Impacting every era
Graduating SCHC senior Norah Dixon is just as passionate about uplifting the untold stories of the past as she is about positively impacting the present and future.
Holiday card contest winner finds joy in making art
Honors senior Lauren Puttock has won USC’s third holiday card design contest for her acrylic painting of Cocky reading on a snowy day.
Class of 2024 December graduates
December 2024 graduates leave the University of South Carolina with memories of enduring friendships, newfound passions, supportive mentors and life-changing experiences.
Honors College alumna is making her mark at CNN Sports
SCHC alumna Amy Jordan is a senior executive with CNN Sports, leading and shaping today’s sports news coverage.
Well-being is only the beginning
Honors alum Tamera Sullivan '19, studied global health in Taiwan during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a future Foreign Service officer, she aspires to create a healthier world and inspire future generations to do the same.
Truth be told
South Carolina Honors College professor Jan Baker has blended the fields of storytelling and legal writing for almost a decade. Along the way, she's played an important role in her students' stories – just as they have in hers.
Treating them both: SCHC graduate explores the human-animal bond
For 2017 SCHC graduate and veterinarian Martha McCoy, building relationships with humans and animals is imperative for treating pets effectively. This takes time and trust, but for the former cross country team captain, being "in it for the long run" is her specialty.
Celebrating Frances Fawcett, Carolina's centenarian philanthropist
Frances Fawcett, born in 1922, is the University of South Carolina's oldest living donor. Her decades of donations have impacted generations of Gamecocks.
A Letter from the Deans
The fall 2024 issue of AHA!, our Honors alumni magazine, is quite an extraordinary edition.
South Carolina Honors College recognizes six distinguished alumni
The Honors College welcomed back esteemed alumni during the 2024 Homecoming Weekend celebrations.
Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award winner: Ozgur Ince
Honors finance professor Ozgur Ince is always looking for new ways to make finance relatable for his students.
‘A new Cecilia’
First-generation student and Carolina scholar Cecilia Callozzo reflects on her transformative experiences in the South Carolina Honors College and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
The cyber sisters
Honors College students Emma and Madeleine McBride earn Cyber Service Academy national fellowship.
Showing passion for college football and nuclear energy
Honors first-year Harry Weaver did not just bring his "I [Heart] Nuclear Energy" sign to be on TV during ESPN's College GameDay broadcast. He also wanted to share one of his passions.
Michael J. Mungo undergraduate teaching award winner: Jeanne Britton
Jeanne Britton, Honors professor and curator in the Department of Rare Books and Special collections, is the winner of the university’s Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award.
Lessons from the hive
Beekeeping class gives Honors students new perspective on natural world.
A seat at the table
In SCHC 453: Asian American Food Culture, knowledge is served family style as professor Jie Guo and her students investigate global and local -- "glocal" -- perspectives.
USC freshman’s medical invention could reduce breathing tube injuries
Shrihan Ganesh Babu, first-year biochemistry major and premedical student, wins national research competition for medical device he designed in high school that may decrease the likelihood of patient injuries from breathing tubes.
We Know What They Did Last Summer.
After classes wrapped up in May, summer was the perfect opportunity for South Carolina Honors College students to engage in beyond-the-classroom experiences.
Action and direction
Herman Phillips, 2018 Honors film and media studies alum, is revolutionizing the film and television industry with Cinapse, a cloud-based production scheduling software that closes a decades-long technological gap.
Lightbulb moments
2024 South Carolina Honors College graduate Juan Alvarado is an inaugural resident of Fairfield County School District's Teacher Village, and he's eager to create positive communities in and out of the classroom.
'Our whole world is made of stories': Honors students reflect on class with Claire Jiménez
The PEN/Faulkner Award winner has a knack for helping students discover their voices and appreciate a well-told story.
Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award winner: Kelly Goldberg
Kelly Goldberg, a clinical assistant professor of anthropology teaching in the South Carolina Honors College, is the winner of the university’s Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award.
Making the leap: Honors College alumna to pursue dance science MFA in London
She danced in her dorm room during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, 2024 Carolina scholar Ella Sanders is stepping onto an international stage.
Anna Hoppmann leads pediatric cancer research effort
Doctor, scientist, teacher, mom. Honors alumna Dr. Anna Hoppmann opens up about her many hats and the importance of mentorship and teamwork.
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