USC News: News Index

May

(May 8, 2008)
Because of inclement weather, 9:30 a.m. May 9 commencement ceremony for School of Law moved from university’s historic Horseshoe to Koger Center for the Arts.

(May 5, 2008)
Dr. Sanjib Mishra, professor of physics, honored with Michael J. Mungo Distinguished Professor of the Year Award, the university’s highest honor for teaching.

(May 5, 2008)
Awards presented by Office of Student Disability Services and newly formed chapter of Delta Alpha Pi honor society for students with disabilities.

(May 2, 2008)
Festival to welcome 20 of nation’s most gifted young pianists to Columbia for week of rigorous technical and performance training June 8 – 14.

(May 1, 2008)
College of Engineering and Computing to continue its statewide energy forums Wednesday, May 14, in Florence.

April

(April 30, 2008)
University’s Patti Marinelli named S.C. Foreign Language Teacher of the Year; Moore School professor named international-business fellow.

(April 30, 2008)
Stephanie Anne Maddox of Columbia, Tyler Ray of Midlothian, Va., awarded National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships (NDSEG).

(April 28, 2008)
Palmetto Concert Band, led by James Copenhaver, director of bands, to perform annual Memorial Day concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 25.

(April 28, 2008)
Two faculty members facing challenges of colon cancer on different battlegrounds: One is fighting the disease; the other is studying some of its most complex problems.

(April 28, 2008)
Fellowships awarded graduates in science, engineering or mathematics and are committed to teaching high-school science or mathematics.

(April 25, 2008)
Six alumni honored with Compleat Lawyer Award for contributions to legal profession and high standards of professional competence, ethics and integrity.

(April 25, 2008)
Outgoing President Andrew Sorensen to address graduates of first undergraduate ceremony, set for 3 p.m. Friday, May 9, at Colonial Center.

(April 25, 2008)
Susan Weir, former director of student academic services in College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma State University, to oversee Student Success Center.

(April 23, 2008)
Geshe Dakpa Topgyal, spiritual director of South Carolina Dharma Group of Columbia, to give public lecture on recent human-rights events in Tibet.

(April 22, 2008)
School of Journalism and Mass Communications awards 2008 Taylor/Tomlin Award for Investigative Journalism to The Post and Courier of Charleston for two provocative series.

(April 22, 2008)
University students, many in “Andy is my homeboy” T-shirts, thank outgoing President Andrew Sorensen and his wife, Donna, for their leadership during past six years.

(April 18, 2008)
Middle-, high-school students invited to pick summer adventure -- from law and writing to marine science and biotechnology -- through Carolina Master Scholars Program.

(April 17, 2008)
Chris Gainey of Bonneau, Sierra Carter of Britton's Neck receive Sullivan awards, the university's highest honor for undergraduates; Amanda Kay Seals of Clinton, Tenn., receives Swanger award.

(April 17, 2008)
McKissick Museum to honor life and work of the late Helen Hill, Columbia native who was an experimental artist, animator, filmmaker and activist, in an exhibit May 3 – August 9.

(April 17, 2008)
College of Engineering & Computing to launch series of forums, titled “Our Energy Future,” with one on nuclear power at USC Aiken April 30 in Etherridge Center.

(April 17, 2008)

(April 17, 2008)
University, Palmetto Health, Lutheran Homes of South Carolina sign memorandum of understanding with Fraunhofer Institute to conduct research on technology to aid seniors.

(April 16, 2008)
Officials from university, Palmetto Health, S.C. Lutheran Homes and Fraunhofer Institute to meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 17, to sign agreement for joint research project.

(April 16, 2008)
University community and public invited to celebrate initiative for Institute for African American Research Tuesday, April 29, in Thomas Cooper Library.

(April 15, 2008)
Oliver Ralf Gothe, Joseph Harold Montoya named 2007 Barry M. Goldwater scholars; William Walter Kay earns honorable mention in prestigious national undergraduate competition.

(April 15, 2008)
Dr. Lovell Jones, director of Center for Research on Minority Health at University of Texas, to be featured speaker Friday, April 25, for inaugural James E. Clyburn Health Disparities Lecture.

(April 15, 2008)
Yuyi Morales to perform puppetry and storytelling Friday, April 25, at Lexington Main Library to launch inaugural Celebration of Latino Children’s Literature Conference.

(April 15, 2008)
“Here’s a Health Carolina,” new educational forum organized by university's health-science units, to present symposium on aging in America as inaugural event.

(April 15, 2008)

(April 14, 2008)
Alumni and friends of Moore School of Business invited to attend school’s 2008 Business Leadership Dinner and Awards Program Friday, May 2.

(April 14, 2008)
University, School District 5 of Lexington and Richland Counties, School District of Newberry County to collaborate on U.S. Department of Education grant to improve teaching of American history.

(April 14, 2008)
University honored with Outstanding Institutional Achievement Award from Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International (ACCED-I).

(April 11, 2008)
Outgoing president cited for vision and leadership, promoting academic ascendancy of the university, building critical partnerships with other institutions.

(April 11, 2008)
Brad Choate accepts position with University of Arkansas as vice chancellor for university advancement; Michelle Dodenhoff appointed interim vice president for advancement.

(April 10, 2008)
Ryan Lewis, Kate Scott receive Outstanding Teaching Award for Graduate Assistants by USC Educational Foundation.

(April 9, 2008)
“Beyond the Classroom: China” directed and edited by Laura Kissel, associate professor of media arts; 30-minute film takes a Silver Telly and two Bronze Tellys.

(April 9, 2008)
Numerous works of art – sculpture, photography, paintings and ceramics – made by faculty and students to go to highest bidders at 53rd annual Art Auction.

(April 4, 2008)
Dr. David Lee Keiser, nationally recognized expert on achievement disparities in K-12 education, to be part of two public events at the university Thursday, April 16 – 17.

(April 4, 2008)
Approximately 100 young dancers from community to perform at Dance Conservatory's annual program April 25 and 26.

(April 4, 2008)
Music to begin at 6 p.m. front of McKissick Museum; concert is free and open to public, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets.

(April 4, 2008)
For first time, university's psychology department ranked in top 10 psychology departments among 650 colleges and universities nationwide for federal research funding.

(April 2, 2008)
Wendy Whelan, principal dancer of New York City Ballet, to take Koger Center stage April 4 with fellow NYCB dancers and university dance students in “Ballet Stars of New York” performance.

(April 2, 2008)
Financial Times journalist Peter Chapman to give lecture and sign copies of recently released book Monday, April 7.

(April 2, 2008)
Peter Beattie, former premier of Queensland, Australia, to deliver Dean’s Executive Lecture for College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 15.

(April 1, 2008)
Recycling to be focus of community and university promotional campaign by Arnold School of Public Health students during national Public Health Week, April 7 – 13.

