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The University of South Carolina is home to more than 200 years of history and tradition, rising from a single building in 1805 on what would become the heart of the campus, the Horseshoe. The University of South Carolina is a rising star in higher education. What's behind the momentum?

New Innovista research district — a $250-million investment to create high paying jobs, solve problems, and better society. Learn more at http://www.innovista.sc.edu/
The new $22-million Arnold School of Public Health Research Center, a catalyst for leading research on childhood obesity, cancer, health disparities, and environmental threats.
The nation's only National Science Foundation-funded Fuel Cell Research Center, and a major research push to build energy independence through alternative energy sources.
No. 1 rankings for international business and exercise science programs (U.S. News & World Report and Academic Analytics).
Highest research designation from the Carnegie Foundation — the only university in South Carolina to receive this top rating

Experience the momentum at www.sc.edu/momentum