Photojournalist alumnus wins Pulitzer Prize
In his nearly 40-year career as a photojournalist, Win McNamee has documented world history and national calamity — and periodically found himself in the thick of the action.
UofSC NEWS & EVENTS
Ero Aggelopoulou-Amiridis is proud to be a Gamecock
President-elect Michael Amiridis isn’t the only Gamecock returning to the roost this summer. His wife, Ero Aggelopoulou-Amiridis, has just as deep a Carolina connection. In addition to her bachelor’s degree in math from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the university’s new first lady holds two advanced degrees from USC — a master’s in art history, ’97, and a Ph.D. in philosophy, ’12.
Class of 2022: Seniors look back on lessons learned at UofSC
As the Class of 2022 looks back, the themes are clear: enduring friendships, newfound passions, life-changing experiences, new avenues of opportunity. And while the themes are consistent, each individual has a story.
Weldon named dean of Graduate School and vice provost for graduate education
Tracey Weldon has been named dean of the Graduate School and vice provost for graduate education at the University of South Carolina, effective May 1, after serving in the interim role for more than a year.
UofSC announces new hires to lead academic and research efforts
The University of South Carolina announced two key leadership hires for its Columbia campus on Thursday (April 14), selecting the University of Kentucky’s College of Public Health Dean Donna K. Arnett as new executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, and South Carolina health researcher Julius Fridriksson as the school’s vice president for research.
UofSC youth summer camps 2022
With only a few short months until summer, it’s time for parents to find summer activities for their children. UofSC offers a wide variety of summer camps for all interests from music to soccer and dance to engineering.
In the News
“The poetic art of 2 USC artists on display at Columbia gallery”
(feat. Naomi Falk, studio art; Greg Stuart, experimental music performance, music literature) FreeTimes
“Leaked abortion draft has Supreme Court education cases in political cross-hairs”
(feat. Derek W. Black, law) Education Week
“Evidence of extinction event could be at the bottom of a South Carolina pond”
(feat. Christopher Moore, archaeology) WLTX
“South Carolina earthquakes aren’t likely to stop anytime soon”
(feat. Scott White, geology) WRDW
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Alumni Spotlight
Law alumnus honored for lifetime of achievements
A portrait of I.S. Leevy Johnson, ’68 law, was unveiled Monday at the School of Law in recognition of the trailblazing alumnus’ legal, business and political achievements.
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Event Spotlight
Exhibit marks 300th anniversary of naturalist Mark Catesby’s arrival in Carolina colony
Imagine traveling in time to an era when you can observe the Carolina Parakeet, Ivory-billed Woodpecker and Passenger Pigeon — species that have vanished. A visit to the exhibit "Catesby in the Carolinas" might be the next best thing.
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Alumni Spotlight
Illustrator Kev Roché brings artistic wit to the world of sports television
Kev Roche has turned his artistic talent and quick wit into a lucrative "hustle" drawing illustrations for ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball. The 2005 studio art major also has illustrated a book by two former Gamecock football players as well as given UofSC's beloved mascot Cocky a cartoon makeover.
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Faculty Spotlight
Sustained excellence leads Twiss to SEC Faculty Achievement Award
Since the early 1990s, Twiss has been at the forefront of the molecular neurobiology field. His excellence across research, teaching and mentorship has now led to him being named the 2022 SEC Faculty Achievement Award recipient for the University of South Carolina.
University Events
Friends & Family Recovery
Thursday, May. 19, 2022
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
Monday, May. 23, 2022
Friends & Family Recovery
Thursday, May. 26, 2022
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
Monday, Jun. 6, 2022
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
Monday, Jun. 13, 2022
The Nature of Summer with Rudy Mancke
Tuesday, Jun. 14, 2022
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
Monday, Jun. 20, 2022
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
Monday, Jun. 27, 2022