USC News: News Index

May 2009

(May 27, 2009)
“Underappreciated Assets: The Economic Impact of South Carolina’s Natural Resources,” measures annual economic activity associated with certain resource bases.

(May 25, 2009)
Dr. Michael Galbreth, assistant professor of management science, awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for 2009 – 10.

(May 22, 2009)
University adds 19 names to roster of nation’s great apprentices with first graduation for employees in custodial and landscaping services.

(May 22, 2009)
Back for sixth year, festival to shine spotlight on variety of pianists June 7 - 13 at university's School of Music.

(May 21, 2009)
Anthony Michael Busch, Patrick Ehrling Holstad, Tammy Chen Hsu to study in programs abroad sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

(May 21, 2009)
University encourages campus and Columbia residents to support good health and South Carolina growers this summer at the Healthy Carolina Farmers Market.

(May 20, 2009)
John A. Boudreaux, chairman of The Boudreaux Group Inc., elected president of University of South Carolina’s University Associates for 2009–10.

(May 20, 2009)
Economists from Moore School of Business to release findings from economic impact study of state's natural resources at series of news conferences Wednesday, May 27.

(May 18, 2009)
Annie Boiter-Jolley of Chapin receives Arney Robinson Childs Award, granted annually to outstanding graduating senior by Women’s and Gender Studies Program.

(May 18, 2009)
McKissick Museum to present outdoor lecture Tuesday, June 23, by naturalist Rudy Mancke, who will discuss natural world of summer.

(May 15, 2009)
Only 10 percent of colleges in United States have honor and privilege of hosting a Phi Beta Kappa chapter.

(May 14, 2009)
Mu Gamma chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda adult student honor society inducts 12 new students in ceremony held April 13.

(May 14, 2009)
University Historian named National Humanities Center Fellow; nursing leader receives award.

(May 13, 2009)
Visiting faculty artists to present original interpretative work for dance and theater May 27 – 28 that is inspired by national media images of Hurricane Katrina.

(May 13, 2009)
On-campus recruiting in Columbia down significantly, Career Center personnel confirm, though other universities have seen an even steeper dropoff.

(May 13, 2009)

(May 9, 2009)
Saturday afternoon ceremony the third and final one for recipients of bachelor’s and master’s degrees and brought to a close a weekend of commencements on Columbia campus.

(May 9, 2009)
Delivering commencement address to graduates of College of Arts and Sciences and S.C. Honors College, Wayne Clough said, “Now, it is your time to give back to our society.”

(May 8, 2009)
Program, open to elementary- and high-school students June 8 - 29, available through department of theater and dance and will be headquartered at Longstreet Theatre.

(May 8, 2009)
C-SPAN founder Brian Lamb advises graduates to beware of stomach aches, which often portend bad decisions.

(May 7, 2009)
Novelist Tom Perrotta, South Carolina writer Ron Rash, Time magazine book critic Lev Grossman among participants in popular series of readings and lectures.

(May 7, 2009)
Dr. Drew Gilpin Faust, president of Harvard University, to be the keynote speaker at South Caroliniana Society’s 73rd annual meeting Saturday, May 9.

(May 7, 2009)
Rita Snyder to make state a leader in integration of health-information technology and simulation to advance education of future health care clinicians.

(May 7, 2009)
Naturalist Rudy Mancke, aging expert Dr. Paul Eleazer among popular speakers at this year’s May Carolina Weekend.

(May 6, 2009)
Public symposium celebrating lives of South Carolina women Thursday, June 4, expected to draw scholars from around the world who have written about Palmetto State women.

(May 5, 2009)
Dr. Jerrold Griggs, Carolina Distinguished Professor of Mathematics, named 2009 fellow by Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM).

(May 5, 2009)
Ann Stewart Plein wins Thomas Cooper Library Student Book Collecting Award for her collection of book-binding designs by Margaret Armstrong.

(May 1, 2009)
College of Engineering and Computing to house one of 31 Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) being set up by DOE’s Office of Science at leading universities.

April 2009

(April 30, 2009)
Political scientist receives Fulbright Research Award; University Libraries dean honored.

(April 29, 2009)
Getting fewer than seven hours of sleep a night puts people at risk for Type 2 diabetes, according to study by researchers at Arnold School of Public Health.

(April 28, 2009)
Midlands Interfaith Homelessness Action Council (MIHAC) to team with School of Music to perform benefit concerts April 30 and May 15.

(April 23, 2009)
Three candidates for vice president of research and graduate education will visit the campus this spring to meet with faculty and staff.

(April 23, 2009)
Anderson, the first Mungo winner from the liberal arts in 11 years, becomes very first faculty member from performing arts to receive the award since it was instituted in 1957.

(April 23, 2009)
International business, school-library media, social psychology all earn high rankings in U.S. News & World Report’s annual issue, “America’s Best Graduate Schools.”

(April 21, 2009)
Agreement, signed by university presidents at second annual James E. Clyburn Health Disparities Lecture, creates dual-degree “4 + 1 Program.”

(April 20, 2009)
Award goes to graduating seniors and graduate students who intend to become teachers of American history, American government or social studies.

(April 16, 2009)
Top awards for undergraduate achievement -- the Algerrnon Sydney Sullivan and the Steven N. Swanger awards -- got to three seniors at Awards Day ceremony.

(April 14, 2009)
Charleston media to join archaeologist James Spirek as he and team explore remains of U.S.S. Patapsco, continue to map watery Civil War battlefield of Charleston Harbor.

(April 14, 2009)
Harris Pastides, Bob Coble to discuss solutions to climate change at a breakfast Friday, April 17, as part of national teach-in on climate change.

(April 14, 2009)
Dr. Hartmut Keil, visiting research fellow with Institute for Southern Studies, to deliver annual Francis Lieber lecture Thursday, April 16.

(April 13, 2009)
Opera at USC to present South Carolina premiere of Ned Rorem’s opera, "Our Town," based on Thornton Wilder’s classic play, April 23 – 26 at Longstreet Theatre.

(April 9, 2009)
Dr. Adewale Troutman, director of Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, to be the featured speaker for second annual James E. Clyburn Health Disparities Lecture.

(April 9, 2009)
Second annual Palmetto Open Source Software Conference to be held April 18 at Swearingen Engineering Center on Columbia campus.

(April 6, 2009)
Lab Theatre to perform Ellen McLaughlin’s “Iphigenia and Other Daughters” April 23 - 26 at the Booker T. Washington building on Wheat Street.

(April 3, 2009)
University of South Carolina professor wins prestigious award for book on Southern writers.

(April 3, 2009)
Robotics, criminology, climatology, exercise science and writing among topics that middle- and high-school students can explore this summer.

(April 3, 2009)
Office of Academic Enrichment and Conferences to offer two-day courses for individuals preparing for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design exam for new construction.

(April 3, 2009)
First place at Royal Roads University Case Competition in Victoria, Canada, follows victory at John Molson International MBA Case Competition held in Montreal in January.

(April 2, 2009)
Play centers on anti-heroine, Mother Courage, wily canteen woman who makes living for herself and children by selling goods to troops during the Thirty Years War.

March 2009

(March 31, 2009)
Concert Choir and Chamber Orchestra to present “Songs of Love and War” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

(March 31, 2009)
Solid-oxide fuel-cell research collaboration involving the College of Engineering and Computing, NASA Glenn Research Center and ENrG Inc. to be highlighted at NHA Conference.

(March 30, 2009)
Alumnus Kenneth W. Baldwin Jr. ('49) gives $500,000 gift to School of Journalism and Mass Communications to establish Baldwin Business and Financial Journalism Endowment Fund.

(March 27, 2009)
Organized by USC Board of Dance, gala to feature President Harris Pastides and Ms. Patricia Moore-Pastides as honorary co-chairpersons.

(March 27, 2009)
Four candidates for dean of College of Hospitality, Retail, & Sport Management to visit campus this spring to meet with faculty, staff and students.

(March 27, 2009)
In addition to reunions and party at President’s House, the weekend will feature workshops on computer safety, aging, alternative fuels and financial planning.”

(March 27, 2009)
Seven students honored for creative design work at American Advertising Federation of the Midlands ADDY Awards on March 14.

(March 27, 2009)
Announcement to impact teaching and learning of business and financial journalism, even as financial and business stories dominate front pages and newscasts worldwide.

(March 27, 2009)
Attendees can view featured exhibits and hear work of nationally renowned poets, as well as be on hand for announcement of this year’s contest winners.

(March 27, 2009)

(March 26, 2009)
Event to feature works of eight students and recent alumnus who participated in university’s project during academic year.

(March 25, 2009)
More than 250 university supporters from around state meet with state legislators to advocate for support of public education.

(March 24, 2009)
Award given annually to undergraduate who demonstrates exemplary academic achievement, service and leadership and is actively involved in campus and community activities.

(March 23, 2009)
Erika Sturino of West Chester, Pa., named one of nation's top 15 students by American Advertising Federation, awarded AAF’s prestigious Vance Stickell Internship.

(March 23, 2009)
University’s South Carolina Institute for Archaeology and Anthropology receives award.

(March 23, 2009)
Physically fit women less likely to die from breast cancer, according to a study by researchers at Arnold School of Public Health.

(March 23, 2009)
Dr. Barry C. Barish, emeritus professor of high-energy physics at Cal Tech, to present program, titled “Probing Einstein’s Universe.”

(March 23, 2009)
Financial tumult focus of School of Journalism and Mass Communications' sixth annual I-Week, March 30 - April 5.

(March 22, 2009)
Neurotoxin produced by marine algae escaping from surface waters off California and invading deep ocean, according to study by university researchers.

(March 20, 2009)
“To Excite Dissatisfaction: Foundations of Literacy and Financial Acumen among African Americans” to take place at 7 p.m. in Belk Auditorium of Moore School of Business.

(March 20, 2009)
Lecture, “The Global Challenges of Islamic Radicalism: The Indonesian Perspective,” to take place at 3:30 p.m. in Room 855 of Moore School of Business.

(March 20, 2009)
Patricia Moore-Pastides, McKissick Museum Advisory Council to host 15th annual spring gala, “Spring for Art!: Wonder and Curiosity,” March 27 at museum on Horseshoe.

(March 20, 2009)
University's G. Ross Roy Collection of Scottish Literature to be centerpiece of international conference commemorating 250th anniversary of birth of Robert Burns, April 2 – 4 in Columbia.

(March 18, 2009)
One of nation’s leading scholars on colonial law to talk about legal practices in Charleston from 1670 - 1775 Thursday, March 19, at the School of Law.

(March 17, 2009)
University programs receive national recognition; Student Success Center, group exercise program named best in country.

(March 16, 2009)
Department of political science to screen “Boogieman, The Lee Atwater Story,” host panel discussion with Samuel Tenenbaum and Warren Tompkins.

(March 16, 2009)
Dr. Helmut Koester to deliver annual Nadine Beacham and Charlton F. Hall Sr. Lectureship in New Testament Studies and Early Christianity March 26 – 27.

(March 16, 2009)
Donation includeds two massive, leather-bound volumes, published in London in 1731 and 1743, of hand-colored, copper-plate engraved illustrations of state's flora and fauna.

(March 13, 2009)
Islamic-Western relations in both religious and secular contexts to be focus of Barnes Symposium March 26 – 27.

(March 13, 2009)
University’s annual John G. Sproat Lecture in American political history to take place at 7 p.m. in the Campus Room of Capstone House.