(April 1, 2008)
Production to be held at Longstreet Theatre; tickets $18 for public; $15 for senior citizens (ages 55 and older), university faculty, staff and military; $5 for students.

(April 1, 2008)
Award-winning novelist also to receive society’s highest literary honor, the Thomas Cooper Medal, at annual dinner Thursday, April 17.

March

(March 31, 2008)
International business professor to be honored; University archaeologist honored by Beaufort Historical Foundation.

(March 28, 2008)
IMBA program at Moore School of Business again nation’s top-ranked public university MBA program for international business, according to U.S.News & World Report.

(March 27, 2008)
Graduate students in College of Social Work to campaign April 2 - 9 to collect canned food for Harvest Hope Food Bank, raise awareness of food insecurity and malnutrition.

(March 26, 2008)
Nearly 300 advocates for university meet with more than 45 state legislators Wednesday (March 26) for Carolina Alumni Association’s Fifth Annual Carolina Day at Statehouse.

(March 26, 2008)
Award given annually to undergraduate who demonstrates exemplary academic achievement, service and leadership and who is actively in involved in campus and community activities.

(March 25, 2008)
Theatre South Carolina to conclude 2007 – 08 Mainstage Season with poignant commentary on censorship framed around turbulent life of French playwright Moliere.

(March 25, 2008)
College of Mass Communications and Information Studies event brings in professionals from all aspects of the communications industry.

(March 25, 2008)
South Carolina to soon begin work on world’s first tissue-derived human heart pacemaker with recruitment of internationally acclaimed researcher, Dr. Martin Morad.

(March 25, 2008)

(March 24, 2008)
South Carolina Index of Leading Economic Indicators in January 2008 plunged to 140.2, “a new low,” according to report.

(March 24, 2008)
University experiences record 58 percent increase in private giving during first six months of fiscal year 2007–08.

(March 20, 2008)
Friedman succeeds Dr. Dan Berman, who served as director from 1999 until his recent retirement; Friedman will begin in June.

(March 20, 2008)
“Hands-On ” workshop to be held from 10 a.m. - noon at Cecil Tillis Community Center on Simpkins Lane in Columbia.

(March 20, 2008)
North American Saxophone Alliance’s Biennial Conference April 16 – 19 to draw approximately 400 participants from United States, Canada, Panama, France.

(March 18, 2008)
Elgin’s Bookman Road Elementary SIC receives Riley Award; Dance Program chosen to perform at National College Dance Festival.

(March 18, 2008)
Presidential Candidate Search Committee votes unanimously to request USC Educational Foundation to engage services of R. William Funk & Associates of Dallas.

(March 17, 2008)
Letter written by South Carolina soldier William Sidney Mullins that captured gory details of battle of First Manassas to find new home at South Caroliniana Library.

(March 17, 2008)
McKissick Museum to celebrate barbecue joints with exhibition, “Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them,” May 10- July 19.

(March 17, 2008)
Dr. David D. Ho, Time magazine’s 1996 Man of the Year, to be available to media prior to his delivering 2008 Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Lecture.

(March 14, 2008)
Helping homeless obtain permanent housing goal of $1.2 million grant from City of Columbia to university's School of Medicine.

(March 14, 2008)
The 11th annual Robert Smalls Lecture Series to feature documentary, talk on civil-rights movement, performance of Gullah folk music.

(March 14, 2008)
Now in its sixth year, festival moves into Koger Center to bring Olga Kern, winner of 2001 Van Cliburn Competition, to large audience in the Southeast.

(March 13, 2008)
School of Music to present second installment of new spring music series, “Chamber Innovista,” Sunday, April 6, in School of Music recital hall.

(March 13, 2008)
Top New York dancers to perform elite choreography alongside USC Dance Company in “Ballet Stars of New York” performance and gala.

(March 13, 2008)

(March 13, 2008)
Students win 11 awards for creative design work, including four Gold ADDY awards, at annual American Advertising Federation of Midlands ADDY Awards Competition.

(March 12, 2008)
Candidates for Columbia City Council to participate in “Green Talk” to discuss important environmental and conservation topics facing Columbia in Green Quad.

(March 12, 2008)
Writers Joyce Carol Oates, Salman Rushdie to give public readings and discuss their writing as part of popular student-community course, “Caught in the Creative Act.”

(March 12, 2008)
Business leaders and alumni in greater Spartanburg invited to meet Dr. Hildy Teegen Thursday, April 10, and learn about the new strategic direction for the Moore School of Business.

(March 12, 2008)
Business leaders and alumni in greater Aiken and Augusta invited to meet Dr. Hildy Teegen Thursday, March 27, and learn about the new strategic direction for Moore School of Business.

(March 12, 2008)
Business leaders and alumni in greater Rock Hill invited to meet Dr. Hildy Teegen Tuesday, March 18, and learn about the new strategic direction for Moore School of Business.

(March 11, 2008)
The Moveable Musical Feast will return to the School of Music March 28, after being held at outside venues for the past four years.

(March 11, 2008)
University to explore Asian culture March 24 – 30 during Asian Arts Week, series of events celebrating varied culture of Southeast Asia.

(March 11, 2008)
Writer Salman Rushdie to read from and discuss his book, “Midnight’s Children,” at university’s popular student-community course, “Caught in the Creative Act.”

(March 7, 2008)
University alumni invited to campus May 16 – 17 for weekend of class reunions and checking out what’s new on campus.

(March 7, 2008)
University to celebrate 200th anniversary of birth of famous Italian patriot and revolutionist with public lecture, exhibition, conference April 3 – 5.

(March 7, 2008)
University to present interdisciplinary student production of French composer Camille Saint-Saens’ “Le Carnaval des Animaux” Saturday, March 22, at School of Music recital hall.

(March 7, 2008)
Southern Exposure New Music Series to conclude 2007 - 08 season with weekend of events featuring Gamelan Galak Tika, a Balinese percussion orchestra.

(March 3, 2008)
Peter Beattie, former premier of the state of Queensland in Australia, will give a public talk on sustainable growth in Queensland from 2:30 – 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, at the University of South Carolina.

February

(February 29, 2008)
Installation part of series of events organized by U.N. and Schomburg Center to commemorate bicentennial of slave trade’s abolition.

(February 29, 2008)
McKissick Museum to hold 14th annual spring gala, “Spring for Art,” from 7:30 - 10 p.m. Friday, March 28.

(February 29, 2008)
Business leaders, alumni in greater Myrtle Beach invited to meet Dr. Hildy Teegen March 13 and learn about new strategic direction for Moore School of Business.

(February 29, 2008)
Business leaders, alumni in greater Florence invited to have lunch with Dr. Hildy Teegen March 13 and learn about new strategic direction for Moore School of Business.

