Greenville senior wins first place in annual state writing contest
Three seniors and one junior have won the top awards in the annual South Carolina High School Writing Contest.
USC has 2 Goldwater scholars in 2025
They are: Linden McGregor, a junior biomedical engineering major from Lexington, Kentucky, and Michael Pitre, a junior BARSC-MD candidate from West Sayville, New York.
Blended genres and blurred memories
South Carolina Honors College sophomore Abby Short, a studio art major, was selected for this year's Stormwater Collaborative Residency, adding a cooperative dimension to her artistic pursuits. Her work encompasses storytelling through visuals and text.
Recently elected Student Government leaders officially sworn in at inauguration
USC's newly elected Student Government leaders took their oaths of office during Inauguration at Rutledge Chapel on March 20.
A medical history
Stamps scholar Anusha Ghosh's Honors thesis research on Dr. Matilda Evans and the Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital will reach new audiences this spring, uplifting important pieces of Columbia's public health history.
Courtney Tkacs will become next student body president
Honors junior majoring in political science and public health will become USC's next student body president after serving as vice president in 2024-2025.
Monster Man
They say a dog is a man’s best friend, and for those with service dogs, this adage takes on a whole new meaning. For someone like Honors College senior Sarai Deese, her lovable companion has proved to be much more than a friend.
Honors in the news
Extra, extra! South Carolina Honors College students are covering campus happenings and student interests in all forms of media, from articles to airwaves -- but that's not all. They're also honing leadership skills, exploring creative interests and building lasting relationships with their peers. Read all about the SCHC students who are leading, or have recently led, the WUSC radio station, Garnet & Black, Student Gamecock Television (SGTV) and The Daily Gamecock.
Love, Honors
How many times would Top Scholar alumni Jenni and Brad Williams (2013, 2011) meet before realizing that they were a perfect match? When they finally did, their Gamecock community was ready to celebrate.
Biochemistry senior connects with community through service organizations
Ridha Fatima, a biochemistry senior, joined the Network of Opportunities Toward Elderly Service her freshman year after seeing how hard isolation during the pandemic had been for many people, particularly her grandparents.
Public health alumna awarded National Health Service Corps Scholarship to support career in public health dentistry
Funded by the Health Resources & Services Administration, the program provides tuition and living expenses for students like Merideth Tallon in exchange for their commitment to work in undeserved areas.
Global environmental interests stem from South Carolinian roots
2024 University of South Carolina graduates Kate Barnwell and Carlos Sanchez Julia are pursuing joint master's degrees in the areas of environmental policy, agriculture and sustainability, joining the next generation of climate scholars and advocates.
4 recognized for social justice work
The University of South Carolina has recognized students, faculty and staff members for their work on campus and in the larger community with 2025 Social Justice Awards.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist's second act connects athletes' minds and bodies
Honors alumni Natasha Hastings's athletic talent eventually would propel her to multiple world championships and gold medals, however, her initial start on the Gamecock track and field team was less than stellar.
Never too young for research
For Honors sophomore Zachary Gardiner, a chemical engineering major and nuclear engineering minor, his research experience began even before entering a classroom at the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing.
First-generation student finds connections on campus
As a first-generation Honors College student and an Asian American, Sarah Tra worried if she would find community and connect to her culture on campus. However, joining student organizations helped her make on campus cultural connections.
Impacting every era
Graduating SCHC senior Norah Dixon is just as passionate about uplifting the untold stories of the past as she is about positively impacting the present and future.
Holiday card contest winner finds joy in making art
Honors senior Lauren Puttock has won USC’s third holiday card design contest for her acrylic painting of Cocky reading on a snowy day.
Class of 2024 December graduates
December 2024 graduates leave the University of South Carolina with memories of enduring friendships, newfound passions, supportive mentors and life-changing experiences.
Honors College alumna is making her mark at CNN Sports
SCHC alumna Amy Jordan is a senior executive with CNN Sports, leading and shaping today’s sports news coverage.
Well-being is only the beginning
Honors alum Tamera Sullivan '19, studied global health in Taiwan during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a future Foreign Service officer, she aspires to create a healthier world and inspire future generations to do the same.
Truth be told
South Carolina Honors College professor Jan Baker has blended the fields of storytelling and legal writing for almost a decade. Along the way, she's played an important role in her students' stories – just as they have in hers.
Treating them both: SCHC graduate explores the human-animal bond
For 2017 SCHC graduate and veterinarian Martha McCoy, building relationships with humans and animals is imperative for treating pets effectively. This takes time and trust, but for the former cross country team captain, being "in it for the long run" is her specialty.
Celebrating Frances Fawcett, Carolina's centenarian philanthropist
Frances Fawcett, born in 1922, is the University of South Carolina's oldest living donor. Her decades of donations have impacted generations of Gamecocks.
A Letter from the Deans
The fall 2024 issue of AHA!, our Honors alumni magazine, is quite an extraordinary edition.
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