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A modern building on the campus.

The University of South Carolina is a large public school located in Columbia, South Carolina. It's a place where many students, about 44,557, go to learn and get a college education. The university started a long time ago, in 1801. The person in charge of the university right now is Dr. Harris Pastides.

Sports at the University

The sports teams at the University of South Carolina are known as the Gamecocks. They have 19 different sports teams that compete against other schools. Most of these teams play in a well-known group called the Southeastern Conference (SEC). However, the men's soccer team plays in a different group called Conference USA, because the SEC does not have soccer for men.

Famous People and Places

  • South Carolina College Horseshoe 1850

    The university's historic area, the Horseshoe, in 1850.

  • USCHorseshoe1872

    An old drawing of the University of South Carolina Horseshoe from 1872.

  • University of South Carolina Horseshoe

    The historic Horseshoe, where the first building was built in 1805.

  • University of South Carolina Thomas Cooper Library

    The Thomas Cooper Library, a main library for students, built in 1976.

  • University of South Carolina Colonial Life Arena

    The Colonial Life Arena, opened in 2002, is the biggest arena in South Carolina.

  • University of South Carolina Graduate Science Research Center

    The Graduate Science Research Center, finished in 2000, is home to the Chemistry and Biochemistry departments.

  • University of South Carolina Greek Village

    The Greek Village has 20 houses for sororities and fraternities.

  • Cocky

    Cocky, the university's mascot, cheering on fans.

  • Andrew Card award crop

    Andrew Card, a former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and White House Chief of Staff.

  • RitaCosby

    Rita Cosby, a three-time Emmy Award winner and TV correspondent.

  • Lindsey Graham, Official Portrait 2006

    Lindsey Graham, a Senator for South Carolina in the U.S. Senate.

  • Richard Riley Official Department of Education Photo

    Richard Riley, a former Governor of South Carolina and U.S. Secretary of Education.

  • Larry Kellner

    Larry Kellner, a former CEO of Continental Airlines.

  • Henry McMaster official photo

    Henry McMaster, the current Governor of South Carolina.

  • Wade Hampton

    Wade Hampton III, a former Governor of South Carolina and U.S. Senator.

  • John Buchanan Floyd

    John B. Floyd, a former Governor of Virginia and U.S. Secretary of War.

  • Thomas Cooper Library, University of South Carolina, Reflecting Pond in Spring 01

    Flowers in front of the Thomas Cooper Library.

  • Thomas Cooper Library, University of South Carolina, Reflecting Pond

    The fountain and pond in front of the Thomas Cooper Library.

See also

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