(February 29, 2008)
University announces that alumnus and business leader Robert McNair of Houston will increase funding for prestigious scholarship program that bears his name to $30 million.

(February 28, 2008)
Alumnus and Houston business leader Robert McNair to join President Sorensen for announcement at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 29, in courtyard behind Osborne Administration Building.

(February 28, 2008)
Recent films shot on location in South Carolina generated more than $25 million income for the state, an economic impact that should encourage the Palmetto State to attract more films.

(February 26, 2008)
Two City of Columbia fire stations receive gifts of life-saving equipment in honor of seven students who died in beach-house fire Oct. 28 in Ocean Isle, N.C.

(February 26, 2008)
Alumnus and business leader Robert C. McNair will give a talk, titled “Bob McNair a la carte,” at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29, in university’s Russell House theater.

(February 26, 2008)
Google Earth, other innovative map features on World Wide Web to be topic of second annual Julian V. Minghi Lecture Thursday, Feb. 28.

(February 25, 2008)
Federal Reserve Bank official and Moore School of Business alumnus Dr. Todd Vermilyea to give public talk on subprime crisis from 2:30 – 3:45 p.m. Monday, March 3.

(February 25, 2008)
First-Year Reading Experience committee, comprising faculty, staff and students, choose provocative science-fiction novel, “Never Let Me Go,” by British writer Kazuo Ishiguro.

(February 25, 2008)
OPERA at USC, piano professor Dr. Scott Price, student chapter of American String Teachers Association (ASTA), receive commendations for excellence.

(February 22, 2008)
President Sorensen receives Order of the Palmetto; Moore School professor named fellow of Decision Sciences Institute.

(February 22, 2008)
March 4 date for public viewing of abridged version of “Black Magic,” Dan Klores’ film about racial injustice as told through lives of black basketball players and coaches before desegregation.

(February 22, 2008)
Ben Witherington III to give series of talks on Jesus for Nadine Beacham and Charlton F. Hall Sr. Lectureship in New Testament Studies and Early Christianity March 27 – 28.

(February 22, 2008)
Alumni encouraged to join university’s fifth annual Carolina Day at Statehouse Wednesday, March 26, to discuss importance of public support for public higher education in South Carolina.

(February 22, 2008)
American Advertising Federation names journalism students Tashia Goodwine and Amber Guyton among most promising minority students in America for 2008.

(February 21, 2008)
$2.5 million grant from National Science Foundation to College of Engineering and Computing to support international, collaborative research effort on levee breach and dam failure.

(February 21, 2008)
Donna Sorensen, university's first lady, to be among honored guests at March 1 “Dancing with the Stars” benefit for colon-cancer research and awareness.

(February 21, 2008)
Moderate aerobic fitness significantly reduces stroke risk for men and women, according to university study presented at American Stroke Association’s International Conference.

(February 18, 2008)
University 19th among 155 comprehensive universities nationally -- 14th among public universities -- for number of start-up companies created in 2006.

(February 15, 2008)
On behalf of the University of South Carolina family, I have sent my condolences and offered assistance to the president of Northern Illinois University, Dr. John Peters.

(February 15, 2008)
Dr. David D. Ho, Time magazine’s 1996 Man of the Year for groundbreaking research on AIDS, to deliver Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Lecture at Wednesday, March 19.

(February 14, 2008)
Disability as category of human diversity theme of 21st Women’s Studies Conference, set for Feb. 28 – 29, featuring Emory University's Dr. Rosemarie Garland-Thomson.

(February 14, 2008)
Dubbed the Citizens’ School, sessions to feature three different programs on nanotechnology, the environment and fuel cell and hydrogen technology.

(February 14, 2008)
Musical contributions of women to highlight upcoming faculty recital Feb. 22 at university's School of Music.

(February 13, 2008)
Rotary scholarships for study abroad in 2008 – 09 will go to four University of South Carolina students and one graduate.

(February 12, 2008)
George Pyne, President of IMG Sports and Entertainment, to be guest speaker Tuesday, Feb. 19, for Thomas H. Regan Executive Sports Lecture.

(February 12, 2008)

(February 12, 2008)

(February 12, 2008)
University of South Carolina Dance Company to perform “An Evening of Dance Masterpieces” Feb. 29 and March 1 at Koger Center for the Arts.

(February 7, 2008)
Theatre South Carolina to celebrate Black History Month with production of “Crumbs from the Table of Joy,” coming-of-age play about African-American girl in 1950s Brooklyn.

(February 7, 2008)
Carolina Alumni Associate executive named Forman fellow; USC geographer named to national advisory committee.

(February 6, 2008)
University officials announce scholarship program that will cover difference between tuition costs and LIFE scholarships for in-state freshmen majoring in engineering and computing.

(February 6, 2008)
University observing Black History Month with series of public events, including talk by human-rights advocate and community activist Martin Luther King III.

(February 5, 2008)
Civil-rights activist Dr. Cleveland Sellers announces plans to retire as director of university's African American Studies Program June 30.

(February 5, 2008)
“Diet Pepsi Max” selected overall winner of 2008 Ad Bowl, annual Super Bowl advertising rating event by students of School of Journalism and Mass Communications.

January

(January 30, 2008)
Summer Rippy, freshman, named to President’s Honor roll for earning a 4.0 grade point average for the fall semester.

(January 29, 2008)
January 30 marks 100th year of The Daily Gamecock, the university student newspaper; special edition on this date to mark the milestone.

(January 29, 2008)
University to host two screenings of “Beyond the Classroom: China,” a documentary by associate professor of media arts Laura Kissel.

(January 28, 2008)
Human-rights advocate, community activist Martin Luther King III, son of civil-rights leader, to speak Thursday, Feb. 7, at Koger Center for the Arts.

(January 28, 2008)
Financial Times of London ranks Moore School 55th in the world -- up from 72nd in 2007 ranking -- for master’s programs.

(January 28, 2008)
Researchers seeking adolescents, ages 11 – 17, and parents for a study about adolescents’ peer relationships, behaviors and emotions.

(January 28, 2008)
Financial-aid experts and other volunteers to help families complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and will provide information about financial-aid options.

(January 25, 2008)
Writer William Link to sign copies and discuss newly released political biography on Jesse Helms Thursday, Feb. 7, in Gambrell Hall lobby.

(January 25, 2008)
National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition names Jennifer Keup its new director.

(January 25, 2008)
Karen Young, a 21-year-old junior from North Attleboro, Mass., found dead early Thursday, Jan. 24.

(January 25, 2008)
Dr. Albert Goodyear to lead expedition to help excavate archaeological sites along Savannah River May 5 - June 7.

