University of South Carolina Upstate

06/08/2026

Spartans look out for each other. 💚

That's why USC Upstate has launched Spartan Safe, a free mobile safety app that puts emergency assistance, campus safety resources and mental health support right at your fingertips.

With direct access to Public Safety, 911, safety check-ins, anonymous tip reporting and more, Spartan Safe helps keep our community informed, connected and supported.

Download the app today by searching "Spartan Safe USC Upstate" in the Apple App Store or Google Play or here: https://brnw.ch/21x3b5z

06/03/2026

The Workforce Storm ⛈️

A workforce storm is forming — and most companies aren’t prepared.

At a previous Upstate Talent Forum, economist Ron Hetrick explained how demographic shifts are changing the labor market faster than many leaders realize.

The reality:
➡️ Millions of Baby Boomers are retiring
➡️ Fewer young workers are entering the labor force
➡️ Demand for service and skilled roles continues to grow

The biggest workforce challenge of the next decade may not be automation.

It may simply be having enough people to do the work.

This is exactly the type of conversation we bring together business leaders to discuss at the Upstate Talent Forum.



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06/02/2026

MURPH Challenge
No shortcuts. No excuses. Just work. Today we honored the sacrifice, embraced the grind, and pushed through every mile, pull-up, push-up, and squat together. The pain fades, but the mindset stays.
Built different. Finished stronger.
“For the ones who gave everything.”
TeamWork ChallengeAccepted StayLockedIn Upstate FitnessJourney RespectTheGrind

06/01/2026

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05/29/2026

Help cheer on our Spartans with this hand selected playlist! Go, Spartans! 💚

It’s 5 hours and 30 minutes from Spartanburg to Tuscaloosa. Here is 5 hours and 30 minutes of baseball, South Carolina, and feel good music for your trip! Link in our story