(March 13, 2009)
March 14 - May 28 festival to increase awareness of personal, community and environmental benefits of cycling.

(March 13, 2009)
Annual conference offers series of talks and panel discussions that are free and open to public; sessions to take place in Daniel-Mikel Center on eighth floor of Moore School of Business.

(March 12, 2009)
Director of student health honored for leadership; law school to hold first Alumni Distinguished Lecture.

(March 12, 2009)
Dr. Lutz Jäncke, professor and chairman of Institute of Psychology at University of Zurich, Switzerland, to speak from 3:30 – 5 p.m. in Sloan College, Room 112.

(March 11, 2009)
Selma Gokcen's performance to include two suites Bach and a solo sonata by 20th-century Spanish-Catalan composer Cassadó.

(March 11, 2009)
Dr. Christopher Amer, fellow researchers from university’s S.C. Institute for Archaeology and Anthropology, to use remote sensing technology to survey area of Marion County.

(March 11, 2009)
Dr. Jane T. Upshaw recognized at recent South Carolina Women in Higher Education annual conference at university’s Columbia campus.

(March 11, 2009)
Tina Stallard (soprano), Lynn Kompass (piano), Joseph Eller (clarinet) to perform works that span four centuries.

(March 5, 2009)
Brian Benicewicz, COEE endowed chair in Polymer Nanocomposite Research, receives $320,000 grant from BASF Fuel Cell GmbH/Inc. to support research on high-temperature fuel cells.

(March 5, 2009)
Launch of University of South Carolina’s Center for Nanoenvironmental Research and Risk Assessment couldn’t have come at a better time.

(March 4, 2009)
Performance also to feature pianist Alexandra Nguyen, assistant professor of collaborative piano at University of Colorado at Boulder.

February 2009

(February 27, 2009)
Dr. Randy Folks, distinguished professor emeritus of international business, to be honored by NASBITE International for contributions to the field of international-business education.

(February 27, 2009)
Clifford Leaman, professor of saxophone, to perform music that spans three centuries Tuesday, March 3, in the School of Music recital hall.

(February 26, 2009)
USC Dance Company, along with university’s Arts Institute and department of art, to offer series of cultural events that will explore ancient culture of Ireland.

(February 25, 2009)
University of South Carolina research awards totaled nearly $83 million for first half of fiscal year 2009, an increase of almost 5 percent from same time last year.

(February 25, 2009)
Dr. James T. Becker, researcher in neuropsychology from University of Pittsburgh, to discuss aging-related dementia, from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimers.

(February 25, 2009)
Partnership brings together the Collexis proprietary technology, Web of Science data from Thomson Reuters and university's institutional subject matter expertise.

(February 25, 2009)
Trumpeter James Ackley, trombonist Brad Edwards to team with pianist Joseph Rackers for 7:30 p.m. performance, which is free and open to public.

(February 23, 2009)
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences to honor professor with career research award; Two offices earn recognition for young alumni campaign

(February 23, 2009)
Lonnie Emard named interim director of Consortium for Enterprise Systems Management, which will build information technology (IT) opportunities in South Carolina.

(February 20, 2009)
College of Engineering and Computing faculty rig new stadium with world's first hydrogen fuel-cell-powered scoreboard.

(February 19, 2009)
Public invited to join university students, faculty and staff Feb. 24, March 24 and April 14 to buy fresh products from farmers in central South Carolina.

(February 18, 2009)
Owner of Baltimore Ravens to be guest lecturer for seminar at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, in Belk Auditorium of Moore School of Business.

(February 17, 2009)
Taught by art education students under direction of art faculty, classes to take place Fridays from 4 - 5:30 p.m. in McMaster College, at corner of Senate and Pickens streets.

(February 17, 2009)
Thomas McNally, interim dean of libraries since 2007 and member of library staff for 19 years, named permanent dean.

(February 16, 2009)
Exhibition of Southern folk-art materials and culture from museum's holdings under way through Aug. 1 in museum’s north gallery.

(February 13, 2009)
U.S. and European scholars to discuss range of topics that will explore current human-rights topics and how different cultures and international organizations may address human rights.

(February 13, 2009)
Series to close out 2008 - 09 season with concert by celebrated American ensemble, Music from Copland House, Wednesday, March 4.

(February 11, 2009)

(February 11, 2009)
Institute for Archaeology and Anthropology gearing up for two different excavation projects: one in Charleston harbor, one in Savannah River in Hampton County.

(February 10, 2009)
University of Michigan law professor Catharine MacKinnon, authority on sexual-harassment law, to deliver 2009 Charles Knowlton Law and Liberal Arts Lecture Monday, Feb. 16.

(February 10, 2009)
Student volunteers at School of Law’s Pro Bono Program to offer tax assistance to low-income and elderly citizens.

(February 10, 2009)
John Mackey's Feb. 24 public lecture, part of Moore School of Business’ Wachovia Speakers Series, to focus on philosophy of unselfish business practices.

(February 9, 2009)
Columbia premiere of adventurous play tells tale of young female inventor whose science-fair machine and heart are stolen.

(February 9, 2009)
Midlands students can make, take home a free laptop computer, learn about careers in information technology at Create IT Computer Camp Feb. 7 - 21.

(February 9, 2009)
School of Music to welcome more than 100 top-ranked high-school band students from surrounding states to spend four days at university event.

(February 9, 2009)
Prevention Research Center taking the lead in developing national plan that will encourage Americans to be active every day.

(February 6, 2009)
Institute established last year to support research that enhances scholarly study and public understanding of race and black life in South Carolina, the Southeast and beyond.

(February 6, 2009)
Andrew Schwark, Alicia “Kate” White chosen from thousands of submissions to present their research at prestigious conference.

(February 6, 2009)
South Carolina photographer Cecil J. Williams to give public talk about state’s role in civil-rights movement Wednesday, Feb. 18.

(February 6, 2009)
Carolina Day at the Statehouse a catalyst for alumni, friends of university to speak with legislators in support of their alma mater.

(February 5, 2009)
Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy chronicles the Antrobus family, from the dawn of mankind to the eve of destruction.

(February 4, 2009)
Fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products found to lower risk for hypertension, according to research by Dr. Angela Liese.

(February 3, 2009)
Dr. Steven Blair, researcher at Arnold School of Public Health, evaluates data from thousands of enrollees in Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study (ACLS).

(February 3, 2009)
American Advertising Federation names journalism student Courtney Robinson among most promising minority students in America.

(February 3, 2009)
Team from DDB Chicago that created Bud Light commercial starring Conan O’Brien invited to campus to claim the Cocky Award for best overall Super Bowl commercial.

(February 3, 2009)
Cory Burkarth, a senior broadcast major from Richmond, Va., to be member of ESPN’s broadcasting crew during South Carolina-Florida basketball game.

(February 2, 2009)
Exhibit chronicles life of former slave who became Union hero in Civil War and five-term congressman.

(February 2, 2009)
“The Myth of Pan in Music and Poetry,” scheduled for 3 p.m. Feb. 8, to feature Jennifer Parker-Harley in her debut performance.

(February 2, 2009)
Due to fire damage, Lab Theater changes venue from Booker T. Washington to Longstreet Theatre for Feb. 5 – 8 staging of “Sylvia.”

January 2009

(January 30, 2009)
List of classes affected by Friday's fire, along with new locations, which will remain in effect until further notice.

(January 30, 2009)
Columbia Fire Department officials said blaze began at 10:46 a.m. and was extinguished at 11:46 a.m.; fire contained to storage closet on second level.

(January 30, 2009)
Viewers WIS-TV market can view 20-second Little Caesar's pizza commercial created by sophomore Michael McClendon, who won the WIS contest.

(January 29, 2009)
Robert Pruzin, professor of horn in university's School of Music, to perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the school’s recital hall.

(January 29, 2009)
“Sylvia” chronicles Manhattan married couple forced to explore new, unexpected phase of life together when husband brings home a dog he’s found in the park.

(January 29, 2009)
“The Archaeology of the Recent African American Past” to focus on how archaeological data can reveal information about former slaves.

(January 28, 2009)
National Geographic Society honors geographer; Moore School team wins international competition in Montreal; Academic Team wins regional tournament.

(January 27, 2009)
More than 60 students and faculty in School of Journalism and Mass Communications to gather at Newsplex for Ad Bowl VI to critique this year’s crop of Super Bowl commercials.

(January 26, 2009)
University study shows abuse injuries and foster placements drop when parents community-wide are offered access to proven parenting interventions.

(January 23, 2009)
Two undergraduates and two graduates win Rotary International Ambassadorial Academic Year and Cultural scholarships.

(January 21, 2009)
Mixed repertory of contemporary ballet works to include “Who Cares?” featuring choreographer George Balanchine and composer George Gershwin.

(January 21, 2009)
Companies to occupy 31,000 square feet of Horizon II, will play integral role as partners in Consortium for Enterprise Systems Management at Innovista.

(January 20, 2009)

(January 20, 2009)
Workshop designed to provide financial-aid information and assistance in completing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and is free and open to public.

(January 16, 2009)
“Lincoln and the Civil War in Contemporary America” to take place at Avery Research Center for African-American History and Culture at College of Charleston.

(January 16, 2009)
Led by historian Dr. Bobby Donaldson, series will explore state’s African-American history through, documentary materials, lives of public figures.

(January 13, 2009)
“Music Play,” the School of Music’s popular musical-development program for young children, is accepting registration for spring classes.

(January 13, 2009)
Dr. Constance Schulz to digitize papers of two prominent South Carolina women, Eliza Lucas Pinckney, and her daughter, Harriett Pinckney Horry.

(January 13, 2009)
Gift to endow prestigious scholarship for Palmetto State students and bear name of donor's parents, William H. and Ruth C. Bond of Seneca.

(January 13, 2009)
University archaeologist Dr. Albert Goodyear and his research on Clovis and pre-Clovis Paleo-Indian culture featured in winter issue of American Archaeology.

(January 12, 2009)
Program generates 2,000-plus jobs in state, boosts state’s economy by $246 million in non-state investment or pledges.

(January 12, 2009)
Carolina fans can meet Cocky and baseball players, get autographs and hear coaches Ray Tanner and Joyce Compton discuss their respective teams’ upcoming seasons.

(January 12, 2009)
Professor of nursing succeeds Dr. John Spurrier, who served as faculty principal from 2005 until his recent retirement.

(January 9, 2009)
Barbecue, Southern symbol and year-round staple, to be topic of annual Townsend Lecture Thursday, Jan. 15.

(January 9, 2009)
Highlighting celebration will be commemorative breakfast Friday, Jan. 16, featuring U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) as guest speaker.

(January 8, 2009)
Patrick Hickey named Capstone faculty principal at University of South Carolina; University of South Carolina health center earns accreditation.

December

(December 23, 2008)
University one of 68 public and 51 private institutions selected for foundation’s 2008 “Curricular Engagement and Outreach & Partnerships” classification.

(December 22, 2008)
University athletics department to commit $15 million over 15 years for university academics — primarily need-based student scholarships.

(December 18, 2008)
Provost Mark Becker, biologist Timothy Mousseau, chemist Cathy Murphy, Nanocenter director Thomas Vogt gain distinction of AAAS fellow.

(December 18, 2008)
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, IBM, university announce creation of Consortium for Enterprise Systems Management; collaboration to build future IT opportunities.

