USC NEWS & EVENTS

4 recognized for social justice work

The University of South Carolina has recognized students, faculty and staff members for their work on campus and in the larger community with 2025 Social Justice Awards.

USC’s economic impact continues growing across SC, new study finds

A new study from USC finds that the University of South Carolina system has a $7.4 billion annual impact on the state's economy.

Championship Run: 2024 year in review

From a national championship and record research funding to a major engineering gift and a host of academic awards, 2024 was a banner year for USC.

USC awarded federal grant to boost state's college and career readiness

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded USC one of its largest-ever grants — $35 million — for the College of Education's GEAR UP SC program to help disadvantaged students overcome barriers to college and career opportunities.

The Mighty Sound in NYC!

When the Carolina Band marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, they carried more than 100 years of tradition through the streets of Manhattan. “It was pal­pable,” says drum major Maggie Boyd. “You could feel the electricity.”

Class of 2024 December graduates

As the December Class of 2024 prepares to walk across the commencement stage, graduates leave the University of South Carolina with memories of enduring friendships, newfound passions, supportive mentors and life-changing experiences.

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In the News

 

• Student Spotlight

  

  Engineering student makes an early start on climate change research

  Korebami Adebajo is by every measure an exceptional student. On track to earn her bachelor’s degree this spring from USC’s Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, she’s currently applying to doctoral programs. And she just turned 18. While her age may be notable, what truly sets Adebajo apart is her drive to achieve her goals.

• Faculty Spotlight

  

  New information science professor defies librarian stereotype

  A native Texan who earned her bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate in information studies from the University of Texas-Austin, Information Science associate professor Jennifer Moore spent her early career years as an elementary school librarian and a middle school language arts teacher. For 11 years, she taught at the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University. Recently arrived in Columbia, Moore moved into a century-old house where she can indulge her love of cooking and gardening.

• Alumni Spotlight

  

  Gamecocks Take Manhattan: Monica Wyche

  At 39, Monica Wyche was a high school drama teacher in Blythewood, South Carolina. At 40, she was newly married, renting a garden apartment on 75th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue, ready to take the acting world by storm.