2024 Archive

How Hurricane Helene became a deadly disaster across 6 states

October 07, 2024, Cary Mock

Some hurricanes are remembered for their wind damage or rainfall. Others for their coastal flooding. Hurricane Helene was a stew of all of that and more. Its near-record-breaking size, storm surge, winds and rainfall together turned Helene into an almost unimaginable disaster that stretched more than 500 miles inland from the Florida coast. Geography professor Cary Mock writes about the hurricane for The Conversation.

Topics: Students, Alumni, Faculty, University Leadership, University President, Academics, Research, Safety, Economic Engagement, Leadership, College of Arts and Sciences, The Conversation

Board of Trustees approves contracts, advances projects in September meeting

September 27, 2024, Collyn Taylor

USC's Board of Trustees pushed a trio of projects forward Friday including two from the USC Next master plan.

Topics: University Leadership, University President

US News rankings: USC tops in international business, first-year experience

September 23, 2024, Megan Sexton

The University of South Carolina is home to the nation’s top first-year student experience among public institutions, and its living-learning communities are ranked 10th best in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual undergraduate rankings released Sept. 24.

Topics: University Leadership, Academics, Research, Experiential Learning, Undergraduate Admissions, Recognition, Darla Moore School of Business, College of Nursing

First renderings of USC's Brain Health Center unveiled

September 10, 2024, Collyn Taylor

USC's Board of Trustees approved the first designs of USC's state-of-the-art center, which will serve as the hub for the university's Brain Health Network.

Topics: University Leadership, University President, Research, Initiatives, Partnerships, Health Sciences, Campus Construction, Medicine (Columbia)

USC research funding jumps double digits

September 03, 2024, Dan Cook

The University of South Carolina reached a new research milestone in fiscal year 2024, attracting $309 million in sponsored awards during the one-year period that ended on June 30. This year’s funding level represents a double-digit percentage increase over last year in critical areas such as health research and energy innovation.

Topics: University Leadership, University President, Research, Health Sciences

USC hits historic high in enrollment as fall semester begins

August 26, 2024, Dan Cook

USC enrollment hits 38,000 for the first time ever while underrepresented minority students make up almost 28 percent of the freshman class.

Topics: Students, University Leadership

USC Next outlines bold vision for Columbia campus

August 23, 2024, Jeff Stensland

USC's Board of Trustees approved USC Columbia's master plan, which will help meet the needs of students, faculty and staff for decades to come.

Topics: University Leadership, Initiatives

Dr. Phyllis MacGilvray appointed two-year dean for School of Medicine Greenville

June 26, 2024, Dana Woodward

Beginning July 1, 2024, Dr. Phyllis MacGilvray will serve as dean of the School of Medicine Greenville. Dr. MacGilvray is currently the senior associate dean for academic affairs at SOMG and brings decades of leadership as well as clinical experience to her new role.

Topics: University Leadership, Medicine (Greenville)

Board of Trustees approves budget, other academic initiatives during June meeting

June 19, 2024, Collyn Taylor

USC's Board of Trustees approved the university's annual budget that holds in-state tuition steady while approving new programs across the system.

Topics: University Leadership

Stephen Thompson chosen as inaugural faculty director for First-Generation Center Living and Learning Community

June 12, 2024, Hannah Cambre

On May 16, Stephen Thompson began his role as inaugural director of the First-Generation Living and Learning Community.

Topics: Faculty, University Leadership, Academics, Experiential Learning, Initiatives, Service, Leadership

Tara Sabo-Attwood returns to USC as new dean for the Arnold School of Public Health

June 07, 2024, Dana Woodward

Donna Arnett, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, is pleased to announce the selection of a highly accomplished public health leader, Tara Sabo-Attwood, as the new dean of the Arnold School of Public Health. Sabo-Attwood will assume the role on August 1, 2024.

Topics: University Leadership, Arnold School of Public Health

USC opens Sumter Brain Health clinic, expands cognitive care

May 14, 2024, Laura Morris

The University of South Carolina opened a Brain Health clinic in Sumter during a ribbon cutting event on Monday (May 13) — expanding cognitive care to patients in rural and underserved areas of South Carolina.

Topics: University Leadership, University President, Research, Health Sciences, Medicine (Columbia)

Let it Reign!