(January 24, 2008)

(January 24, 2008)
The two unconventional theater productions to play in slightly wacky, occasionally raucous and always innovative Lab Theater this February.

(January 24, 2008)
Two of Columbia’s premier arts offerings join together to present landmark work of 20th-century musical theater, “The Threepenny Opera.”

(January 23, 2008)
Asia’s emergence as economic superpower to be addressed at 2008 Rudolph C. Barnes Sr. Symposium, to be held at School of Law Friday and Saturday, Jan. 25 – 26.

(January 22, 2008)
National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition and Houghton Mifflin Publishing selected 10 recipients from more than 100 nominees.

(January 22, 2008)
University students talked about importance of literacy and read to children in nine elementary schools in Marion, Dillon, Orangeburg and Jasper counties.

(January 18, 2008)
University students talked about importance of literacy and read to children in nine elementary schools in Marion, Dillon, Orangeburg and Jasper counties.

(January 17, 2008)
Gen. Michael J. Hagee, 33rd commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, to discuss worldwide opinion of United States Friday, Jan. 18, in public lecture.

(January 17, 2008)
University receives $155,000 grant to create “Carolina Life,” which promises to give students with intellectual disabilities a collegiate experience.

(January 17, 2008)
“Orpheus Lost” puts Hospital among elite list of authors, including Philip Roth, Don DeLillo, Michael Ondaatje, Ian MacEwan, Ha Jin, Michael Chabon, National Book Award winner Denis Johnson and Booker Prize winner Anne Enright.

(January 16, 2008)
University faculty offering opinions, commentary of what’s on the mind of voters, the mood of the electorate and all things political.

(January 16, 2008)
Acclaimed gospel group, Doc McKenzie and the Hi-Lites, to perform at annual Gospel Unity Fest at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in Koger Center.

(January 16, 2008)
Pregnancy Environment and Child Health (PEACH) Study to examine which immune factors and fatty acids in breast milk best protect against allergy, infections and asthma.

(January 16, 2008)
National political reporters to share insights and observations about South Carolina primaries at public symposium Thursday, Jan. 17, at Belk Auditorium.

(January 14, 2008)
McKissick Museum’s latest exhibit brings past to life through exploration of one of state’s most historic and grand homes, the Aiken-Rhett House in Charleston.

(January 11, 2008)

(January 10, 2008)
U.S. policy on torture and interrogation topic of public forum Jan. 14 at university's Moore School of Business’ Lumpkin Auditorium.

(January 10, 2008)
As baseball and softball teams prepare to return to respective diamonds, Carolina Alumni Association to host annual Baseball & Softball Preview Party Thursday, Jan. 31.

(January 10, 2008)
Series follows in rich tradition of “Cornelia Freeman September Concert Series” and contributes to “Live, Work, Learn, and Play” concept of university’s new research campus.

(January 9, 2008)
As former vice president for institutional advancement at South Carolina State University, English oversaw first capital campaign and designed first annual and major gift programs.

(January 9, 2008)
What really happens in the West Wing? Public invited to eavesdrop on America’s presidents at lecture series that will look at secret history created by presidents who taped conversations.

(January 8, 2008)
Beginning Jan. 17, South Carolinians have opportunity to view rare, beautifully illuminated medieval texts from collections of seven institutions throughout the state.

(January 8, 2008)
Two public events planned for 'Pages from the Past: A Legacy of Medieval Books in South Carolina Collections,' set to open Jan. 17 at Thomas Cooper Library.

(January 4, 2008)
University jumps 16 spots to rank in top 7 percent of nation’s public universities that provide “a first-rate education without breaking the bank,” according to Kiplinger’s “Best Values in Public Colleges.”

December

(December 20, 2007)
David Parker, director of Office of Supportive Housing Services at School of Medicine, receives grant from nation of Estonia to develop program to understand burgeoning number of HIV/AIDS cases.

(December 20, 2007)
The Children’s Music Development Center division of University of South Carolina’s School of Music, accepting applications for spring session of Music Play.

(December 20, 2007)
University's 25th year of celebrating life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to feature commemorative breakfast Jan. 18, Day of Service activies Jan. 21.

(December 20, 2007)
Number of donors, total gifts and pledges to university both up sharply in fiscal year 2007-08, compared with same time last year.

(December 19, 2007)
Harry Richman, junior at Spring Valley High School, individual winner of the High School Math Contest, held recently at Moore School of Business on university campus.

(December 18, 2007)
University designates 31 academically talented middle- and high-school students as Carolina master scholars earlier this month.

(December 18, 2007)
University of South Carolina Upstate announces it will construct $26-million facility for business school in heart of City of Spartanburg.

(December 17, 2007)
The five young men in university's graduating class of 1807 couldn't have imagined women in college classes, much less a 55-year-old graduating 30 years after starting.

(December 17, 2007)
Private lessons in voice, piano, woodwind and brass instruments, percussion, strings and classical guitar to be offered this spring.

(December 14, 2007)
University president announces he will step aside from duties and responsibilities of presidency July 31, 2008.

(December 13, 2007)
Institutions team up to create incubator at Greenville Tech that will stimulate and support economic development in Upstate and be valuable learning tool for aspiring entrepreneurs.

(December 13, 2007)
December graduates can expect trend of more job opportunities to continue in 2008, according to officials at university's Career Center.

(December 12, 2007)
Dr. Brian Benicewicz, director of New York State Center for Polymer Synthesis, to hold endowed chair in Center of Economic Excellence for Polymer Nanocomposite Research.

(December 12, 2007)
University to celebrate 200th anniversary of first class of graduates during commencement ceremonies at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, in Colonial Center.

(December 11, 2007)

(December 6, 2007)

(December 6, 2007)
Congaree New Horizon Band, which features adults 50 and over, and university String Project, which features area students in grades 4-9, to perform holiday concerts Dec. 9.

(December 4, 2007)
America’s seniors who get a regular dose of physical activity live longer than unfit adults, regardless of their body fat, according to researchers at Arnold School of Public Health.

(December 3, 2007)
Slower growth in both jobs and personal income looms in 2008, according to report released Monday (Dec. 3) by university economists at Moore School's Economic Outlook Conference.

November

(November 30, 2007)
December commencement to be a bit different this year, as university looks back and celebrates 200th anniversary of first commencement with two public events.

(November 29, 2007)
University, SC Technical College System sign agreement that will expand university’s student-oriented programs to technical-college students who plan to transfer to university’s Columbia campus.

(November 27, 2007)
College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management, Columbia Insurance Technology Consortium to sponsor first High Performance Information Technology Camp for high-school students.

(November 27, 2007)
120-member University Chorus to perform at Union United Methodist Church in Irmo Nov. 30; Concert Choir to present Christmas concert at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia Dec. 2.

