USC Aiken

USC Aiken, a comprehensive university in the University of South Carolina system, offers undergraduate and master's degrees to more than 3,500 students in 50 programs of study. USC Aiken is ranked the #1 public regional college in the South by U.S. News & World Report's guide "America's Best Colleges." The 2019 distinction marks USC Aiken's 21st consecutive ranking among the top three in this category and the 14th time in first place.

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Secondary and Middle Level Education

Pacers Crown Homecoming King, Queen

During homecoming festivities, the University of South Carolina Aiken crowned the 2020 homecoming king and queen.

Achievement (Other) - 7h

USC Aiken Congratulates Palmetto College Graduates

The University of South Carolina Aiken conducted its inaugural recognition of those students who completed the Palmetto College Program.

Graduation - Feb 20

Orientation Leaders Named for 2020

The University of South Carolina Aiken has named its pacesetters for 2020. These student-leaders conduct orientation, introducing incoming freshmen and transfer students to the university.

Club or Organization - Feb 19

USC Aiken Announces Students Named to Fall 2019 President's List

The University of South Carolina Aiken congratulates those students who made the President's List for Fall 2019. To earn this distinction, students must be enrolled full-time and maintain a GPA of at least 4.0.

Honors List - Feb 10

Faison Brock Picks up Peach Belt Honor

University of South Carolina Aiken men's basketball standout Faison Brock has been named PBC Player of the Week.

Sports - Jan 21

Grants Connect Students to Research, Discovery

The University of South Carolina Aiken Center for Research Excellence awarded several student-researcher Connections Awards grants which will be used to fund the research they are conducting with their faculty mentors.

Research / Grant - Jan 14

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 - Jan 6

Newest Nurses Follow Nightingale's Example

The University of South Carolina Aiken School of Nursing celebrated its December graduates during the annual pre-commencement pinning ceremony.

Business/professional - Jan 6

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 - Jan 6

Haley Dixon Honored as USC Aiken's Outstanding Student

During its December graduation ceremony, the University of South Carolina Aiken recognized Haley Dixon as its Outstanding Senior Student.

Academic Award - 2019 Dec 13

Student-Leaders Hit Nation's Capital

During fall break, several Pacers visited Washington, DC.

Leadership - 2019 Nov 11

Aiken Museum Preserves History Through Scholarship Given to Abbey Rice

Abby Rice receives the Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum's scholarship.

Scholarship - 2019 Nov 11

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Business Administration

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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Chemistry

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

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

KDP Honor Society

Congratulations on your induction to Kappa Delta Pi

Honor Society - 2019 Apr 9

Dr. Michelle Vieyra Takes Hike to Make a Wish

One biology professor at the University of South Carolina Aiken has taken her love for the subject out of the classroom and into the woods - all to help dreams come true for young children.

Volunteer - 2019 Mar 8

USC Aiken 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

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