The University of South Carolina closed fiscal year 2026 with $357.6 million in private support — the most in its history, shattering the previous record of $259.7 million, set just one year earlier, by nearly $100 million.
The University of South Carolina is proud to announce a $1.5 million commitment from Frances "Fran" H. Nolan ('78) and Dennis R. Nolan to establish the Fran and Dennis Nolan Endowed Chair in Baroque and Early Music in the School of Music
When Andrea Williams ('75 English, '78 law) reminisces on her childhood, a few fond moments come to mind. The most common is of her father, Robert Brenner, donning a tuxedo to play with his band every Saturday night.
n the 1950s, a young woman named Janice Suber left her hometown of Orangeburg, South Carolina, for Columbia College, a few blocks from where Bob McNair was building a reputation of his own as student body president at the University of South Carolina.
Time, Talent and Treasure are all valid, valuable ways to give to a cause. Garnet Squadron, based in the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, experiences all three thanks to a mix of dedicated students, parent volunteers and the matching gift programs at some of their places of work.
Early testing is imperative in the first step of treatment for any disorder - the sooner testing is performed and symptoms are given a name, the sooner and easier it will be for patients and caregivers to access support and finally have answers to their questions.
Alumna's employer backs funding for personal finance course
STEMart event highlights innovation, design and alumni impact at the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing
What happens when University of South Carolina students pour their hearts into something bigger than themselves?
University Libraries serve as more than a quiet place to study and escape the hustle and bustle of the outside world.
The University of South Carolina College of Nursing has received a transformative investment in the future of health care education.
Megan Colascione, Assistant Director of Education and Strategic Initiatives in USC's Office of Access and Opportunity and recent president of Staff Senate, feels that giving back is a natural extension of her mission to make USC a place where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Anton Gunn looks to pay it forward
McNAIR Aerospace Center Impact - changing lives and launching careers
"I give back because I feel like USC has invested in me. I feel heard, valued, and supported here and not just as an employee but as a person. Giving back feels like the natural thing to do. I donated to Cocky's Reading Express and the Augusta Baker Chair in the College of Information and Communications."
USC is a wonderful place and we're really trying to make an impact on the state of South Carolina and the world. Our support as faculty and staff can make a difference.
Caleb Morris, a two-time University of South Carolina alumnus and current academic advisor and instructor in the Arnold School of Public Health, is deeply connected to USC through roles as an employee, donor, and advocate for student success.
Zachary Drawdy was known for two things: his love of building and his love for others.
What is an identity? By definition, it is how a person, place or thing is characterized. A person may craft an identity based on personality traits, preferences, appearance and many other inherent attributes like race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender and more. The culture in which a person belongs often molds and shapes an identity unique to them, with all the experiences, good and bad, therein.
Jeff Kososki had dreams of running his own business. Now, a scholarship in his name is helping others' dreams come true.
Before she was a school principal working with the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity, Melissa Klopfer (B.Ed., '80) was a senior struggling to find the funds to help her finish her final year of study.
When University Development faced low recruitment and retention, they grew their own solution: Develop Carolina.
If you worked at the University of South Carolina ten years ago, Michelle Dodenhoff might be a familiar name.
Families honor loved ones by supporting Pearce Faculty Fellows in the Honors College.
The University of South Carolina has announced the establishment of The Nicole and David Tepper Scholars Program in the university’s acclaimed Department of Sport and Entertainment Management. The program will provide four-year scholarships to a cohort of four incoming freshmen each year. Tepper Scholars will receive $10,000 per year toward their education and will gain access to additional enrichment opportunities.