The Graduate SchoolAt a Glance
The University of South Carolina Graduate School is the academic home to more than 6,000 students within more than 230 graduate degree programs, many of which rank among the nation’s best.
In addition to the university’s notable academic value and lively, affordable living, The Graduate School provides professional development opportunities that prepare graduates for successful careers and nurture the development of future leaders who will make meaningful contributions to their fields and communities.
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Senior public health major named Rhodes Scholarship finalist
A Rhodes scholar embodies academic excellence, strong collaboration and leadership skills, and dedication to working for the good of humanity — all of which describe South Carolina Honors College student and public health major Hannah Brennen. Her research and involvement in the Columbia community throughout her academic career have her poised to become USC's 11th Rhodes scholar and first since 2016.
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Law school's first full-time African American professor cements his legacy
James E. Bowers was an undergraduate student at USC in the early days of desegregation and the first full-time African American law school professor. He will cement his legacy with an endowed professorship in his name at the Joseph F. Rice School of Law, the first named for a Black law school professor, and an endowed lectureship series that will share knowledge about democracy and the rule of law.
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Clinical practice teaching award: Zachary Winkelmann
Zachary Winkelmann, who teaches in the athletic training program in the Arnold School of Public Health, is the 2025 recipient of USC'sclinical practice teaching award, which recognizes a faculty member for outstanding clinical teaching, practice, advising and mentoring of health science students.
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3-time alumna helps tell the story of the early Republic
Zoie Horecny, who earned her undergraduate, master’s and doctorate in history from USC, is now the Digital George Washington Papers editor at the Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon.
Services for Grad Students
Access centralized opportunities and experiences that are solely for graduate students at South Carolina. Tap into fellowships, professional development, career resources, workshops and more through the Graduate Student Resources Hub.
Grad Hub
