First-Gen celebration week is Nov. 3-7
October 22, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
First-Gen College Celebration Week will take place Nov. 3-7.
Faculty and Staff Announcements
Flu shots are available at the Center for Student Health and Well-Being
October 17, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
Stay healthy this semester and get your flu shot at USC’s Fall 2025 Flu Clinics, hosted by Student Health and Well-Being. Clinics will be held throughout October.
Faculty, staff invited to attend virtual Employee Insights Survey town halls Oct. 20
October 09, 2025, Jasmine Hunter
Faculty and staff can join one of two virtual town hall meetings on Oct. 20 to discuss the Employee Insights Survey with university leadership and Modern Think, which administered the survey.
Registration open for 2026 MLK breakfast, nominations open for Social Justice Awards
October 01, 2025, Collyn Taylor
Registration is now open for USC’s annual MLK Commemorative Breakfast. The breakfast will be 7:30-9 a.m. Jan. 16, 2026, in the Russell House Ballroom. It’s free and open for any USC student, faculty or staff as well as members of the community.
Parking and Transportation Services earns Best in Parking honor
September 11, 2025, Collyn Taylor
USC's Parking and Transportation Services was named Parking Magazine's Best in Parking for 2025.
Carsharing service for students and employees returns Sept. 8
September 03, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
USC Parking has partnered with USC Student Government to bring carsharing to campus for students and employees.
Additional garage parking permits being released
August 29, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
USC is releasing a limited number of additional parking permits in select garages across campus.
Health and Wellness Expo scheduled for Sept. 30
August 29, 2025, Jasmine Hunter
The annual expo will provide a chance for faculty and staff to understand the resources available at USC and perks of the State Health Plan ahead of open enrollment in October.
Volunteers needed for move-in 2024
June 05, 2025, Collyn Taylor
It’s never too early to start thinking about the newest wave of Gamecocks who will be here in August, and the university needs help from faculty and staff to welcome the Class of 2029. Move-in volunteers will receive a T-shirt and meal swipe as an incentive for participating.
Employee Well-Being, Campus Recreation partnering for Employee Wellness Month
May 15, 2025, Collyn Taylor
USC is hosting Employee Wellness Month in June, offering complimentary workout classes, Wellness and Fitness Center tours and demonstrations and other virtual workshops for faculty and staff.
USC Controller's Office earns 14th-straight Excellence in Financial Reporting award
April 03, 2025, Koby Padgett
The University of South Carolina Controller’s Office earned its 14th-consecutive Certificate of Achievement in Finance Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2024.
Employee Insights Survey invitations go out next month
February 20, 2025, Collyn Taylor
Beginning in mid-March, eligible USC employees will be able to fill out a survey to directly and positively impact change at the university.
Changes coming to bookstore, textbook ordering pickup
January 08, 2025, Collyn Taylor
Because of renovations to the Russell House, USC's Bookstore is changing how students order and pick up course materials.
Changes coming for OneDrive storage
December 13, 2024, Collyn Taylor
Storage limits decreasing for OneDrive, Teams accounts after the Fall 2025 semester while no changes are expected for USC-affiliated Outlook accounts.
Vista Lights will affect traffic Nov. 21
November 14, 2024, Koby Padgett
Road closures for the annual Vista Lights on Nov. 21 will affect traffic for the campus community and fans heading to the men’s basketball game at 7 p.m. against Mercer.
USC partnering with TIAA to help employees with student loans
October 16, 2024, Collyn Taylor
USC is partnering with TIAA to help employees navigate student loans and learn more about federal student loan programs, including hosting live Q&A sessions.
Registration open for annual MLK breakfast
October 08, 2024, Collyn Taylor
Make sure to reserve your spot now for the annual breakfast.
Resources for faculty, staff affected by Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024, Collyn Taylor
USC is here for you and has a host of resources like the Faculty and Staff Emergency Fund for faculty and staff affected by Hurricane Helene.
Improvements coming to USC multifactor authentication services
September 03, 2024, Collyn Taylor
Changes are coming to the way the USC community logs in to Microsoft applications and university systems as the Division of IT transitions to Duo Verified Push and hardware-based options.
Health and Wellness Expo scheduled for Sept. 24
September 03, 2024, Collyn Taylor
USC is committed to let its employees know about the benefits the university offers and will host a one stop shop information session Sept. 24 at the Russell House.
Accessibility updates for Parking and Transportation Services
July 26, 2024, Koby Padgett
To continue to make campus more accessible, Parking and Transportation Services has updated its Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible parking and transit options.
What's changing with Parking and Transportation Services this fall
June 20, 2024, Koby Padgett
The University of South Carolina’s Parking and Transportation Services department will begin selling parking permits on July 1 with increased pricing, fees and a few other changes to how you park on campus.
USC expanding tuition assistance program
June 19, 2024, Collyn Taylor
USC’s tuition assistance program, which was already available for full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, is now be available for research grant and time-limited employees.
AiM work management system will streamline maintenance requests
June 14, 2024, Koby Padgett
The AiM work management system launches July 1 to handle all maintenance requests across the Columbia campus.
Volunteers needed for move-in 2024
June 11, 2024, Collyn Taylor
It’s never too early to start thinking about the newest wave of Gamecocks who will be here in August, and the university needs help from faculty and staff to welcome the Class of 2028. Move-in volunteers will receive a T-shirt and meal card as an incentive for participating.
