Welcoming a new era for USC Upstate Cheer with the start of our competitive program under the direction of Chad Butler! 🔗 upstatespartans.com/news/2025/7/31…

Join us in welcoming Laura Martin to the #SpartanArmy as the leader of our new Competitive Dance Team! 🔗 upstatespartans.com/news/2025/7/31…

A new Below The Line episode is out! Paige Stephenson, CEO of United Way of the Piedmont, & I talk about leading with empathy & transforming communities across the Upstate through collaboration, trust & authenticity. 🎙️ Read, watch, listen: uscupstate.edu/about/office-o… USC Upstate

It’s an honor to represent University of South Carolina Upstate and collaborate with fellow leaders across the conference as we champion the success of our student-athletes and institutions. Read the full Big South announcement here: lnkd.in/e-QhP4z5

Live without fear. Grateful to speak with the bright young women of @bloomupstateinc, a local nonprofit empowering girls & families. I shared stories of courage, family & growth—lessons that shaped me into who I am today. I hope to see them back at USC Upstate soon! #Leadership

💚 The 3rd Annual Upstate Talent Forum presents The Rising Storm – How Are You Preparing Now for Your Talent Tomorrow? 🗓️ Oct. 20–21 📍Spartanburg Marriott 🗣️Featuring Chancellor Bennie Harris, Allen Smith OneSpartanburg, Inc., Carlos Phillips Greenville Chamber & Katie Collins GreerChamber

Today I met Mr. Charles Lott, who serves veterans in Union County. He shared that his grandson, Marcus, is thriving as a junior in Comp. Info. Systems @ USC Upstate & works for the IT help desk. Connections like these show how it is more than a university, it’s a community!

On Below the Line, I sit down with retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. T. Glenn Davis, exec. director of USC Upstate National Security & Gov. Institute (NSGI). He shares lessons on resilience, accountability & how he leads “below the line.” 🎙️ Listen here: brnw.ch/21wVtV7

Today, our USC Upstate community gathered to honor the lives lost on 9/11 and recognize the bravery of first responders across the Upstate. 💚 We are reminded of the strength in unity, resilience and hope—and the promise to never forget. #USCUpstate

Morgan Square Madness! 🏀 Are you ready?! The fourth annual MSM is almost here featuring USC Upstate Women’s Basketball & USC Upstate Men's Basketball! 🗓️ Thursday, October 2 📍 Fifth Third Park 🎟️ Secure required *free* tickets 💚 Open to public More info: uscupstate.edu/campus-events/… #USCUpstate USC Upstate Spartans

🎉 Congrats to Dr. Uma Gupta, director of USC Upstate’s Master of Business Analytics program, on being named the 24–25 Fulbright Canada Distinguished Research Chair at Carleton Univ! She’ll focus on how workers can thrive + adapt in the age of AI. #USCUpstate #FulbrightCanada

Regional public universities are vital yet often overlooked. On Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. ET, I’ll join Alyson Gill, with Athens State & Kelli Brown with Western Carolina University as a panelist in The The Chronicle of Higher Education’s State of Public Regional Universities. 🔗Join the discussion: chronicle.com/events/virtual…

Growing up on a small farm in Mississippi, I saw how fragile stability can be. Today, millions of children face barriers to education. At USC Upstate, we work to close gaps & ensure poverty isn’t a life sentence. Read my opinion piece The Greenville News: brnw.ch/21wW8jb

I was both honored and genuinely surprised to receive my first USC Upstate ring at today’s Ring Ceremony. Thank you to my team for this thoughtful gesture. It’s a privilege to lead such a dedicated and inspiring Spartan community.

You’re invited! Join me October 20–21 at the Spartanburg Marriott for the third annual Upstate Talent Forum — a two-day conference dedicated to bridging the talent gap in South Carolina and beyond. GreerChamber OneSpartanburg, Inc. Greenville Chamber

Thank you, Megan Heidlberg and WSPA 7NEWS, for having Christopher Taylor on Your Carolina this morning. The 2025 Upstate Talent Forum is October 20-21. Join the conversation on shaping the future workforce! wspa.com/your-carolina/…

On the latest episode of Below the Line, I spoke with Traci Newkirk, president of Intellectual Capital. We discussed values-driven leadership, curiosity over judgment, and why it’s never too late to start again.🎙️ Tune in, read and watch: brnw.ch/21wWsTl USC Upstate

Upstate Talent Forum is 1 WEEK away! 🔗 brnw.ch/21wWACo 💚 Featured Session Spotlight: ✅Jody Powell Jody Powell, SHRM-CP ✈️Kelly G. Dawsey, GSP Airport 🚚Michelle Pearson, JAS Worldwide 🚢Sadie Battle, South Carolina Ports GreerChamber OneSpartanburg, Inc. Greenville Chamber

💚 Upstate Talent Forum Session Spotlight: Manufacturing Sector. Hear from BMW Group, @drinkmilos, Milliken, Landrum HR & USC Upstate as they share proven strategies for developing talent pipelines in the industry. 🔗 brnw.ch/21wWCAD 📅 Oct. 20–21 📍Spartanburg Marriott

Exciting news! 🎶 The USC Upstate Gospel Choir has been nominated for two Avidity Awards (Avidity Awards)—the nation’s largest independent gospel music honors! Congrats to our choir on nods for Emerging Artist & Contemporary Choir of the Year! 💚 🔗 brnw.ch/21wWEeM