(December 17, 2008)
Psychology professor Dr. Ron Prinz receives $1,002,688 grant from Australian technology-transfer company to support PFRC.

(December 17, 2008)
One of School of Music's most popular outreach programs, String Project to hold spring registration beginning Jan. 13 for third- and fourth-grade students.

(December 17, 2008)
Featured in International Journal of Health Geographics, map gives county-level representation of likelihood of dying of natural events such as floods, earthquakes or extreme weather.

(December 15, 2008)
South Carolina state senator addresses December graduates, urges them to “build a 21st-century, world-class South Carolina.”

(December 12, 2008)
University president tells faculty, staff, students that university is approaching budget cuts “strategically and compassionately,” affirms dedication “to our future progress.”

(December 12, 2008)
December graduates can expect more challenging job market than last year, according to officials at university Career Center.

(December 10, 2008)
State senator to receive honorary doctorate, as will former university president Andrew Sorensen and his wife, Donna, during Dec. 15 commencement exercises.

(December 9, 2008)
President Harris Pastides to update faculty, staff, students on budget in town hall at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, in School of Law auditorium.

(December 8, 2008)
University president, in letter to faculty and staff, pledges to preserve institution’s mission of teaching, research and service.

(December 3, 2008)
2009 looks bleak, as job opportunities decline and unemployment rate rises, according to report released by economists at Moore School of Business’ 28th annual Economic Outlook Conference.

(December 2, 2008)
Annual conference brings together economic, business leaders from around the state, offers print and broadcast media excellent reporting opportunities.

November

(November 26, 2008)
University invites public to celebrate holidays through its annual tree lighting, choral concert and holiday card exhibit.

(November 26, 2008)
Online collection of rare documents and artifacts receives fifth year of federal funding to support the preservation of cultural heritage materials.

(November 26, 2008)
Public relations instructor Lisa Sisk jokingly tells senior Morgan Castano that, for her class project, she ought to bring in Kyle Petty; weeks later, he's there.

(November 26, 2008)
The ASHE Special Merit Award presented to person, group or organization in recognition of influential leadership and contributions to understanding and study of colleges and universities.

(November 25, 2008)
“Enhancing Green Purchasing and Waste Management” to bring together industry and academic leaders from across Southeast to discuss innovative sustainable business practices.

(November 25, 2008)
College presents Outstanding Alumni Award to Molly Britt of Atlanta during the Homecoming festivities earlier this month.

(November 24, 2008)
Piano-performance major joins elite group of American students chosen for honor, which includes two years of graduate-level studies United Kingdom.

(November 21, 2008)
Pastides extols value of public education during university investiture, attended by more than 45 presidents and representatives of colleges and universities.

(November 20, 2008)
Tigerburn, university's annual pep rally before Clemson football game, to take place at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, in gravel lot at the corner of Greene and Gadsden streets.

(November 19, 2008)
Psychology professor honored for contributions to the field of evaluation; Distinguished Writer in Residence Janette Turner Hospital nominated for literary honor.

(November 18, 2008)
Palmetto Concert Band to present annual fall concert at 4 p.m. Nov. 23 at Koger Center; admission free and open to public.

(November 18, 2008)
International pianist and chamber musician to perform 7:30 p.m. concert at School of Music’s recital hall.

(November 18, 2008)
Ceremony, free and open to public, to be at 3:30 p.m. at Koger Center for the Arts; reception to follow in Koger Center lobby.

(November 17, 2008)
University President Harris Pastides, representatives from China officially launch prestigious Confucius Institute at state’s flagship university Monday (Nov. 17).

(November 13, 2008)
Dr. Steven Blair receives American Heart Association’s Population Research Prize; Dr. Russell Pate receives honorary membership in American Dietetic Association.

(November 12, 2008)
Status of financial markets and economic forecast for South Carolina and U.S. in 2009 among topics to be addressed by economists at annual conference.

(November 12, 2008)
November market to organic vegetables, grass-fed meat products, cheeses, eggs, pecans, boiled peanuts, jams, baked items, honey, soaps and candles, more.

(November 11, 2008)
“Working With: Women, Nature & Creative Collaborations,” free and open to the public, to be held 1 – 6 p.m. at Green Quad Learning Center.

(November 11, 2008)
Findings could help other scientists understand how to recruit children and teens into future studies.

(November 11, 2008)
Blood donations can be made Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. in Russell House University Union ballroom; other times and locations available.

(November 10, 2008)
Performance of traditional Chinese music, dance, martial arts to top off day of public events showcasing Chinese culture and business.

(November 6, 2008)
Emily Brown Jefferies Distinguished Professor Emeritus and world-renowned expert on F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway died on June 4 at age 76.

(November 5, 2008)
Among topics to be addressed: economic and environmental implications of public transportation; government funding for a public-transportation system.

(November 4, 2008)
Buchheit Family Lecture Series to feature renowned analyst of American politics, who will reflect on 2008 elections Nov. 11 in Campus Room of Capstone House.

(November 4, 2008)
“The United States, Pivotal Powers, and the New Global Reality” topic of Nov. 18 talk presented by Walker Institute of International and Area Studies.

(November 3, 2008)
University's student newspaper receives Southern University Newspaper of the Year award at 28th annual Southern University Newspapers (SUN) advertising conference.

(November 3, 2008)
Kicking off weekend is Friday evening Homecoming party; Game Day Party set for 11 a.m. Saturday, two hours before Gamecocks’ 1 p.m. football game against Arkansas.

(November 3, 2008)
University to host play about what it means to be a Latina at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, in the Russell House University Theatre.

October

(October 31, 2008)
Chorus to present fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at St. Andrews Baptist Church; Concert Choir to present annual Christmas concert at 6 p.m. Dec. 7 at First Presbyterian Church.

(October 31, 2008)
Theatre South Carolina to present “Fen” by acclaimed British playwright Caryl Churchill Nov. 14 – 23 at Drayton Hall Theatre.

(October 31, 2008)
Michigan-based commercial real estate development and construction company to serve as contractor for Horizon II building.

(October 30, 2008)
Black Alumni Council (BAC) invites alumni to celebrate Homecoming Nov. 7 - 8 with moonlight mixer Friday and BAC tailgate on Saturday.

(October 30, 2008)
Students get first look at car they chose for President Pastides -- a 2009 MINI Cooper S –- festooned in school’s official colors and topped off with image of Fighting Gamecock on roof.

(October 29, 2008)
President Harris Pastides TO unveil car chosen for him by students at noon Thursday, Oct. 30, in front of Russell House University Union.

(October 27, 2008)

(October 24, 2008)
Program, to be performed with USC Symphony, to feature “Viola Alone…(With One Exception),” “Black Swan Pas de Deux, Act III from Swan Lake,” “Scotch Symphony” and “Deuce Coupe.”

(October 23, 2008)
Featured selections include “Symphony in B flat” by Paul Hindemith, “Fantasia in G Major” by J.S. Bach, “Scenes from ‘The Louvre’” by Norman Dello Joio, and “Blue Shades” by Frank Ticheli.

(October 23, 2008)
Adam King’s research on prehistory of Native Americans featured in Archaeology Magazine; Al Goodyear’s research on Clovis and pre-Clovis culture appeared in Science Illustrated.

(October 21, 2008)
“The Tales of Hoffmann,” first performed in Paris in 1881, is based on several short stories by German author, composer and lawyer E.T.A. Hoffmann.

(October 21, 2008)
Grant is one of only six nationally from Office of Rural Health Policy at U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration.

(October 21, 2008)
Rural Health Research Center at Arnold School of Public Health finds that nearly one-fourth of nation’s children have had no dental care in at least a year.

(October 21, 2008)
Two psychology professors complete pilot study that looks at brain’s response to racial mistrust and race-related stress.

(October 20, 2008)
Talk by Dr. James Hansen, one of nation’s leading climate scientists, first in School of the Environment's Distinguished Lecturer Series.

(October 17, 2008)
Food, climate change, creative writing are subjects that middle-school and high-school students will explore during Scholar Weekend Nov. 22 – 23.

(October 17, 2008)
Market, open to public, to operate 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. between gates on Greene Street in front of Russell House University Union.

(October 16, 2008)
Brad Miller to discuss aspects of nation’s current financial crisis at 2008 – 09 South Carolina Law Review Symposium Friday, Oct. 24, at law auditorium.

(October 16, 2008)
Because game coincides with final weekend of South Carolina State Fair, fans encouraged to consider shuttle to limit traffic.

(October 15, 2008)
Guest speakers to include Sara Banaszak, policy analyst at American Petroleum Institute, and Hamilton Davis, project manager for Coastal Conservation League.

(October 14, 2008)
Seventeenth South Carolina Archaeology Month in October to culminate with S.C. Archaeology Field Day Saturday, Oct. 25, at Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site near Summerville.

(October 14, 2008)
University offering two public programs that will address topics related to environment and fuel-cell and hydrogen technology.

(October 14, 2008)
Dr. Morton Ann Gernsbacher, a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor, and Dr. Charles Lee, director of cytogenetics at Harvard Cancer Center, to give separate talks.

(October 13, 2008)
University president to welcome public Monday, Oct. 13, to kick-off seventh annual installment of popular creative-writing course.

(October 10, 2008)
President Harris Pastides, in letter to faculty, staff, students and friends of all eight campuses, addresses nation’s current financial crisis as it relates to operation of university.

(October 10, 2008)
School of Music dean, siblings - all pianists — began performing in concert in 1993 to honor their late mother, Dorothy Stolzenbach Payne.

(October 10, 2008)
Best-selling novelist David Baldacci, poet Louise Glück, novelist and short-story writer David Bajo featured writers at annual Fall Festival of Authors this November.

(October 10, 2008)
Status of financial markets and economic forecast for South Carolina and United States in 2009 among topics to be addressed.

(October 10, 2008)
Political scientists to participate in two panel discussions for public before and after presidential election.

(October 7, 2008)
Stanford University professor of international studies Dr. Stephen Krasner to give public talk at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13.

(October 7, 2008)
Members of School of Music faculty to perform series of free, public recitals this month, all set for 7:30 p.m. at school’s recital hall.

(October 7, 2008)
Violinist Jacqui Carrasco to perform with faculty members Lynn Kompass, Bert Ligon, Craig Butterfield at School of Music recital hall Oct. 7.

(October 6, 2008)
Fifty-nine of nation’s top scholars have joined University of South Carolina’s 2008 freshman class and enrolled in South Carolina Honors College.

(October 3, 2008)
McKissick Museum, African American Studies Program to sponsor talk and book signing by author for new book, “Carolina Clay: The Life and Legend of the Slave Potter Dave,” Oct. 23.

(October 3, 2008)
McKissick Museum to host debate at 6 p.m. Oct. 16, former chairman of Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committeeman of the South Carolina Republican Party.

(October 2, 2008)
History department, African American Studies Program to be honored.

(October 1, 2008)
Aging, Botox, diabetes, high blood pressure among topics School of Medicine will cover during popular Mini-Med School beginning Oct. 21.

(October 1, 2008)
Growing Latino population and challenges and opportunities it presents to Catholic Church subject of annual Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Lecture Wednesday, Oct. 22.

(October 1, 2008)
Forum to address future of news media, protection of journalism's core values, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, in university’s School of Law auditorium.

September

(September 30, 2008)
Pulitzer Prize-winning author among writers who will participate in fall installment of “Caught in the Creative Act: Writers Talk about their Writing.”

