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Office of the Provost

2017 News Archive

New plaques on the horseshoe honor enslaved men and women

Two plaques were dedicated on the Horseshoe on Dec. 5 honoring the enslaved men and women who helped build or worked at South Carolina College before the U.S. Civil War.

International Education Week

The University of South Carolina's International Education Week (IEW) will take place November 13-17, 2017.

Carolina Clemson Blood Battle

Roll up a sleeve and donate for the Gamecocks at the 33rd annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Battle, Nov. 13-17.

Nov. 1 Provost's Forum - Movement of Jah People: Bob Marley's Lyrical Genius

The Office of the Provost and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host a fall forum on Nov. 1.

UofSC Kicks off its 2017 United Way Campaign

Beginning on Monday, Oct. 2, faculty, staff and students on campus can begin contributing to the 2017 United Way campaign using a secure online web site.

National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) Membership Renewed

The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce the University of South Carolina has renewed its institutional membership with the NCFDD.

SEC Faculty Travel Program Participants Announced

More than 100 faculty members from all 14 Southeastern Conference universities will take part in the 2017-18 SEC Faculty Travel Program.

Dr. Richard Brown to serve as Director of the University of South Carolina Press

The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce that Dr. Richard Brown will join the University of South Carolina to serve as Director of the University of South Carolina Press on October 16, 2017.

Sustainability Across the Curriculum Conference

Participants will explore how educators can utilize their unique role to inspire, inform and train today's students to become tomorrow's sustainability champions.

Graduate School Open House is September 15

The Graduate School will host an open house event for program directors, staff and faculty.

Irma Van Scoy Wins SEC ALDP Alumni Fellowship

Dr. Irma Van Scoy, Executive Director of USC Connect at the University of South Carolina, has won an SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Alumni Fellowship.

First Lady Mrs. Patricia Moore-Pastides to host drop in March 21

First Lady Mrs. Patricia Moore-Pastides will welcome all women on campus to join her at the President's house on the horseshoe.

Moryah Jackson honored by Women's Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN)

Moryah Jackson, Assistant Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement has been honored for her personal, professional and philanthropic achievements by the Women's Rights and Empowerment Network.

Human Resources Academic Forum is Mar. 14

The Division of Human Resources and the Provost Office will hold an academic forum for those responsible for completion of faculty HR transactions.

Women's History Month Events

The Provost's Advisory Committee on Women's issues has compiled some excellent opportunities during this month to celebrate women and their contributions.

Spotlight: Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences

The Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences was established in 1969, through a joint action of the University of South Carolina and the Belle W. Baruch Foundation.

Campus leaders gather for Provost retreat

About 200 USC campus leaders gathered at the Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium for the Provost's Spring 2017 Retreat in early February.

USC Visits Chinese Universities

USC leadership continues building relationships with Chinese universities with trip to Nanjing, Hong Kong and Macau.

President's Leadership Dialogue is Feb. 27

This spring, President Pastides welcomes Eva Schloss, a Holocaust survivor and stepsister of Anne Frank.

Leadership Week is Jan. 30 - Feb 4.

Leadership Week provides opportunities for engagement across campus for students, staff and faculty.

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