USC Upstate Mary Black College of Nursing

11/19/2025

Do you know how to design a Quality Improvement Project for your place of work? Our graduate students do! Topics this fall included:

Quality Improvement for Reducing Falls in High-Risk Patients;

Improving Patient Safety in the Surgical Department through Enhanced Adherence to the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist;

& Fall prevention strategies in Parkinson disease patients.

Contact zearp@uscupstate.edu to learn more about our DNP and MSN programs and jumpstart your career. (image from https://www.isixsigma.com/dictionary/plan-do-study-act-pdsa/)

Click here to apply https://uscupstate.edu/admissions/apply/

University of South Carolina Upstate
USC Upstate Greenville Campus

11/12/2025

As a DNP in public and community health program graduate you can change lives for the better by improving healthcare quality, driving program change and delivering transformative care. Earn your degree in as little as 2 years - 100% online – funding available. Contact us today: advising specialist Zakery Earp, zearp@uscupstate.edu

Apply today: https://uscupstate.edu/admissions/apply/

University of South Carolina Upstate
USC Upstate Greenville Campus

11/11/2025

Today, and every day, the Mary Black College of Nursing proudly honors and thanks our veterans for their service, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to our country. Your courage and commitment inspire us, and we are deeply grateful for all you have done—and continue to do—for our nation.

To all veterans in our community and beyond: thank you. We are proud to stand with you and support you. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

11/10/2025

BOLD Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria – The following criteria are required of all applicants regardless of whether you received the loan in the past. All criteria must be met to be considered eligible for the loan. All applicants must be:

A citizen of the United States;
A student. Parent borrowers are not allowed to borrower on behalf of the child;
Enrolled on at least a half-time basis in a regionally accredited, not-for-profit, South Carolina based, public and private institutions offering graduate-level Master of Science (MSN) programs, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Ph.D., or other like programs that prepare individuals for faculty roles
Making satisfactory academic progress as determined by the institution;
Not in default on any other student loan obligation;
Committed to full-time or part-time faculty employment (1,000 hours annually) with a Qualifying Employer; and
Not incarcerated.

To view the BOLDTM application and promissory note, click the following link and hit apply now.

https://www.scstudentloan.org/career-pathways/bold-nursing-faculty-program

To Apply for our Graduate Programs, please use the following link

https://uscupstate.edu/admissions/apply/

Apply to USC Upstate and take the first step toward your future. Learn about application requirements, deadlines, and resources to make the process simple and accessible. Start your journey to becoming a Spartan today.

11/10/2025

The BOLDTM Refinance Loan Program is funded by the State of South Carolina through the Lottery Expenditure Account and allows for tuition reimbursement for students enrolled in regionally accredited, not-for-profit, South Carolina based, public and private institutions offering graduate-level Master of Science (MSN) programs, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Ph.D., or other like programs that prepare individuals for faculty roles.

To view the BOLDTM application and promissory note, click the following link and hit apply now.

https://www.scstudentloan.org/career-pathways/bold-nursing-faculty-program

To Apply for our Graduate Programs, please use the following link

https://uscupstate.edu/admissions/apply/

Apply to USC Upstate and take the first step toward your future. Learn about application requirements, deadlines, and resources to make the process simple and accessible. Start your journey to becoming a Spartan today.

10/22/2025

We are dedicated to helping nurses balance their life, and pursuit of a higher education with our online MSN and DNP programs. To learn more about how you can positively impact the nursing field, contact our Advising Specialist Zak Earp zearp@uscupstate.edu

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10/17/2025

Happy Boss’s Day, Dr. Dunlap!

Your exceptional leadership, vision, and dedication continue to inspire everyone in the Mary Black College of Nursing. Your commitment to excellence, compassion, and innovation has created a culture where faculty, staff, and students thrive. Thank you for guiding with wisdom, kindness, and grace — you truly make a difference every day.

10/15/2025

We have an exciting opportunity for you! The SC BOLD Program will pay for 100% of your DNP program (up to $90,000) at USC Upstate! The funds can also be used to refinance loans you may have taken out for other academic programs. Loan forgiveness is achieved through service as a nursing faculty in the state of South Carolina (Read more about the SCBOLD here.) https://www.scstudentloan.org/career-pathways/bold-nursing-faculty-program

Our Doctor of Nursing Program in public and community health is fully accredited by CCNE, fully online, and can be completed in two years of full-time study (part-time options are also available). Read more about our DNP Program here. https://uscupstate.edu/programs/doctorate-in-nursing-practice-dnp/

Apply TODAY! You can begin as soon as spring, 2026, or enter our program in the summer or fall. https://uscupstate.edu/admissions/apply/

For more information, reach out to Zakery Earp, the Advising Specialist for the Mary Black College of Nursing’s Graduate programs at USC Upstate. zearp@uscupstate.edu

University of South Carolina Upstate
USC Upstate Greenville Campus

Apply to USC Upstate and take the first step toward your future. Learn about application requirements, deadlines, and resources to make the process simple and accessible. Start your journey to becoming a Spartan today.

10/09/2025

💼 We’re Hiring a Registrar! USC Upstate is seeking a dedicated Registrar to lead our Records and Enrollment Services.

Apply now: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/195462

As Registrar, you’ll:
✨ Oversee student registration, class scheduling, and the academic calendar
✨ Manage student records, academic probation, and graduation processes
✨ Certify veterans’ benefits and NCAA eligibility for student-athletes
✨ Collaborate with faculty and university committees to support student success

If you have strong leadership skills, a passion for serving students, and experience in academic administration, we want to hear from you!

10/08/2025

On October 1st, our advising specialist attended the education and career fair at Newberry college. Zak was able to talk to several students about the graduate programs and what they have to offer.

We have 3 amazing MSN tracks and 1 DNP concentration we offer for our students. To learn more about these programs, contact our advising specialist, Zak Earp zearp@uscupstate.edu
To apply, use this link: https://uscupstate.edu/admissions/apply/

University of South Carolina Upstate
USC Upstate Greenville Campus

09/24/2025

On September 23rd, our advising specialist attended the Nursing on Campus Career Fair at USC Upstate to share information regarding the MSN and DNP programs at USC Upstate.

We have 3 amazing MSN tracks and 1 DNP concentration we offer for our students. To learn more about these programs, contact our advising specialist, Zak Earp zearp@uscupstate.edu

To apply, use this link: https://uscupstate.edu/admissions/apply/

University of South Carolina Upstate
USC Upstate Greenville Campus

09/23/2025

We're currently seeking an Upper Division Academic Advisor! If you—or someone you know—would love to join an amazing team in the Mary Black College of Nursing, we encourage you to apply using the link below.

Provide advisement and assistance through educational and vocational guidance services that enhance the learning and professional development of students. Partner with academic units and employers to establish and maintain relationships, internship opportunities, and placement opportunities. Common....