Recent News
Winners of USC Sumter Spring Poetry Contest Announced
The University of South Carolina Sumter recently announced the winners of the 41st Annual USC Sumter Spring Poetry Contest. This year's competition saw students from Sumter County middle and high schools submit poems with the support of their teachers....
Jun 23, 2026, 4:13pm EDT
SCETV and USC Sumter announce plans for new shared-use facility in downtown Sumter
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) and the University of South Carolina Sumter (USC Sumter) have entered into an agreement to construct a new shared-use facility in downtown Sumter that will expand educational opportunities, strengthen public ...
Jun 9, 2026, 10:00am EDT
Reisenauer Named New Campus Dean of USC Sumter
Eric Reisenauer has been named the campus dean of the University of South Carolina Sumter. His appointment was announced on Thursday, March 5, 2026, by USC Palmetto College Chancellor Craig Wilson, who praised Reisenauer's extensive record of leaders...
Mar 16, 2026, 4:09pm EDT
USC Sumter Adding Outdoor Classroom and Street Scaping
The University of South Carolina Sumter has two construction projects underway that will not only enhance the appearance of campus but also allow opportunities to better serve our students and community. USC Sumter recently broke ground on a new out...
Mar 11, 2026, 10:47pm EDT
USC Sumter Baseball to Honor the Medlin Family at February 21 Game
The USC Sumter Baseball program will host USC Union at Riley Park on February 21 at 1pm in a special double header dedicated to the strength, resilience, and unity of the local community as it rallies around the Medlin family. For 11 seasons, Coach T...
Feb 16, 2026, 9:21pm EST
USC Sumter and CCTC to Co-Host Community Event: First-Generation Block Party
The University of South Carolina Sumter will join campuses across the United States to celebrate National First-Generation Day on November 8. The day honors students who are categorized first-generation or are the first in their families to attend coll...
Oct 30, 2025, 9:59am EDT
USC Sumter Hosts Fall Festival
The University of South Carolina Sumter, will be hosting a Fall Festival, October 30, 6 - 9 pm. This free event is open to the public and was created to offer the Sumter community a safe place to celebrate Halloween. The evening will include activitie...
Oct 24, 2025, 2:29pm EDT
USC Sumter Volleyball Clinches #1 Seed in NJCAA Region 10 Tournament
The USC Sumter Fire Ants Volleyball team has soared to new heights this season, clinching the #1 spot in NJCAA Region 10 with an undefeated 7-0 region record, thus far. Their dominance on the court has earned them the top seed in the upcoming NJCAA Reg...
Oct 20, 2025, 2:14pm EDT
USC Sumter Awarded $1.75 Million To Help Low Income, First Generation, and Students with Disabilities Succeed in College
The U.S. Department of Education announced that the University of South Carolina Sumter will receive a federal Student Support Services (SSS) grant of $1,742,575 to help more students succeed in and graduate from college. This is the eighth time that U...
Sep 24, 2025, 9:47am EDT
USC Sumter Generates $88.8M in Economic Impact as USC's Statewide Contributions Grow, New Study Finds
The University of South Carolina Sumter generates $88.8 million in statewide economic impact, a new study found. The university is responsible, directly or indirectly, for 668 jobs and $33.9 million in labor income across South Carolina, according to...
May 13, 2025, 11:37am EDT