(November 20, 2007)
University law-enforcement officials, City of Columbia police investigating two occurrences of strong-armed robbery that took place on and near campus early Tuesday.

(November 19, 2007)

(November 19, 2007)
Award-winning children’s author Jacqueline Woodson to sign books and be honored at public reception Friday, Nov. 30, in Graniteville Room of Thomas Cooper Library.

(November 16, 2007)
So you think you can dance? University dance students know they can dance, and they will prove it in “We Know We Can Dance,” an eclectic showcase of students’ choreographies.

(November 14, 2007)
Tiger Tear Down to highlight Carolina-Clemson week as football team and fans prepare for annual season-ending battle for bragging rights.

(November 13, 2007)
Some of nation’s top industry leaders in sport and entertainment to be in Columbia Nov. 15 - 17 to attend conference on changes in industry, advances and research.

(November 13, 2007)
University invites public to celebrate holidays through annual tree lighting, choral concert and holiday card exhibit.

(November 12, 2007)

(November 8, 2007)
Undergraduates taking history course on modern women’s movement in South Carolina organize events to commemorate 30th anniversary of National Women’s Conference.

(November 8, 2007)
University, Department of Commerce, Central S.C. Alliance announce Loccioni Group to locate its first North American office in new Innovista research district.

(November 7, 2007)
Seven college students who perished in house fire at Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., remembered and celebrated during emotional service at Koger Center.

(November 5, 2007)
University scientists among group of researchers who may have discovered mutated genes that cause breast and colon cancers.

(November 2, 2007)
Results from a university survey on political-party membership to be presented as part of panel discussion on 2008 South Carolina presidential primaries Thursday, Nov. 8.

(November 2, 2007)
Arnold School study examines “nutritional environment” of rural county to determine number and types of food stores, availability of stores and price key foods.

(November 2, 2007)
University to hold memorial service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Koger Center to honor six Carolina students who died in house fire Oct. 28 at Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

(November 2, 2007)
Researchers seeking adults 65 and older for study on improving balance and mobility; Study, which runs through Dec.10, to use slow-paced, gentle exercise method.

(November 2, 2007)
Moore School professor named to editorial board for top journal; College of Education faculty member earns national award.

(November 1, 2007)
Secession -- Southern and otherwise -- to be discussed at university conference for scholars and public Dec. 6 – 8 at Embassy Suites in Charleston.

October

(October 30, 2007)
School of Music continues exploration of contemporary music from around the world on Nov. 12 with Southern Exposure concert dedicated to Russian composers.

(October 30, 2007)
Officials in Ocean isle Beach, N.C., released the names Tuesday (Oct. 30) of the six University of South Carolina students killed in a house fire early Sunday at Ocean Isle Beach.

(October 30, 2007)
Carolina Remembrance to honor memory of the six Carolina students who died in the Ocean Isle fire Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007.

(October 29, 2007)
Students, faculty, staff and university friends fill Russell House ballroom to pay respects to the seven students -- six from Carolina, one from Clemson -- who died in Sunday's house fire.

(October 25, 2007)
Stephen Colbert, trans-party candidate for president, to be honored on Horseshoe Sunday by mayor with key to city and proclamation declaring him South Carolina’s favorite son.

(October 25, 2007)
Now, riding Segway may become even more convenient, thanks to project under way at university's College of Engineering and Computing.

(October 25, 2007)
Nanopartz Inc. develops new line of gold nanorods using patent-pending technologies developed by Dr. Cathy Murphy, chemistry professor at university, and colleague.

(October 24, 2007)
Russian scholar, archaeologist Dr. Andrei V. Tabarev to give public talks Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 on major archaeological discoveries made recently in far-east Russia and Siberia.

(October 24, 2007)
University officials to join researchers from College of Engineering and Computing, others at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, to demonstrate new use of fuel cells.

(October 24, 2007)
Team undergraduates from Moore School of Business to defend school’s No. 1 ranking in Greater Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Global Business Competition Nov.1.

(October 23, 2007)
Satirical World War I-inspired musical by Theatre South Carolina a combination of “Moulin Rogue” and “All Quiet on the Western Front.”

(October 23, 2007)
Business leaders, alumni in Charleston and Lowcountry invited to meet new Moore School of Business Dean Dr. Hildy Teegen Tuesday, Nov. 6.

(October 23, 2007)
Business leaders, university alumni in greater Charlotte invited to meet new Moore School of Business Dean Dr. Hildy Teegen Tuesday, Oct. 30.

(October 22, 2007)
Arts Institute’s newly expanded Web site offers arts enthusiasts comprehensive resource for events, news and opportunities at the university.

(October 22, 2007)

(October 22, 2007)
‘The Daily Gamecock’ wins 10 awards at annual SUN conference.

(October 19, 2007)
Cheryl Townsend Gilkes, writer and scholar on African-American women and religion, to deliver annual Adrenée Glover Freeman Lecture in African American Women’s Studies Thursday, Nov. 8.

(October 19, 2007)
New exhibit that details writer F. Scott Fitzgerald’s endeavors in movies and motion-picture industry on display at university's Thomas Cooper Library through Dec. 31.

(October 19, 2007)
OPERA to return to Drayton Hall Theater with double bill of Puccini's “Gianni Schicchi” and Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors.”

(October 17, 2007)
New center to meet needs of college’s students as they begin their quest to find internship and co-op opportunities and engineering jobs.

(October 17, 2007)
Sound tax policy, potential for recession among topics to be addressed by economists at Moore School's 27th Economic Outlook Conference, set for Dec. 3 at Marriott in Columbia.

(October 17, 2007)
Silent-film organ accompanist Dennis James to return to Columbia to play musical score for Cecile B. DeMille’s 1929 film, “The Godless Girl,” Nov. 4.

(October 17, 2007)

(October 16, 2007)
Concert program to include classics, “Swan Lake” and “Valse-Fantaisie,” and contemporary pieces, “Twist” and “Frail Demons.”

(October 16, 2007)
Novelist and short-story writer Bobbie Ann Mason, poet Galway Kinnell and non-fiction writer James Barilla to be featured writers at annual Fall Festival of Authors.

(October 15, 2007)
Hasmukh P. (H.P.) Rama, founder of JHM Hotels in Greenville, to be guest lecturer Tuesday for Dean’s Executive Lecturer Series in the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management.

(October 12, 2007)
African-American hair culture -- from youthful braids to rebellious Mohawk to carefree afro -- subject of book and series of celebratory events.

(October 12, 2007)
Thomas Cooper Library launches exhibit on Scottie Fitzgerald, daughter of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, and her role in preserving and protecting her parents’ legacy.

(October 11, 2007)
Taylor Cothran, 18-year-old freshman from Greenville, died Thursday (Oct. 11) morning from injuries sustained in fall from Capstone residence Hall on Friday (Oct. 5).

