• USC Upstate Art Gallery welcomes Malik J. Norman

    Chapman Cultural Center 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg, SC

    “Hymn Hill on Mineral Springs,” a visual art exhibit from Malik J. Norman, is on view at the USC Upstate Art Gallery located at the Chapman Cultural Center in downtown Spartanburg. An opening reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Jan. 15.

  • Postponed New Date – Soulful Sunday

    CLC Ballroom 180 Gramling Drive, Spartanburg, SC, United States

    You are invited to attend our fourth annual Soulful Sunday, the campus’ kick-off event for Black History Month, on February 22 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Our theme for Black History Month this year is “Lift Every Voice” and we will highlight how we can lift our voices through art, advocacy, civic engagement, and more throughout February. […]

  • Boricua Storytelling with Afro-Puerto Rican Public Historian Anthony Modesto Milián

    CLC Room 309 180 Gramling Drive, Spartanburg, SC, United States

    In celebration of Black History Month and co-hosted with the Center for Africana and African American Studies, El Centro presents “Boricua Storytelling” with Afro-Puerto Rican public historian, Anthony Modesto Milian. Milián collaborated with the historian on Puerto Rico, Jorell Meléndez-Badillo, who worked with Bad Bunny on his award-winning Spanish album, “DtMF.”

  • Grandmothering While Black: A Twenty-First-Century Story of Love, Co​ercion, and Survival

    CLC Ballroom 180 Gramling Drive, Spartanburg, SC, United States

    In recognition of Black History Month, the Center for Women’s and Gender Studies is pleased to present a talk on the crucial and complex role of Black grandmothers in the community. Our guest speaker will be Dr. LaShawnda Pittman, Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies and Sociology at the University of Washington, Seattle. As part of […]

  • Black History Month Festival

    On behalf of the Center for Africana and African American Studies at the University of South Carolina Upstate, you are cordially invited to the official closing of our 2026 Black History Month festivities on Saturday February 28, 2026, at 5:00 pm in the Ballroom of the Campus Life Center. Reception will begin at 4:30pm. This year’s Black History […]

    Free
  • Black History Month Screening: “Farming Freedom”

    CLC Ballroom 180 Gramling Drive, Spartanburg, SC, United States

    On behalf of the Center for Africana and African American Studies at the University of South Carolina Upstate, you are cordially invited to the official closing of our 2026 Black History Month festivities on Saturday February 28, 2026, at 5:00 pm in the Ballroom of the Campus Life Center. Reception will begin at 4:30pm. This year’s Black History […]

    Free
  • Free Electronics Recycling Event

    G.B. Hodge Center 365 Hodge Drive, Spartanburg, SC, United States

    Open to all Spartanburg County residents! Bring old computers, monitors, phones, tablets, and more to keep harmful materials out of our landfills. Students, faculty, and staff may drop off personal items at the Library until March 19.

  • Behind the Screens of a Crime Analyst: A Panel Discussion

    Location: Virtual via Zoom This event is hosted by the Upstate Crime Analysis Center and offers a firsthand look into the roles, responsibilities, and career paths of crime analysts, featuring panelists from the Columbia Police Department, Rock Hill Police Department, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Students will gain valuable insights and have the opportunity to ask questions […]

  • The Cigarette Surfboard Film Screening

    Olin B. Sansbury, Jr. Campus Life Center 180 Gramling Drive, Spartanburg, South Carolina

    Enjoy an inspiring documentary about ocean mindfulness and how a surfboard made of cigarette butts is sparking global change. Light refreshments at 5:30 PM and a conversation with the director after the film.

  • World Water Day Celebration

    Olin B. Sansbury, Jr. Campus Life Center 180 Gramling Drive, Spartanburg, South Carolina +1 more

    Stop by for hands‑on activities, duck races, cake, and community fun as we highlight the importance of protecting our local waterways.

  • Out of the Darkness Walk

    Join USC Upstate as we raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Out of the Darkness Walk. Whether you join the Counseling Services Team, create your own team, or walk on your own — your steps make a difference. AFSP is dedicated to:✨ Funding lifesaving research✨ Educating communities about mental health✨ Advocating […]