McCAUSLAND COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCESAt a Glance
In the University of South Carolina McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, we explore solutions to the world’s biggest challenges and answers to life’s most enduring questions. It’s a place to push the frontiers of science, art and culture not only to make a better world, but to instill greater meaning within it.
With the largest choice of majors, minors and courses of any college at the university, Arts and Sciences students can explore their strengths, gain a broad education and prepare for a career with infinite possibilities. We study the smallest particles known to science and the biggest social movements in history. We uncover mysteries about ancient civilization and hidden gems in literature. All united by an urge to explore, solve and create.
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Over 170 USC experts listed as top-cited global researchers
The annual study, conducted by Stanford University and Elsevier, an academic publishing company, identifies the world’s most-cited researchers. The University of South Carolina had 174 faculty members representing 10 colleges and schools named to the list – the highest number among universities in South Carolina.
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First-generation students find their home at USC
As the university marks the celebration of First-Gen College Celebration Week, we caught up with first-generation students, faculty and staff who are thriving in the classroom and beyond.
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USC mourns first Black alumna, civil rights trailblazer Henrie Monteith Treadwell
Henrie Monteith Treadwell, a public health champion whose enrollment more than 60 years ago marked the University of South Carolina’s desegregation, died Tuesday, Oct. 27.
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Sociologist Zhaodi Chen examines why some online stories face silence
Violence against women is a significant public health and human rights issue worldwide. Many have turned to social media to make their voices heard. Sociologist Zhaodi Chen studies how social media brings attention to the issue. Her research shows that despite the huge awareness raised by movements like #MeToo, many stories shared online still face relative silence.
Health Matters
Our students, faculty and alumni are working together for the health of South Carolina. From biologists and chemists studying the building blocks of life and the epicenters of disease to psychologists improving our understanding of mental health and how to help people make healthier choices. We bring together bright minds from our academic community and the larger university to work on research, public outreach and campuswide educational opportunities.
HEALTH SCIENCES
