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.

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.

The University of South Carolina Aiken releases the list of students who completed their master's programs this spring.

The University of South Carolina Aiken announced the 2020-2021 Chancellor Ambassadors.

The University of South Carolina Aiken chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the national communication honor society, welcomed several new members this semester.

The University of South Carolina Aiken releases the list of graduates for May 2020.

The University of South Carolina Aiken recently held student leadership elections, and as a result, Sam Boyd will be the Student Government Association's president for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Each year, the University of South Carolina Aiken chooses one standout Pacer as its Student Employee of the Year. This year, that honor goes to Maddy Willis a First PACE mentor. In this role, she's responsible for helping fellow Pacers succeed. First PACE is a highly-selective, invitation-only provisional acceptance program designed for first-year students who have academic potential but do not meet the standardized testing, GPA, or high school class ranking requirements to be offered admission as a USC Aiken student.

Months ago, before COVID-19 caused the suspension of face-to-face classes at the University of South Carolina Aiken and activities throughout the area, plans were being made for the annual Memorial Day Parade, and one graphic arts class was key to the effort.

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.

A future veterinarian has earned the annual Mona L. Martin Prize in Freshman Writing, which is given to a first-year student at the University of South Carolina Aiken who demonstrates excellence in expository writing. This year's highly competitive award, named after a distinguished USC Aiken graduate, goes to Bela Steele. The biology major plans to attend the North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine after graduating from USC Aiken.

The University of South Carolina Aiken boasts a few more Magellan Scholars and one more faculty ASPIRE 1 grant.

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.

During homecoming festivities, the University of South Carolina Aiken crowned the 2020 homecoming king and queen.

Aiken Sunrise Rotary selected Ryan Missildine as its Student of the Month for February.

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.

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.

The University of South Carolina Aiken conducted its inaugural recognition of those students who completed the Palmetto College Program.

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.

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

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.

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.

University of South Carolina Aiken men's basketball standout Faison Brock has been named PBC Player of the Week.

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.

The University of South Carolina Aiken School of Education celebrated December graduates during its annual Intern Celebration, held just days before commencement.

The University of South Carolina Aiken School of Nursing celebrated its December graduates during the annual pre-commencement pinning ceremony.

The University of South Carolina Aiken Dressage Team participated in their second show and took home another win for the Pacers while at the St. Andrews University Equestrian Center in Laurinburg, NC.

The University of South Carolina Aiken announced its newest Magellan Scholars who will receive funding for their undergraduate research during the spring 2020 semester.