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College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
From left, Authors J. Drew Lanham, Dr. Dinah Johnson, Jenks Farmer and Claudia Smith Brinson were inducted into the South Carolina Academy of Authors Hall of Fame. (Courtesy photo)
March 30, 2026

State’s literary leaders inducted into hall of fame at USCA
USCA now grants nine free credits to junior and senior high schoolers who earn the South Carolina Department of Education Seal of Biliteracy and declare Spanish as their major. Photo credit: South Carolina Department of Education graphic
March 18, 2026

USCA offers free Spanish credits for qualifying high school students
Hailey Goodwin is a piano studies major at USCA. [Courtesy Photo]
March 17, 2026

From world-class experiences to the world stage
Terrence Wilson, featured artist for USCA’s Winter Nocturne program, conducted community outreach programs with local students and a masterclass with USCA piano studies majors before his performance in Joye Cottage.
March 17, 2026

Visiting world-renowned pianist conducts master class with USCA students
More than 85 organizations and graduate programs attended USCA’s annual Career and Graduate School Fair.
March 12, 2026

Career Services hosts largest fair focused on career and workforce readiness
Kylie Burns, a senior double majoring in sociology and communications, is the second student to receive the Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship.
March 5, 2026

Scholarship inspired by fallen officers awarded to graduating senior, Kylie Burns
From left, Dr. Sarah Young invites USCA alumni Jacob Nelson, USCA ’18, and Nathan Garner, USCA ’23, to her political science classes, giving students a first-hand look at how concepts discussed in class apply in the real world.
March 3, 2026

USCA alumni mentor fellow political science students
Cecil Williams shared his powerful firsthand experiences documenting the civil rights movement in South Carolina during his keynote address.
February 23, 2026

USCA and Aiken Tech unite the community to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy
Dr. Samuel Pierce will present “Future Soldiers of Spain: Masculine Indoctrination During the Early Franco Regime on Feb. 26.
February 19, 2026

USCA’s free lecture series moves to Aiken County Public Library
DeAnna Gore (right) sat down with FOX 54's Kimberely Scott (left) to talk about the Homecoming race.
February 11, 2026

Sociology chair talks about Homecoming 5K race on FOX 54 News

Photo credit: The Aiken Standard
February 3, 2026

USCA student artwork on display in North Carolina gallery
The family of Scotty Richardson honor their loved one during the Homecoming 5K race in 2024.
January 13, 2026

USCA to host 3rd Annual Homecoming 5K
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