The University of South Carolina Union Laurens Location

05/22/2026

With our new teaching kitchen officially up and running at the The University of South Carolina Union Laurens Location, we’re excited to launch our very first Continuing Education culinary experience: Smoke & Sizzle 101 — a hands-on, four-part course designed for anyone who loves cooking, grilling, BBQ, or just wants to learn something new.

Starting in late July, Chef Rob Patterson will lead participants through live fire cooking fundamentals, low & slow barbecue science, production cooking, flavor development, sauces, and more. Whether you’re a backyard griller or someone looking to sharpen your skills, there’s something in this series for you. Bring a friend, tag & share this with someone who loves BBQ, and come help us kick off a new chapter of hands-on learning at The University of South Carolina Union.

05/14/2026

USC Union Athletics continues to raise the standard both on the field and in the classroom. For the 2025-2026 academic year, our athletic department earned an impressive overall GPA of 3.28.

Leading the way was our Softball program with a 3.77 GPA, followed by Bass Fishing (3.38), Volleyball (3.34), Men’s Soccer (3.31), Women’s Soccer (3.30), Golf (3.29), and Baseball (3.12).

05/12/2026

From our campus buildings to our athletic programs, these photos represent the pride, passion, and community that make The University of South Carolina Union such a special place.

05/11/2026

Through our partnership with USC Aiken, The University of South Carolina Union is able to deliver the USC Aiken Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. This new expansion will allow students to study all four years on USC Union's campus. The goal is to attract more nurses to our area in order to impact local healthcare workforce needs.

05/11/2026

If you're interested in joining the USC Union Garden Club, please reach out to Cari Conley at [email protected].

05/07/2026

The University of South Carolina Union Laurens Location continues to provide students with meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and prepare for successful careers beyond the classroom. We are proud of the environment being created here and the impact it is having on our students each and every day.

We invite you to take a brief look inside our Laurens campus and see the momentum firsthand.

05/07/2026

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The Laurens County Future Scholarship offers Laurens County high school graduates the opportunity to attend Piedmont Technical College (PTC) or USC Union at Laurens for 2 years (tuition-free). The Board recently partnered with Presbyterian College (PC) to support the Laurens County Transfer Promise Scholarship. This program allows Laurens County (SC) students who have completed two years of coursework at PTC the opportunity to transfer to PC and earn their bachelor’s degree tuition-free. To learn more, visit futurescholarship.org.

County Development Corporation Laurens District 55

04/29/2026

Our Esports team is looking for new members to join the team for the upcoming year. Whether you’re competing, streaming, or just looking to be part of a growing program, there’s a place for you here. With access to our dedicated esports lounge, organized practices, and a competitive team environment, you’ll have the tools to improve your gaming skills and make some new friends while doing it.

If you're interested in joining the USC Union ESports, comment below and we'll have Coach Brian Smith reach out.

Laurens Academy Athletics
Thornwell Charter School
Laurens District 55 High School
Clinton High School Guidance
Clinton High School

04/29/2026

Exciting progress at The University of South Carolina Union Laurens Location as we continue to enhance the student experience across campus.

Recent additions include upgraded classrooms, an improved golf facility, expanded boat storage, a dedicated esports lounge, the Academic Success Center, and a newly outfitted kitchen supporting our newly added Hospitality classes. Each space was designed with student growth, hands-on learning, and overall campus engagement in mind.

These improvements reflect a continued commitment to providing high-quality facilities that support both academic and extracurricular success.

04/28/2026

We’re excited to show off our newly renovated kitchen, built to give students real, hands-on experience with top-of-the-line Vulcan and Centerline by Hobart equipment. This space isn’t just about looking good — it’s about preparing you for what’s next.

This fall, students will get the chance to learn and work in this upgraded kitchen through:

• HTMT 110 – Introduction to Hospitality Industry
• HTMT 270 – Introduction to Food Management Production

HTMT 270 dives into the full journey of food — from storeroom to consumer — covering storage, preparation, menu planning, merchandising, and the many moving parts of service.

Whether you’re dreaming of running your own kitchen or just getting started, this is where it begins.