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USC Sumter Instructor of English, Vincent Frontero, stands with the finalists of the 2024 USC Sumter Spring Poetry Contest.

Winners of USC Sumter Spring Poetry Contest Announced

The University of South Carolina Sumter recently announced the winners of the 2024 USC Sumter Spring Poetry Contest. This is the 39th time the university has sponsored the contest and this year's competition saw 80 entries. Students from Sumter County ...

May 14, 2024, 9:42am EDT

Maximiliano “Maxi” Rocco has been named the new Head Coach of the USC Sumter Men's Soccer team.

Maxi Rocco Hired as USC Sumter Men's Soccer Head Coach

The University of South Carolina Sumter (USC Sumter) announced the hiring of Maximiliano "Maxi" Rocco as the new Men's Soccer Head Coach. Hailing from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Coach Rocco brings a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to the Fi...

May 9, 2024, 1:07pm EDT

The Swan Con Cosplay Contest is open to all ages. First, second and third place awards will be given.

Swan Con: Sumter's Comic Arts Festival Opens Friday

The University of South Carolina Sumter, in conjunction with the Sumter County Cultural Commission, will be hosting Swan Con, Sumter's Comic Arts Festival, on March 29 and 30. This annual two-day free event celebrates comic art by bringing together c...

Mar 25, 2024, 11:42am EDT

The Swan Con vendor show will feature comic artists and comic themed vendors.

Swan Con: Sumter's Comic Arts Festival Dates Announced

Mar 1, 2024, 7:00am EST

USC Sumter announced the Grand Marshal for the 24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Walk will be Deaconess Selena Ruth Smith.

Selena Ruth Smith Named Grand Marshal of the 24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Walk

The University of South Carolina Sumter has announced the Grand Marshal for the 24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Walk will be Deaconess Selena Ruth Smith. Ms. Smith is a native of Mayesville, SC. She is the daughter of the late Lawrence ...

Jan 12, 2024, 11:21am EST

The 24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Walk is a free community event that will be held on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 15, 2024.

24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Walk Date Announced

The University of South Carolina Sumter has announced the date for the 24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Walk. The free community event will be held on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 15. The Dream Walk is a 3-mile walk startin...

Dec 15, 2023, 9:24am EST

Cody Clepper and his foursome were the winning team at the 2023 USC Sumter Alumni Golf Tournament. Adrienne Cataldo, USC Sumter Athletics Director, presented Cody with the 1st place prize.

USC Sumter Alumni Association Thanks Golf Tournament Participants

The University of South Carolina Sumter's Alumni Association would like to thank everyone who participated, sponsored and volunteered at the 29th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament. This year's prize sponsor was SAFE Federal Credit Union. They provided th...

Dec 8, 2023, 12:36pm EST

Children will be able to trick or treat on the USC Sumter campus on Halloween night, 5:30 - 7:30 pm.

USC Sumter Hosts Community Halloween Trick or Treat

The Student Life department at University of South Carolina Sumter, will be hosting a Halloween Trick or Treat event on Tuesday, October 31, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. This free event is open to the public and was created to offer the children of the Sumter commu...

Oct 20, 2023, 11:48am EDT

Dr. Jonathan Bassett, will present a talk entitled, “Why We Like to be Scared: The Psychology of Horror Entertainment”

Professor to Speak about Horror Entertainment at USC Sumter

The University of South Carolina Sumter announced they will be hosting Dr. Jonathan Bassett, for a presentation entitled, "Why We Like to be Scared: The Psychology of Horror Entertainment". The talk is free, open to the public, and will take place on W...

Oct 17, 2023, 2:29pm EDT

Hayward Jean, who is the Director of Student Services for the Orangeburg County School District, will be the keynote speaker at the Call Me Mister Recruitment Showcase.

Call Me MiSTER Recruitment Showcase Seeks to Increase the Number of SC Teachers from Diverse Backgrounds

The University of South Carolina Sumter has announced the date for the next Call Me MiSTER Recruitment Showcase. The event will be Thursday, November 16 at Morris College and is open to high school students from Sumter, Kershaw, Clarendon, Lee, and Wil...

Oct 9, 2023, 7:00am EDT

About University of South Carolina Sumter

USC Sumter is located in the heart of the state, about 45 miles east of the capital of Columbia, South Carolina. It is the only campus is the system that began as a Clemson University campus and then later changed to a University of South Carolina campus. USC Sumter became a University campus in 1973 and today has an enrollment of about 1,600 per academic year. USC Sumter confers two-year associate's degrees and offers baccalaureate degree programs in business administration, elementary education, nursing, early childhood education, organizational leadership and interdisciplinary studies through Palmetto College. Learn more visit http www.uscsumter.edu.