The university's top stories of recognition, impact and growth in academic affairs.
The University of South Carolina faculty, staff and students' high-quality academic work is being recognized, the campus community is impacting the world around it, and the university is growing toward providing a better educational experience for all. The Office of the Provost is committed to advancing and promoting this academic excellence.
Check out the most recent examples of academic excellence from across campus.
Alison Leach Hughes, director of the office of new student orientation, was recently elected president-elect of the Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education, also known as NODA.
Alexa Dean recently earned national recognition as a recipient of the Region 3 Excellence in Advising -- Primary Role Advisor award presented by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).
The Excel Funding Program, an initiative of the Office of the Vice President for Research, helps support humanities researchers at the University of South Carolina.
Mary Anne Fitzpatrick, interim dean of the faculty and vice provost for faculty affairs, was recently awarded the National Communication Association's Charles H. Woolbert Research Award.