(September 26, 2008)
Mezzo-soprano Janet Hopkins to give first university public performance 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at School of Music recital hall as part of Cornelia Freeman University September Concert Series.

(September 26, 2008)
University community, Columbia service agencies to come together for university’s first annual Community Partner Breakfast Wednesday, Oct. 1.

(September 25, 2008)
Mortar Board chapter receives national award; Moore School professor awarded grant to study virtual teams.

(September 24, 2008)
Shuttle service to Williams-Brice Stadium for all home football games free to students with valid ID, $5 per person for public.

(September 24, 2008)
Organ accompanist Dennis James' performance part of national re-introduction of film, which addresses religious debates relevant today.

(September 24, 2008)
Researchers at Arnold School, Texas A&M, find physical activity programs developed and tested in research settings can be implemented and diffused through community organizations.

(September 23, 2008)
Department of art’s Young Artists Workshop to offer seven Friday-afternoon classes from Sept. 26 to Nov. 14 for children ages 6-17.

(September 23, 2008)
Interdisciplinary performance at Koger Center for the Arts features work of several departments and community organizations.

(September 23, 2008)
Walker Institute for International and Area Studies to launch public lecture series on future of U.S. foreign policy Sept. 25.

(September 23, 2008)
Faculty from School of Music to commemorate 100th birthday of American composer Elliott Carter by performing diverse selection of his works Monday, Oct. 6, in school’s recital hall.

(September 19, 2008)
Dr. Patrick Scott, English professor and director of Rare Books and Special Collections for University Libraries, awarded Lucy Hampton Bostick Award by Richland County Public Library.

(September 19, 2008)

(September 19, 2008)
$18-million, 50,000-square-foot building, to be named The Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library, will be located behind Thomas Cooper Library.

(September 17, 2008)
South Carolina Education Television to broadcast premier of documentary of archaeologist Al Goodyear’s groundbreaking research at 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18.

(September 17, 2008)
Titled “1.9 Kids and a Foreclosure: Subprime Mortgages, the Credit Crisis, and Restoring the American Dream,” the symposium is free and open to public.

(September 16, 2008)
Georgia State University sociologist Dr. Adia Harvey Wingfield to deliver Adrenée Glover Freeman Memorial Lecture in African American Women’s Studies.

(September 16, 2008)
Event to include readings, book signings, panel discussion on poetry and an open-mic session; Nye to host poetry-writing workshop and will read poetry and sign copies of her books.

(September 16, 2008)
Faculty, staff, students buy fresh fruits and vegetables, sample spanakopita made from First Lady Patricia Moore-Pastides’ recipe Tuesday at the university’s inaugural farmers market.

(September 16, 2008)
“Southern Exposure New Music Series” kicks off 2008 - 09 season Oct. 4 with performance by International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE).

(September 15, 2008)
Historian elected president of Historical Society; Graduate student takes top honor in NACADA competition.

(September 15, 2008)
Impact of Russia-Georgia Conflict on region, world, U.S. foreign policy topic of panel discussion Sept. 17, featuring faculty and students.

(September 15, 2008)
University to launch monthly farmers market Tuesday, Sept. 16, on Greene Street in front of Russell House University Union.

(September 12, 2008)
Arts Institute, in collaboration with Columbia Museum of Art, to host event based on Dale Chihuly’s blown-glass exhibit, “Seaforms,” and tales of Japanese folklore.

(September 12, 2008)
Set in early 1900s, “The Violet Hour” follows John Pace Seavering, young publisher torn between publishing works of his best friend and his secret lover.

(September 12, 2008)
Scott Applewhite's exhibition features more than two dozen photos, captures key moments in U.S. presidential history, from political victories and defeats to wars and assassinations.

(September 12, 2008)
University, Palmetto Health, Technical Kaiserslautern University, Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering in Germany collaborate on project.

(September 11, 2008)
Findings reveal that, after 16 years, BMW occupies a distinctive position in the South Carolina economy through manufacturing, community and educational activities.

(September 10, 2008)
Alfred P. Sloan Travel & Tourism Industry Center, U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI) launch research project addressing Japanese tourism decline.

(September 10, 2008)
This year’s winners are author Jane Conner, South Carolina ETV and Reach 2010 Charleston and Georgetown Diabetes Coalition.

(September 9, 2008)
Moore School of Business to release results of economic-impact study of BMW on South Carolina at a news conference at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11.

(September 8, 2008)
Eboni Nelson, assistant professor of law, recently received the John Templeton Foundation Academic Scholarship Award from the Pacific Legal Foundation.

(September 8, 2008)
Cancer researchers, American Cancer Society join “Shop Talk Movement,” statewide program training barbers and stylists across to talk about colon-cancer screening and early detection.

(September 5, 2008)
Market to operate 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. between gates on Green Street in front of Russell House University Union; open to students, faculty and staff and to public.

(September 4, 2008)
Event, to be held in Spring Valley gardens of interior designer Steven Ford and Alonso Cuellar, to feature university naturalist Dr. Rudy Mancke.

(September 4, 2008)
Josie Brown, professor of constitutional law, to hold “Constitutional Coffee Hour” at Saturday, Sept. 13, in Room 135 of School of Law.

(September 2, 2008)

August

(August 29, 2008)
Constitution Day, Wednesday, Sept. 17, to feature lecture by new faculty member Dr. Kirk Randazzo of department of political science.

(August 29, 2008)
Students interested in study-abroad opportunities can learn about programs available for summer, semester and academic year at annual Study Abroad Fair Friday, Sept. 12.

(August 28, 2008)
College of Engineering and Computing unveils memorial portrait of Cassidy Fae Pendley during ceremony in Swearingen Engineering Center.

(August 28, 2008)

(August 28, 2008)
Cornelia Freeman University September Concert Series to open 2008 season with program that features world premiere of “Songs of Time and Tide” by university composer John Fitz Rogers.

(August 28, 2008)
Site earns one of four Silver Medals in specialty Web Site category of Council for the Advancement and Support of Education’s (CASE) annual Circle of Excellence Awards.

(August 27, 2008)
University seeks white and African-American males, ages 65 – 74, to participate in study about physical activity and brain health.

(August 26, 2008)
Event at Claflin University fifth in series and will focus on energy conservation, including issues of security, global warming, technology, regulation, finance, etc.

(August 26, 2008)
Site one of four Silver Medal winners in specialty Web Site category of Council for the Advancement and Support of Education's (CASE) annual Circle of Excellence Awards.

(August 25, 2008)
Research funding reaches record $206 million in fiscal year 2008, up 11.3 percent from last year; funding nearly double since 2002.

(August 22, 2008)
Exhibit details rich history of South Carolina's role in American presidential elections through artifacts, photomurals, text panels, audio/video recordings.

(August 22, 2008)
University among Top 10 “Most Promising and Innovative Schools” in nation, according to U.S.News & World Report’s 2009 “America’s Best Colleges” guide.

(August 15, 2008)
University President Harris Pastides to be among area VIPs on hand Saturday (Aug. 16) to welcome 10 hydrogen vehicles to Columbia.

(August 15, 2008)
Chapbook entries must be postmarked no later than Sept. 30, and winners will be announced Oct. 11 at Columbia Museum of Art.

(August 15, 2008)
University School of Music's Popular musical development program for young children, is accepting registration for fall classes.

(August 15, 2008)

(August 15, 2008)
More than 6,850 students are moving into residence halls at the University of South Carolina this weekend.

(August 9, 2008)
In ninth day on job as president, Pastides tells summer grads their degrees represent opportunity and citizenship among people with proud traditions and future plans.

(August 8, 2008)
Grant to enhance training for doctoral students in fields of epidemiology, exercise science and psychology and will encourage collaborative research across disciplines.

(August 8, 2008)
Mitchem, professor in religious studies and women’s studies, succeeds Dr. Cleveland Sellers Jr., named president of Voorhees College in April.

(August 8, 2008)
Barnwell attorney Miles Loadholt, board member since 1996, elected chairman, and Lake Wylie businessman Samuel Foster II, on board since 1984, elected vice chairman.

(August 8, 2008)
Gamecocks' team physician finds compromise that allows him to put football on hold while he tends to the medical needs of Olympic athletes.

(August 8, 2008)
USC String Project, one of the university's most popular outreach programs, to hold fall registration through Sept. 2 for third- and fourth-grade students and adults.

(August 8, 2008)
University of Wisconsin's Steven Nadler to give evening talk, “The Spinoza Problem: Secular Judaism and the Question of Jewish Identity,” and afternoon panel discussion.

(August 8, 2008)

(August 7, 2008)
University awarded $1.09 million NIH grant; Journal of Management recognizes Moore School faculty, alumni for influence; Moore School professor named to editorial board.

(August 6, 2008)

(August 4, 2008)
“Beyond the Classroom: China,” chronicling travel experiences of 22 students in China, to air on South Carolina ETV Thursday, Aug. 7, at 10 p.m.

(August 4, 2008)
Dr. Harris Pastides, who took office this month as university's 28th president, to speak at summer commencement exercises Saturday, Aug. 9, in Colonial Center.

(August 4, 2008)
Orangeburg native earned worked with students and faculty from Yale Law School to establish Natural Resources Defense Council, a non-profit legal group to defend the environment.

(August 1, 2008)
Exactly 10 years after joining university as dean of Arnold School of Public Health, Dr. Harris Pastides became University of South Carolina’s 28th president Friday (Aug 1).

(August 1, 2008)
Community band for adults 50 and older to hold its first band camp for returning members Aug. 18 – 20; registration for new members set for Monday, Aug. 25.

(August 1, 2008)
“This Far by Faith: Carolina Camp Meetings, an African American Tradition,” boasts more than 42 large black-and-white photographs, with text panels and video footage.

July

(July 30, 2008)
2007-08 amount 58.7 percent above last year’s and eclipses record of $96.5 million in 1997-98; number of donors an all-time high of nearly 46,000.

(July 30, 2008)
First Sproat Summer Research Fellow named; Psychology researcher awarded grant to study youth substance abuse; Madden breaks into Poetry Foundation’s book list.

(July 29, 2008)
Annual competition to foster and reward curriculum innovation in area of environmental sustainability announced by Moore School of Business.

(July 25, 2008)
Summer II Chorus to perform George Frederick Handel’s “Judas Maccabeus” Aug. 3 and Aug. 5 in Rutledge Chapel on historic Horseshoe.

(July 21, 2008)
Dr. Allen N. Berger, senior fellow at Wharton Financial Institutions Center at University of Pennsylvania, appointed H. Montague Osteen Jr. Professor in Banking and Finance.

(July 18, 2008)
Black Alumni Council of university's Alumni Association sponsors Greener Scholarship, which was established in 1983 to recognize high-achieving students.

(July 16, 2008)
Carolina Alumni Association announces 14 recipients of $20,000 Alumni Scholarship to attend the university this fall.

(July 16, 2008)
Five students from College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management to be integral players at 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.

(July 16, 2008)
Former associate director for career networks at University of Florida earned degrees from Western Michigan University and University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

(July 16, 2008)
The honorary degree -- Doctor of the University -- recognizes Sorensen for forging links with University of Queensland in hydrogen-fuel technology, parenting and family research.

(July 16, 2008)
Mary Kennemur, former executive for Merrill Lynch and an alumna of Moore School of Business, named executive director of Business Partnership Foundation.

(July 14, 2008)
National Park Service awards grant for mapping Civil War railroad defenses; Inaugural group of participants selected to focus on needs of aging Baby Boomers.

