Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence
During the academic year 2024-25, USCB is commemorating a significant milestone: our 20th anniversary as a baccalaureate degree granting institution. With the opening of our Bluffton campus in 2004, USCB evolved from a two-year school to a four-year institution, empowering students with expanded educational opportunities and fostering a vibrant academic community.
As we celebrate and reflect on two decades of growth and achievement, we invite you to join us in honoring this remarkable transformation and the impact it has made on our students and the Lowcountry.
USCB 20th Anniversary Public Forums: Focus on Regional Needs
To celebrate its past, present and future leadership role serving the Lowcountry, USCB is hosting three dynamic, interactive panel discussions with community leaders, scholars, and students. Please join us!
March 27 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
USCB Hilton Head Island Campus
The Changing Landscape of Our Region’s Education:
University & Public School Partnerships
Moderator: Dr. Bruce Marlowe, Professor of Educational Psychology & Special Education
This panel will delve into the rich history throughout the years of collaboration between USCB and the Beaufort County School District and describe the powerful impact of this partnership on our local community today. Before turning to the audience for questions and dialogue, the panelists will explore innovative strategies for overcoming future educational challenges. The discussion, led by the chair of USCB's Department of Education, promises valuable insights for educators, university students, and community members alike.
After the panel, artist Amiri Ferris will create a live action painting with audience interaction during a light reception with the panelists.
January 9 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
USCB Bluffton Campus
Lowcountry’s Waterways & Ecology
Moderator: Dr. Joe Staton, Professor of Biology & Marine Science
Join USCB for an engaging panel discussion exploring the unique Lowcountry waterways,
ecosystem and marine biology into the 21st Century. The panel discussion is led by
Dr. Joe Staton, Professor of Biology & Marine Science, along with several topic specialists,
and community leaders. This session delves into the ecological significance, challenges,
and conservation efforts shaping the region’s natural environment.
A light reception with the panelists will immediately follow the program.
October 30 | 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
USCB Beaufort Campus
How USCB’s Educational Vision Became A Reality
Moderator: Dr. Jane Upshaw, Distinguished Chancellor Emerita
The University of South Carolina Beaufort would not be as it is today – enrolling
more than 2,200 students this year, winning national awards, and seeing its faculty,
students, and staff receiving accolades and recognition – had it not been for the
energies of this panel group. Join us for a lively event that will showcase the “beginnings”
of the youngest baccalaureate institution in South Carolina and highlight the strengths
of USCB’s Art, History, Cybersecurity, Marine Science, Honors programs and more.
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