USC Upstate News

USC Upstate Celebrates Investiture of Bennie L. Harris, Ph.D., as Fifth Chancellor

April 15, 2022 at 3:06 pm
Chancellor Bennie L. Harris

University of South Carolina Upstate hosted a historic investiture ceremony on Friday morning to officially install its fifth Chancellor, Bennie L. Harris, Ph.D., conferring upon him the honors and regalia of the university. A nationwide search that included more than […]

USC Upstate Names Kesha Boyce Williams Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications and Marketing

March 30, 2022 at 11:49 am
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The University of South Carolina Upstate today announced Kesha Boyce Williams as its new associate vice chancellor for marketing and strategic communications. Williams will provide strategic leadership, oversight and tactical and technical direction to the institutional marketing and communications team in […]

USC Upstate Police, Local Agencies Will Shine On Spartanburg Medical Center Employees and Patients

December 7, 2021 at 10:51 am
USC Upstate's Health Education Complex

Flashing lights affixed to emergency vehicles usually warn of potential danger. On Monday, Dec. 13, they will light up the night as a festive expression of gratitude and care for medical staff and patients at Spartanburg Medical Center during a […]

USC Upstate Launches Esports Program

October 19, 2021 at 11:00 am
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The University of South Carolina Upstate is pleased to announce the launch of its esports program that will attract future Spartans and enrich the student experience by creating a thriving gaming community on campus. USC Upstate intends to create a […]

U.S. News Ranks USC Upstate South’s Best College for Veterans

September 13, 2021 at 4:54 pm
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USC Upstate Remains State’s No. 1 Public School for Third Consecutive Year The University of South Carolina Upstate is the South’s best college for veterans in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges rankings for 2022. Additionally, USC Upstate is […]

USC Upstate, United Way of the Piedmont Team Up to Help Students in Need

August 19, 2021 at 3:56 pm

The University of South Carolina Upstate and United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) have joined forces to ensure USC Upstate students who encounter financial hardship can continue their educational pursuits. Beginning this fall, USC Upstate will pilot a new version […]

USC Upstate Launches Center for Applied Economic and Community Research

July 1, 2021 at 9:17 am

The University of South Carolina Upstate is pleased to announce its George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics (JCBE) has launched a new academic center that will leverage the university’s resources to advance the economic development and well-being […]

Mary Black School of Nursing Announces $1.95 Million HRSA Grant To Help Disadvantaged Students Succeed

June 14, 2021 at 12:03 pm

The University of South Carolina Upstate is pleased to announce its Mary Black School of Nursing (MBSON) has been awarded a four-year, $1.95 million grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that will support MBSON’s Holistic Opportunities […]

USC Upstate Employee’s ‘Bold’ Gift Creates Scholarship for Informatics Students

April 27, 2021 at 10:52 am

University of South Carolina Upstate Prospect Researcher Bobby R. Painter Jr. surprised his friends and colleagues on the university’s inaugural Day of Giving by establishing an annual scholarship in partnership with the USC Upstate Foundation. “We were all a bit […]

USC Upstate Unveils Free Resource for Entrepreneurs

April 27, 2021 at 9:45 am

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) at the University of South Carolina Upstate’s George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics (JCBE) is pleased to announce a new online resource portal to serve aspiring entrepreneurs in the Upstate. […]