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Fall Sports Preview Back Again August 6!
Steve SpurrierThe annual event for Gamecock sports fans will feature dinner, door prizes and remarks by Carolina's fall coaches, including Head Ball Coach Steve Spurrier. Register today!


New Member Benefits in Vista!
Vista GuildWhether you live in Columbia or are coming back for a visit, take advantage of discounts at select Vista locations. Show your membership card and enjoy! More...


RSVP for a Freshmen Send-Off!
Freshmen Send-OffFreshmen send-off parties for Carolina's incoming freshmen allow students to meet new classmates and offer alumni a chance to share their college stories...


New Graduate Checklist for Class of 2009
New GradAttention graduating seniors! Congratulations on your big day. Let your Alumni Association help show you the ropes as you navigate the working world...


Devaris Davis, '92, '99
Devaris and William DavisLife Member Devaris Davis, former president of the Black Alumni Council, was inspired to attend Carolina after visiting his older siblings on campus as a young man.


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Michael Amiridis, dean of Engineering and Computing, named provost

Study: Tasers, properly used, limit injury
Conducted electrical devices (CEDs), such as Tasers, limit injury to police officers and suspects if used properly, according to a three-year study released by researchers at the University of South Carolina and funded by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Full board OK's budget; tuition increase lowest in 8 years
University's Board of Trustees approves 2009-10 operating budget Friday (June 26) that adheres to President Harris Pastides’ pledge to keep tuition increase modest while maintaining university’s core mission of excellence in teaching, research and service.

Arnold School study reveals benefits of quercetin
Mark Davis-led research shows that the powerful antioxidant/anti-inflammatory compound found in fruits and vegetables significantly boosts endurance capacity and maximal oxygen capacity (VO2max) in healthy, active but untrained men and women.

Study finds nanoparticles could contaminate marine life
Researchers at the university's Nanocenter are working with scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Charleston to determine whether gold nanorods could readily pass from water to the marine food web.

Topper dig site subject of new PBS program
July 15 "Time Team America" to feature university's archaeological research at the Topper site, home to some of the most significant research on earliest man in America.

Topper site dig featured in new PBS series
The University's Topper dig site is the subject of a national PBS television show on research on ancient man airing July 15.


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W. Volleyball. Bridget Denson-Dorman Sets Sights on Southern Success
The 2008 Gamecock volleyball team posted its best record since 2002 (21-9) with the help of transfer Bridget Denson-Dorman under second-year head coach Ben Somera.   More Info...  

Softball. Rick Pauly Added to South Carolina Softball Staff
The South Carolina softball program announces the hiring of former Spartanburg Methodist College head coach Rick Pauly to its staff to serve as the pitching coach.   More Info...  

Track. Lashinda Demus: She's Back!
This past weekend Lashinda Demus (LD) won the USA Championship 400m hurdle title, posting the world's best time, after falling from the spotlight a year ago when she failed to make 2008 USA Olympic team by finishing fourth. Demus talks below about her race at USAs, what she likes to talk about prior to the race, who the other three Gamecocks are on the USA World team, her favorite hurdle and of course the two little men who surprised her by changing her life forever: her two-year-old twins: Duaine and Dontay.   More Info...  

South Carolina Lead the SEC on 2009 SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll
A total of 114 of South Carolina's student-athletes were named to the 2009 Southeastern Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll, the most among the 12 member institutions.   More Info...  

Swimming & Diving. Gamecock Swimming: Summer Update
While the NCAA swimming season ended with the national championships in late March, South Carolina's swimmers have been very busy over the past few months - and their hectic schedule doesn't stop anytime soon.   More Info...  

Swimming & Diving. Gamecock Men's Recruiting Class Ranked 21st Nationally
Coach McGee Moody's 2009-10 signing class for the South Carolina men's swimming team has turned a few heads in the college swimming world after earning a top-25 ranking for the first time in his tenure. CollegeSwimming.com released its annual recruiting rankings last week, ranking the Gamecocks No. 21 among men's programs for the upcoming season.   More Info...  

W. Equestrian. Gamecock Equestrian Releases 2009-10 Schedule
Head coach Boo Major has once again assembled a challenging schedule for the South Carolina equestrian team as the 2009-10 lineup will include eight of the top nine finishers from last season including a home and home series with national champion Georgia.   More Info...  

Baseball. Jackie Bradley, Jr. Named To Baseball America's Freshman All-American Team
South Carolina outfielder Jackie Bradley, Jr. (Prince George, Va./Prince George HS) has been named to the Baseball America 2009 Freshman All-American Team as announced on Wednesday morning. Bradley, a first-team selection, had a productive first season with the Gamecocks batting .349 (89-for-255) with 11 HR and 46 RBI and played in all 63 games on the year with 61 starts. Bradley ended the season on a high note as well with a productive NCAA Regional in Greenville, N.C. as he hit .500 (9-for-18) for the weekend with a pair of homers and eight runs scored as well.   More Info...  

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