The South Carolina Research Administration Conference is open for registration. Register to attend and find more about how you can build expertise and strengthen community through research administration. Visit event.sc.edu/SCRAC for more information or to register!

As we look ahead to the U.S.A.'s 250th birthday on Saturday, it's informative to take a look back at the original sources and historical context that form the story of America from the founding to the present day. https://youtu.be/KTds6G0kM6Q?si=4PLjB2S1xCQ_n-gX

The SC Center for Excellence in Addiction is making statewide advances in the fight against the opioid epidemic. The state’s three major research institutions and partners have been working together tirelessly to lay the groundwork for prevention and treatment for decades to come. ow.ly/W4fw50ZhwaO

Registration for the SC Research Administration Conference is now open! Register today for two days of connecting, collaborating, and celebrating Research Administration in South Carolina! Visit event.sc.edu/SCRAC to register or get more information.

Our internal funding initiative, ASPIRE AI helps USC faculty advance AI-based research across disciplines. Ali Brian, assoc. dean for research at @usceducation.bsky.social, is using ASPIRE AI funding to develop AI-enabled exercise apps for people with visual impairments. www.sc.edu/about/office...

Now for something different: Check in with USC emeritus professor and traditional foodways champion David Shields as he embarks on a new adventure in popular culinary scholarship, The Savers of Flavor, airing on SCETV. https://www.sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2026/05/shields-savers-of-flavor-carolinian.php

There are only about 384 North Atlantic right whales remaining on Earth. But, Erin Meyer-Gutbrod, an assistant professor with USC’s School of the Earth, Ocean & Environment, is conducting research to understand and change that. https://www.sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2025/11/11-right-whale-research.php

USC Research Administrators: Are you planning to take the Certified Research Administrator exam? If so, don't stress! Join the CGI Hub's CRA Study program today: https://www.sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/research-training-education/research-administrator-trainings/cra-study-program/index.php

Attention USC Faculty: Apply now for the 2026-2027 Propel Research Mentorship Program. Targeting early career faculty, Propel provides intensive mentorship, education and editing support to draft, finalize & submit an NIH, NSF or DOE proposal. Learn more & apply: go.sc.edu/Propel

ICYMI: Research is a cornerstone of USC's mission. As we mark 225 years of service to South Carolina, we are grateful for the investments in innovation and discovery that are making an impact here on campus and in communities across the state. https://www.thestate.com/opinion/article316051444.html

Blood clots in the lungs affect about 900,000 Americans per year and are a leading cause of cardiovascular-related deaths. USC Floyd School of Medicine researcher Colin Evans is trying to change that. https://www.sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2026/04/breakthrough-colin-evans-lung-blood-clots-thrombosis.php

A multi-year research project led by members of the Children's Physical Activity Research Group has illuminated an array of factors related to the decline in children's physical activity as they move from elementary to middle and then high school. ow.ly/Il1l50Z8MUI

If you plan to attend the SC Research Administration Conference in September and want to lead a session, you can sign up to do so today! Visit event.sc.edu/SCRAC for more information!

Research is a cornerstone of USC's mission. As we mark 225 years of service to South Carolina, we are grateful for the investments in innovation and discovery that are making an impact here on campus and in communities across the state. https://www.thestate.com/opinion/article316051444.html

If you plan to attend the SC Research Administration Conference in September and want to lead a session, you can sign up to do so today! Visit event.sc.edu/SCRAC for more information!

From our fall 2025 sponsored award funding record to the spring 2026 USC Brain Health Center ribbon-cutting, USC research has had a great year. In the latest edition of Breaking Through, we run back some of the best 2025-2026 moments in USC research. 🔗 www.linkedin.com/pulse/resear...

To learn more about post-stroke aphasia recovery, check out this new article from the @uscarnoldschool.bsky.social, which details how VP Julius Fridriksson's Aphasia Lab supports South Carolinians experiencing the condition & works to enhance treatments through research. www.sc.edu/study/colleg...

Discover USC marked its 10th anniversary in 2026, and we've been thrilled to participate over the years. Kudos to all of the Arnold School students who participated this year, and congrats to the 18 of you who won awards! 🎉🎖️ ow.ly/6HhF50Z4TMm

We are so excited to see USC VP for Research Julius Fridriksson's appearance on the When Words Don't Come Easy Podcast! Check out his episode and subscribe to the channel for more informative and inspiring conversations on stroke and aphasia. 🧠 🗣️ 🫂 https://youtu.be/oiRvEQZV4Jw?si=r7p6HHZrOVyIgNW3

Congratulations to the SPARC recipients, and best of luck with your research this summer!

We can't wait for you to hear the full conversation between VP for Research Julius Fridriksson and Justin and Roger with the "When Words Don't Come Easy" podcast. Check it out this Sunday! 📅 👂 https://youtube.com/shorts/fiHqtsRQkdw?si=PaQ_UL7WnCKjh4V2

This Sunday, USC VP for Research and renowned aphasia researcher Julius Fridriksson will appear on the "When Words Don't Come Easy" aphasia podcast. Check out this sneak preview of Julius's lively conversation with hosts Justin and Roger. https://youtube.com/shorts/dpLkTj7Cq00?si=nvYXl1q22aPfZ268

VP for Research Julius Fridriksson sat down with NIH News in Health to talk about his research on boosting aphasia recovery. Check out the article, which discusses stroke recovery from a variety of angles from aphasia to mobility. https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2026/05/boosting-stroke-recovery

Looking for some fun Friday reading? We've got you covered! The newest edition of Breaking Through is filled with stories of student research discovery and impact, from art therapy to battery science. 🎨 ➡️ 🔋 Check it out now 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/BT-Innovators-of-Tomorrow

In our new edition of Breaking Through, we share student research stories across disciplines from art therapy to battery science & highlight the value of research experiences in preparing USC students to make an impact in South Carolina & beyond. 🎨 ➡️ 🔋 https://tinyurl.com/BT-Innovators-of-Tomorrow

This week's WRU newsletter is full of winners! Check out Discover USC 2026 awardees, SPARC and RISE grant recipients and more 🏆 https://mailchi.mp/sc/research-for-the-win

With an outstanding mentor like Dr. Armstrong, J'nea and Lena are bound for success! Congratulations to you all for your great work and outstanding presentations!

