The University of South Carolina Press

09/24/2025

Did you know that Mary Whyte provides free education and materials to veterans? Through her Patriot Art Foundation, Mary Whyte offers multiple programs for veterans use art as a conduit for self-expression, connection, and purpose. In her new book, AN ARTIST'S LIFE, Mary offer's the lessons she learned of not only the logistics of taking on such an ambitious project, but also of the different ways that art can offer healing. You can pre-order your copy of her forthcoming book here: https://www.marywhyte.com/books.php

Find more info about the Patriot Art Foundation here: https://www.patriotartfoundation.org/

09/22/2025

Can you believe it? Six years of hard work is coming to completion!

This is the front cover of our book that will be published in April 2026 by

Always listen to your heart because it holds the key of the universe!

I didn’t know all the way what I was doing when I started to write this book, I was just listening to the heart ❤️

A HUGE Thank you to for making this a reality! Great publishing experience

09/19/2025

How do you cultivate creativity? How do you stay inspired as an artist? Mary Whyte answers these questions and more in her new book, AN ARTIST'S LIFE, on sale October 14th. A bonus feature has been created for this book and all its readers by Mary in the form of 24 exercises developed to help you discover and rekindle your creativity! You can find the QR code to the exercises at the back of the book. We look forward to seeing all of your wonderful artwork, so don't forget to use the hashtag so we can share!

09/19/2025

Excited to be here for the 110th!

09/18/2025

What an amazing show that Cecil was able to be part of during 🎉 If you would like to learn more about more about this man’s incredible story, consider buying his book Injustice in Focus https://uscpress.com/Injustice-in-Focus We’re proud to have published this important biography!

Orangeburg native and Civil Rights photographer Cecil J. Williams made his modeling debut during New York Fashion Week in a collaboration with Actively Black, a Black-owned Athleisure brand.

09/17/2025

We can't wait to be part of ASALH's 110th annual meeting and conference! Our acquisitions editor, Ehren Foley, will be at this event as an exhibitor, all books will be 40% off! Make sure you stop by the USC Press table and check out our incredible selection of titles!

The 110th Annual Meeting & Conference Souvenir Journal is LIVE NOW! Inside you’ll find the full schedule of events, featured publications, awards, and so much more 📖

Read more ✨ https://asalh.org/conference/110th-annual-meeting-and-conference-souvenir-journal/

09/17/2025

Mary Whyte has been a pillar of the Charleston community as a creator, teacher, and philanthropist. One of the projects we're most proud to have worked with her on is WE THE PEOPLE (https://marywhyte.com/exhibition.php), Whyte's remarkable series depicting military veterans of all ages and in all walks of life. With her new book, AN ARTIST'S LIFE, Mary gives us candid reflections, practical insights, and offers both encouragement and tools for anyone seeking to live more creatively. AN ARTIST'S LIFE is available October 14th, and you can pre-order the book now at https://marywhyte.com/books.php or wherever you buy books! Don't miss the official book launch October 23rd at the Charleston Library Society. Hear Mary tell her story and get a signed copy of AN ARTIST'S LIFE!

09/15/2025

We've got another podcast for you to enjoy! New Folklife Today Podcast: Exploring 1950s Gullah Geechee Sonic Life with Dr. Eric Crawford https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2025/09/new-podcast-exploring-1950s-gullah-geechee-sonic-life-with-dr-eric-crawford/

This blog highlights a new episode of the Folklife Today podcast, which explores an important collection of Gullah Geechee sound recordings in the archives of the American Folklife Center. The collection features over four hours of Gullah Geechee people singing sacred music, preaching to congregatio...

09/12/2025

In case you missed the news, Mary Whyte’s new book is coming out 5 weeks! A touchstone for developing the habits we need to live our most creative, inspired, and meaningful life, artists of all kinds, as well as non-artists seeking a more creative and fulfilling life, will return to this transformative life-long art lesson again and again. You can pre-order a copy at the link in our bio or wherever you buy books!

09/12/2025

In case you missed the news, Mary Whyte's new book is coming out 5 weeks! A touchstone for developing the habits we need to live our most creative, inspired, and meaningful life, artists of all kinds, as well as non-artists seeking a more creative and fulfilling life, will return to this transformative life-long art lesson again and again. You can pre-order a copy here: https://uscpress.com/An-Artists-Life and here: https://www.marywhyte.com/books.php or wherever you buy books!

09/11/2025

in 1963, Dr. Henrie (Monteith) Treadwell, James L. Solomon Jr., and Robert G. Anderson Jr. made history as the first African American students to desegregate the University of South Carolina since Reconstruction.

Dr. Treadwell’s federal court victory ended nearly 100 years of segregation at South Carolina’s flagship university.

In 2023, the University of South Carolina commemorated the 60th anniversary of this milestone by breaking ground on a 12-foot statue by renowned artist Basil Watson, unveiled in April 2024 on the historic Horseshoe in their honor.

Dr. Treadwell’s forthcoming memoir, Come Along with Me, shares her powerful journey. Learn more via The University of South Carolina Press: uscpress.com/Come-Along-with-Me