(October 11, 2007)
Center of Excellence for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research on Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disease one of only 11 in the nation.

(October 9, 2007)
Faculty to present recital performances throughout October, including a recital by James Ackley, a new professor of trumpet, and pianist Marina Lomazov.

(October 8, 2007)
First new permanent exhibit in nearly 20 years to open Oct. 13 with “Natural Curiosity: USC and the Evolution of Scientific Inquiry into the Natural World."

(October 5, 2007)
Problem of tuberculosis among African Americans to be focus of exhibit Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 13 - 14, at Columbia Museum of Art.

(October 4, 2007)
Dr. Hildy Teegen, new dean at Moore School of Business, appoints Gregory R. Niehaus, Dr. Scott Koerwer to leadership positions.

(October 4, 2007)
University acquires first edition of Phillis Wheatley’s “Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral,” makes it available on Web.

(October 3, 2007)
In state-of-the-university address, President Andrew Sorensen said Carolina is “increasingly becoming a destination of choice” for academically talented students and top-flight faculty.

(October 3, 2007)
Collexis, Leading developer of high-definition search and discovery applications, to become next tenant for university’s research campus.

(October 2, 2007)
Partnership builds on research collaborations between Collexis and South Carolina in health sciences, university library and department of computer sciences and engineering.

(October 2, 2007)
Dr. Allen West to discuss his theory that massive comet nearly 13,000 years ago wiped out man and beast, including, perhaps, the Clovis culture in South Carolina.

September

(September 28, 2007)
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez to speak to International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) students Monday, Oct. 1, at Moore School of Business.

(September 28, 2007)
Students, faculty, staff encouraged to attend event, which will include video segments, drawings for gift certificates and Gamecock memorabilia.

(September 28, 2007)
Chase Stoudenmire, Kali Kathleen to reign as king and queen over Homecoming festivities; Andrew Gaeckle, Celia Goetowski named Homecoming prince and princess, respectively.

(September 27, 2007)
Top experts on tourism to attend industry conference, “Tourism as a Catalyst for Economic Development,” sponsored by the university’s Alfred P. Sloan Travel and Tourism Center.

(September 25, 2007)
Carolina Alumni Association to recognize university's most outstanding alumni during annual Homecoming gala Friday, Sept. 28, at Columbia Convention Center.

(September 24, 2007)
State Superintendent of Education James Rex to deliver eight Charles and Margaret Witten Lecture; Judge Matthew J. Perry Jr. to receive first Travelstead Award for Courage in Education.

(September 21, 2007)
Office of the Provost honors extraordinary faculty members each academic year for their work in and out of the classroom; recipients selected by committee of faculty, staff and students.

(September 21, 2007)
School of Music’s popular Cornelia Freeman September Concert Series to complete 2007 run with concerts Sept. 23 and Sept. 30, both of which feature eclectic combination of musical styles.

(September 21, 2007)
Dr. Barry S. Coller, physician and member of National Academy of Sciences, to be featured speaker for Caskey Lecture Monday, Oct. 22.

(September 20, 2007)
Business leaders, alumni in Upstate invited to meet new Moore School of Business Dean Dr. Hildy Teegen from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11.

(September 20, 2007)
University launches Gamecock Guarantee, the first need-based scholarship program of its kind for any college or university in South Carolina.

(September 20, 2007)
Business leaders, alumni in Midlands invited to meet new Moore School of Business Dean Dr. Hildy Teegen from 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9.

(September 18, 2007)
David Bacon, known for his images that capture the migrant experience, to show and discuss his photographs Oct. 12 at conference on Latino immigration.

(September 18, 2007)
“Balancing Private & Public Rights in the Coastal Zone in the Era of Climate Change: The Anniversary of Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council” to be held at School of Law.

(September 18, 2007)
University researchers Drs. Michael Smith and Jeffrey Rojek, with colleagues in department of criminology and criminal justice, conducted study.

(September 14, 2007)

(September 14, 2007)
Dance Company to open season Sept. 27 and Sept. 28 with interpretation of Dante Alighieri’s epic poem, “The Divine Comedy,” in original full-length contemporary dance of same name.

(September 14, 2007)
Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Rep. Lanny Littlejohn, Rachel Hodges, Tommy Preston, Dr. Dan Barron honored for work to improve literacy in South Carolina.

(September 14, 2007)

(September 14, 2007)
Professor receives mechanical engineering award; graduate student earns prestigious Knowles teaching fellowship; Brewer elected chairman of fraternity foundation.

(September 14, 2007)
Nation’s first report on obesity and physical inactivity among rural youth shows that children living in rural areas more likely to be overweight or obese than their urban peers.

(September 13, 2007)
Ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday (Sept. 13), featuring University of South Carolina head football coach Steve Spurrier and head men's basketball coach Dave Odom, unveils newly renovated Athletics Academic Center at Thomas Cooper Library.

(September 11, 2007)
Called "the funniest play ever written" by The New York Times critic Frank Rich, "Noises Off" highlights chaotic and often hilarious world that lies behind curtains.

(September 10, 2007)
"Forward Together: South Carolina and the Nation in World War I" to describe South Carolina's experiences during war, as well as larger national issues at the time.

(September 10, 2007)
Award-winning concert series to begin 2007 - 08 season in School of Music recital hall; public reception to be held at "if art gallery" after concert.

(September 10, 2007)
Research funding reaches record $185.2 million in fiscal year 2007, a 6.7-percent increase from previous year.

(September 7, 2007)
University web site being designed to address issues related to recent inadvertent posting of student information on Internet.

(September 6, 2007)
University to will "Bring Back the Spirit" for Homecoming weekend, Sept. 27- 29, with series of festive events for alumni, students, public.

(September 6, 2007)
Homecoming events Sept. 28 - 29 include moonlight mixer at Carolina Alumni Association Homecoming Reunion Party on Friday and BAC tailgate on Saturday.

(September 6, 2007)
The writer, recuperating from hospital visit, sends regrets; he was scheduled to read from his new novel, "The Castle in the Forest," at Colonial Center.

(September 6, 2007)
Dr. Hanif Chaudhry named new associate dean for international programs and continuing education; Dr. Harry Ploehn new associate dean for research and graduate studies.

(September 5, 2007)
Five-year, $10.7 million grant from National Institutes of Health to continue building comprehensive research center for colorectal cancer.

(September 5, 2007)
Historian and writer Harlow Giles Unger to present public lecture on Marquis de Lafayette at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, in Campus Room of Capstone House.

August

(August 31, 2007)
Review board that oversees state's Centers of Economic Excellence (CoEE) Program approves collaboration between university, Clemson University, HSSC.

