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.
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).
As the December Class of 2024 prepares to walk across the commencement stage, graduates leave the University of South Carolina with memories of enduring friendships, newfound passions, supportive mentors and life-changing experiences.
First-generation college student Enrique Lopez-Rodriguez has joined the University of South Carolina as a physics and astronomy professor, bringing a wealth of international research experience, including flying aboard NASA's airborne observatory to study the cosmos.
Set designer Erik Flatmo combines his architectural background with scenic design expertise to inspire and develop the next generation of theatre artists at USC.
Students rarely end up later in life teaching the same undergraduate course they took in college, but that’s what Heather Dreano and Lesley Smith are doing now, thanks to an assist from their former University of South Carolina professor.
Agnes Mueller, a professor of comparative lit and German studies, will use the Berlin Prize Fellowship in Germany to finish her book on how modern Jewish writers preserve Holocaust memory.
The University of South Carolina's College of Arts and Sciences is integrating AI into its curriculum across disciplines, with courses that explore AI's applications, ethics, and impact. English, philosophy, design, and psychology professors are leading classes that help students critically engage with AI--from analyzing Shakespeare to navigating ethical questions. Supported by the McCausland Innovation Fund and the Provost's AI Teaching Fellowship, these courses prepare students to use AI thoughtfully in their fields.
University of South Carolina alumnus Robert Chambers LeHeup is a Marine Corps infantry veteran with two combat tours under his belt when he left the service in 2004. In 2012, he founded Bullets and Bandaids to heal and support vets through storytelling and artwork.
USC’s Get on Set initiative provides students with hands-on filmmaking experience, helping graduates like Hadley Schaffer land roles on productions for streaming giants Amazon and Netflix.
Artificial Intelligence advocates might defensively suggest, in good humor, that chatbots are “only human” and therefore prone to occasional mistakes. New research by a team at the University of South Carolina Department of Psychology basically confirms that notion with some important caveats.
Kathleen "Katie" Searles, a leading expert in political communication, as she joins USC's Department of Political Science, her research on media and democracy, and her commitment to mentoring the next generation of scholars.
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