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- Established: 1801
- Location: Columbia, South Carolina
- President: Dr. Andrew A. Sorensen
- Faculty: 2,270 Official Site: About the University
- Nickname: Gamecocks
- Motto: Emollit mores nec sinit esse feros, Latin for Learning humanizes character and does not permit it to be cruel
- Acceptance rate: 70.3% USA Today: College Acceptance Rates: How Many Get In? (November 8, 2006)
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The University of South Carolina is a public, four-year university granting undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college offers over 350 degree programs on a total of eight South Carolina campuses.
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University History
The school was originally founded in 1801 as South Carolina College. It operated until 1862, when it was forced to close due to the U.S. Civil War. The college was reopened in 1865 and the name was changed to the University of South Carolina.Notable Alumni
- Andrew Card, former White House Chief of Staff
- Charles Frazier, author
- Robert C. McNair, owner of the Houston Texans
- Melvin Purvis, FBI agent
- Dan Reeves, former NFL player and coach
- Glenn Tilton, president of United Airlines
- Van Earl Wright, Fox Sports announcer
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University of South Carolina Questions
Are these South Carolina pot smokers victims of Michael Phelps fame? 5 AnswersJay walking is a bigger problem (seriously, it's more dangerous) than a few kids who made a mistake but who ultimately just smoked pot at a party. This should b... read more
Im looking for a man named Amit Sukal from fiji. He was born in 1983 and graduated from University of the South Pacific 1 AnswerI don't know if anyone here is that good, to find the guy without any more details. Did you do a google search for him? What was his major? Date of birth? Any o... read more
Where can I find a list of major University abbreviations or acronyms in the United States? 4 AnswersHow's this? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_colloquial_names_for_universities_and_colleges_in_the_United_States read more
Did you know about Toastmasters Clubs in South Carolina? The Toastmasters program helps individuals improve communication skills. 1 AnswerThis looks more like promotion for the event - if we didn't know about Toastmasters in South Carolina, we certainly do now! If this question has interested any ... read more -
University of South Carolina Leadership
- President: Dr. Andrew A. Sorensen
- 2002-present: President
Visiting University of South Carolina
- Mahalo's Guide to Columbia, SC
University of South Carolina Sports Teams
- Official Athletic Site: South Carolina Gamecocks
- Official Site: Football
- Official Site: Men's Basketball
- Official Site: Women's Basketball
- Conference: Southeastern Conference
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- President: Dr. Andrew A. Sorensen




