USC Named One of America’s Best Employers by Forbes
The University of South Carolina has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2025, highlighting its commitment to supporting more thanContinue Reading
The University of South Carolina has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2025, highlighting its commitment to supporting more than 10,000 faculty and staff across the USC system.
“Our university is able to fulfill its educational mission only through the dedicated contributions of our excellent faculty and staff,” said USC President Michael Amiridis. “This recognition is a strong indicator that they feel respected and appreciated for the important work that they do.”
In recent years, USC has made significant investments in employee compensation and benefits. Following a 2022 compensation study, the university implemented new pay structures, increased the minimum hourly wage for approximately 600 full-time staff in 2023, and committed $4.3 million toward raising salaries. Employees also benefit from tuition assistance, dependent scholarships, and early childhood education support.
Caroline Agardy, vice president for Human Resources, noted, “Our employees are the guiding force behind our success, and this recognition reflects our efforts to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered.”
USC employs more than 10,400 faculty and staff statewide, with over 8,000 based in Columbia. The system’s regional campuses—including Aiken, Beaufort, Upstate, and the two-year institutions—employ nearly 2,300 additional faculty and staff.
Forbes selected America’s Best-In-State Employers through independent surveys of more than 160,000 U.S. employees, incorporating over 2 million employer evaluations. Rankings were based on both employee feedback and public perception from peers, friends, and family.
Photo of South Caroliniana Library by John Griggs
The University of South Carolina has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2025, highlighting its commitment to supporting more thanContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden officially opened the Saluda Skyride on August 29, marking a major milestone in its Bridge to the Wild visionContinue Reading
The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is once again offering free seeds to the community through its popular Seed Sanctuary program—just in timeContinue Reading
The Mast General Store in Columbia will once again celebrate Friends Day on Friday, September 6, donating 10 percent of the day’s sales to supportContinue Reading
Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board welcomed community leaders, partners, and stakeholders on August 21 for its annual meeting, celebrating another successful yearContinue Reading
A 21-year-old Lexington woman has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting Tuesday night in West Columbia. Lexington County deputies responded toContinue Reading
Lexington County leaders gathered last week to celebrate the opening of a long-awaited recycling and collection facility designed to better serve the growing community. TheContinue Reading
Dr. Tom Mullikin was joined by legislators, and fellow military veterans including retired U.S. Army Maj. General Todd B. McCaffrey, secretary (director) of the S.C.Continue Reading
In older times families ordered caskets from carpenters. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I hadn’t seen him in 10 years. Him would be theContinue Reading
Merger of education, outreach, and information aimed at enhancing public engagement By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) hasContinue Reading
From the Lexington County Blowfish For the third time in four years, the Lexington County Blowfish will have new leadership in the dugout. The teamContinue Reading
© All rights reserved by Linc., Inc. 2025