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USC Aiken Receives Microgrant for Campus Health
The American College of Sports Medicine Foundation awarded the USC Aiken Exercise is Medicine program and Mila Padgett a microgrant for $1,250 under the Barry & Linda Franklin Exercise is Medicine-On Campus microgrant program. The Exercise is Medicine...
Sep 13, 2022, 11:22am EDT
USC Aiken to host 37th annual SEED STEM Festival
The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center at the University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken) will host the 37th annual SEED STEM Festival on October 1 on the university campus, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. "Imagine...
Sep 12, 2022, 8:00am EDT
New Pacer LIFE Program to Begin Fall of 2023 at USC Aiken
The University of South Carolina Aiken School of Education has developed the new Pacer LIFE (Learning Is For Everyone) program for adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). The hybrid program, which was approved by the USC Board of Trustees at their ...
Aug 24, 2022, 12:32pm EDT
Mended Hearts Continues Long History of Generous Support to USC Aiken
USC Aiken recently received a generous contribution from the Mended Hearts of Aiken. Dean of the School of Nursing, Dr. Thayer McGahee, accepted the donation noting, "This gift comes just in time for our returning and new students. We are so excited t...
Aug 15, 2022, 11:15am EDT
STEM Campers Explore Career Possibilities
In July, area high school students had a unique opportunity to learn about STEM career opportunities from real-world experts at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center (RPSEC) on the University of South Carolina Aiken campus. The high schoolers wer...
Jul 28, 2022, 4:03pm EDT
Ruth Joins USC Aiken as Alumni Director
In April, the university appointed Tammy Davis Ruth as the thirteenth director of alumni relations. She will be working to engage over twenty thousand alumni worldwide. Ruth is no stranger to the university. She is a proud Pacer alumna, graduating fro...
Jun 17, 2022, 10:03am EDT
Maxine Hill Memorial Scholarship to assist USC Aiken and the Critical Shortage of Nurses
The newest nursing scholarship given to the University of South Carolina Aiken is the Maxine Hill Memorial Nursing Scholarship. Named after his mother, David Hill wanted to recognize the years of service his mom gave to others. This scholarship will he...
Jun 13, 2022, 8:00am EDT
Hospital Auxiliary of Aiken County - Loyal Donor to USCA's Nursing Program
The Hospital Auxiliary of Aiken County has been donating to the USC Aiken School of Nursing Program for years. At their annual meeting last month, guest speakers Jim O'Laughlin, CEO and president of Aiken Regional Medical Centers and Dr. Thayer McGahee...
May 24, 2022, 11:49am EDT
Modified Summer Hours
University officials approved revised hours of operation for the summer months. Beginning Monday, May 16, the university will be adopting a 4 1/2-day work week. The summer hours will be effective Monday, May 16 through Friday, August 12. All offices ...
May 11, 2022, 11:06am EDT
New Cadets Contract into USC Aiken Army ROTC
Cadets Kayliah Kennedy and Courtney Owens are the second and third cadets to contract as part of the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Pacer Detachment at the University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken). Cadet Owens of Allendale, SC, signe...
Apr 29, 2022, 2:38pm EDT
