events

Homecoming

Visit the Homecoming page for more information on this year’s events.

Edmunds Lecture Series: Speaker George F. Will

Chapman Cultural Center 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg, SC

George F. Will’s newspaper column has been syndicated by The Washington Post since 1974. Today it appears twice weekly in more than 300 newspapers across 47 states and four countries. In 1976 he became a regular contributing editor of Newsweek magazine, for which he provided a bimonthly essay until 2011. In 1977 he won a […]

Family and Alumni Weekend

Save the date for this year’s Family and Alumni Weekend! The entire weekend is filled with events for everyone (students, faculty, staff, alumni, families, and friends of the university)!

Inaugural Class Ring Ceremony

The official class ring evokes Upstate memories and loyalty to our alma mater, and serves as a testament to all past, present, and future Spartans. Join the first official class […]

Homecoming 2025

Show your Spartan pride and celebrate with us for Homecoming. During the week, students, faculty, staff, alumni and our USC Upstate community will come together and honor our academic and athletic achievements. We look forward to welcoming you back to campus for this exciting event!

Founder’s Day 2025

Chancellor Bennie L. Harris, the Spartanburg County Commission for Higher Education, and guest speaker former S.C. Governor David Beasley celebrate the annual Founders’ Day celebration and awards in the Campus Life Center Ballroom (180 Gramling Drive Spartanburg, SC 29303). Please RSVP by clicking the image above or following the link below.

Free