The University of South Carolina is nationally recognized for its outstanding first-year experience... for students. But what about their parents and supporters? Jan Smoak has been thinking about that question for over thirty years, and she's launched a free class to address this important part of the Gamecock community.
Six first-year Honors students are part of the 12th cohort of the Accelerated Undergraduate to M.D. program. Miles Britton, Joseph George, Nikhil Giddaluri, Muskaan Judge, Kavya Patel and Saanvi Sooda are participating in this "fast track" program in the South Carolina Honors College.
Built in 1848, Harper College, one of the buildings housing the South Carolina Honors College, is one of the university's oldest structures. A slate of renovations seeks to maintain the building's historic structure while providing modern spaces for future generations.
Honors College alumnus Danny Dorsel stayed in state for college and came back for his career. As president of the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics, he helps others chart their own course.
Meet some of our SCHC siblings, just in time for Family Weekend!
While a nation's border might be boldly defined on a map, that's often where the clarity ends. Miranda Borland's Honors senior thesis delves into the complexity of immigration law and policy, highlighting how a proposed agreement between the U.K. and Rwanda might have a lasting impact on global approaches to asylum laws.
Honors alumnus Braden Guliano has been a man on a mission at USC. In just three years, he completed a bachelor’s degree in integrated information technology at the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing while completing multiple internships and launching his own tech consulting business on the side.
While over 23,000 active users across the university are benefitting from the power of ChatGPT as a tool to enhance learning and research, Grace Cosby is helping lead conversations on AI usage.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program aims to connect students, teachers and scholars from around the world. Recipients will spend approximately a year abroad conducting research, pursuing graduate studies or teaching english. 2026-2027 recipients include five Honors alumni.
The University of South Carolina's first NIH OxCam Scholar's success didn't happen overnight. Michael Pitre's patience and persistence led to more opportunities than he'd imagined — and his journey to an M.D.-Ph.D. is only beginning.
Where might you find a Gamecock this summer? 12 University of South Carolina students, including 11 from the Honors College, have secured national fellowships to fund an exciting summer of beyond-the-classroom experiences.
Honors students Elaina Conger, Britten Dugan, Hannah Jewell and Natalie Rose are among the 20 students, a record for the University of South Carolina, to earn the 2026-2027 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad.
Honors College alumna Cat Barry is off to a record-breaking start in professional soccer, leading Lexington Sporting Club to a league championship while setting the Gainbridge Super League single-season scoring record.
USC’s student interns explore a variety of career paths and hone professional skills that will serve them in any field. Honors senior Riley Smith is featured and discusses the experiences that will prepare her for P.A. school.
Senior Emilia Keesey is a 2026 recipient of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarship. Funded by the European Union, the EMJM scholarship allows students from across the world to earn two master's degrees in two years while studying in two or more European countries.
Honors alumni Kathy Carlsten and Peter Siachos say they draw on the critical thinking and collaborative skills, the debate-oriented approach and intellectual ambition that Honors courses cultivate in their legal practices.
We checked in with South Carolina Honors College alumni from across the world to ask: What was your thesis? How relevant is it to your life and career? And if you were to write one now, what would you explore?
From the film production studio to the lab, winners of the William A. Mould Senior Thesis Award have made notable impacts on their fields of study. That's certainly impressive, but we wondered: What happened next? We caught up with a few winners, and they're continuing to make strides in their professional careers.
Catherine Keyser, professor of English Language and Literature, has lost count of how many Honors College senior thesis projects she has directed. But she remembers her students -- their thesis-writing journeys, the ways in which she's guided them, and the revelations they made.
At first glance, Hansel Haase's and Riley Sutherland's Honors College senior thesis projects couldn't be more different: a Star Wars musical and a research thesis on women of the American Revolution. Upon further examination, however, these two theses showcase the impact of an interdisciplinary, passion-driven project.
Dean Steven Lynn shares an update on the state of the South Carolina Honors College as he reflects on the senior thesis and the many exciting things ahead.
From an early age, Honors alumna Stephanie Kyle had an appreciation for people from all over the world. She entertained thoughts of traveling far from South Carolina for college, but everything changed when she toured USC. As a student, she traveled widely and got involved in student organizations focused on global business and supply chain. Today, she is pricing director at a major global company.
Orie Lindler and Honors student Genevieve Robinson have earned Boren Scholarships fro the 2026-2027 academic year.
A time old tradition, every year the South Carolina Honors College welcomes a new class of graduates during a special ceremony called Revocation.
Recently named the 2026 Dennis A. Pruitt Outstanding Advocate for First-Year Students, Honors alumnus Andrew Pana says his leadership is rooted in his love for the communities he found at USC and his desire to help younger students find their home on campus.
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