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Catledge named new campus dean of USC Lancaster

Lancaster, S.C. - Courtney Catledge has been named campus dean of the University of South Carolina Lancaster. Her appointment was announced on Monday, May 5, by USC Palmetto College Chancellor Susan Elkins, who cited Catledge's administrative leadership, her track record for training nursing graduates who ably live and work in the USC Lancaster region, and her connection to internal and external stakeholders which will benefit the campus' continued growth, development and community engagement.

USC Palmetto College and the USC College of Information and Communications partner to bring AI education to South Carolinians

UNION, S.C. -- The University of South Carolina Palmetto College and USC Columbia's College of Information and Communications are joining forces to bring cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) education to South Carolinians. Two separate 90-minute courses will be offered through the USC Palmetto College iCarolina Lab at USC Union.

Announcement of Search for USC Lancaster Dean

A Search Committee has been appointed to lead the search for the next Dean of USC Lancaster, and the committee will convene its first meeting in mid-November at the USC Lancaster campus in Lancaster, South Carolina.

USC Sumter Dean Michael Sonntag stepping down as campus leader

Sumter, S.C. - Michael Sonntag, campus dean of University of South Carolina Sumter, has announced he will be stepping down as dean, effective June 30, 2024, following a decade leading the institution. USC Sumter is one of four regional Palmetto College campuses - including USC Lancaster, USC Salkehatchie and USC Union - and Palmetto College Columbia in the University of South Carolina System.

USC Palmetto College iCarolina Learning Labs celebrate 10K visitors

COLUMBIA, SC- The USC Palmetto College iCarolina Learning Lab Network has reached a significant milestone. To date, the eight established iCarolina Learning Labs have served over 10,000 visitors across South Carolina.

Miss America's mother graduates from the University of South Carolina

Many graduates have walked the stage from high school to college. Among those graduates is was Valerie Aiken, the mother of South Carolina's first African American Miss America Winner.

USC officially opens new iCarolina Learning Lab in Kershaw, S.C.

Kershaw, S.C. - Today, the University of South Carolina Lancaster officially opened a new Palmetto College iCarolina Learning Lab in the Kershaw, S.C., community. The new lab is the second location operated by USC Lancaster.

USC officially opens two new iCarolina Learning Labs in Laurens, Clinton

The University of South Carolina Union officially opened two new Palmetto College iCarolina Learning Labs in the Clinton and Laurens communities. Both of the new labs are operated by the USC Union - Laurens Location.

USC announces two new iCarolina Learning Labs coming soon to Laurens and Clinton communities

The University of South Carolina has announced that USC Palmetto College will launch two new Palmetto College iCarolina Learning Labs in the Clinton and Laurens communities. Both of the new labs will be operated by the USC Union - Laurens Location. These two new labs join five other labs that have opened in Allendale, Lancaster, Sumter, Union and Walterboro to provide underserved communities in South Carolina with access to high-speed broadband internet.

Palmetto College iCarolina Labs provide free broadband access to under-served South Carolina Communities

Thanks to a $6 million grant from South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, the University of South Carolina's regional Palmetto College campuses and Benedict College are able to bridge the gap in providing access at designated locations within the state's broadband deserts. Five of the six Palmetto College iCarolina Labs are currently open at USC Union, USC Lancaster, USC Sumter and USC Salkehatchie at the Allendale and Walterboro campuses, respectively.

Cone named new campus dean of USC Salkehatchie

Allendale, S.C. - April Cone has been named campus dean of the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie. USC Salkehatchie has campuses in Allendale and Walterboro, and it is one of four regional USC Palmetto College campuses - including USC Lancaster, USC Sumter and USC Union - in the University of South Carolina System.

Announcement of Search for USC Salkehatchie Dean

A Search Advisory Committee has been appointed to lead the search for the next Dean of USC Salkehatchie. The committee will convene its first meeting in February at the USC Salkehatchie campus in Allendale, South Carolina. Committee meetings that follow will be alternated between the Allendale and Walterboro campuses.

UofSC announces iCarolina Learning Lab at UofSC Union

Today, the University of South Carolina announced that the Palmetto College iCarolina Community Learning Lab at UofSC Union will be open to the public on Friday, February 25. The computer lab, located in the Union County Carnegie Library at 300 East South Street, will be one of eight labs opening throughout South Carolina and will provide underserved communities with access to high-speed broadband internet.

Lowell named new campus dean of USC Union

Union, S.C. - Randy Lowell has been named dean of the University of South Carolina Union. His appointment was announced on Friday, July 23, by Palmetto College Chancellor Susan Elkins, who cites his exemplary record of progressive administrative leadership and teaching experience at USC Union.

Search for USC Union Dean

this is the announcement of the search for the USC Union Dean

Palmetto College Campuses - COVID Dashboard

The Palmetto College Campuses of the University of South Carolina System – USC Lancaster, USC Salkehatchie, USC Sumter, USC Union and Palmetto College Columbia – are working to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in our respective communities. The information contained on the dashboard will be updated weekly to reflect changes.

Palmetto College Fall 2020 - Tentative Schedule

Dear Palmetto College family, President Caslen has just released a statement announcing that the Columbia campus will resume in-person instruction in mid-August for the fall semester. The message includes some of the considerations, precautions and plans for mitigation needed to accomplish a reopening at that time. Please note that no student, faculty or staff member will be required to return.

Regional USC Palmetto College Campuses Schedule

This is the schedule for the Regional Campuses

Regional USC Palmetto College Campuses classes canceled March 16-22; announces online classes through April 3

Corona Virus Campus schedule and further information

USC Lancaster and USC Sumter ranked among top five community colleges in the nation

USC Lancaster and USC Sumter are top five community colleges in the nation

Cox named dean of the new USC Palmetto College Columbia

Maxie Myron (Ron) Cox Jr. has been named dean of the new USC Palmetto College Columbia, an academic division within the overall USC Palmetto College that was previously known as "Extended University."

Nesmith named new dean of USC Salkehatchie

Chris Nesmith has been named dean of the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie. He previously served as associate provost and dean of Extended University, a division of Palmetto College housed on USC's Columbia campus, and he has served as interim dean of the Walterboro and Allendale campuses since Jan. 1. USC Salkehatchie is one of four Regional Palmetto Colleges - including USC Lancaster, USC Salkehatchie and USC Sumter - in the University of South Carolina System.

USC Palmetto College Five-Year Report

The University of South Carolina Palmetto College was launched in 2013 with four regional two-year USC campuses (USC Lancaster, USC Salkehatchie, USC Sumter and USC Union); two sites (Fort Jackson and Shaw Air Force Base) and seven bachelor's degree completion programs from the four senior USC institutions. The initial and ongoing mission has been to provide an accessible, affordable and flexible higher education and the opportunity to earn a USC associate degree or complete a USC bachelor's degree within their local communities.

USC Palmetto College honored for online programs with UPCEA South Award

The University of South Carolina Palmetto College has earned regional top honors for its innovative online bachelor's degree completion programs from the leading association for professional, continuing and online education.

Palmetto College Excellence Awards honor Scholarship, Teaching, Service

Each spring, the Palmetto College Campuses Excellence Awards for teaching, scholarship and service are announced.

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