Gravel lot closing for paving on June 3
May 30, 2024, Koby Padgett
The FS11 lot, a gravel lot between Discovery Garage and Colonial Life Arena, will be closed until August as Parking and Transportation Services enhances the lot over the summer.
New work management system coming to USC
May 10, 2024, Koby Padgett
The process of building maintenance and other work requests will be upgraded over the summer as University Facilities Services and University Housing begin using the AiM work management system online.
Human Resources announces Cocky Card program
May 10, 2024, Collyn Taylor
The Division of Human Resources announced a new employee appreciation program allowing faculty and staff to send branded e-cards to co-workers.
Parking permits changing, go on sale in July
May 02, 2024, Koby Padgett
The Parking and Transportation Services department will begin selling 2024-25 parking permits in July, with dates varying by permit level.
Controller's office earns 13th-straight Excellence in Financial Reporting award
April 24, 2024, Koby Padgett
The University of South Carolina controller’s office earned its 13th-consecutive Certificate of Achievement in Finance Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2023.
Parking launches ParkUSC
April 18, 2024, Koby Padgett
Parking and Transportation Services' new app called ParkUSC (Apple, Google Play) will help campus community members identify available spaces in campus parking lots.
USC unveils desegregation monument
April 16, 2024, Rebekah Friedman
The University of South Carolina will honor Robert Anderson, Henrie Monteith Treadwell and James Solomon Jr. — the first Black students admitted to the university since Reconstruction — with the unveiling of a commemorative monument on Friday (April 19).
NCAA Tournament games bring more traffic to arena district
March 19, 2024, Koby Padgett
The NCAA Tournament is back at Colonial Life Arena this week, and parking will be more congested than normal on Friday (March 22).
Construction of Desegregation Monument begins
February 23, 2024, Koby Padgett
Starting Monday (Feb. 26), crews will begin construction of the Desegregation Monument on the north side of McKissick Museum, causing some pedestrian detours around the site.
New Self Service experience set to launch Feb. 11
February 09, 2024
The changes will bring the university’s student information system to the latest software version, which incorporates standards and compliance requirements.
What you need to know about ordering Starship robot delivery via Grubhub
February 02, 2024, Koby Padgett
USC students, faculty and staff can begin ordering food and drinks for on-campus delivery via robots on Monday (Feb. 5) through a new partnership with Grubhub and Starship Technologies. Here’s a quick primer on how to order, what you can order and where it can be delivered.
Events and construction bring added congestion and detours to campus
January 18, 2024, Koby Padgett
Two major events near the Colonial Life Arena on Tuesday (Jan. 23) will bring more traffic to the area during the afternoon and evening and will affect people who park in those lots, while a road closure starting on Wednesday (Jan. 24) will affect campus traffic for a week.
Nominate faculty for awards
December 04, 2023, Maddie Lee
Nominate an outstanding faculty member for an award and help us recognize the immense talent we have at USC. University-wide awards for teaching, research, service and advising are now accepting nominations.
Fall 2023 final grades deadline information
December 01, 2023, Dana Woodward
As the semester begins to wind down, it is important to remember that Fall 2023 grades are due no later than 72 calendar hours after the final examination for the course.
Help Facilities plan for the future by taking survey
November 20, 2023, Koby Padgett
The Facilities Department asks students, faculty and staff to fill out a brief survey to help guide future programming as well as improve campus facility infrastructure.
Bull Street Garage upgrades starting over break
November 17, 2023, Koby Padgett
Visitor and hourly parking at Bull Street Garage will be limited starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 21) for the Thanksgiving break due to construction on lower levels.
Carolina Food Co. ranked best in SC
November 02, 2023, Koby Padgett
For the second consecutive year, Carolina Food Co. has been rated the best college food in South Carolina by Niche.com
Celebrate Free Speech Week
October 12, 2023
Oct. 15-21 is national Free Speech Week. Created in 2005, Free Speech Week is designed to raise public awareness of the importance of freedom of speech and of a free press in our democracy.
Apply by Oct. 16 for $3,000 fall internship incentives
October 06, 2023, Maegan Gudridge
The South Carolina Internship Program supports students gaining work experience in high-demand industries in the Palmetto State.
Gamecock General at Campus Village open
October 06, 2023, Koby Padgett
Campus Village’s dining options have expanded, as the Gamecock General store opened in the new housing jewel of south campus, the fourth Gamecock General on the Columbia campus.
Register for Carolina Alert
September 15, 2023, Maddie Lee
Students, faculty and staff should ensure that they are signed up for Carolina Alert through the office of Law Enforcement and Safety.
Update your wi-fi login information
September 08, 2023, Maddie Lee
Some members of the campus community may need to update their login information for the Columbia campus wi-fi network “eduroam.”
USC monitoring Hurricane Idalia
August 29, 2023
The University of South Carolina is operating under normal conditions while closely monitoring Hurricane Idalia.
What to know about COVID
August 24, 2023, Maegan Gudridge
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have reported a nationwide uptick in hospital admissions due to COVID. While experts say there’s no cause for alarm, it’s important that you take a few simple steps to protect yourself and your community.
Helpful campus apps
August 16, 2023, Koby Padgett
Several university departments offer helpful mobile apps for free to download on the device of your choice.