Granting honorary degrees is a long-standing tradition in higher education, and USC Upstate has practiced this tradition for many years. During April 2017, an exhibit was mounted highlighting some of the honorary degree recipients over the years.
~ Ann Merryman, University Archivist
Women's History Month is celebrated each year in March. This year, the University Archives showcased an exhibit featuring items from the Center for Women's and Gender Studies Collection. The CWGS has historically showcased speakers and events each year that focus on gender, race, and equality issues of interest to the student body and wider campus community. The entire collection, which includes a historical timeline written by the Center's Director, is available for research by contacting the University Archives.
The wait is finally over! The yearbook of the University of South Carolina Upstate, the Carolana, is now available as the first digital collection from USC Upstate through the South Carolina Digital Library (SCDL). The SCDL provides free access to many historical materials including photographs, manuscripts, journals, books, oral histories, objects and more that illustrate the history and culture of South Carolina. With more than 40 member cultural institutions from around the state, and a collection of over 200,000 items that continues to grow, the SCDL is a true treasure trove of South Carolina history.
You can access the University of South Carolina Upstate collection directly, or you may choose to view and browse all participating South Carolina institutions.
- Ann Merryman, University Archivist
The University of South Carolina Upstate is celebrating its 50th Anniversary beginning in 2017! As part of the celebration, a time capsule placed in the cornerstone of the Administration Building at its dedication will be unveiled and the contents of the time capsule will be displayed in the University Archives in the campus library. In addition, the University Archives and the Library are partnering with the 50th Anniversary Committee to collect memorabilia to include in the new time capsule, which will be kept in the Archives.
We will keep you posted on times and dates of these events as they become available! Watch the campus history come alive, and be a part of the history of the future. Happy 50th Birthday USC Upstate!
- Ann Merryman, University Archivist