USC NEWS & EVENTS

School of Medicine Columbia breaks ground on new facility at USC Health Sciences Campus
The University of South Carolina broke ground on a facility that will redefine the future of health care education and research during a ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the site of its new School of Medicine Columbia. This cutting-edge, 300,000-square-foot-plus medical education and research facility will be part of USC’s transformative $300 million Health Sciences Campus, amid 16 acres in Columbia’s reimagined BullStreet District.

USC youth summer camps 2025
With only a few short months until summer, it’s time for parents to find summer activities for their children. USC offers a wide variety of summer camps for all ages and all interests from music to soccer, dance and engineering.

USC sets new application record
USC set a record this year with more than 60,000 perspective students applying for fall 2025 admissions.

Annual Carolina Day at the State House highlights USC’s impact
On Feb. 11, University of South Carolina alumni and advocates will gather at the S.C. State House for Carolina Day to demonstrate how the state flagship university is building momentum in producing a more prosperous and healthier South Carolina.

Video: USC professor, alumni work to prepare communities for hazardous events
From communities in the Southeast submerged by floodwaters to neighborhoods on the California coast battling raging wildfires, natural disasters are on the rise. Hear from geographer Susan Cutter, Carolina Distinguished Professor, and alumni working in emergency management across the state and nation about how tools like the Social Vulnerability Index can lead to better outcomes for the future.

Augusta Baker: Trailblazer’s legacy shines through South Carolina library programs
Augusta Baker left a remarkable legacy in the fields of librarianship and children’s literature. After retiring from the New York Public Library system, Baker became storyteller-in-residence at USC from 1980 to 1994. It was the first position of its kind at an American university, a role created for Baker to teach students, librarians and educators how to make reading more exciting for children.
In the News
"Funding cuts from Trump administration cancelled millions for SC teacher training"
(feat. Bruce Marlowe, education)Post and Courier
"84% of internet users practice dangerous password behaviors [survey]"
(feat. Daniel Ostergaard, international business)All About Cookies
"Medicaid cuts threaten care for disabled in South Carolina"
(feat. David Anderson, health services policy and management)WLTX News
"The US is killing someone by firing squad for the 1st time in 15 years. Here’s a look at the history"
(feat. Mark Smith, history)Associated Press
Event Spotlight
World-renowned Joffrey Ballet residency at USC promises unforgettable experiences
Dance students in the University of South Carolina’s Betsy Blackmon Dance Program are spending extra time at the barre in anticipation of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity they will have collaborating with the world-famous Joffrey Ballet. The company begins a three-week residency at USC on March 17 that will culminate with an unprecedented Koger Center performance on April 5.
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
Public health professor explains wildfires' long-term impact on environment, health
Arnold School of Public Health professor Mohammed Baalousha studies how wildfires affect the formation of nanomaterials and how these ultra-tiny particles are seeping into water and soil.
Student Spotlight
First-generation student finds connections on campus
As a first-generation college student and an Asian American, Sarah Tra worried about whether she would be able to find community and connect to her culture on campus. But joining organizations like the Vietnamese Student Association and the Asian and Pacific Islander Activism Association has given her the opportunity to connect with her community through fundraisers, rallies and events that showcase culture through food, music and dance.
University Events
The McNair Conversations on the American South: Michael Stipe
Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2025
Nutrition Consortium Annual Research Symposium
Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025
Coffee Break at the Caroliniana
Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025
Third Thursday Art Night: Thomas Washington
Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025
Screening of "metta prayer sun to light the way" with Jacolby Satterwhite
Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025
University of South Carolina Trivia Night
Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025
A Metta Prayer: Film Screening and Conversation with Jacolby Satterwhite
Friday, Mar. 21, 2025
Research Center for Child Well-Being Distinguished Speaker Series
Friday, Mar. 21, 2025

Remembering the Days
Take a stroll down more than 200 years of memory lane with Remembering the Days, a USC podcast.
Joining the conversation - AI can help − and hurt − student creativity
Sabrina Habib, associate professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, writes forThe Conversation about her research on artificial intelligence's effect on student creativity.
Email Peggy Binette atpeggy@mailbox.sc.edu if you are interested in sharing your work with a national audience.
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