USC Aiken

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.

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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 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

SGA VP Meets USC System President

University of South Carolina Aiken Student Government Association Vice President Q'May Qourters had the chance to meet the president of the University of South Carolina System, Robert Caslen, when he visited with students, faculty, and staff at USC Aiken just a few short weeks after stepping into the position.

Club or Organization - 2019 Oct 4

Student-Ambassadors Represent Chancellor

The University of South Carolina Aiken announced the selection of the Chancellor Ambassadors for the 2019-2020 academic year, recognizing them with the presentation of the ambassador's maroon jacket.

Club or Organization - 2019 Sep 17

SGA President from Lexington is Majoring in Biology and is Proud to be a Pacer

SGA president shares why she's proud to be a Pacer.

Club or Organization - 2019 Sep 12

Students Gain Insight to EM Cleanup Through SRS-University Project

A first-time collaboration involving data analysis between Department of Energy Environmental Management's Savannah River Site (SRS) and the University of South Carolina Aiken has proven successful as four computer science students recently presented their work in a final step toward graduation.

Club or Organization - 2019 Jun 17

Students Unite to Support Fellow Pacers

Unity, a student group at the University of South Carolina Aiken recently announced its officers for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Club or Organization - 2019 Jun 17

Student Newspaper Recognized by SC Press Association

The University of South Carolina Aiken's student newspaper, Pacer Times, earned five awards from the South Carolina Press Association.

Club or Organization - 2019 Jun 4

Amber Perry Recognized by SC Press Association

The University of South Carolina Aiken's student newspaper, Pacer Times, earned five awards from the South Carolina Press Association.

Club or Organization - 2019 Jun 4

Allison Swiecki Gives USC First Lady Tour of Garden

Before a reception honoring her and her husband, the first lady of the University of South Carolina System toured USC Aiken's community garden, located in the heart of the on-campus housing complex.

Club or Organization - 2019 May 31

National Communication Honor Society Inducts New Members

Lambda Pi Eta, the national communication honor society, inducted 14 new members at the University of South Carolina Aiken, just before graduation.

Club or Organization - 2019 May 28

Pacer Gamers Lead Peach Belt

The University of South Carolina Aiken e-sports team is dominating the Peach Belt Conferences' League of Legends series.

Club or Organization - 2019 Mar 8

USC Aiken Equestrians Qualify for 7-State Competition

Members of the University of South Carolina Aiken's Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Hunt Seat Team earned enough points during a regional competition to advance to the IHSA Zone 5 show at Auburn University on March 30.

Club or Organization - 2019 Mar 8

USC Aiken Eventers Fare Well in Virginia

The University of South Carolina Aiken Eventing Team finished the year strong, placing third in the Collegiate Championships at the Virginia Horse Trials in Lexington, Va.

Club or Organization - 2018 Jun 7