Breakthrough Faculty: Each year, the Office of the Vice President for Research honors university scholars with Breakthrough awards. The awards honor faculty researchers at two junctures: Breakthrough Leadership in Research for senior faculty or Breakthrough Stars for early career faculty.
The Leading Edge of Health Sciences: USC is the states most comprehensive health sciences teaching and research institution. Nationally recognized programs in medicine, nursing, social work, public health, pharmacy, biochemistry, business, computing and others blend classroom learning and unique health care provider partnerships to create premier health sciences learning experiences for students.
Let's build a better world:The resources of the University of South Carolina are poised to address local and global challenges. We work with public and private collaborators to provide our researchers with the resources and infrastructure they need to make a difference.