U.S. News and World Report (2021): #1 Regional Comprehensive Public College in the South. This 2021 distinction marks USC Aiken’s 23rd consecutive ranking among the top three in this category. The university has won the first place ranking fifteen times.
(see more)U.S. News and World Report (2021): #1 Regional Comprehensive Public College in the South. This 2021 distinction marks USC Aiken’s 23rd consecutive ranking among the top three in this category. The university has won the first place ranking fifteen times.
UofSC Aiken's Third Annual Summer Scholars Institute Summer Symposium
The University of South Carolina Aiken showcased its top scholars at the third annual Summer Scholars Institute Summer Symposium on Friday, September 25, 2020. This symposium was cohosted by the College of Sciences and Engineering and the Center for Research Excellence.
Achievement (Other) -
2020 Oct 9
UofSC Aiken August Graduates: Masters
The University of South Carolina Aiken congratulates those students who finished their degree programs in August.
Graduation -
2020 Sep 25
Alumna Lands Job Before Graduation
UofSC Aiken grad lands job before graduation.
Business/professional -
2020 Aug 11

Outstanding Student of Nursing (RN to BSN)
The Honors, Awards, and Scholarship Committee in consultation with the deans and department chairs nominate the highest achieving students each year for recognition in each academic area from the five schools and colleges, the Magellan Scholars, and the University Honors Program.
Academic Award -
2020 Aug 6

Spring 2020 University Honors Program Honorees
The university's Honors Program offers academically talented, highly motivated students opportunities for enriched learning experiences both in and outside the classroom. Honors students participate in a unique learning community that enjoys small classes and independent study under the direction of UofSC Aiken's best teacher-scholars in a program that cultivates critical thinking, analysis and creative expression. Honors students have completed at least 20 percent of their academic program in courses designated or related to the Honors program.
Scholarship -
2020 Aug 4

Magellan Scholar Honorees
Each Magellan Scholar receives funds to conduct their research project, competing for this award with the submission of a research, scholarship, or creative project proposal developed in collaboration with his or her faculty mentor. Selection is based on the project's educational and intellectual merit, the potential impact of the project, and the student's previous academic success. Magellan Scholars may be from any discipline or major, but must maintain an institutional GPA of 3.300 or greater, maintain consistent effort towards the completion of the project within the grant period, and dedicates his or her self to exploring the world while gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Research / Grant -
2020 Aug 3
USC Aiken Announces Students Named to Spring 2020 Dean's List
The University of South Carolina Aiken congratulates those students who made the Dean's List for Spring 2020. To earn this distinction, students must be enrolled full-time and maintain a GPA of at least 3.5.
Honors List -
2020 Jul 20
Chancellor Ambassadors Announced
The University of South Carolina Aiken announced the 2020-2021 Chancellor Ambassadors.
Club or Organization -
2020 Jun 8

New Student Body President, Other Leaders Announced
The University of South Carolina Aiken recently held student leadership elections, and as a result, Sam Boyd will be the Student Government Association's president for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Leadership -
2020 Jun 8
USC Aiken Makes A Difference With A Local Family
For the seventh consecutive year, the University of South Carolina Aiken softball team hit a home run with a local family. This year, the Pacers worked in conjunction with the Salvation Army to adopt a family for the holiday season.
Community Service -
2020 Jan 6
Newest Educators Celebrated
The University of South Carolina Aiken School of Education celebrated December graduates during its annual Intern Celebration, held just days before commencement.
Milestone Badge -
2020 Jan 6
USC Aiken Choral Group Performs in Italy
Members of the University of South Carolina Aiken's Women's Vocal Ensemble started their summer break performing all over Italy.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2019 Jul 1
USC Discovers Aiken's Top Student-Researchers
Several University of South Carolina Aiken student-researchers participated in the third annual Discover USC in Columbia just before the end of the spring semester.
Academic competition -
2019 Jun 4
Pacer Who Championed Human, Civil Rights Earns Award
USC Aiken graduate and Orangeburg, S.C., native earns Human & Civil Rights Award.
Alumni -
2019 Jan 28