Carolina by serving as a resource to property owners, community leaders and organizations interested in joining the network.

Topics: Faculty, University Leadership, University President, Research, Diversity, History, Collections, Partnerships, College of Arts and Sciences, University Libraries

Former television anchor now sparks love of nature for children

August 31, 2022, Alexis Watts

It’s been a long road from journalism to children’s books for Angela McCurry May, an alumna of the College of Information and Communications. She always planned to report the news — and she has. Now, she is also making the news as a New York Times bestselling children’s book co-author.

Topics: Alumni, Careers, College of Information and Communications

Royal Roots: Former Miss Gamecock competes for Miss USA Crown

July 29, 2022, Alexis Watts

School of Journalism and Mass Communications graduate and former Miss Gamecock, Meera Bhonslé will compete for the title of Miss USA on Oct. 3.

Topics: Alumni, Faculty, Experiential Learning, Undergraduate Admissions, Diversity, Recognition, Philanthropy, Service, Leadership, Careers, College of Information and Communications

In global crisis, UofSC developing pipeline of supply chain experts

July 27, 2022, Alexis Watts

Moore School at UofSC puts supply-chain graduates on accelerated career path.

Topics: Students, Alumni, Faculty, Experiential Learning, graduate-studies, Recognition, Economic Engagement, Partnerships, Darla Moore School of Business

Mountains to coast: Experience the Seven Wonders of South Carolina

June 29, 2022, Alexis Watts

Professor and ecotourism expert Tom Mullikin is leading a 30-day trek from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Lowcountry to spotlight South Carolina’s natural marvels, a journey that invites the public to explore the state through hiking, rafting, kayaking and diving.

Topics: Alumni, Faculty, Experiential Learning, Service, College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

Letters from Anne Frank's father, Otto Frank, donated to UofSC Anne Frank Center

June 08, 2022, Alexis Watts

The Anne Frank Center located at the University of South Carolina is now home to 100 letters and cards written by Otto Frank, the father of Holocaust victim and world-renowned diarist Anne Frank. The donation comes as the world honors her life and legacy on the 75th anniversary of the publication of her diary and her birthday on June 12.

Topics: Faculty, University President, Research, Diversity, History, Collections, College of Education, University Libraries

Students, alumni work to transform health care in rural Guatemala

May 20, 2022, Alexis Watts

Spring break normally means a time for University of South Carolina students to say goodbye to hard work and relax for a week, but for the past 10 years, hundreds of students from the Capstone Scholars program have chosen to challenge themselves culturally.

Topics: Students, Alumni, Faculty, Experiential Learning, Health Sciences, Service, Leadership, Student Voices, College of Nursing, Arnold School of Public Health, South Carolina Honors College

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