(August 31, 2007)
Cornelia Freeman University September Concert Series to begin 2007 series at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, featuring works by School of Music Dean Tayloe Harding and composer Gernot Wolfgang.

(August 31, 2007)
Two high-profile lecture series – the Solomon-Tenenbaum and Joseph Cardinal Bernardin lectures – to focus on dynamic and volatile state of religious intolerance and interaction in Europe.

(August 30, 2007)
University researchers Dr. Douglas Woodward and Dr. Elaine Lacy discuss findings from latest research on implications of South Carolina's growing Latino population.

(August 29, 2007)
Students interested in study-abroad opportunities can learn about programs available for summer, semester and academic year at annual Study Abroad Fair Sept. 14.

(August 28, 2007)
Some of area's top cellists to be at School of Music Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28 and 29, to participate in workshop and concert at Koger Center.

(August 28, 2007)

(August 27, 2007)
In honor of national Constitution Day, School of Law Dean Walter F. "Jack" Pratt Jr. to present lecture, "Ratifying the Constitution: Why All the Fuss?" Monday, Sept. 17.

(August 24, 2007)
College Colors Day, set for Friday, Aug. 31, chance for Gamecock fans to wear their colors in Gamecock hats, earrings, T-shirts, ties, watches – anything garnet and black.

(August 23, 2007)

(August 22, 2007)
Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th U.S. surgeon general, calls on political candidates to make prevention of chronic diseases a major part of their health platforms.

(August 22, 2007)
Dr. Donna Richter, dean of Arnold School of Public Health, leaving that post to become executive director of S.C. Public Health Institute.

(August 21, 2007)
Conducted by researchers at Arnold School of Public Health, study does not involve medications and will involve 90 minutes in laboratory and five weeks of in-home treatment.

(August 20, 2007)
Nearly 7,000 students moved into residence halls this past weekend; see video clips of First Night Carolina, interviews with staff and students.

(August 17, 2007)
Texas broadcasting group honors journalism professor.

(August 17, 2007)
Moore School program best in the country, and business school moves up to No. 41 overall nationally, according to U.S.News & World Report's 2008 "America's Best Colleges" guide.

(August 14, 2007)
"Voices of the Great War," on display in the library's mezzanine level through Sept. 30, complements series of exhibitions that commemorate World War I.

(August 14, 2007)
New research suggests pronouns may play far greater role than simply replacing a proper name in a sentence.

(August 14, 2007)
Sid Bedingfield, former head of CNN's U.S. network, joins School of Journalism and Mass Communications as visiting professor.

(August 13, 2007)
Registration for Congaree New Horizons Band, a university community band for adults 50 and older, to be held at 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 16 - 17.

(August 13, 2007)
Dr. Sheryl Kline named interim dean of university's College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management.

(August 11, 2007)
S.C. Sens. Courson and Land give graduates advice for the world ahead: Get involved in your community, state and nation, and live a life of helping others.

(August 10, 2007)
University installs new Emergency Notification System to reach students, faculty and staff during emergency on Columbia campus.

(August 10, 2007)
Jeff Farnham to oversee major technology projects and initiatives, including OneCarolina, S.C. LightRail, Active Directory and Exchange.

(August 9, 2007)
University reiterates statements from earlier this week that it plans to refine special-admissions process for student-athletes to satisfaction of administration, faculty, coaches.

(August 7, 2007)
Call it summer "break" or summer "loss", but call it two to three months of wasted learning opportunities.

(August 6, 2007)
Nation's leader in string-music education to hold fall registration through Sept. 6 for third-and fourth-grade students and adults.

(August 6, 2007)
James Rollins, second-year International MBA (IMBA) student at Moore School of Business, awarded a $5,000 scholarship from National Society of Hispanic MBAs.

(August 3, 2007)
Both South Carolina state senators to receive honorary doctor of laws degrees at summer commencement exercises for baccalaureate, master's and professional degree recipients.

(August 3, 2007)
Alumni and fans invited to join football coach Steve Spurrier and coaches from some of other athletic teams for Fall Sports Preview Party Monday, Aug. 6.

(August 2, 2007)
Three students cited for excellence by the National Athletic Trainers Association; all received awards at organization's annual meeting in Anaheim, Calif., in June.

(August 2, 2007)
University, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) and S.C. Army National Guard collaborate on multi-million-dollar testing program on Apache, Blackhawk, Chinook helicopters.

(August 1, 2007)
Performance to feature John Gaston of the Metropolitan Opera at in Rutledge Chapel on university Horseshoe.

July

(July 27, 2007)
More than 38,000 alumni and friends of the university -- a 44-percent increase from last year's 26,500 -- contributed to the institution during fiscal year 2007, which ended June 30.

(July 25, 2007)
To help new and returning students and their parents, university has launched a web site to answer questions about fall move-in and opening week.

(July 25, 2007)
Nine university students receive prestigious awards to study abroad during the 2007 - 08 academic year.

(July 23, 2007)
Rarely do science and mythology converge, but new McKissick Museum exhibit captures the two in series of paintings by university studio art professor Pam Bowers-Voros.

(July 23, 2007)
Sixteen law students performing public-interest work this summer through James L. Petigru Public Interest Law Society, the most in the society's 11-year history of funding this initiative.

(July 23, 2007)

(July 23, 2007)
University host site for College Democrats of America's annual convention July 26 - 29; Clinton, Edwards, Kucinich, Obama on list of speakers.

(July 20, 2007)
Marsha Cole, executive director of Alumni Association, elected to board of directors for Council of Alumni Association Executives (CAAE).

(July 18, 2007)
Candy Crowley, award-winning senior political correspondent, to be on campus Thursday, July 19, to interview Shaw, assistant professor of political science.

(July 17, 2007)
University graduate named recipient of John Grenzebach Outstanding Dissertation Award, sponsored by Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

(July 17, 2007)
Agreement, signed and announced July 17, by university president Andrew Sorensen and MTC President Marshall "Sonny" White Jr., creates Bridge Program, which will take effect this fall.

(July 13, 2007)
Findings, published online in British Ecological Society's Journal of Applied Ecology, help explain why some species are harder hit by radiation than others.

(July 12, 2007)
Dr. Jay Moskowitz to be first president of collaborative that links state's research universities and largest health systems.

(July 10, 2007)
Review board that oversees state's endowed chairs for research has voted to fund five new Centers of Economic Excellence (CoEE), including two at the university.

(July 6, 2007)
Three-year grant, worth $999,796, part of U.S. Department of Education's Teaching American History discretionary grant program that will reach school districts in 40 states.

(July 5, 2007)
Rare document written in 1269 for the Order of Cistercians in Italy and subsequently used for private devotion in the 15th or early 16th century.

(July 5, 2007)
Some of nation's finest young dancers of ballet and jazz to perform combination of original works and classical repertory July 27.

