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College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Kylie Burns, a senior double majoring in sociology and communications, is the second student to receive the Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship.
March 5, 2026

Scholarship inspired by fallen officers awarded to graduating senior, Kylie Burns
From left, Dr. Sarah Young invites USCA alumni Jacob Nelson, USCA ’18, and Nathan Garner, USCA ’23, to her political science classes, giving students a first-hand look at how concepts discussed in class apply in the real world.
March 3, 2026

USCA alumni mentor fellow political science students
Cecil Williams shared his powerful firsthand experiences documenting the civil rights movement in South Carolina during his keynote address.
February 23, 2026

USCA and Aiken Tech unite the community to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy
Dr. Samuel Pierce will present “Future Soldiers of Spain: Masculine Indoctrination During the Early Franco Regime on Feb. 26.
February 19, 2026

USCA’s free lecture series moves to Aiken County Public Library
DeAnna Gore (right) sat down with FOX 54's Kimberely Scott (left) to talk about the Homecoming race.
February 11, 2026

Sociology chair talks about Homecoming 5K race on FOX 54 News

Photo credit: The Aiken Standard
February 3, 2026

USCA student artwork on display in North Carolina gallery
The family of Scotty Richardson honor their loved one during the Homecoming 5K race in 2024.
January 13, 2026

USCA to host 3rd Annual Homecoming 5K
Susan Todd See, USCA '89, created the Todd Family Endowed Scholarship to ensure first-generation history students achieve their educational goals. Courtesy photo.
January 7, 2026

Family legacy scholarship pays it forward for USCA first-gen history majors
Alumna Julia Evans was crowned Miss of America 2025 at the American Pageants national competition in Las Vegas in July.
January 6, 2026

Blooming with purpose: USCA grad talks service and pageantry
(From Left to Right) Back Row: Melencia Johnson, Kyler Slagle, Kylie Burns, Lucius Brown, Emilee Byrd Bottom Row - Ben Weeks, Ashley Peters (Alexa Rogers - not pictured)
December 8, 2025

Sociology department welcomes new members to AKD honor society

Nunez will earn a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from USCA on Dec. 11.
December 5, 2025

One mom from New York is on her way, thanks to USCA
The number of applications to the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences are on the rise. Presley Bell, a communication major from Barnwell, South Carolina, chose USCA in part because of the class sizes. Courtesy photo.
November 21, 2025

More USCA students choosing humanities, social sciences majors

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