This
hCalendar-compliant page
is optimized for search engines. View this calendar as published at
www.sc.edu.
The Night Shift: Columbia
Join the USC College of Nursing for an Alumni Happy Hour!
Where: Graduate by Hilton | 1619 Pendleton St. Columbia, SC 29201
, When: Thursday, February 19 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
,
This special gathering is a chance to reconnect with fellow Gamecocks, build new professional ties, and celebrate our shared commitment to advancing health and wellness. Plus, meet Dean Andrews and members of our Nursing Alumni Council!
The event is free to attend and you'll receive two drink tickets! Enjoy refreshments, great company, and the strength of the Gamecock nursing community. RSVP.
Admission Cost: Free event. Includes two drink tickets.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Health Sciences Happy Hour: Greenville
Join the University of South Carolina College of Nursing and College of Pharmacy for a Health Sciences Alumni Happy Hour!
Where: New Realm Brewing | 912 S Main St. Greenville, SC 29601
, When: Thursday, February 26 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
,
This special gathering is a chance to reconnect with fellow Gamecocks, build new professional ties, and celebrate our shared commitment to advancing health and wellness.
The event is free to attend and you'll receive two drink tickets! Come enjoy good conversation, great company, and the strength of the Gamecock health sciences community. RSVP.
Admission Cost: Free event. Includes two drink tickets.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Transforming Academic Excellence
Transforming Academic Excellence, Leveraging AI for Enhanced Productivity in Teaching & Research, Williams-Brice Building, Room 402, Speaker: Maxim Topaz, PhD, RN, MA, FAAN, Elizabeth Standish Gill Associate Professor of Nursing, Columbia School of Nursing, Discover practical AI tools that can revolutionize your academic workflow—helping you teach, write, and research more efficiently. This hands-on session will showcase strategies to boost productivity, streamline data handling, and elevate your scholarly impact.
Register by February 13.
Admission Cost: Free event.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Graduate Programs: Clinical Education
Join our Graduate Program clinical placement virtual information session. Learn how the college partners with top health care facilities to provide hands-on experiences in various settings. Our faculty will explain the placement process, from initial matching to ongoing support. Get your questions answered and learn how our program bridges the classroom and real-world practice.
Registration,
**Please note this session excludes information related to the MEPN and PhD programs. We invite you to attend another virtual session for more information on these programs. .
Admission Cost: Free event.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Beyond Beginnings: Virtual Maternal, Child & Family Health Symposium
Join us for Beyond Beginnings: Virtual Maternal, Child & Family Health Symposium hosted by the Perinatal, Pediatrics, and Family Research Center (PPFRC).
Registration.
Admission Cost: See event details.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Meet the Program Directors
Explore the University of South Carolina’s graduate nursing programs* in this interactive virtual session! Meet our program directors, learn about curriculum highlights and career pathways, and get your questions answered in program-specific breakout sessions. Program Breakout Sessions,
Degrees:
MSN
, CGS
, DNP
, PhD in Nursing Science
,
Specialties:
Family Nurse Practitioner
, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care
, Psychiatric Mental Health
, Nurse-Midwifery
, Nursing Education
, Healthcare Leadership
, Nursing Informatics
,
*Please note this session does not include information on our MEPN program. We invite you to register for the virtual MEPN Information Session if this is your program of interest.
Registration.
Admission Cost: Free event.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
2026 Annual Leadership Summit
Presented by Lexington Health and Prisma Health, the 2026 Annual Leadership Summit hosted by the Center for Nursing Leadership at the University of South Carolina, College of Nursing will feature keynote speaker Dr. Deb Zimmerman, CEO DAISY Foundation and AONL President at the Pastides Alumni Center. A 30th Anniversary Celebration of the Amy V. Cockcroft Leadership Fellowship will follow the event. Registration.
Admission Cost: See registration details.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
2026 Research & Scholarship Day
The College of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day highlights how research and scholarship enhance nursing practice. Located at the college's West Columbia campus, 150 Sunset Court. Mary Ann Parsons Leadership Series Keynote Address: Nicole Carlson, PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, Emory School of Nursing, Registration.
Admission Cost: Free event.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
MEPN Information Session
Join us for an online information session with our MEPN program director, Dr. Eboni Harris. We will be highlighting an overview of the program, plus admissions and application information, while giving you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Registration.
Admission Cost: Free event.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.