(July 14, 2008)
Verzyl to continue role as director of undergraduate admissions and to assume position vacated by Kip Howard, who retired in June.

(July 11, 2008)
Harris Pastides, 54, current vice president for research and health sciences and executive director of the South Carolina Research Foundation, to succeed Andrew Sorensen Aug. 1.

(July 9, 2008)
The three are officials from University of Florida, University of Texas and University of South Carolina; Board of Trustees expected to make final decision July 11.

(July 8, 2008)
Dr. Peggy Hewlett among 11 nurses from Palmetto State to be selected to participate in first Nursing Education Capacity Summit in Washington, D.C.

(July 3, 2008)
Documentary by faculty member and students that addresses reasons why people smoke to have three free screenings July 10 at Nickelodeon Theatre in Columbia.

(July 2, 2008)
Since June 2002, university has offered the Carolina Master Scholars Program -- a.k.a. summer camp -- for the academically gifted student.

June

(June 30, 2008)
College of Nursing names Dr. Rita Snyder to be associate dean for research; she begins her job July 1.

(June 30, 2008)
Dr. Carol Pardun, whose research has focused on effects of advertising on adolescents, currently directs School of Journalism at Middle Tennessee State University.

(June 27, 2008)
Selah Technologies, university sign cooperative research agreement to investigate use of Selah’s carbon quantum dots in biological diagnostic applications.

(June 27, 2008)
Budget includes tuition and required-fee increases for all campuses to address each campus’s student needs and strategic priorities and to support campus operations.

(June 26, 2008)
Psychology researcher and three graduate students, using photographs taken by 16 of Columbia’s homeless citizens, create display that depicts homeless life.

(June 24, 2008)
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation to grant $1.5 million to establish graduate-level nursing scholarships through South Carolina Nurses Foundation Inc.

(June 24, 2008)
Dr. Javier Serrano to give public talk June 27 on belief by Mexican rural migrants that a better future is only possible by migration.

(June 23, 2008)
College of Engineering and Computing continuing “Our Energy Future” series with program Wednesday, June 25, at USC Upstate in Spartanburg.

(June 20, 2008)
School of Library and Information Science awarded grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to study value of public library services.

(June 20, 2008)
Winners: Gregory Wang, first place, 11th-grader from Johnson City, Tenn.; Joshua Brooks, second place, 11th-grader from Pittsboro, N.C.; Cwen Homa, third place, 10th-grader from Eagle, Mich.

(June 19, 2008)
Collaboration between the School of Medicine and City of Columbia, Housing First helps people who have been chronically homeless live on their own.

(June 19, 2008)
Seven undergraduate theater students awarded scholarships for leadership and contributions to theater productions.

(June 19, 2008)
Founded in 1945, Alpha Sigma Lambda recognizes academic success of adult students; South Carolina chartered its ASL chapter in 2000.

(June 18, 2008)
Executive Committee gives preliminary approval to 2008 - 09 operating budget aimed at holding costs while preserving quality of university’s teaching and research mission.

(June 17, 2008)
Dr. Ken Reifsnider, professor of mechanical engineering, named director of Future Fuels Center, effective July 1.

(June 16, 2008)
School-record eight students or recent graduates receive 2007 – 08 Fulbright grants to study, teach and conduct research overseas.

(June 16, 2008)
Exhibit coincides with release of Hollings’ book, “Making Government Work,” published by USC Press.

(June 16, 2008)
Political scientist appointed to academic fellowship; School of Law names associate dean for student affairs; history major/budding entrepreneur lauded for work with solar power.

(June 13, 2008)
Thirty students from minority populations from Carolinas and Georgia to attend Business at Moore Summer Camp June 21 – 27 as part of scholars program funded by Wachovia Foundation.

(June 13, 2008)
University choral ensemble, three other choirs from Carolinas, in China through June 18 to present American choral salute to 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

(June 12, 2008)
Hollings to be on campus to celebrate launch of book, “Making Government Work,” and sign books during reception on mezzanine level.

(June 12, 2008)
Andrew Epting, history major, receives honorable mention in 2008 New Carolinas Business Idea Contest, part of ninth annual ThinkTEC Summit at Trident Technical College.

(June 11, 2008)
Daniel Mathieu of Midlothian to spend sophomore year studying in China; Amanda Jean Tatum of Richmond to be studying in Tanzania her junior year.

(June 10, 2008)
School of Music accepting registrations for String Project summer camp, which will run July 7 - 10; project a national leader in children’s string-music education.

(June 10, 2008)
Palmer, currently associate dean for admissions at University of Virginia School of Law, to begin tenure at South Carolina by Aug. 1.

(June 9, 2008)
Winner of 2001 Van Cliburn Competition and one of world’s most renowned pianists, Kern to perform June 12 at Koger Center as part of popular Southeastern Piano Festival.

(June 9, 2008)
Palmetto Concert Band, group of professional and semiprofessional musicians from South Carolina, to perform free “Concert in the Park” on historic Horseshoe at 7 p.m. June 22.

(June 6, 2008)
Considered world’s foremost scholar of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Bruccoli known for unflagging devotion to university and to American literature.

(June 6, 2008)
Popular game technology to be tested at Arnold School of Public Health to help stroke victims improve balance and recover motor skills.

(June 6, 2008)
University's Office of Facilities Management repaires broken pipe at 3 a.m. Friday (June 6) to begin restoring air conditioning to more than 60 buildings on central campus.

(June 4, 2008)
Dr. Harris Pastides, vice president for research and health sciences, receives Knowledge Economist Award Wednesday by South Carolina Research Authority CEP Bill Mahoney.

(June 3, 2008)
Water-resource officials in states along Eastern Seaboard to be better able to monitor drought using tool designed by team of university researchers).

(June 2, 2008)
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Ford, South Carolina writer Josephine Humphreys among writers to participate in popular series of readings and lectures.

(June 2, 2008)
Seven dancers from university scheduled to perform Alan Hineline’s ballet, “Twist,” at National American College Dance Festival June 4 - 6 in New York City.

May

(May 30, 2008)
Archaeologist Dr. Al Goodyear and his team of volunteers are excavating artifacts from Clovis and pre-Clovis people at the Topper dig site in Allendale County.

(May 30, 2008)
Dr. Russell R. Pate, exercise physiologist at Arnold School of Public Health, recipient of 2008 Science Honor Award from President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS).

(May 29, 2008)
Program -- Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere – introduces minority student leaders to Olympics and its values through interaction with Olympic community.

(May 29, 2008)
College of Engineering and Computing continues “Our Energy Future” series with program June 4 in Columbia.

(May 23, 2008)
Study by a university psychology researcher in Experimental Psychology provides better understanding of why language interferes with visual tasks, such as driving.

(May 23, 2008)
Families with overweight teen invited to register for free family weight-loss program as part of a university study.

(May 21, 2008)
Hauser is granddaughter of Mary and Tommy Alexander and Ruby Hauser and late Ronald Hauser, all of Bishopville, and daughter of Martha and Ronnie Hauser of Florence.

(May 21, 2008)
Team created integrated communications plan for America Online Instant Messenger (AIM); seven other schools from region competed.

(May 21, 2008)
University Associates a “town and gown” organization of Midlands-area business, community and professional leaders committed to supporting and promoting the university.

(May 21, 2008)
Department of theatre and dance and School of Music hold ceremonial groundbreaking at site of new $9.8 million band and dance facility Friday (May 16).

(May 19, 2008)
University political scientist named fellow, will educate on terrorism and democracy; University names new assistant vice provost; Law student named pro bono volunteer of the year.

(May 16, 2008)
Children’s Music Development Center, division of School of Music, encouraging growth through music with its summer session of Music Play.

(May 15, 2008)
Sorensen honored with doctoral degree in university administration during commencement exercises May 11 at Urbana-Champaign campus.

(May 14, 2008)
Corinne D’Ippolito earns award for project that looked at Congaree National Park’s management of its wild-hog population.

(May 14, 2008)
Because Frank Avignone’s area of specialty – neutrino physics – has become all the rage in scientific circles, his planned retirement in 2000 did not go well.

(May 10, 2008)
Women in war-torn Afghanistan may seem to have no common ground with university's new graduates, but all share common belief: Hope and opportunity derive from education.

(May 9, 2008)
University succeeds in creating close-knit community “beyond my wildest expectations ... all of us believe we are members of one Gamecock family.”

(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)
University's Southeastern Piano Festival to commemorate life and work of classical pianist Vladimir Horowitz in series of events June 10 - 16.

(May 21, 2007)
One of university's most popular community programs since inception in mid-1970s, String Project has been a model for similar programs at dozens of colleges throughout country.

(May 18, 2007)
University receives gift from estate of alumnus Edward S. Hallman, longtime Atlanta resident, to enhance libraries' collections of Ernest Hemingway and other 20th-century American writers.

(May 15, 2007)
Dr. Steven Blair, one of study's authors and a professor at Arnold School of Public Health, said 15 minutes of physical activity five days a week will yield important health benefits.

(May 15, 2007)
University's facility to be scene tonight (Tuesday) for GOP's second presidential debate and the party's first one in the South.

(May 14, 2007)

(May 14, 2007)
Week-long camps, sponsored by University of South Carolina Bands, to be held June 24 - 29 and are open to students in grades 7-12 who have had at least one year of school band.

(May 12, 2007)
"Educated people and intelligent people are a dime a dozen," Walter Isaacson tells graduates. Creativity, he says, makes the difference in people's lives and success.

(May 11, 2007)
As graduates pursue dreams, their alma mater forges international ties with researchers in Queensland, Australia, to help create jobs for graduates of the future.

(May 10, 2007)
More than 250 undergraduates recognized for academic achievements, leadership and service contributions to university and to community.

(May 9, 2007)
University of South Carolina commencement speaker Walter Isaacson to sign copies of best-selling biography, "Einstein: His Life and Universe," Saturday, May 12.

(May 9, 2007)
Former College of Engineering and Information Technology now officially known as College of Engineering and Computing.

(May 8, 2007)
This year's new crop of college graduates can expect more job opportunities, according to university's Career Center.

(May 8, 2007)
Due to probability of extraordinarily hot weather, School of Medicine commencement exercises set for Friday, May 11, at 12:30 p.m. moved to Koger Center for the Arts.

(May 7, 2007)
Dr. Hildy Teegen, director of Center for International Business Education and Research and professor at George Washington University, to become dean September 15.

(May 4, 2007)
Law professor's research published in Environmental Law Reporter; Dawson named Southeast Region's Most Outstanding Chemist; College of Engineering and Computing.

(May 4, 2007)
University president cited for contributions to South Carolina's burgeoning knowledge economy, which creates high-salaried technology jobs, nurtures new ventures and capital investment.

(May 1, 2007)
University of South Carolina researchers to join experts from North America, Europe and Korea to discuss future of alternative fuels this week at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

(May 1, 2007)
Santee Cooper and Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina announce landmark research collaboration with the university aimed at making use of coal cleaner and more energy efficient.

(May 1, 2007)
Founded in 1945, Alpha Sigma Lambda recognizes academic success of adult students; South Carolina chartered its ASL chapter in 2000.

April

(April 30, 2007)
Peter Douglas Beattie, premier of Queensland, and Walter Isaacson, whose biography of Einstein is a current best seller, to address graduates Friday and Saturday, May 11 - 12, in Colonial Center.

