The McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at @UofSC connects curiosity, knowledge and opportunity...helping students build paths that are entirely their own.
In Jeff Dudycha’s classroom, biology comes to life in unexpected ways.
USC’s 2026 Michael J. Mungo Distinguished Professor of the Year brings together science, storytelling, music and poetry to help students see evolution through a new lens.
🔗 bit.ly/4cJXbhM
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Before the GRAMMYs and world tours, @JimSonefeld was a USC student and musician finding his way in Columbia. On Oct. 7, the @HootieTweets drummer returns to campus to talk about the place that shaped it all. Free, open to public. @UofSCSouth
More info👇
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Viddhi Kerai’s summer internship experience at Prisma Health built clinical skills, confidence and a clearer path toward medicine.
As we celebrate the new Career Studio, her story shows what real-world learning can make possible.
Read more: bit.ly/4ybKjKb
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Congratulations to Agnes Mueller, recipient of the Carolina Trustee Professor Award. From local chef Q&As to German literature and lively debate, she helps students grow as curious, confident thinkers.
🔗 bit.ly/4cYZayR@UofSCDLLC
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Join us this Family Weekend for a fun night market and stargazing event.
Meet student orgs, see interactive demos from our departments and pick up college merch!
📍Greene Street + Melton Observatory | Sept. 18 | 8–11 p.m.
👉 bit.ly/3UUWwnw#USCFamilyWeekend#UofSC
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Our 2026 Recognition of Excellence Award recipients demonstrate a breadth of service to South Carolina and beyond. 🏆
Congratulations to William C. Harris, Patricia A. Sullivan, Zoie Horecny, Moss Blachman, and Diana and Hal Stevenson.
Meet the honorees: bit.ly/4dl8ayo
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One of just six scholars selected nationally, Kendall Deas has been named a 2026 Education Law Scholars Early Career Fellow!
The @UofSCAFAM assistant professor of education policy, law and politics will further his research on civic literacy and public education.
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Join the Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse for Constitution Day 2026 featuring political scholar Lucas Morel of Washington and Lee University.
🗓️ Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m.
📌 Joseph F. Rice School of Law
🎟️ bit.ly/4h37BeN
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Career readiness is more than building a resume.
It’s the skills, experience and connections that can take you to your next step.
For Luke Catanzaro, a political science major, it led to Capitol Hill.
sc.edu/study/colleges_school…
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Family Weekend is written in the stars ✨ We are excited to welcome Gamecock families to campus next week. See you under the stars at Melton Observatory on Friday, Sept. 18!
📍 Under the Stars
8 p.m. | Night Market on Greene St.
9 p.m. | Stargazing at Melton Observatory
From the @UofSC straight to the workforce 🚔 Here's what it's like to have a job right after walking across the graduation stage.
@uofscalumni@UofSCCareers@UofSC_CAS
A grant from the @ENERGY's Genesis Mission will allow @UofSCPhysics's David Tedeschi to explore using artificial intelligence to crack mysteries about how the universe works.
But more than that, it will build a team of students who become scientists.
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Students can turn their curiosity into research experience by talking with advisors, professors and our friends over in the Office of Undergraduate Research.
👉 sc.edu/about/offices_and_div…
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Kick off Family Weekend with us for an evening of discovery, connection AND a little stargazing with @UofSCPhysics faculty.🌙
Meet student orgs, see interactive demos and pick up college merch!
📍Greene Street + Melton Observatory | Sept. 18 | 8–11 p.m.
👉 bit.ly/3UUWwnw
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Join the Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse for Constitution Day 2026 featuring political scholar Lucas Morel of Washington and Lee University.
🗓️ Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m.
📌 Joseph F. Rice School of Law
🎟️ bit.ly/4h37BeN
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Join President Amiridis on the Horseshoe in two weeks for the 2026 State of the University address as we celebrate recent achievements and look toward USC’s future.
Sept. 9 | 10 a.m. | go.sc.edu/sotu
This week we gathered to celebrate the start of a new semester and embrace the power of AND.
In the weeks ahead, we look forward to sharing stories from our college community that bring AND to life.
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