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USC Aiken's Signature Speaker to Discuss Opioid Epidemic
The University of South Carolina Aiken announced Uttam Dhillon, acting administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, as the featured guest for the Chancellor's Signature Speaker Series, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m., in the Etherredge Center. The event ...
Jan 15, 2019, 1:31pm EST

Local Women's Group Gives USC Aiken Students Scholarships
Town & Country, a women's social and philanthropic organization in the CSRA, gave the University of South Carolina Aiken two scholarships, which will help students in need of financial assistance. "[The] Town & Country scholarship was e...
Feb 22, 2019, 9:00am EST

USC Aiken Hosts Composer's Guild Concert
The Aiken Composer's Guild will host its second concert, this one featuring an international composer, March 4, at 7:30 p.m., in the Etherredge Center on the University of South Carolina Aiken campus. The concert is free and open to the public. ...
Feb 21, 2019, 9:00am EST

USC Aiken Chancellor Mentors Peers Across the Nation
The American Association of State Colleges and Universities tapped Dr. Sandra Jordan, chancellor of University of South Carolina Aiken, to join the faculty of a prestigious national program, which trains new university presidents. The New Presi...
Feb 19, 2019, 9:00am EST

USC Aiken Set For Sixth Annual Hoops For Heroes Blood Drive Challenge
The University of South Carolina Aiken will be participating in the Hoops For Heroes Blood Drive Challenge on Monday, February 25 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., in front of the Student Activities Center (SAC). The blood drive will take place just two days befo...
Feb 18, 2019, 2:00pm EST

Richmond County School Director Receives USC Aiken Award
The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center announced the recipient of its Dr. Robert E. Alexander Administrator of the Year Award. Dr. Shelly Allen, director of curriculum and instruction for Richmond County Schools, earned the annual award. ...
Feb 18, 2019, 9:00am EST

USC Aiken Released List of December Grads
The University of South Carolina Aiken released the list of December 2018 graduates, which can be found at: https://usca.meritpages.com/achievements/USC-Aiken-December-Graduates-Announced/101577 . The December 2018 class included: Number of gr...
Feb 17, 2019, 4:00pm EST

Former Pacer Signs Professional Volleyball Contract
Former University of South Carolina Aiken All-America volleyball standout Ashley Diedrich recently signed a professional contract with Volsungur Volleyball Club in Husavik, Iceland. "We are truly excited for Ashley Diedrich," head coach Glenn C...
Feb 17, 2019, 10:00am EST

USC Aiken Gamers Take Down Lander
The University of South Carolina Aiken E-sports Team bested Lander University Bearcats during the most recent Peach Belt Conference's League of Legends of game. "I feel like we beat them because we had more skilled players, not necessarily beca...
Feb 16, 2019, 8:00am EST

USC Aiken Hosts Ragtime Composer, Pianist
Premier ragtime artist, Scott Kirby, will perform in the University of South Carolina Aiken Etherredge Center for the Visual and Performing Arts on Feb. 22, at 3 p.m., in room 125. The concert is free and open to the public. "Critics call [Sco...
Feb 15, 2019, 8:00am EST