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USC Upstate Theatre: John Proctor is the Villain

Join USC Upstate Theatre for this new comedy by Kimberly Belflower. “John Proctor is the Villian” follows a group of lively teens living in rural high school in Georgia, as they study The Crucible. The show captures a generation in mid-transformation, running on pop music, optimism, and fury, writing their own coming of age story.

USC Upstate Theatre: John Proctor is the Villain

Join USC Upstate Theatre for this new comedy by Kimberly Belflower. “John Proctor is the Villian” follows a group of lively teens living in rural high school in Georgia, as they study The Crucible. The show captures a generation in mid-transformation, running on pop music, optimism, and fury, writing their own coming of age story.

El Centro: Nuevo Sur, The Wondrous Journey of a Latino Advocate in SC

Arts and Sciences Building 385 Hodge Drive, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Join Ivan Segura, executive director of Palmetto Luna Arts and Multicultural Affairs Director at the SC Commission for Minority Affairs, for an interactive workshop on the arts and advocacy. Gain a historical perspective underscoring both the triumphs and struggles community advocates confront in advancing the social and economic development of Latinx communities in the state. This […]

CAAAS: Black at the Intersection Panel Discussion

Olin B. Sansbury, Jr. Campus Life Center Ballroom 180 Gramling Drive, Spartanburg, SC, United States

The Center for Africana and African American Studies will host a panel discussion, “Remembering Malcom X and the Construction of Black Masculinity” with Dr. Leonard Starks, Victor Durrah, Jr., Dr. Anthony Greene, and moderator Marlon A. Smith, Ph.D.

Spartan Spirit Week

Students, faculty and staff: Bring your Spartan spirit for Homecoming! Join the fun by dressing up for the following themed days: Monday, Feb. 10: Pajama Day After a long night of watching the Super Bowl, go to class, come to work in appropriate cozy pajamas. Tuesday, Feb. 11: Tacky Tuesday Put on anything that doesn’t go together… […]

Watershed Ecology Center Open House

Watershed Ecology Center 8000 Valley Falls Road, Spartanburg, SC

Come tour the Watershed Ecology Center, or the WEC, meet our animal ambassadors, view the artifacts, and see where the magic happens! RSVP, if you can, at wec@uscupstate.edu, but please come even if you haven’t. We look forward to showing you around!

Baseball Weekend Series v. Boston College

Cleveland S. Harley Baseball Park

The USC Upstate baseball team celebrates opening day this Friday, as the team hosts Boston College for a 3-game weekend series. Check @UpstateBSB on the X app for any game time updates with possible weather impacting the weekend schedule. Games are currently slated for Friday at 3 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.

Softball v. IU Indy and Canisius (Wings, ETC. Classic)

Cyrill Softball Stadium

The Softball team is off to a 4-1 start after opening weekend, and they return to action at Cyrill Stadium on Friday, hosting IU Indy and Canisius in the Wings, ETC. Classic presented by Wings, ETC. in Boiling Springs. The Spartans are slated to play Friday and Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. and Sunday […]

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!

Basketball Doubleheader v. Gardner-Webb

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

Head to Saturday’s hoops doubleheader at noon with the women’s game vs. Gardner-Webb followed by the men’s contest at 3 p.m. The Spirit of Upstate Award will be announced at halftime of the women’s game, while the 2025 USC Upstate Athletics Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized at halftime of the men’s game, plus a […]

CAAAS: Black Cultural Arts Festival

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

The Center for Africana and African American Studies hosts The Black Cultural Arts Festival: A Celebration of the Art and Protest of Black Hair with artists, dancers, music, vendors, workshop and a Black hair show.