(April 27, 2007)
Moore School to honor five business executives May 4 at school's 12th annual Business Leadership Dinner and Awards Program.

(April 26, 2007)
Eleven-day festival, which celebrates rich diversity of arts in Midlands, to include university dance, opera, theater and symphony performances, as well as museum exhibit.

(April 25, 2007)
Thomas Cooper Library acquires personal papers of Kaye Gibbons, whose novels about self-reliant women in rural South have made her a prominent figure in contemporary Southern fiction.

(April 25, 2007)
University's Symphonic and Concert bands to present "Concert in the Park" on Horseshoe lawn at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 29.

(April 25, 2007)
Willis credited with increasing endowments for rare books and special collections, implementing new technology and expanding and improving student services for Thomas Cooper Library.

(April 23, 2007)
Sorensen to visit Greenwood community leaders and alumni, then go to Greenwood High School before making two stops in Greenville.

(April 20, 2007)
A university during war time is captured in "The Great Adventure: The University of South Carolina in World War I," an exhibit at South Caroliniana Library.

(April 20, 2007)
University helps develop Carolinas' Coast Marine Web Portal, new experimental website that provides wide range of marine information for recreational and professional use.

(April 19, 2007)
Dr. Christopher Field, biology professor at Stanford, to give lecture, titled "Climate Change: Impacts, Adaptation, and Solutions."

(April 19, 2007)
University presents top awards for undergraduate achievement – the Algernon Sydney Sullivan and the Steven N. Swanger awards – to three Upstate seniors.

(April 19, 2007)
One of the "Fathers of the Internet," Cerf identifies new technologies to help in development of advanced, Internet-based products and services for Google.

(April 19, 2007)
More than 870 biologists from throughout Southeast attending meeting, featuring more than 200 scientific presentations and 135 scientific paper and poster sessions.

(April 18, 2007)
Top advertising students in School of Journalism and Mass Communication to compete in American Advertising Federation district competition in Charlotte.

(April 18, 2007)
To show support and sympathy for the Virginia Tech community, university students have planned a number of events.

(April 13, 2007)
Dr. Tim Lindsey, director of Asian Law Centre at University of Melbourne, to discuss Islamic history and law of Indonesian region and how Islam's influence on has increased.

(April 13, 2007)
April 18 event to feature works of seven undergraduate and graduate students who participated in university's PhotoVoice International project.

(April 13, 2007)
Sorensen to meet with students and administrators at Myrtle Beach High School and speak to Myrtle Beach Rotary Club.

(April 13, 2007)
As part of Columbia Festival of the Arts performance, university's dance company to reprise three works April 28 at Koger Center for the Arts.

(April 12, 2007)

(April 12, 2007)
Health fair Saturday, April 21, at Heyward AME Church in Gaston to offer health screenings for minorities and healthcare information from providers throughout Midlands.

(April 11, 2007)
Gibbons' best-selling novels, which focus on self-reliant women as they face challenges of lives, have won critical acclaim as well as wide readership.

(April 10, 2007)
Robert Richmond of the Aquila Theatre Company returns from New York City to direct Theatre South Carolina's performance of "As You Like it," Shakespeare's sublime romantic comedy.

(April 10, 2007)
South Carolina Poetry Initiative to host celebration of poetic arts and announce winners of fourth annual South Carolina Poetry and Book Contest at Columbia Museum of Art.

(April 10, 2007)
S. Truett Cathy, founder and chairman of Chick-fil-A Inc., to speak at 3 p.m. April 18 in School of Law auditorium.

(April 9, 2007)
Dr. Robert M. Zweig Public Education Award presented at NHA meeting in San Antonio earlier this month.

(April 9, 2007)
I-Comm Week an annual event by College of Mass Communications and Information Studies and its School of Journalism & Mass Communications and School of Library & Information Science.

(April 9, 2007)
Poverty, optimism about riding out hurricane, perceptions of racism combined to influence many not to leave New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina, researchers find.

(April 6, 2007)
Fahmin Basher of Orangeburg, Elizabeth "Beth Ann" Bell of Christiansburg, Va., named Goldwater scholars; two others receive honorable mention.

(April 6, 2007)

(April 6, 2007)
"Postcard from Morocco," fascinating study of seven characters and the secrets they carry, to be Opera at USC's final production this year.

(April 4, 2007)
University to host South Carolina premiere of "Divided We Fall: Americans in the Aftermath," first feature-length documentary to analyze the impact of 9/11 on South Asian and Arab Americans.

(April 3, 2007)
Dr. Randall C. Rowen, interim campus dean since January 2006, to be responsible for research, budget, student services and curriculum on Columbia campus of SCCP.

(April 2, 2007)
An unprecedented number of highly qualified applicants for admission to the fall 2007 freshman class has forced the university to defer admissions for some qualified freshmen to spring 2008.

(April 2, 2007)
Dr. Darlene Clark Hine, leading historian in field of African-American women's history, to deliver 10th annual Robert Smalls Lecture Tuesday, April 24.

March

(March 30, 2007)
Dr. Linda Layne, anthropologist known for award-winning educational television series on pregnancy loss, to give two public talks.

(March 30, 2007)
University's McKissick Museum and South Carolina Arts Commission announce recipients of 2007 Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Awards.

(March 30, 2007)
Magazine's annual graduate-school rankings rank Moore School's IMBA Program as country's top-rated public-university graduate program for international business.

(March 29, 2007)
University Dance Company to honor late Gian Carlo Menotti with two ballets in spring performance April 13 and 14 at Koger Center for the Arts.

(March 29, 2007)
More than 300 supporters converge on Statehouse Wednesday (March 28) to meet with elected officials and express confidence in university's legislative agenda.

(March 28, 2007)
Performance, set for April 3 at school's recital hall, to exhibit music that weaves traditional instrumentation with interactive electronics.

(March 28, 2007)
State School Improvement Council, based at College of Education, awards Dick and Tunky Riley School Improvement Award to Aiken's Chukker Creek Elementary School.

(March 28, 2007)
Greater University of South Carolina Alumni Association, established in 1846, offers variety of programs for alumni, students, others interested in university's success.

(March 27, 2007)
Anthropology students statewide to participate in fifth annual conference; undergraduate, graduate students to present research papers, posters, films.

(March 27, 2007)
Asma Samir Jaber, junior from Travelers Rest, named 2007 Harry S. Truman Scholar; $30,000 scholarship is awarded to approximately 75 juniors nationally.

(March 27, 2007)
McKissick Museum to host exhibit to re-examine propaganda used in World War I, titled "A Call for All: The Great War Summons the Palmetto State."

(March 26, 2007)
University Dance Conservatory to end season with full-length ballet, "Twelve Dancing Princesses," by Peter Garick of Duluth School of Ballet.

(March 26, 2007)
Group of distinguished speakers to discuss responses to global hunger during a new lecture series April 2 - 5.

(March 26, 2007)
Dr. Kiki Skagen Munshi, U.S. diplomat who recently returned from nine months in Iraq, to discuss reconstruction efforts in Iraq in public lecture April 24.

(March 26, 2007)
Green Quad Learning Center to finish spring Green Action Film Series with film screenings on concurrent Thursdays, April 5 and April 12.

(March 26, 2007)
High-school students throughout nation to be in South Carolina for fourth annual FIRST Robotics Palmetto Regional competition March 30 - 31 at Colonial Center.

(March 23, 2007)
Rocca's talk, "Fake News vs. Real News," open to public and will incorporate bits of news and information from the university.

(March 23, 2007)
University student's research project could lead to development of consumer test kit that would reveal if food is spoiled or safe to eat.

(March 22, 2007)
Top dancers from New York City Ballet and dance scholarship students from the Carolina to perform works by George Balanchine, Ulysses Dove and Alexi Ratmansky.

(March 22, 2007)
Texas A&M official and leading international expert on hypertension and cardiovascular disease named dean of School of Medicine.

(March 22, 2007)
Jillian Rinehart, senior biology/pre-med major from Murrells Inlet, named university's Outstanding Woman of the Year for 2007.

(March 21, 2007)
Three finalists for dean of Graduate School to visit campus in April.

(March 19, 2007)
Annual celebration originally scheduled for Oct. 5 - 7, but home football game against University of Kentucky was moved to Thursday, Oct. 4, so it could be televised on ESPN.

(March 16, 2007)
Preventing accidental poisonings in the home may be as simple as getting on hands and knees and looking around the home as a child would.

(March 15, 2007)
University to celebrate work of African-American poet Langston Hughes April 9 - 13 through series of musical performances, guest lectures, roundtable discussions, poetry reading.

(March 15, 2007)
Silent-film accompanist Dennis James to return to Columbia to play musical score of two Charlie Chaplin comedies Friday, April 6.

(March 15, 2007)
University to test additional outdoor emergency notification Thursday, March 15; testing to last for about five minutes each time at multiple locations on Columbia campus.

(March 14, 2007)
University for its innovative Green Quad, which received a prestigious Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification from the Green Building Council.

(March 14, 2007)
Southern Exposure, School of Music's innovative and popular music series, to present final installment April 5 with concert of percussion music.

(March 14, 2007)
Lacson turns despair into mission to share Claudia's battle against deadly disease, and he's doing it via photographs taken by people with TB.

(March 14, 2007)
More than 100 works of art – sculpture, photography, paintings and ceramics – made by faculty and students to go to highest bidders at 52nd annual USC Art Auction.

(March 9, 2007)
McKissick Museum to host reception for artist James Henderson to mark conclusion of popular exhibit of Henderson's photography about Highway U.S. 1.

(March 9, 2007)
Dawson named region's most outstanding chemist; Moore School professor elected to board of Decision Sciences Institute; Women's Studies Program announces awards.

(March 9, 2007)
Dr. Shirley Staples Carter, director of School of Journalism and Mass Communications, named Journalism Administrator of the Year by Scripps Howard Foundation.

(March 9, 2007)
Partner violence and gang violence, both of which acutely affect minority populations in South Carolina, to be focus of daylong symposium March 30.

(March 9, 2007)
University officials announce Duck Creek Technologies as the first major private sector tenant for Innovista's Horizon II building.

(March 9, 2007)
University to celebrate various forms of Asian arts – from poetry and film to art and dance – during first Asian Arts Week, March 26 - 31.

(March 7, 2007)
Arnold School of Public Health to hold panel discussion and reception Thursday, March 22, in recognition of World Tuberculosis Day.

(March 7, 2007)

(March 6, 2007)
In collaboration with University Symphony Orchestra, Italian pianist Benedetto Lupo and Italian conductor Nicola Giuliani to perform at Koger Center for the Arts.

(March 5, 2007)
Lecture, "Islamic Science and the Environmental Crisis," to feature Dr. Waleed El-Ensary, assistant professor of Islamic studies and religious studies at Carolina.

(March 1, 2007)
Department of exercise science at Arnold School of Public Health No. 1 in new ranking of doctoral programs at research universities.

(March 1, 2007)
Program designed to give students in grades 8 - 11 opportunity to take short, intriguing courses on academic topics that might not be available in local schools.

(March 1, 2007)
McKissick Museum to introduce "A Fool for Art" exhibit at annual fund-raiser and gala, a festive occasion where art lovers can preview and purchase works by South Carolina artists.

February

(February 28, 2007)
Michael Morehead, majoring in sport and entertainment management, honored at 20th annual Conference on Sport, Physical Activity, Research and Law.

