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.
(see more)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.
Kelsey Spurlin Named Outstanding Senior Student
University of South Carolina Aiken volleyball standout Kelsey Spurlin has been named this year's recipient of the Outstanding Senior Student award. Her acceptance speech can be viewed at www.usca.edu/graduation.
Academic Award -
May 6
USC Aiken Magellan Scholars, Aspire Recipient Announced
The University of South Carolina Aiken boasts a few more Magellan Scholars and one more faculty ASPIRE 1 grant.
Research / Grant -
May 11
NAACP Selects Julia Evans for National Leadership Program
Julia Evans, a junior exercise science major at the University of South Carolina Aiken, has been accepted to participate in a nationwide leadership program for college students, sponsored by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Achievement (Other) -
Apr 14
Pacers Crown Homecoming King, Queen
During homecoming festivities, the University of South Carolina Aiken crowned the 2020 homecoming king and queen.
Achievement (Other) -
Feb 24
Ryan Missildine Chosen as Rotary's Student of the Month
Aiken Sunrise Rotary selected Ryan Missildine as its Student of the Month for February.
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Feb 20
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
USC Aiken Announces Students Named to Fall 2019 Dean's List
The University of South Carolina Aiken congratulates those students who made the Dean's List for Fall 2019. To earn this distinction, students must be enrolled full-time and maintain a GPA of at least 3.5.
Honors List -
Feb 3
USC Aiken Congratulates December Graduates
The University of South Carolina Aiken congratulates those students who finished their degree programs in December.
Achievement (Other) -
Feb 3
USC Aiken Education Major, Tiffany Zorn, Named Rotary Student of the Month
The Aiken Sunrise Rotary Club named Tiffany Zorn, an education major at the University of South Carolina Aiken, its Student of the Month for January 2020.
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Jan 22
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
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 Awards Pacers Research Grants
The University of South Carolina Aiken announced its newest Magellan Scholars who will receive funding for their undergraduate research during the spring 2020 semester.
Research / Grant -
Jan 6
USC Aiken Trial Team Takes to Mock Courtroom
The newly formed Pacer Mock Trial Team at the University of South Carolina Aiken has had a busy fall, participating in inaugural events and faring rather well.
Club or Organization -
2019 Dec 13
USC Aiken Trial Team Takes to Mock Courtroom
The newly formed Pacer Mock Trial Team at the University of South Carolina Aiken has had a busy fall, participating in inaugural events and faring rather well.
Club or Organization -
2019 Dec 13
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
Christine Carroll Tabbed Hutson-Etherredge Companies/Auto-Owners Insurance Student-Athlete Of The Week
University of South Carolina Aiken volleyball standout Christine Carroll has been named the Hutson-Etherredge Companies and Auto-Owners Insurance USC Aiken Athletic Department Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending Nov. 10, 2019.
Sports -
2019 Nov 11
Students Help Locals Bundle Up
Several students from the University of South Carolina Aiken helped ensure local residents of the Salvation Army shelter keep warm this winter.
Community Service -
2019 Nov 11
Blythewood Native Named Student of the Month by Sunrise Rotary
Aiken's Sunrise Rotary Club named Julia Evans, an exercise and sports science major from Blythewood, SC, Student of the Month for November.
Achievement (Other) -
2019 Nov 11
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
Pacers Spend Fall Break Building House in New Orleans
Students from USC AIken partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build a house for Hurricane Katrina victims.
Community Service -
2019 Oct 22
Future Educator from Gaffney Named Student of the Month
Aiken's Sunrise Rotary Club named Kelsey Spurlin Student of the Month for October.
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2019 Oct 16