Stories for Parents

Stories for Parents

Lineup set for TEDxUofSC

July 31, 2018, Megan Sexton

The lineup of speakers is set for the inaugural TEDxUofSC conference Oct. 9 at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center.

Topics: Faculty, speakers, Academics, Research, Initiatives, Signature Events, Leadership, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, College of Engineering and Computing, The Graduate School, School of Law

Leading through service

July 06, 2018, Allen Wallace

Veshannah Lovelace served her country in the Army for 20 years, then put the skills learned there to work at the University of South Carolina.

Topics: Alumni, Experiential Learning, graduate-studies, Recognition, Service, Leadership, Careers, The Graduate School, College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

Though the College of Education is graduating an increasing number of science and math educators, the state – and nation – is still in desperate need of these teachers. To encourage more students to considering teaching science and math, Carolina is offering top students scholarships which are funded by a National Science Foundation grant program.

Topics: Students, Academics, Scholarships, graduate-studies, Student Voices, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, The Graduate School

The 'SEARCH' for purpose

January 12, 2018, Kathryn McPhail

A cherished, childhood friendship led Tori Vaeth to study special education at the University of South Carolina. Now, the College of Education double alumna is leading a program that’s training and placing young adults with intellectual disabilities in rewarding careers.

Topics: Students, Alumni, Academics, Experiential Learning, Undergraduate Admissions, graduate-studies, Diversity, Economic Engagement, Service, Leadership, Student Voices, College of Education, The Graduate School, College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

A thousand passions, 1 heartbeat

October 20, 2017, Kathryn McPhail

University of South Carolina College of Education alumnus and Chapin High School principal, Akil Ross, was named the 2018 National Principal of the Year on Friday, October 20. The honor is the culmination of a passionate career as an educator that began just a few miles away from our campus 16 years ago.

Topics: Students, Alumni, Academics, graduate-studies, Diversity, Recognition, Leadership, College of Education, The Graduate School

Head of the class

August 21, 2017, Kathryn McPhail

As 28,000 students file through the doors of Richland Two schools for the first day of a new year, a College of Education alumnus will be leading the way.

Topics: Students, Alumni, Academics, graduate-studies, Diversity, Partnerships, Leadership, College of Education, The Graduate School

Twenty-Sixteen: By the Letters

December 15, 2016, USC Times

A is for alphabet, at least according to USC Times. To help close out 2016, the University of South Carolina’s monthly magazine for faculty and staff devoted its entire December issue to the ABCs of 2016 — with each letter representing a different accomplishment, announcement or notable arrival from the past year.

Topics: Students, Alumni, Faculty, University Leadership, Academics, Research, Experiential Learning, College of Arts and Sciences, Darla Moore School of Business, College of Education, College of Engineering and Computing, The Graduate School, College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management, College of Information and Communications, School of Law, Medicine (Columbia), Medicine (Greenville), School of Music, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, Arnold School of Public Health, College of Social Work, South Carolina Honors College, USC System, University Libraries

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