events

Edmunds Lecture Series: Maureen Dowd

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

Save the date for this year’s Edmunds Lecture Series featuring Maureen Dowd, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for The New York Times. Known for her incisive commentary on the Op-Ed page since 1995, Dowd also contributes to the Style and Arts & Leisure sections.

Earth Day at USC Upstate

Susan Jacobs Arboretum 194 Gramling Road, Spartanburg, SC, United States

Join us for Earth Day activities at USC Upstate, including multiple rubber duck races, yoga, seed planting, and more. Food Forest Ribbon Ceremony (Please RSVP)9:30 a.m.Food Forest (995 University Way) We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our very own Food Forest! Join us for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate this incredible […]

Lavender Celebration

Health Education Complex (HEC) 300 North Campus Boulevard, Spartanburg, United States

Each year, we gather to honor members of our community who are graduating with a reception, keynote speaker, and well-wishes as they begin to take their next steps. Please join Spectrum as we celebrate these students and their accomplishments. The event is funded by a grant from the LGBT Fund of Spartanburg and we thank […]

Jazz Combo: Standards and More!

Humanities and Performing Arts Center (HPAC) Theater

Spend an evening listening to jazz standards by Thelonious Monk, Kenny Dorham, Johnny Mercer, Errol Garner, Jones / Symes, as well as repertoire chosen, composed, and arranged by USC Upstate students.

Admitted Student Day

G.B. Hodge Center 365 Hodge Drive, Spartanburg, SC, United States

Future Spartan, this day is all about YOU! Your journey to USC Upstate starts May 2nd at Admitted Student Day—an exclusive event designed to celebrate your first big step toward college life at USC Upstate!  Location: G.B. Hodge CenterCheck-in: 9:30 AM Event Kickoff: 10:00 AMGet ready to:

USC Upstate’s Second Ring Ceremony

Save the date for this year’s Ring Ceremony. When you order your USC Upstate Class Ring, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in the University Ring Ceremony, a time-honored tradition that celebrates your achievements and marks your lifelong connection to USC Upstate. This memorable event brings together students, families, alumni, and university leaders to recognize […]

Commencement

Graduation for Spring graduates. Visit the link below to learn more about Commencement ceremonies at USC Upstate. Graduates can find more information to prepare for graduation on the Spartan Hub.

Sparty’s Ball

Fifth Third Park 344 S Daniel Morgan Ave, , SC 29306, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Join us on May 17, 2025, at the beautiful Fifth Third Park for Sparty’s Ball, the premier fundraising event for the University South Carolina Upstate Foundation’s Upstate Athletic Fund. This enchanting evening will be filled with excitement as we come together to support over 300 dedicated student-athletes who proudly represent Upstate. Attendees will have the […]