News and Events

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. 

Read USC's Recent Academic Excellence News

Check out the most recent examples of academic excellence from across campus.

Research office bolsters humanities research funding, success through Excel Program

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.

Communication professor recognized for enduring impact of research

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.

Harlan Smith selected as director of International Student and Scholars Support

The Office of the Provost has chosen Harlan Smith as the new director of International Student and Scholar Support, effective August 19.

Scholarship risk intervention program helps students retain critical funding

Since 2021, the University Advising Center has partnered with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to implement the Scholarship Risk Intervention program, an initiative designed to help students retain their LIFE Scholarship, Palmetto Fellows Scholarship or general university scholarships.