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College of Sciences & Engineering
Isabella Cardenas, a biology major with a minor in psychology from Dallas, Texas, earned recognition as Aiken Rotary Club’s Student of the Month for February.
February 25, 2026

Future neurosurgeon named Aiken Rotary’s Student of the Month
Dr. Corey Murphy, superintendent of ACPSD, and Dr. Daniel Heimmermann, chancellor at USCA, formally sign MOU agreement providing cyber services through the RSOC.
February 25, 2026

USCA cyber students protect school district’s computer systems, prep for workforce
The recently formed USCA Innovation, Economic and Workforce Development Council will help the university develop curricula, engaging programs and partnerships and dynamic experiences which will prepare the next generation workforce.
February 18, 2026

USCA's new council promotes regional collaboration and leads innovation, economic and workforce development in CSRA
USCA Chancellor Dr. Daniel Heimmermann (left) and Matt Griffin, head of nuclear affairs (right), sign the Antares partnership agreement.
February 11, 2026

Antares and USCA sign agreement to strengthen nuclear workforce development
Isaac Quattro currently interns with Rolls-Royce Solutions America. [Photo by Dayzanae Neal]
January 7, 2026

Childhood interests lead to an engineering career path
Several USCA veteran-students, including Mick Foster, USCA '26, received $2,000 scholarships from The Gifting Tree Foundation, which will be used to help pay expenses, including food and utilities. [USCA photo by John Antaki]
December 16, 2025

‘Where service matters and veterans thrive’: Local foundation honors USCA students with scholarships
Chancellor Daniel Heimmermann and Dr. Allison J. Hamilton Molnar, executive director of Aiken’s Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness, signed a memorandum of understanding Nov. 19, formalizing a new aspect to the partnership. The USCA Regional Security Operations Center now supports the local nonprofit, providing cybersecurity assistance. [USCA photo by John Antaki]
December 11, 2025

USCA’s community cyber support includes local nonprofit
Stephens will be graduating with a bachelor’s degree in biology from the College of Sciences and Engineering
December 2, 2025

Finding her calling: How USCA shaped an aspiring dentist’s path
From left, Brent Hoover, Dr. Daniel J. Heimmermann, USCA chancellor, Tom Scott, South Carolina Small Business Development Centers State Director Marquise Jackson and Scott Bellows celebrate the signing of a memorandum of understanding Nov. 19, which will assist small businesses earn cyber certification needed to do business with the federal government. [USCA photo by John Antaki]
December 1, 2025

New partnership enables USCA students to help small businesses gain cyber certification
The Sunrise Rotary Club selected Emiliano Corral of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, as the November Student of the Month.
November 19, 2025

Mechanical engineering student named student of the month
The USCA Cyber Scholarship Competition is made possible by Steelgate LLC, a leading cybersecurity firm based in Augusta.
November 12, 2025

USCA cyber scholarships available for high school, transfer students
Boswell earned his associate degree in nursing in May 1997 and his BSN in Dec. 2001.
November 3, 2025

Alumnus talks about his journey from engineering to anesthesia
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