May 14, 2024, Thom Harman

Maybe you were shouting from the stands in Cleveland as Dawn Staley’s remarkable women’s basketball team brought home the third national championship in program history. Maybe you were among the 24 million viewers watching on TV as they turned a so-called rebuilding year into an undefeated season and rings all around. Maybe you were even out there in the Thomas Cooper reflecting pool with several hundred other ecstatic Gamecocks, making a splash all your own.

Topics: Students, Alumni, University Leadership, Recognition, Leadership, Careers, Carolinian

USC is building a remarkable future for students

May 08, 2024, Donna K. Arnett and J. Rex Tolliver

We must do more to ensure that every student’s college experience is worthy of the investment required of students, their families and the public. That’s why we’re focused on innovating to meet the demands of today’s students and anticipate the needs of tomorrow’s.

Topics: University Leadership, Experiential Learning, Initiatives, Executive Op-eds

Vice provost for undergraduate affairs selected

May 02, 2024, Hannah Cambre

Lara Lomicka Anderson has been named vice provost for undergraduate studies and dean of undergraduate education in the Office of the Provost effective May 1.

Topics: Faculty, University Leadership, Recognition

USC unveils monument honoring desegregation trailblazers

April 19, 2024, Rebekah Friedman

The University of South Carolina unveiled a monument honoring the first Black students admitted since Reconstruction — Robert Anderson, Henrie Monteith Treadwell and James Solomon Jr. — whose enrollment six decades ago changed the course of university history.

Topics: Alumni, University Leadership, University President, Diversity, History, Recognition

Board member Miles Loadholt dies

April 18, 2024, Communications and Marketing

Attorney, higher education advocate and University of South Carolina trustee Miles Loadholt passed away April 17 at the age of 81.

Topics: University Leadership, College of Arts and Sciences, Joseph F. Rice School of Law

Board of Trustees approves strategic plans, renovations during March meeting

March 18, 2024, Collyn Taylor

South Carolina's Board of Trustees met Monday and approved a number of different campus projects.

Topics: University Leadership

A different kind of dean at a different kind of medical school

February 23, 2024, Megan Sexton

The School of Medicine Greenville, led by Dean Marjorie Jenkins is committed to educating and producing a new type of physician, offering a technologically advanced medical school environment, and addressing an ongoing shortage of doctors in a rapidly growing state.

Topics: Faculty, University Leadership, Academics, Graduate Studies, Health Sciences, Leadership, Careers, Medicine (Greenville)

Board of Trustees approves academic programs, other initiatives in February meeting

February 23, 2024, Collyn Taylor

The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees met Friday (Feb. 23) and approved a number of academic initiatives as well as a few new hires and advanced other projects.

Topics: University Leadership

US News: USC retains No. 1 ranking in online master's in nursing

February 05, 2024, Megan Sexton

For the fourth straight year, the University of South Carolina’s College of Nursing is ranked No. 1 in the country for its online master’s in nursing program, according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual online program rankings released Wednesday (Feb. 7).

Topics: Faculty, University Leadership, Academics, Graduate Studies, Recognition, Health Sciences, Careers, College of Nursing

Sam Todd appointed associate vice president and vice provost for Global Affairs

January 31, 2024, Hannah Cambre

The Office of the Provost has named Sam Todd to a two-year appointment as associate vice president and vice provost for Global Affairs effective Jan. 29.

Topics: Faculty, University Leadership, Leadership, College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

New initiatives expand USC's first-gen support

January 22, 2024, Hannah Cambre

The University of South Carolina is committing to providing more comprehensive support to its first-generation student population, including a First-Generation Center launching in August 2024, a living and learning community for first-gen students, and an expanding partnership with the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.

Topics: Students, University Leadership, Academics, Research, Experiential Learning, Initiatives, Diversity, Student Voices

USC announces new VP for information technology

January 12, 2024, Jeff Stensland

The University of South Carolina is hiring an experienced higher education innovator to lead information technology efforts at the state’s flagship research institution, President Michael Amiridis announced Friday. John “Brice” Bible Jr. will serve as vice president for information technology and chief information officer, beginning March 1.

Topics: University Leadership

USC paving the way for students to transfer from SC technical colleges

January 11, 2024, Jeff Stensland

The Statewide Transfer Partnership Agreement announced by Gov. Henry McMaster, USC President Michael Amiridis and other higher education leaders on Thursday (Jan. 11) will allow for easier transfer of course credit from the state’s 16 technical colleges to USC and Clemson University.

Topics: University Leadership, University President, Partnerships

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