Remembering the Days: A USC Podcast

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Discover the rich and sometimes quirky history of the University of South Carolina, with entertaining stories from its more than 200 years as the Palmetto State’s flagship university.

  1. Jul 1

    Fall 2026 season begins late August!

    Campus ghost stories, USC's first national championship* (yes, there's an asterisk beside it), the Mother Superior of the business school and a look back at USC's first dean of women — that's just some of what's in store for the fall 2026 season of Remembering the Days, which kicks off in late August.

  2. May 5

    Batter up: the history of softball at USC

    The start of softball as a USC varsity sport goes back more than 50 years, and it's a rich history — the very first team made it to the College World Series. Since then, USC has had a parade of great coaches and players and an enthusiastic fan base to cheer them on.

  3. Apr 21

    A living room for students: the Russell House turns 70

    When it was dedicated in 1955, the Russell House University Union building was an instant hit with students — a place to gather, eat and have fun in the middle of campus. Several additions and more than 70 years later, the Russell House is still that place. Remembering the Days co-host Evan Faulkenbury talked with several alumni who share their Russell House memories.

  4. Apr 7

    The Right Stuff: President Donald S. Russell

    The presidency of Donald S. Russell at the University of South Carolina was an intersection of the right person at the right time with the right resources. Russell's presidency helped to usher USC into the modern age and set the stage for the university's dynamic growth in the 1960s and beyond.

  5. Mar 24

    Test tubes and Bunsen burners: a short history of USC's chemistry and biochemistry department

    Students at Carolina have been taking chemistry since the institution began in the early 19th century. The story of the chemistry and biochemistry department is about science, for sure, but it's mainly about people.

  6. Mar 10

    Out on a high note: USC and Greene Street United Methodist Church

    Nearly 60 years ago, USC and the Greene Street United Methodist Church were caught up in a legal battle over whether the church's building could remain standing in the path of the university's campus expansion. Decades later, both sides agreed to an elegant solution.

  7. Feb 24

    Baby Boomers to Gen Zers: How Dennis Pruitt managed generational change at USC for 40 years

    For 40 years Dennis Pruitt served as vice president for student affairs at USC, where he was responsible for nearly every facet of the student experience. In the face of near constant change, Pruitt helped create an ecosystem where successive generations of students could thrive in and out of the classroom.

  8. Feb 10

    Native tongue: The history of foreign language learning at USC

    Since opening its doors in 1805, Carolina has made foreign language learning an essential part of its curriculum. Classical languages — Latin and Greek — are still taught, but they're now among a much larger group of languages offered, along with many opportunities for students to put their foreign language skills in practice.

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Discover the rich and sometimes quirky history of the University of South Carolina, with entertaining stories from its more than 200 years as the Palmetto State’s flagship university.

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  • Creator
    University of South Carolina
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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