(February 28, 2007)

(February 27, 2007)
Team of researchers working with water-resource managers throughout Carolinas to make better use of climate data to protect states' liquid assets.

(February 27, 2007)
Group of top parenting experts and scholars worldwide to meet in Charleston to discuss strengthening parenting through a public-health approach.

(February 27, 2007)
Junior honors college students Regina "Sierra" Carter, Asma Jaber named finalists for Truman scholarships; both to interview for $30,000 awards.

(February 26, 2007)
Alexander B. Murphy, geography professor at University of Oregon and expert on cultural and political geography, to deliver address; event is free and open to public.

(February 23, 2007)
Saturday's men's basketball game against Ole Miss tips off at 7 p.m., but fans urged to be in seats by 6:30 p.m. for Gamecock Senior Night, a special tribute to three players.

(February 22, 2007)
Team researchers awarded $719,000 grant from National Science Foundation (NSF) to study recovery from Hurricane Katrina along Gulf Coast.

(February 22, 2007)
Of top 111 accredited U.S. business schools, the university's business school ranked No. 35, based on analysis by Fortune magazine and its web partner, QS.

(February 20, 2007)
Jesus and women and how the church divorces Jesus from Judaism topics of Nadine Beachham and Charlton F. Hall Sr. Lectureship in New Testament Studies and Early Christianity.

(February 19, 2007)
Alumni encouraged to join in university's fourth annual Carolina Day at Statehouse to meet with elected officials and discuss importance of support for public higher education.

(February 15, 2007)
School of Law lecture to feature Alexander Capron, former director of Ethics, Trade, Human Rights and Health Law at World Health Organization (WHO).

(February 14, 2007)
Marina Lomazov, considered one of America's best pianists, to perform Friday, March 2, in School of Music recital hall.

(February 14, 2007)
New exhibit pays tribute to librarian and teacher Ethel Martin Bolden, who helped transform lives of countless students in Midlands, beginning in 1940s.

(February 14, 2007)
University accepting registrations from volunteers to help excavate ancient archaeological sites along the Savannah River May 1 - June 2.

(February 14, 2007)

(February 13, 2007)

(February 13, 2007)
C-SPAN campaign bus to be on the university campus Thursday, Feb. 15, to find out what students are thinking about the 2008 presidential campaigns.

(February 13, 2007)
School of Music to showcase talents of students, faculty Friday, March 23, at annual Moveable Musical Feast fund-raiser event at the Marriott Hotel in Columbia.

(February 13, 2007)
New study finds stress caused by relationships drives teen girls to experience higher rates of depression than teen boys.

(February 12, 2007)
ExxonMobil grant to fund Moore School scholarships; Academic Enrichment Office earns top industry designation.

(February 9, 2007)
University officials announce Friday (Feb. 9) that private giving is up 57 percent over the same time last year.

(February 9, 2007)
American Advertising Federation names journalism students William Frierson and Tim Frisby among most promising minority students in America.

(February 9, 2007)
Two Moore School of Business students awarded scholarships by Columbia Chapter of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

(February 9, 2007)
"Feminism and Justice" the theme of 20th annual Women's Studies Conference, featuring U.S. District Judge Nancy Gertner as keynote speaker.

(February 8, 2007)
Christopher Landsea of National Hurricane Center in Miami to be at the university Feb. 22 to discuss relationship between hurricanes and global warming.

(February 8, 2007)
While scientists debate how carbon dioxide changes the climate, study by university geology researchers shows decreased carbon dioxide led significant period of cooling.

(February 8, 2007)
Theatre South Carolina to bring award-winning comedy-drama to Columbia audiences with opening of "The Pillowman," which runs Feb. 23 - March 4 at Drayton Hall.

(February 8, 2007)
Former U.S. ambassador Edward B. O'Donnell Jr. to discuss denial of Holocaust and its relevance for today's diplomatic relations in public lecture Feb. 21.

(February 8, 2007)
Columbia University professor Dr. Eric Kandel to deliver Charles Knowlton Law and Liberal Arts Lecture at School of Law Tuesday, Feb. 20.

(February 6, 2007)
State Department awards USC grant to train foreign scholars on U.S. foreign policy; College of Education professor Nathan Carnes receives top science teacher-educator award.

(February 6, 2007)
Romantic poetry, enchanting sounds of guitar part of second annual "Valentine's Celebration of Music and Poetry" at Columbia Museum of Art.

(February 6, 2007)
Talk by human rights advocate, community activist Martin Luther King III, set for 8 p.m. Tuesday, canceled because inclement delays King's flight from Chicago.

(February 5, 2007)
Clinic to host 500 top-ranked high-school band students from around the country to spend four days – Feb. 15 - 18 – in intense musical experience.

(February 5, 2007)
Violent disagreements occur in 10.3 percent of American homes – with urban children more at risk than those living in rural areas – according to study by University of South Carolina researchers.

(February 5, 2007)
Advertising students deem Bud Light's ax-wielding hitchhiker commercial best Super Bowl commercial for 2007 and tops in all three categories: persuasiveness, likability and brand identity.

(February 2, 2007)
Advertising expert Bonnie Drewniany teaches nation's only college course on Super Bowl advertising, leads student-driven ratings of game's best commercials.

(February 2, 2007)
George Packer, staff writer at The New Yorker, to be among three distinguished commentators on war in Iraq at second Walker Institute Forum on U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security.

(February 2, 2007)
Children ages 6-17 who have an interest in art can take art classes Friday afternoons from Feb. 23 to April 6 at the university's department of art.

(February 2, 2007)
Two new university School of Music faculty members, Peter Kolkay and Constance Gee, to perform in concerts this month.

(February 1, 2007)
Elizabeth "Liz" Grabenstein, senior in South Carolina Honors College, awarded a $12,500 Rotary International Cultural Scholarship to study in Spain.

January

(January 31, 2007)
Arnold School of Public Health seeks African-American men between ages of 45-84 to volunteer for study on health.

(January 31, 2007)
TRIO Programs to offer financial-aid workshops at five locations around state Saturday, Feb. 24, for anyone interested in attending college.

(January 30, 2007)
The pleasure of your company is requested at the taping of a Valentine's Day "tasting menu" at McCutchen House Wednesday, Feb. 14, featuring an evening of food, wine and friends.

(January 30, 2007)
Patrick Hickey scaling the world's Seven Summits to draw awareness to nation's nursing shortage; Mount Everest remains, and he's set to begin that journey in March.

(January 29, 2007)
Titled "Small Wonder: Insect Photos by Fran Hall," exhibit captures habits and forms of world's tiniest creatures in photographs by Fran Hall, long-time nature photographer.

(January 29, 2007)
University receives NSF grant to study recovery from Hurricane Katrina; Becker, Pruitt among 78 administrators nationwide chosen to develop accountability system.

(January 24, 2007)
National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience & Students in Transition announces recipients of Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award.

(January 24, 2007)
Lecture series that addresses growing tension between science and spirituality planned for spring; first lecture to feature talk by sociology professor from University of Maine.

(January 22, 2007)
Eleven South Carolina schools have made the School Improvement Council Honor Roll, the state SIC Board of Trustees announced recently.

(January 22, 2007)
Scholars, military practitioners to be at university Feb. 2 - 3 to discuss, examine challenges inherent in establishing legal systems in developing countries.

(January 19, 2007)
Saturday performance to begin at 7:30 p.m., Sunday's at 3 p.m; both to feature Debussy's "L'Enfant Prodigue" and Bizet's "Dr. Miracle."

(January 16, 2007)
Artwork by department of art faculty members are on display through April 7 at McKissick Museum as part of department's biennial exhibition.

(January 16, 2007)

(January 12, 2007)
U.S. 1, the asphalt ribbon that stretches from Maine to Florida, is the subject of a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum through March 24.

(January 12, 2007)
Southern Exposure, innovative music series of School of Music, to feature guitarist Michael Nicolella and composer Paul Lansky in concert Thursday, Feb. 1.

(January 12, 2007)

(January 12, 2007)
GHS contributes $100,000 to School of Medicine minority scholarship program.

(January 12, 2007)
Opening of exhibit, "James Dickey: A Celebration," to coincide with the beginning of a two-day conference on Dickey hosted by university.

(January 11, 2007)
Richard Miles, former United States ambassador to Georgia and Azerbaijan, to discuss Russian policy in public talk Jan. 30.

(January 11, 2007)
This year's theme: "Iraq: Where Do We Go From here?" Forum features lecture and panel discussion, both free and open to public.

(January 11, 2007)
Executive with impressive record of developing university research parks named to lead Innovista, the university's emerging 500-acre research district.

(January 11, 2007)
Shiraz Percussion Trio, featuring music professor Scott Herring, to perform Tuesday, Jan. 16, in School of Music's recital hall.

(January 8, 2007)
Preview to be held 6 - 8 p.m. at Field House, across from Roost; event is free and open to all members of Carolina Alumni Association, Gamecock Club, USC's Dugout Club and guests.

(January 5, 2007)
Music professor Dr. John Fitz Rogers, who launched series in March 2001, to accept award at Chamber Music America's annual convention Jan. 13 in New York City.

(January 4, 2007)
Kenneth L. Reifsnider, director of Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center at University of Connecticut, to become director of Solid Oxide Fuel Program .

(January 3, 2007)
Applications for Fall 2007 freshman class up 10 percent over same time last year; officials advise applicants that admissions decisions may be delayed slightly.

December

(December 20, 2006)
Novelist's lecture to highlight conference, "Celebrating the Life and Works of James Dickey," marking 10th anniversary of Dickey's death.

(December 20, 2006)
Five top dancers from The New York City Ballet to take stage of Koger Center Saturday, March 31, for performance to benefit Dance Program.

(December 20, 2006)
South Carolina's role in Civil War, World War I and II and civil rights movement among topics addressed in public lecture series featuring historian and author Dr. Walter Edgar.

(December 20, 2006)
Staff at Palmetto Poison Center of South Carolina College of Pharmacy offer reminders to ensure a safe and healthy holiday.

(December 19, 2006)
Congaree New Horizons Band to give adults ages 50 and older opportunity to learn to play and perform band instrument in group setting.

(December 19, 2006)
Campaign created by students and faculty at University of South Carolina and Medical University of South Carolina to raise awareness of schizophrenia to hit airwaves and print this spring.

(December 19, 2006)
South Carolinians generally confident about economic situation and about conditions in country as a whole, according university's Institute for Public Service and Policy Research.

(December 19, 2006)
Rotary International scholarships for study abroad have been awarded to seven students and a recent graduate of the university.

(December 18, 2006)
Moore stands before university's Class of 2006 as a successful businesswoman and philanthropist and asks graduates, "What will you demand of this world?"

(December 18, 2006)

(December 15, 2006)
Awards recognize South Carolina artists who practice art forms that have been passed down through their families and communities.

(December 14, 2006)

(December 14, 2006)
Breckinridge to be responsible for all aspects of external relations at law school, including alumni activities, publications and communications.

(December 8, 2006)
Team of undergraduates win first place and $10,000 at Greater Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce International Business Case Competition.

(December 8, 2006)

(December 8, 2006)
Student president Tommy Preston Jr. proclaims Friday, Dec. 8, "USC Marching Band Day" in recognition of accomplishments of the "Mighty Sound of the Southeast."

(December 7, 2006)
24th annual observance of King Day activities to begin Monday, Jan. 15, with School of Law's Black Law Student Association hosting a lecture featuring Rep. James E. Clyburn.