June

(June 29, 2007)
Recipients include Andrew Bentz of Charleston, Martin Caver of North Augusta, Mary Kathyrn Keane of Columbia and Kristen Hudgins of Potomac, Md.

(June 29, 2007)
Registration deadline for Community Music Program's fall semester is Sept. 3, with late applicants accepted on a space-available basis.

(June 29, 2007)
Area in and around Columbia campus experienced several vehicles break-ins over past few weeks, according to Division of Law Enforcement and Safety.

(June 28, 2007)
Theory put forth by university archaeologist Al Goodyear and others suggests massive comet exploded over Canada, possibly wiping out both beast and man around 12,900 years ago.

(June 28, 2007)
Budget includes single-digit tuition increases for all campuses to fund academic initiatives, support commitment to ensuring nation's best living and learning environments.

(June 28, 2007)
Roster of men, who served in Second South Carolina Regiment on Continental Establishment under Marion, conveys significance of South Carolina's role in American Revolution.

(June 27, 2007)
Initiative to help address state's growing nursing shortage and ensure that fewer qualified students who wish to enter the field are turned away.

(June 26, 2007)
Led by psychology professor Dr. Dawn Wilson, project part of S.C. Nutrition Research Consortium; research team comprises faculty from state's three research universities.

(June 26, 2007)
Palmetto Poison Center wants families and vacationers to know that help for potential food-poisoning cases, plant exposures and insect bites and stings is just a phone call away.

(June 26, 2007)
Dr. Elizabeth Mayer-Davis, others, find white youths have highest rate of diabetes among all racial/ethnic groups in United States.

(June 22, 2007)
University psychologist Dr. M. Lee Van Horn, others, find boys report higher levels of risk factors, including family management, low commitment to school, peer delinquency.

(June 22, 2007)
Professional Development School network at College of Education recently featured in U.S.News & World Report's "Special Report: Americas Best Graduate Schools."

(June 21, 2007)
Walker Institute for International and Area Studies to receive 2007 Nikolai Khaladjan International Award for Innovation in Higher Education.

(June 21, 2007)
Jesselson, who teaches cello, one of 26 professors to hold the title, among most prestigious recognitions for scholarly achievement and distinction by the university.

(June 21, 2007)
In latest edition of journal Science, Timothy Shaw and other researchers find floating islands of ice having major impact on ecology and chemistry of the ocean around them.

(June 21, 2007)
Psychology professor's research points to new approach in motivating kids to develop more physically active lifestyles.

(June 20, 2007)
University inducts members into Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Kappa; national honor society recognizes scholarship, supports excellence and integrity in pursuit of arts and sciences.

(June 18, 2007)
Rising senior, recent graduate of College of Engineering and Computing awarded prestigious Tau Beta Pi fellowships.

(June 18, 2007)
Amy Viglione Cockcroft, the founding dean of the university's College of Nursing, died Saturday. She was 97.

(June 18, 2007)
Carolina Alumni Association announces names of 17 recipients for $20,000 Alumni scholarships to attend university this fall.

(June 18, 2007)

(June 18, 2007)

(June 18, 2007)
Ten of nation's top undergraduate psychology students at university this summer to conduct research about human brain.

(June 18, 2007)
Patrick Hickey the first registered nurse to climb Seven Summits of the world – a feat accomplished by fewer than 150 people – and last person to reach top of Mount Everest in 2007.

(June 15, 2007)
Students in grades 3 - 12 with at least one year of instruction are invited to participate in camp; applications accepted until first day of camp on July 16.

(June 15, 2007)
Thirty of state's brightest high-school students from minority populations to attend first Business at Moore Summer Camp as part of scholars program funded by Wachovia Foundation.

(June 15, 2007)
University announces collaboration with Japanese university; College of Education's Carnes wins national award.

(June 15, 2007)
Purdue's Sheryl Kline to become interim dean of College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management; School of Medicine's Dr. James Buggy to become interim dean of Graduate School.

(June 14, 2007)
Singers participating in university's Summer Session I Chorus Program to perform program of works by 19th-century German composer Josef Gabriel Rheinberger.

(June 8, 2007)
Study aims to help senior citizens improve ability to sit, stand and walk more easily and safely; non-fatiguing, slow-paced exercise method to be used.

(June 8, 2007)
The Executive Committee of the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved a $996 million operating budget Friday (June 8) for all of the university's eight campuses.

(June 7, 2007)
Dr. Patricia Moody, dean of the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management at the University of South Carolina, has announced her retirement effective June 30.

(June 5, 2007)
The University of South Carolina will host the 2007 American Legion Palmetto Boys State Conference June 10-16.

(June 1, 2007)
Kellie Hardee of Conway and Byron Mathis of Johnston awarded Richard T. Greener scholarships to attend University of South Carolina.

May

(May 31, 2007)
Novelist and short-story writer Bobbie Ann Mason, poet Galway Kinnell, non-fiction writer James Barilla to be featured writers at Fall Festival of Authors this October.

(May 29, 2007)
Music lovers have chance to see promising high-school musicians perform during Carolina Summer Music Conservatory June 10 - 16 and June 24 - 30.

(May 28, 2007)
W. Lee Bussell, chairman and CEO of Chernoff Newman, has been elected president of the University of South Carolina University Associates for 2007 – 08.

(May 25, 2007)
Amy Tully, a doctoral music student, has won the National Flute Association's 31st annual competition for newly published music.

(May 25, 2007)
Genevieve Kehoe, a doctoral student, has won a DACOR Bacon Graduate Fellowship for Study of International Relations.

(updated May 25, 2007)
Nursing professor Dr. Patrick Hickey, climing world's highest mountains to raise awareness of the nation's nursing shortage, reaches summit of Mount Everest.

(May 24, 2007)
Salman Rushdie, National Book Award winner Joyce Carol Oates among writers who will participate in Caught in the Creative Act, popular series of free community readings and lectures.

(May 24, 2007)
Political scientist receives honor; History professor awarded fellowship; Moore School student organization recognized; Stuckey wins Outstanding Advocate Award.

(May 22, 2007)
Dr. Claudia Benitez-Nelson suggests large-scale eddies may explain presence of massive blooms of microscopic plants, called phytoplankton, at ocean's surface.

(May 22, 2007)
Representatives from more than a dozen major companies on campus today May 22 to participate in Moore School's inaugural Employer Summit.

(May 22, 2007)

(May 22, 2007)
Historic agreement to expand some of university's successful student-oriented programs to Greenville Tech students who plan to transfer to university's Columbia campus.

(May 21, 2007)
Striking illustrations depicting journey of Africans to United States on display at McKissick Museum in exhibit, "The Middle Passage: White Ships/Black Cargo."

(May 21, 2007)