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.
Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society Inducts 17 New Members
Lambda Pi Eta, the national communication honor society, inducted 17 new members during a ceremony on May 3, 2022. Lambda Pi Eta was founded in 1985 at the University of Arkansas. The National Communication Association established LPH as an affiliate organization and the official national communication honor society for undergraduates in 1995. In February 1996, Lambda Pi Eta was inducted into the Association of College Honor Society, and now there are over 500 chapters worldwide. The chapter at USC Aiken, the Nu Rho Chapter, was established in 2001 by Dr. Charmaine Wilson. Dr. Jason Munsell, Associate Professor and Chair of the Communication and Emerging Media Department, currently serves as the LPH faculty advisor and is a member as well. Kerri Charles made special Lambda Pi Eta cupcakes for the induction.
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2022 May 23
USC Aiken Students Named to Fall 2021 Dean's List
The University of South Carolina Aiken congratulates those students who made the Dean's List for Fall 2021. To earn this distinction, students must be enrolled full-time and maintain a GPA of at least 3.5.
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2022 Feb 10

USC Aiken Students Named to Fall 2021 President's List
The University of South Carolina Aiken congratulates those students who made the President's List for Fall 2021. To earn this distinction, students must be enrolled full-time and maintain a GPA of at least 4.0.
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2022 Feb 9
Scholarship Recipient
A generous donor recently established The South Carolina Bluebird Society Scholarship Fund at the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA). The annual $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to full-time, degree-seeking students majoring in biology and in good student standing. Students will be required to comply with the mission statement of the South Carolina Bluebird Society (SCBS) as follows: "The SCBS is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the recovery and conservation of the Eastern Bluebird and other cavity-nesting birds native to South Carolina and elsewhere." Students will assist the SCBS in conducting research on bluebirds and other cavity-nesting birds. USC Aiken senior biology major Emelie Alarcon is the first scholarship recipient. "Thanks to this generous scholarship, I can focus more on the most important aspect of school, which is learning," Emelie said. "Because of the SCBS, I have been given the opportunity to extend my passion for wildlife. I am extremely thankful for the opportunity to assist in the recovery of the bluebird population."
Scholarship -
2021 Oct 1
Mary E. Jarrard Prize
Representatives from the University of South Carolina Aiken's (USCA) Department of Communication and Emerging Media won big at the annual Carolina Communications Association (CCA) Conference, held on September 25. CCA promotes the discipline of communication studies in the Carolinas and across the region by hosting conferences, publishing a journal, and providing resources for instructors and students. Grace Fulton, a USCA Spring 2021 graduate, won the Mary E. Jarrard Prize for outstanding student paper. She is the first USCA student to win the award. Her paper was titled: "On the Offensive: Applying the Functional Analysis Theory of Political Television Advertisements to Analyze the 2020 South Carolina Senatorial Race."
Student Competition -
2021 Oct 1
August 2021 Graduates
Congratulations to the University of South Carolina Aiken's August 2021 graduates.
Graduation -
2021 Aug 30
UofSC Aiken Announces Fall 2020 President's List Honorees
The University of South Carolina Aiken congratulates those students who made the President's List for Fall 2020. To earn this distinction, students must be enrolled full-time and maintain a GPA of at least 4.0. Students who graduate in December are said to be a part of the class that graduates in the spring, thus a December 2020 graduate would be identified as part of the class of 2021 which is the end of the academic year.
President's List -
2021 Feb 10

UofSC Aiken Announces Fall 2020 Dean's List Honorees
The University of South Carolina Aiken congratulates those students who made the Dean's List for Fall 2020. To earn this distinction, students must be enrolled full-time and maintain a GPA of at least 3.5.
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2021 Feb 10
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.
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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
UofSC Aiken Congratulates August 2020 Graduates
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.
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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.
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2020 Aug 6

Outstanding Student of Nursing (BSN Generic)
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.
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2020 Aug 6

School of Education Outstanding Student Honorees
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.
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2020 Aug 6
Overall Outstanding Business Student
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.
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2020 Aug 6
Outstanding Student of Marketing
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.
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2020 Aug 6

Outstanding Student of Management
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.
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2020 Aug 6

Outstanding Student in Finance
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.
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2020 Aug 6

Outstanding Student of Accounting 2020
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.
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2020 Aug 5
College of Sciences and Engineering Honors 2020
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.
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2020 Aug 4
Academic Honors in The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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.
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2020 Aug 4

Outstanding Student of Sociology
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.
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2020 Aug 4

Outstanding Student of History 2020
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.
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2020 Aug 4

Outstanding Student of English
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.
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2020 Aug 4
The Ernestine B. Law Communication Student of the Year
The Ernestine B. Law Communication award recognized achievement in communication.
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2020 Aug 4
Virginia Kaplan Writing Award
Through the generosity of the late Virginia Kaplan, the Kaplan Writing Award is presented annually to an undergraduate who exhibits excellence in expository writing. The competition is open to all full-time, currently enrolled students at UofSC Aiken. Any piece of expository writing done in the current academic year in response to a regular class assignment may be submitted to the competition. Essays may be revised or expanded by the student before submission. The submission is evaluated based on depth of thought, clarity of expression, and command of language. There is no restriction as to subject.
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2020 Aug 4

Phebe Davidson Prize in Creative Writing
Through the generosity of James L. Oswald of Aiken, the Phebe Davidson Prize is offered annually by the UofSC Aiken English Department to a currently enrolled full-time student whose work demonstrates superior achievement in creative writing.
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2020 Aug 4

Mona L. Martin Prize in Freshman Writing
The Mona L. Martin Prize in Freshman Writing is given annually on a competitive basis to a first-year English composition student whose work demonstrates excellence in expository prose. The prize is made possible through the generosity of distinguished UofSC Aiken graduate Mona L. Martin. The competition is open to all full-time, currently enrolled students who have accrued less than 30 collegiate credit hours. Any piece of expository writing completed for academic credit in English 101 or English 102 may be submitted for consideration. Essays may be revised or expanded by the student before submission. There is no restriction as to the subject.
Academic Award -
2020 Aug 4

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