Graduation & Retention Network at USC

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A certificate is an additional credential to your @UofSC degree: bit.ly/USC-Certificat… Earn an impressive certification with just 12 additional hours, and become more marketable in your career! Your certification will appear on your official undergraduate transcript. #UofSC

@uofsc has a way to help you stay on track while you study this semester: CircleIn, the study app! Get rewarded with points when you use the app! Redeem your points for gift cards to places like Amazon, Starbucks, and DoorDash! ▶️ go.sc.edu/circlein @circlein_app #UofSC

Recognize first-generation students, graduate students, faculty, staff, or alumni who are creating a positive impact in the community! See the nomination criteria and submit your nominee BEFORE SEPTEMBER 26: bit.ly/1stgenawards @UofSC #FirstGenGamecocks #UofSC

If you work in higher ed and care about boosting student retention and success, you’ll want to read ASCEND to Higher Retention Rates! We're thrilled to be part of this project with so many brilliant contributors! tippetskirby.com/books #HigherEd #ASCENDbook @UofSCProvost @UofSC

The Graduation and Retention Council has tackled barriers to student success @UofSC — one insight at a time. This year, the council wants to hear from employees across campus about barriers impacting student retention and graduation. Complete by Aug 1: bit.ly/4lx3XcA

On May 22, 2025, Director, Amanda Therrell, received the @NASPAReg3 2025 Palmetto Award for her commitment to inclusive excellence for her development of a U101 section for first-gen students @UofSC. Get more info about U101 sections for First-Gen at: ow.ly/T4KE50VXUng

Congratulations! Giovanna Arata, Biological Sciences Ava McGowen, Criminology & Criminal Justice Nate Merritt, Sport & Entertainment Mgmt Carson Pruett, Sport & Entertainment Mgmt Hailey Smith, Biological Sciences Emily Thomas, Psychology Nicole Wasserman, Hospitality Mgmt #UofSC

Congratulations to our Student Advisory Board seniors who enhanced GARNET initiatives through inclusive engagement at @uofsc. 🎓Taylor Jannusch, Public Health (President) 🎓Samantha Aronoff, Finance 🎓Lenyx Coviak, Political Science 🎓Lauren Patrizi, Psychology #ForeverToThee

We love helping #FirstGenGamecocks and all @UofSCstudents get ahead or stay on track with their coursework - and in some cases graduate early! #ccdd2025 #collegelife #rally #highereducation #students #highschool @UofSC

We're looking for a new team member who is passionate about student success, event planning, and helping first-gen students network and thrive at @UofSC ! A bachelor's degree and relevant experience are required. APPLY BY MAY 23 uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/186467 #UofSC #UofSCjobs

Thank-A-Teacher Program at @uofsc Submission Deadline: Thursday, May 15, 2025 💛🍎 SEND YOUR THANK YOU NOTE HERE: sc.edu/about/offices_… @UofSCStudents #uofsc

Did you know you have several options for customizing your Summer Semester @UofSC ? #UofSC @UofSCstudents #SummerSemester

🚀 It’s Higher Education Day at the State House! @UofSC students had the opportunity to thank Senate & House leaders for their incredible support of higher ed. The future is bright in the Palmetto State! ☀️📚🎓 @SC_CHE #HigherEdDay

We're presenting! Join us for #AACUCLASS and attend our session on Harnessing Collective Strength: Creating Initiatives to Drive Change Across Higher Education. We hope to see you there! aacu.org/class @UofSC #highereducation @aacu

Register by March 10 (bit.ly/2025firstgensy…) to hear from Dr. Kem Saichaie, an expert in educational inclusive excellence from the University of California. Explore strategies for creating a supportive environment that empowers first-gen college students @uofsc! #UofSC

APPLY BY MARCH 14: uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/183121 @UofSC is hiring a Student Services Coordinator to serve as the primary point of contact for student services functions of GARNET’s Summer Programs, CircleIn, and GARNET-led retention initiatives. See more details in the link above!

Were you a first-gen college student? Do you know a first-gen student at @UofSC? Support their mission toward graduation with #Give4Garnet and donate directly to the First-Generation Student Support Fund! 🩷Support #FirstGenGamecocks at: bit.ly/g4g-firstgen

See why interdisciplinary certificates are win-win for students and faculty @uofsc in this week's The EvoLLLution (@themoderncampus) article: ow.ly/meg750UWSNc #HigherEd #UofSC

The Graduation and Retention Network is hiring a Student Services Coordinator to serve primary point of contact for student services functions of GARNET’s Summer Programs, CircleIn, and retention initiatives. SEE DETAILS & APPLY HERE: uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/183121 @UofSC