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.
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2020 Oct 9
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.
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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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Feb 10

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.
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.
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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

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
USC Aiken Announces Students Named to Spring 2020 President's List
The University of South Carolina Aiken congratulates those students who made the President's List for Spring 2020. To earn this distinction, students must be enrolled full-time and maintain a GPA of at least 4.0.
Honors List -
2020 Jul 20
USC Aiken Announces Master's Graduates
The University of South Carolina Aiken releases the list of students who completed their master's programs this spring.
Graduation -
2020 Jul 1
Pacer Selected for State Department Scholarship
University of South Carolina Aiken junior, Ithzel Contreras, was selected for the U.S. Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. The needs-based scholarship, named after the late congressman from New York, gives students the opportunity to study abroad.
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2020 Jul 16
USC Aiken May Graduates Announced
The University of South Carolina Aiken releases the list of graduates for May 2020.
Graduation -
2020 Jun 30