![Abigail Reesor, USCA ’29, is gearing up to meet the demands of the holiday season with her Bake It Till You Make It gourmet cookies and cakes. She said she applies lessons learned in her business classes to her own company. [Courtesy photo]](/media/usca/departments/marketing-amp-communication/news/2025/PIX-Abigail-with-cookies.JPG)
USCA student enjoys sweet taste of success with baking business
![Jonathan Alvarez, USCA ’26, started his own mobile detailing business, known as 540Suds, in 2023. He's now planning to open an ice cream shop with his mother. [Courtesy photo]](/media/usca/departments/marketing-amp-communication/news/2025/Image.jpeg)
Wax now, scoops later: Student builds two sweet ventures
![From left, Carson Williams, USCA ‘20, helped develop the LEAP Ahead program, which offers students like JuMohn Green career guidance, networking opportunities, professional skills development and workplace expectations. USCA and the Savannah River Site collaborated on the framework for the program. [USCA photo]](/media/usca/departments/marketing-amp-communication/news/2025/PIX-LEAP-Ahead-Carson.jpg)
USCA students ‘LEAP’ into mentorship program with SRS
![Brent Hoover, USCA '11, and the South Carolina Small Business Development Center work with USCA students interested in starting their own businesses. SBDC provides for-profit start-up and existing businesses free consultation, whether exploring product ideas, creating business plans or building funding sources. [Courtesy photo]](/media/usca/departments/marketing-amp-communication/news/2025/brent-hoover-headshot-2023.jpeg)
USCA student-entrepreneurs urged to open their own businesses
More USCA students choosing humanities, social sciences majors
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences launches Strategic Leadership and Innovation Circle
Helo golf ball drop makes money for student scholarships
Nominations are open for the Human and Civil Rights Champion Awards for the MLK Community Celebration
USCA fosters students’ entrepreneurial spirit
![Marketing major Mellie Exline wasted no time building her business in the equine industry. [Courtesy photo]](/media/usca/departments/marketing-amp-communication/news/2025/Mellie-Exline.png)
Equine entrepreneur blends passion with pursuit of degree at USCA
![Ligons majored in business with a concentration in marketing at USCA. [Courtesy photo.]](/media/usca/departments/marketing-amp-communication/news/2025/Daniele-Ligons.jpg)
Alumna found voice, confidence, passion at USCA
USCA cyber scholarships available for high school, transfer students