Maddie Bailey earns Critical Language Scholarship
First-year international studies and languages, literatures and cultures major Maddie Bailey will travel to Kyrgyzstan this summer for intensive language study.
USC has five Goldwater Scholars in 2026
Five University of South Carolina students earned the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship in 2026. This sets a record for the most Goldwater Scholars at USC in a single year and marks the 34th consecutive year the university has had at least one Goldwater Scholar.
Josh Evans earns PPIA Junior Summer Institute Fellowship to study social, education policy
Carolina Scholar Josh Evans (BARSC, public policy '27) is one of 18 students nationwide selected for the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan.
Future physician-scientist selected as Marshall Scholarship finalist
South Carolina Honors College student Michael Pitre has been named a finalist for the 2026 Marshall Scholarships. If selected, he plans to pursue an MPhil in biological sciences to develop novel treatments for Parkinson's disease before returning to USC for medical school.
Senior public health major named Rhodes Scholarship finalist
A Rhodes scholar embodies academic excellence, strong collaboration and leadership skills, and dedication to working for the good of humanity — all of which describe South Carolina Honors College student and public health major Hannah Brennen. Her research and involvement in the Columbia community throughout her academic career have her poised to become USC's 11th Rhodes scholar and first since 2016.
Making up her mind
First-generation SCHC junior Tam Dinh talks about her winding path to finding the right major and feeling confident in making life-changing decisions.
Darla Moore School of Business graduate student earns Rotary Global Grant
Lydia Cross has been awarded the 2025 Rotary Global Grant for future study in the area of community economic development.
Five USC students, alumni earn Fulbright grants for research, graduate study abroad
Molly Conway, Aimee Herring, Ashley Labrie, Muskaan Makkar and Jensen Smith have earned 2025 - 2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program fellowships to spend approximately a year in Chile, Lithuania, Brazil, France and Spain, respectively.
15 Gamecocks earn the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for study abroad
These 15 University of South Carolina students receive funding from the Department of State to support the cost of their academic programs and will serve as cultural ambassadors in their host countries.
The research community
To know the University of South Carolina's most recent Goldwater scholars, Linden McGregor and Michael Pitre, is to know about the mentors who support them, the scientific challenges that motivate them and the students they hope to impact outside of the lab.
Honors College junior named USC's 18th Udall Scholar
Rising Honors College senior Ella Michel has been awarded a 2025 Udall Undergraduate Scholarship to continue her work at the intersection of energy, environment and community.
USC's latest Rotary Scholar seeks global engagement
Senior NROTC midshipman Ryan Lohr realized early that, to grow as a communicator, he couldn’t just talk about the world in his classes — he needed to engage with the world.
19 USC students and alumni earn national recognition for research
Parker Huggins, Dorathea Lee, Caroline Rucker, Kim Tena, Rhoda Witmer and Christopher Wu are 2025 recipients of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program scholarship, with 13 more USC students and alumni earning honorable mention distinction.
Raeva Bali named 2025 FAO Schwarz scholar
Senior environmental studies major Raeva Bali is one of only five recipients nationwide to earn a 2025 FAO Schwarz Fellowship. She is the first University of South Carolina student to receive this award.
Three USC students awarded Critical Language Scholarship
Summer Bordon, Cecilia Callozzo and Kaylen Pritchard have earned the 2025 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) for intensive language study.
USC has 2 Goldwater scholars in 2025
Two University of South Carolina students were awarded prestigious Goldwater scholarships Friday. They are: Linden McGregor, a junior biomedical engineering major from Lexington, Kentucky, and Michael Pitre, a junior BARSC-MD candidate from West Sayville, New York.
Global environmental interests stem from South Carolinian roots
2024 University of South Carolina graduates Kate Barnwell and Carlos Sanchez Julia are pursuing joint master's degrees in the areas of environmental policy, agriculture and sustainability, joining the next generation of climate scholars and advocates.
The cyber sisters
Honors College students Emma and Madeleine McBride earn Cyber Service Academy national fellowship.
NROTC midshipman awarded 2024 Rotary Global Grant
Senior global studies and political science double-major Ryan Lohr has earned the 2024 Rotary Global Grant.
For Emma Jackson, every week is shark week
NOAA Hollings scholar and marine science grad researches sharks, rays and anything else that swims her way.
Three USC graduate students recognized with NIH fellowships
Taylor Berrier, Brooke Bullard and Rachel Hantman are 2024 recipients of the National Institutes of Health F31 Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Awards.
NSF distinguishes 11 USC students, alumni with research awards
Daniel Coble, Ashlin Deatherage, Margaret Gordon, Cathryn Murphy, Sara Padula and Lex Whalen are 2024 recipients of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program scholarship.
Capstone scholar awarded NOAA Hollings Scholarship to research sharks
Rising junior Capstone scholar Liam McKenna is one of only 145 students nationwide to be selected as a 2024 NOAA Hollings scholar.
Six Gamecocks going global with the Gilman Scholarship
Dax Andrews, Bess Bridwell, Elliott Catoe-Griffis, Tristen Davis, Leah Pleskonko and Tamia Starks have earned the 2024 - 2025 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad.
International experiences await USC's three newest Fulbright recipients
Josh Lastimoso, Madison Mueller and Caroline Westberg have earned 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program fellowships to spend approximately a year in the United Kingdom, Taiwan and Spain, respectively.
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