(December 6, 2006)
University commencement can be viewed live beginning at 3 p.m. Dec. 18 on digital television and the Internet.

(December 6, 2006)
Darla D. Moore, vice president of Rainwater Inc. and a major benefactress to university's Moore School of Business, to deliver commencement address Monday, Dec. 18.

(December 5, 2006)
College of Engineering and Computing launching multi-year campaign to increase student enrollment, promote career opportunities.

(December 4, 2006)
While preparing for final exams, students made time to help families in need through "Carolina Cares," a university-wide holiday drive.

(December 4, 2006)
Human rights advocate and community activist Martin Luther King III, son of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., to speak Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Koger Center for the Arts.

(December 1, 2006)
Classes to be held in Room 107 of School of Music; no reservations necessary, and children must be accompanied by adult.

(December 1, 2006)
Executive Committee of university's Board of Trustees to meet at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006 in conference room at Colonial Center, 801 Lincoln St.

(December 1, 2006)
National search under way for dean to succeed Dr. Larry Faulkner; In meantime, Dr. Richard Hoppmann serving as interim dean.

November

(November 30, 2006)
Shuttle buses to run to men's home basketball games, beginning with Saturday, Dec. 2, game against Clemson, set for 1 p.m.

(November 28, 2006)
South Carolinians can expect continued growth in jobs and personal income in 2007, according to report released by economists at Moore School of Business.

(November 27, 2006)
University Chorus to present fall concert, "The Stretched Soul," at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1; Concert Choir to present annual Christmas concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3.

(November 22, 2006)
School of Medicine honors pediatrician; geographer earns prestigious award.

(November 22, 2006)
Associated Press correspondent-at-large Bob Reid to discuss first-hand experience covering the war in Iraq at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, in Russell House theater.

(November 22, 2006)
Celebrate holiday spirit at the university with annual tree lighting ceremony and holiday card exhibit.

(November 17, 2006)
Preparations for Tigerburn to require officials to close off traffic to intersection of Lincoln and Greene streets at Colonial Center, beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20.

(November 16, 2006)
Featured writers to include John Hammond Moore, Vennie Deas Moore, Kate Salley Palmer, Miles S. Richards, Elizabeth Cassidy West.

(November 16, 2006)
Carolina Alumni Association launches secure online community for university's 215,000 alumni to communicate with one another and build professional and personal relationships.

(November 16, 2006)
University among institutions highlighted as "up and comer" for improving caliber of students and academic offerings in article, titled "Beyond Berkeley."

(November 15, 2006)
Dr. Elaine Lacy, research director for Consortium for Latino Immigration Studies, conducted the two-year study, which provides first profile of state's Mexican immigrant population.

(November 15, 2006)
Dr. Elaine Lacy, research director for Consortium for Latino Immigration Studies, conducted the two-year study, which provides first profile of state's Mexican immigrant population.

(November 14, 2006)
Actress to discuss struggle with bipolar disorder in public lecture at Saturday, Nov. 18, in Gambrell Hall.

(November 13, 2006)
Author to be final visitor for this year's edition of Caught in the Creative Act; Doctorow to from his most recent novel, "The March," Nov. 15 at Gambrell Hall.

(November 10, 2006)
Impact of state and national elections on South Carolina and nation to be topic of panel discussion featuring four professors of political science Wednesday, Nov. 15.

(November 10, 2006)
Performances to be at 8 p.m. Nov. 17 and 19, 3 p.m. Nov. 18 in the lab theater at Booker T. Washington on Wheat Street.

(November 10, 2006)
Tigerburn, always a highlight of Carolina-Clemson week to be held at Monday, Nov. 20, in front of Colonial Center at corner of Lincoln and Greene streets.

(November 7, 2006)
University, South Carolina Theatre Association, to present performance and lecture by Anna Deavere Smith Saturday, Nov. 11, in School of Law auditorium.

(November 6, 2006)
The Daily Gamecock takes top honors at ad conference; University receives Leadership Award for "green dorm."

(November 3, 2006)
Department of sport and entertainment management to host 10th annual International Sport and Entertainment Management Conference.

(November 6, 2006)

(November 3, 2006)
Exhibit is in connection with opening of George V. Higgins Archive, a comprehensive collection of author's personal papers and manuscripts.

(November 2, 2006)
Four School of Journalism and Mass Communications graduates to be recognized at dinner Thursday, Nov. 2, for their professional achievements.

(November 2, 2006)
Jason Fossen, nationally recognized security expert, to lead six-day seminar, titled "Security 505: Securing Windows."

(November 2, 2006)
Theatre South Carolina to hold auditions for spring lineup of plays Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18-19; auditions open to public.

(November 2, 2006)
Dr. Elaine Lacy, research director for university's Consortium for Latino Immigration Studies, to give public lecture Wednesday, Nov. 15.

(November 2, 2006)
University students, invited to attend an information session Nov. 9 in Longstreet Theatre to learn about spring arts festival.

(November 1, 2006)
Chuck Redmond, Sonam Shah of Greer named Homecoming King and Queen; Ann Stanton Cannarella of Hartsville, Jamie Downs of Greenwood named princess and prince, respectively.

(November 1, 2006)
The Rev. J.A. DeLaine, Septima Clark, two champions of civil rights, to be inducted into the Museum of Education Hall of Honor Monday, Nov. 13.

(November 1, 2006)
Carolina Alumni Association to honor financier Darla Moore, cardiologist Dr. S. Stanley Juk Jr. and Sonoco CEO Harris Deloach Jr. as Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.

October

(October 30, 2006)
"Evolution of a Campus: Expansion and Demolition at the University of South Carolina" to run through Nov. 30.

(October 27, 2006)
Dedication of $22 million, 104,860-square-foot building represents first building block of university's Innovista research campus.

(October 26, 2006)
University of South Carolina Dance Company to perform classical and contemporary works in upcoming concert, "Sur Les Pointes," Nov. 2 - 3 at Koger Center for the Arts.

(October 26, 2006)
As university prepares to dedicate first building of research campus, officials announce record $173.3 million for research, outreach and training programs in 2005 - 06.

(October 26, 2006)
Workshop free and open to anyone wanting to learn about college-admissions and financial-aid processes.

(October 25, 2006)
Southern Exposure New Music Series to feature New Century Saxophone Quartet and two premieres Saturday, Nov. 11, at School of Music.

(October 25, 2006)
School of Medicine been chosen by GE Healthcare as nation's first medical school to test an ultrasound device that could revolutionize diagnostic medicine.

(October 20, 2006)
Four law students argue hypothetical case before John G. Roberts Jr., the Chief Justice of the United States, and four other distinguished judges.

(October 20, 2006)
D. Rosemarie Booze named associate vice president for research; Russ Pate to become associate vice president for health sciences.

(October 20, 2006)
From biomedicine to future fuels, university to showcase technologies from College of Engineering and Computing ready for commercialization.

(October 20, 2006)
Alumni to celebrate Homecoming Nov. 3 - 4 with jazz social at the Carolina Alumni Association Homecoming Reunion Party Friday and Black Alumni Council tailgate Saturday.

(October 20, 2006)
Homecoming weekend offers number of fun-filled activities for alumni, students, public, including annual Homecoming parade, reunion party, Cockfest pep rally and game-day party.

(October 19, 2006)
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham made this statement after arrival of Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts to South Carolina.

(October 19, 2006)
Two candidates for dean of School of Medicine to visit campus to meet with students, faculty and staff.

(October 19, 2006)
Faculty, staff, students can watch law students argue hypothetical case before U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. on Friday, Oct. 20, online and via cable TV.

(October 19, 2006)
Delegation from People's Republic of China to be on campus Monday, Oct. 23, for symposium and exhibition in memory of Brig. Gen. Evans F. Carlson, who served in China in the 1920s and 30s.

(October 19, 2006)
School of Music professor and saxophonist Clifford Leaman to premiere "The Rivers" by faculty composer John Fitz Rogers Nov. 6 at Koger Center.

(October 19, 2006)
The play, a parable that explores truth and goodness in an evil world, to be performed at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays.

(October 18, 2006)
"Convergence and Society: Ethics, Religion and New Media" to take on various subjects related to themes of media convergence, religion.

(October 18, 2006)
Number of crimes have dropped on campus, according to University of South Carolina Division of Law Enforcement and Safety Annual Security Report.

(October 17, 2006)
Dr. Ronald Davis, professor of tuba and euphonium, to perform at 7:30p.m. Nov. 9 in School of Music recital hall.

(October 17, 2006)

(October 13, 2006)
School of Law's Robinson garners two honors; Adventure Series program lauded by University Continuing Education Association; Top fiction award goes to writer-in-residence.

(October 13, 2006)
Dr. Geoffrey McKee's 30-year research offers in-depth explanation of why mothers kill their children, provides intervention points to help determine risk factors.

(October 12, 2006)
Prize-winning Vatican correspondent John Allen to be Joseph Cardinal Bernardin lecturer Nov. 8 - 9.

(October 12, 2006)
Moore School of Business accepting registration through Nov. 21 for 26th annual conference, set for Tuesday, Nov. 28.

(October 12, 2006)
Student Government Association to host annual SEC Student Government Exchange Conference, a gathering of Southeastern Conference student government leaders, Oct. 13 - 15.

(October 12, 2006)
Mitochondrial DNA may not hold key to unlocking ancestry of African Americans, according to study by biologist Dr. Bert Ely, published in journal BMC Biology.

(October 11, 2006)
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hits leader, to speak at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Koger Center for the Arts.

(October 10, 2006)

(October 10, 2006)
Documentary filmmaker, youth activist Portia Cobb to deliver annual Adrenée Glover Freeman Lecture in African American Women's Studies Thursday, Oct. 26.

(October 10, 2006)
Gil Thelen, one of nation's leaders in multimedia journalism, to give insider's view of newspaper business at annual Buchheit Family Lecture Thursday, Oct. 26.

(October 9, 2006)
S.C. Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology celebrates S.C. Archaeology Month with more than 60 events statewide.

(October 9, 2006)
Mary K. Cannady, third-year student recently hospitalized with bacterial meningitis, is home and continuing to improve, her family says.

(October 4, 2006)
College of Mass Communications and Information Studies to hold 30-minute forum on AMBER Alert for news media Monday, Oct. 9, in USC's Newsplex at SC-ETV.

(October 4, 2006)
With college-application process in full swing, USC preparing to notify first round of applicants for fall 2007 this week.

(October 4, 2006)
OPERA at USC to open 2006 - 07 season Friday, Nov. 10, at Keenan High School theater with "Acis and Galatea," Handel's 1718 composition about love's fleeting and fragile nature.

(October 3, 2006)
Chief Justice of the U.S., John G. Roberts, Jr., to visit university Thursday and Friday, Oct. 19 and 20, and will preside over special law student moot-court session.

(October 3, 2006)
USC third-year student Mary K. Cannady, 20, of Columbia remains hospitalized with bacterial meningitis but is improving, her family says.

(October 2, 2006)
Third-year student Mary K. Cannady, 20, of Columbia hospitalized in Columbia over weekend and in serious but stable condition, her family says.

(October 2, 2006)
In nation's first study to examine prevalence of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in youth of all major ethnic groups, researchers find about one in every 523 children has diabetes.

(October 2, 2006)
Dr. Russell R. Pate, researcher at Arnold School of Public Health, leads study of 3,287 youth ages 12 to 19.

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