USC Upstate College of Education, Human Performance, and Health

05/18/2026

Join us at USC Upstate for the Murph Challenge—a powerful way to honor our veterans through fitness, community, and resilience.

📅 Friday, May 22
⏰ 7:30 AM (start at 8:00 AM)
📍 USC Upstate Tree Houses

✅ Free & open to all skill levels (modifications welcome)
👕 Proceeds from merchandise support Upstate Warrior Solution

Come out, get moving, and honor those who served!

05/14/2026

Thankful Thursday…
We’re proud to share that USC Upstate’s College of Education, Human Performance, and Health (COEHPH) has earned national accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)!

CAEP accreditation—recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation—affirms that our educator preparation programs meet rigorous national standards and are committed to excellence and continuous improvement in preparing future educators.

05/14/2026

Absolutely thrilled to share that the Lavelle Fund for the Blind has awarded funding to Project INSPIRE through the University of South Carolina Upstate Foundation — launching Project INSPIRE NextGen! Congratulations to Dr. Tina Herzberg and her team!

We are absolutely delighted to share that the Lavelle Fund for the Blind has awarded funding to the Project INSPIRE through the University of South Carolina Upstate Foundation. Our new project is titled Project INSPIRE NextGen. Look for our new logo coming soon!

We are pleased that Perkins School for the Blind’s Paths to Literacy team will continue to host our Project INSPIRE website.

Over the next 18 months Project INSPIRE NextGen’s team will do the following:
• Revise and expand Project INSPIRE’S 7 previously developed PD courses with the new addition of activities and assignments using the NERCVE Brailler 2.0.
• Offer the revised courses in spring 2027 and fall 2027, including holding office hours and webinars.
• Develop and virtually offer Graphing in a Box for Middle School Students (grades 5-8) in fall 2026 and fall 2027.
• Develop and virtually offer our fourth annual Mathlete Competition in spring 2027.

As part of expanding our courses, we are looking for pictures, videos, and student materials that show “real world” examples of what K-12 students are using and learning in STEM classes. Also, we are interested in interviewing students in grades 4-12, TSVIs, paraprofessionals, braille transcribers, and families. If you are willing to give us a bit of your time or share pictures, videos, or student materials with us, please email Penny Rosenblum at [email protected]. She is happy to set up a time for the video interview if you are willing. Video interviews and photos will be embedded into the courses.

Please reach out to any of us on the Project INSPIRE NextGen team at any time. Your input guides our work!

PD: The words Celebrate Our Funding are written in a fun letters and are shown with the Project INSPIRE logo, a megaphone, and a photo of Penny Rosenblum, Sara Larkin, Tina Herzberg, and Susan Osterhaus on a Zoom screen. Below is written, thank you to Lavelle Fund for the Blind for funding Project INSPIRE Next Gen!

05/05/2026

Congratulations to our graduates.
The USC Upstate College of Education, Human Performance, and Health proudly celebrated students at the Pinning, Hooding, and Awards Ceremony last night.
This ceremony recognized undergraduate and graduate students from Education and Human Performance and Health programs. Students were honored for academic achievement, professional growth, and dedication to service as future educators and health professionals.
Faculty and staff recognized graduates through pinning and hooding ceremonies, along with awards for outstanding students and interns. The ceremony also featured remarks from an alumni guest speaker, who shared professional insights and words of encouragement with the graduating class. Families, friends, and university leadership joined us in celebrating this important milestone.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026. We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to the impact you will make in your schools, organizations, and communities.

05/05/2026

Celebrating Our Outstanding Students!

We’e proud to share moments from the Student Affairs Award Ceremony:
Emma Hudson received the Earl Gordon Medal, recognizing her exceptional leadership and service.
Savannah Noll and Kimberly Dovi were honored with Upstate 7 Awards for their dedication and impact on campus.

Also, celebrating two incredible scholar‑athletes:
Savannah Noll was named Female Scholar Athlete of the Year.
Caden Sanders (Psychology major but valued member of our lab) was named Male Scholar Athlete of the Year.

We’re so proud of all their hard work, commitment, and excellence—both in and out of the classroom.

04/27/2026

Carolina Gourmet Snowballs on Campus
The Teaching Fellows are wrapping up the year with a Field Day on Monday afternoon, and Carolina Gourmet Snowballs will be on campus selling snowballs.
Location: Lower section of the HEC parking lot, near the pavilion in the arboretum
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The snowball truck will be open to everyone. Students, faculty, staff, and neighbors in nearby apartments are welcome to stop by and purchase a snowball from the truck. Come cool off and help celebrate the end of the semester.

04/13/2026

HPH Spring Career Series: Preparing Students for What’s Next
This spring, the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Human Performance (HPH) hosted a dynamic Spring Career Series focused on helping students build confidence, skills, and connections for their future careers.

The series included three events:
• Resume Workshop – Students received one on one guidance and practical tips for building strong, professional resumes.
• Professional Crash Course – A session focused on workplace expectations, communication, and career readiness skills.
• HPH Career Fair – Students connected with employers, explored career options, and practiced networking in a welcoming environment.

We are proud of our students for actively engaging in these opportunities and thankful to the faculty, staff, and career partners who made this series a success. Special shoutout to our own, Mrs. Sarah Kleinfeld, for all her hard work on this!

Photos highlighting the events are included below.

04/01/2026

📢 Student Worker Position Available – Help Us Improve Accessibility
We are hiring a student worker to help support accessibility across our college. This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in inclusion, access, and making campus resources more usable for everyone.

Position highlights:
• Support accessibility-related tasks and projects
• Help ensure materials and resources are usable by all students
• Gain hands-on experience that supports inclusive practices

This position is open to currently enrolled students.
How to apply:
Apply online using this link:
👉 https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/203643

If you have questions or need assistance with the application process, please reach out to us directly.

We encourage students of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. 💙

03/06/2026

This past weekend at the SCAMLE conference, four of our middle-level pre-service teacher candidates - Kaleb Coffin, Dre Ellis, Shakira Graham, and Shakari Jones, alongside Professor Brandon Watkins, presented a session on the powerful role of AI in education. They emphasized that AI should be viewed as a supportive tool for teachers (assisting in lesson planning), rather than a replacement. Excited to see how these future educators will shape the classroom!

03/04/2026

Exciting night at Fifth Third Park for the Steve Sanders Tournament Championship! Chesnee and Byrnes are taking the field, and our student interns are doing an incredible job supporting the event and showcasing what hands‑on learning looks like.