Sumner Bender credits a movie with inspiring her first true career choice. It seems only fitting, then, that the 2007 public relations graduate now leads Columbia’s art house cinema, The Nickelodeon Theatre. Her journey from PR to nonprofit executive has woven through Columbia’s arts scene for most of her adult life.
Steve Smith's love for numbers led him from a surprising run-in with the law as a Gamecock freshman to a top role in investment management. The former math and statistics major now helps organizations maximize financial returns--and invests in the careers of young professionals, just as his advisors once invested in him.
USC Media Arts graduate Elizabeth Perlman empowers youth through creative writing, channeling her passion for storytelling and lessons from her alma mater into her students at the Intuitive Writing Project.
Seven faculty members at the University of South Carolina's College of Arts and Sciences have been named McCausland Faculty Fellows, the college's most prestigious faculty award. These scholars, specializing in fields ranging from criminology to mathematics, exemplify excellence in teaching and research. The fellowship, established through a $10 million endowment from alumnus Peter McCausland and his wife, Bonnie, supports early-career faculty in advancing their research and academic contributions.
The many controversial people appointed to the Trump administration have at least one thing in common: They dislike and distrust experts. While anti-intellectualism and populism are nothing new in American life, there has hardly been an administration as seemingly committed to these worldviews.
USC students are diving deep into American history with the help of a $500,000 Mellon Grant. Through dynamic events, research opportunities, and expert-led discussions, they're engaging with constitutional scholars and exploring the relevance of founding documents in today's democracy. Discover how this program is shaping the next generation of civic leaders.
February is American Heart Month. The University of South Carolina is home to many faculty members who are available to offer their expertise in cardio care and research.
If there is a leader in the aerospace industry, SpaceX is it. Boca Chica, Texas, is home to SpaceX’s flagship assembly and test installation, Starbase. Since 2021, research has been conducted with environmental groups and community members in south Texas who see space exploration as a landscape-altering industry. Geography professor Robert A. Kopack writes about Starbase for The Conversation.
The fall of Bashar Assad’s dictatorship in December 2024 has ushered in a nerve-wracking time of hope and fear for Syrians concerning future governance in the long-war-torn country. While it’s unclear what exact political path Syria will take, the dilemmas the country faces are similar to the experiences of other Arab countries more than a decade ago. Robert Kubinec, assistant professor of political science at the University of South Carolina, writes for The Conversation about his research on Arab uprisings in the Middle East.
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.
University of South Carolina alumnus and Medal of Honor recipient Marine Corporal (retired) Kyle Carpenter will be recognized during Monday’s national championship college football game.
Drawing from an enormous collection of genetic material, a University of South Carolina chemistry professor is on a mission to find novel bioactive agents with potential antibiotic, anti-cancer and anti-inflammation applications.
USC English and philosophy student Erin Reed is among the first undergraduates accepted to the prestigious Folger Shakespeare Library Colloquy, where she'll conduct and present research on early modern literature.
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.
A first-generation college student at USC, James Bennett now strengthens community engagement as executive director of external affairs at First Citizens Bank.
From doodling in notebooks to designing the USC College of Arts and Sciences' holiday card, Sara Otero's journey as an artist is one to watch!
Retired geophysics professor Pradeep Talwani’s forthcoming book, which is under contract with Oxford University Press, explores the origin of certain scientific ideas and could rattle the traditional narrative.
Garrison Gist played fullback for the Gamecocks. Now the School of Visual Art and Design graduate is scoring big as a muralist and painter.
Dean Joel H. Samuels reflects on a year of achievements and opportunities in the College of Arts and Sciences, looking ahead to 2025.
Biology freshman Reese LIttlewood's biggest flex is winning gold in this year's CrossFit games. Now she's applying her superior discipline towards her pursuit of a future career in science.
Two Arts and Sciences students are powering up their community by creating a new energy-saving program that will benefit low-income households.
Ridha Fatima, a biochemistry senior, joined the Network of Opportunities Toward Elderly Service her freshman year after seeing how hard isolation during the pandemic had been for many people, particularly her grandparents. During their twice-monthly visits to local nursing homes, students connect with the residents while participating in activities such as arts and crafts, gardening and talent shows.
Brian Levy, a new USC sociology professor, explores how neighborhoods and segregation shape health, wealth, and inequality in the United States.
Dawn Staley is no stranger to success with three national championships to her name, but one part of her legacy is the number of players now coaching the next generation of players.
A team of USC scientists is using a $3.4 million grant to develop new technology for personalized medical treatment and more accurate medical diagnoses. USC faculty members from medicine, chemistry and mathematics are leading various aspects of the five-year project funded by the National Science Foundation’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR).
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