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College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Derrick Meggie visited with Dr. Sarah Young's political science class, sharing how he works with state legislators in his role as director of state government and community relations for the USC system.
April 13, 2026

Poli Sci course brings experts to class
: From left to right: Brianna Jordan, Winnie Branscum, Madison Jordan and Dr. Heimmermann
April 7, 2026

‘This moment belongs to all of us’: USCA honors women’s polo team after historic championship win
Among her proudest and most recent honors, Birt was named Homecoming Queen during Homecoming weekend on Feb. 21.
April 1, 2026

Aiken Sunrise Rotary selects Vivica Birt as student of the month

USCA’s 2026 Library Research Awards go to history major Caroline Wright, left, and nursing major Alexa Carnahan. (USCA photo by John Antaki)
March 31, 2026

History and nursing students earn USCA library awards

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

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