Message from the Chancellor
“As the state of South Carolina undergoes rapid change—with significant business investment, employment growth, and demographic shifts making a profound impact on the workforce and the economy—we don’t sit atop an ivory tower, content to focus only on the pleasures of scholarship...”
USC Upstate Chancellor Bennie L. Harris, Ph.D.


5 Spartan Priorities
- Spartan Distinct
- Spartan Recruit
- Spartan Partner
- Spartan Success
- Spartan Future
To further the University’s strategic priorities and address the needs of — and challenges faced by — our students and workforce.
The Challenges
we’re ready to take on.
Learn more about what we are looking to change.


A Growing
Economy

Shortage of Highly
Skilled Workers

Increased
Competition

More Career
Path Options

From USC Upstate to
Medical School
Jeshurun Ohanuka, a junior at USC Upstate, never imagined medical school would be in his future when he first arrived on campus …