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."

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."

Congratulations to the University of South Carolina Aiken's August 2021 graduates.

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.

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.

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.

The University of South Carolina Aiken congratulates those students who finished their degree programs in August.

The University of South Carolina Aiken congratulates those students who finished their degree programs in August.

UofSC Aiken grad lands job before graduation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

The Ernestine B. Law Communication award recognized achievement in communication.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.