Action and direction
Herman Phillips, 2018 Honors film and media studies alum, is revolutionizing the film and television industry with Cinapse, a cloud-based production scheduling software that closes a decades-long technological gap.
Lightbulb moments
2024 South Carolina Honors College graduate Juan Alvarado is an inaugural resident of Fairfield County School District's Teacher Village, and he's eager to create positive communities in and out of the classroom.
'Our whole world is made of stories': Honors students reflect on class with Claire Jiménez
The PEN/Faulkner Award winner has a knack for helping students discover their voices and appreciate a well-told story.
Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award winner: Kelly Goldberg
Kelly Goldberg, a clinical assistant professor of anthropology teaching in the South Carolina Honors College, is the winner of the university’s Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award.
Making the leap: Honors College alumna to pursue dance science MFA in London
She danced in her dorm room during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, 2024 Carolina scholar Ella Sanders is stepping onto an international stage.
Anna Hoppmann leads pediatric cancer research effort
Doctor, scientist, teacher, mom. Honors alumna Dr. Anna Hoppmann opens up about her many hats and the importance of mentorship and teamwork.
Research experience, custom major prep undergrad for career in food policy and research
Honors student Audrey Richards will not only have the words "Food Policy and Research" on her diploma when she graduates next May, she'll have the expertise to pursue a career in the field.
MUSC Health in Columbia trains in-demand cardiovascular technologists
Honors student Kat Kicinski found her focus when she learned about a major that would lead her to a cardiovascular training program at MUSC Health.
Summer internship paves way for biology major’s healthcare dreams
Honors student Shyam Ganesh Babu spent the summer interning at the USC SOMG with Prisma Health’s MedEx program, which helps make future jobs in healthcare more accessible to students.
'A common goal': Reese Lycan reflects on Truman Scholars Leadership Week
The University of South Carolina's most recent Truman Scholar attests to the importance of collaboration and conversation in public service initiatives.
Magic at work
Honors alumni Caroline Cates and Kerry Moore reflect on how hard work, resilience and learning opportunities turned their Disney career dreams into reality.
USC biologist revives historic moth and butterfly collection
Honors student Allie Fletcher discovers and identifies species never documented in South Carolina.
Fulbright scholar investigates promising cancer therapy
Honors biological sciences student Diana Clark spent her summer researching a new method for treating cancer cells.
'The awe never wears off': Top Scholar alumna's journey to the White House
For 2023 SCHC graduate Blair Elliott, a supportive Carolina community helps to make the White House feel like home.
U101 instructor of the year calls on lifetime of experiences to guide students
Honors alumna Kitty Sutton believes her lawyerly ability to hear a person’s story without passing judgment is part of what makes her a successful University 101 instructor. Her students agree – Sutton is the 2024 recipient of the M. Stuart Hunter Award for Outstanding Teaching in University 101.
Matters of the heart and homeland
The 2024 William A. Mould Senior Thesis Award winners demonstrate what research can reveal through interactions large and small.
Where there's Smoak, there's fire: Honors College assistant dean recognized with USC Outstanding Staff Award
After more than 25 years at the University of South Carolina, Jan Smoak's passion for serving students and creating community burns as brightly as ever.
Cocky's Cleanup Crew
Honors College first-year student, Allison Desmarais leads student clean-up crew as group seeks to make the world a cleaner place - one location at a time.
Student body vice president advocates for good mental health
Student body Vice President and Honors junior Courtney Tkacs is committed to fostering a safe community for students on campus while prioritizing mental health activism.
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.
For Alison Schriro, the College of Education has ‘been there every step’ of her teaching career
As a member of the inaugural class of the Carolina Teacher Induction Program, Honors alumna Alison Schriro gained three years of personalized coaching and joined a community of fellow novice educators.
Investigating the interfaces
For the 2023 Distinguished Young Honors Alumni Award winner, it's all about where people and proteins interact.
Visual communications student wins national logo design competition
Honors student Callie Hribar ranks first place in logo design competition sponsored by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.
Honors College alumna finds success in higher education
First-gen Spartanburg native Kimberly Rogers recently completed her first year as president of Contra Costa College.
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.