The Graduate SchoolAt a Glance
The University of South Carolina Graduate School is the academic home to more than 6,000 students within more than 230 graduate degree programs, many of which rank among the nation’s best.
In addition to the university’s notable academic value and lively, affordable living, The Graduate School provides professional development opportunities that prepare graduates for successful careers and nurture the development of future leaders who will make meaningful contributions to their fields and communities.
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Board Briefs: Trustees approve new leadership, FY28 budget requests
Rose Buyck Newton, a third-generation banker who chairs the board at the Bank of Clarendon, was elected chairwoman of the USC Board of Trustees
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Newton elected USC Board of Trustees chair
With Newton’s election as chair, USC joins a small but growing number of South Carolina college boards led by women.
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USC researchers work to better understand the human brain
Understanding how the brain works and improving outcomes for patients are major priorities for USC researchers. That work gained momentum this year with the opening of the new Brain Health Center, which is just one of the ways the university is concentrating on the brain.
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Graduate's journey from softball to social work leads to selection as U.S. team therapist at Jewish Olympics
After navigating the challenges of life beyond Division I softball, licensed clinical social worker Olivia Gott, now supports athletes facing similar transitions. She will serve as the U.S. team therapist at the 2026 Maccabiah Games, bringing both personal experience and professional care to the world stage.
Services for Grad Students
Access centralized opportunities and experiences that are solely for graduate students at South Carolina. Tap into fellowships, professional development, career resources, workshops and more through the Graduate Student Resources Hub.
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