Get a sneak preview of some of the most exciting presentations happening tomorrow at #DiscoverUSC2026 and hear from the presenters on inspiration, challenges and lessons they learned through their work: https://www.sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2026/04/discover-usc-2026-highlights-student-research.php

We're so excited! #DiscoverUSC2026 is tomorrow!🤩 Get the info you need to have a great day at USC's premier showcase of student & postdoc research, scholarship, leadership & creativity in today's special edition of the Weekly Research Update: https://mailchi.mp/sc/discover_usc_2026_special_edition

"This instrument is very important because it allows us to do top-notch diagnostic care for people with all kinds of different brain-based disorders. It also allows us to do a lot of research, which is one of the main missions of the university." —Julius Fridriksson, USC Vice President for Research

Way to go, @isaiahwill.bsky.social! We are so excited to support your research.

🚌 Taking a free shuttle is the best way to get to and from #DiscoverUSC2026! 🔁 Shuttles run all day from the Horseshoe to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and Back again. 😎 Skip the parking hassle and grab a shuttle any time between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

#DiscoverUSC2026 is a little extra special. Why? Because we’re celebrating ten years since the event came on the scene as USC’s premier showcase of research, scholarship, leadership and creativity. Take a look back: tinyurl.com/DUSC-10-Years

We had an opportunity to show off the USC Brain Health Center's new, ultra-powerful 7-Tesla MRI scanner to local media this morning. This scanner will allow USC researchers and clinicians to see the brain's structure in richer detail than ever before.

Don't miss #DiscoverUSC2026, celebrating ten years THIS FRIDAY! 📅🥳

In ONE WEEK(!) we will celebrate TEN YEARS(!!) of Discover USC! Join us to see the best of student and postdoc research, scholarship, creativity and leadership. 🔬 🧪 📊 🤙 See you at #DiscoverUSC2026! https://www.sc.edu/about/signature_events/discover_uofsc/about/news/2026/20260415_plan_your_day.php

Pssst! Want to get the scoop on #DiscoverUSC2026, free microscopy training for undergraduates and more research news? Check out the Weekly Research Update newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sc/dusc-make-a-plan.

With Discover USC next week, Guidebook is the one stop shop for all things you may need to know to get ready! If you're preparing for our 10th annual Discover USC, go ahead and download Guidebook at https://builder.guidebook.com/g/dusc2026/

With Discover USC next week, Guidebook is the one stop shop for all things you may need to know to get ready! If you're preparing for our 10th annual Discover USC, go ahead and download Guidebook at https://builder.guidebook.com/g/dusc2026/

“My advice to a student participating in Discover USC for the first time would be to embrace the experience and not let nerves hold you back.” – Katherine Palmer Read about the DUSC experience of senior psych major, Katherine Palmer, at https://tinyurl.com/DUSCQnA #DiscoverUSC2026

@peiyinhung.bsky.social found her path into public health at age 10 when she saw how health care disparities affected her grandmother in Taiwan. Today the @uscarnoldschool.bsky.social researcher is working to stop geography from dictating health outcomes 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/ymntfjzn

Attention USC faculty and SC business community 📣 Join us Fri., April 17 for AI in Action, a summit on business innovation & workforce transformation in South Carolina, hosted by the Moore School. Learn more & register: https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/moore/events/2026_ai_conference.php.

UPDATE: Register by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, to reserve your seat: www.sc.edu/study/colleg...

Join us on Fri., April 17 for AI in Action, an SC business transformation summit hosted by the Darla Moore School of Business. With sessions on risk & liability, health care & energy, this event will have something for all. Learn more & register: www.sc.edu/study/colleg....

A recent study led by the Delores Marie Thomas Research Lab revealed that 22% of SC participants sampled possessed West Nile virus antibodies compared to the national average of 2%. 🦟 ow.ly/JGQ050YzJi8 @uscresearch.bsky.social

TODAY is the last day for reviewers to register for Discover USC! Register before midnight at https://tinyurl.com/DUSCReviewer to secure your spot.

Let’s talk about research infrastructure — the facilities, equipment and digital tools that enable USC’s world-class researchers to advance discovery. The latest Breaking Through newsletter explores how cutting-edge infrastructure empowers research: https://tinyurl.com/Breaking-Through-March26

Just one more week for reviewers to sign up for the 10th annual Discover USC! Register today at https://tinyurl.com/DUSCReviewer

After the USC Brain Health Center ribbon-cutting yesterday, USC VP for Research Julius Fridriksson sat down with The State Newspaper to discuss the university’s plans for the cutting-edge new facility. Check out their story to learn more.

USC celebrates opening of new $30M brain health center scdailygazette.com/2026/03/18/u... by @jmholdman.bsky.social