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09/19/2026

Historic Columbia Jubilee 2026! All books are 40% off 🩵📚

09/18/2026

USC Press will be at Historic Columbia's Jubilee again this year! Stop by our table to browse our many titles on black history and culture in the south! All books will be 40% percent off, so don't miss out 📚🩵

09/17/2026

My father was missing. That's when my odyssey began.
USA TODAY nation editor, Jeremy Redmon shares an excerpt from his memoir about war, fathers and sons and love and loss.

When I reflect on my father, my focus inevitably shifts to our final car ride together. I was 14.

09/11/2026

A glimpse into the upcoming book, Tell the Kids I Love Them by Jeremy Redmon.
Before you dive into Jeremy Redmon’s memoir, here’s a snapshot of the story that awaits.
Officially on sale next Tuesday, September 15th and for everyone in Atlanta, Jeremy's book launch will be held at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library at 7pm. The event is free and open to the public, with books being sold on site by A Ca****la Books

If you can't make it to the event you can order your copy here: https://www.jeremyleeredmon.com/memoir

09/09/2026

A story that spans the globe.

This map traces the locations behind Tell the Kids I Love Them, highlighting the places that shaped Journalist Jeremy Redmon's journey to uncover and understand the legacy his father left behind.

Continue following Redmon’s journey in the coming days leading up to the book's release date, September 15th! Pre-order now at https://www.jeremyleeredmon.com/

09/08/2026

USC Press Fall Interns to Receive New $1,500 Stipend Amount

Starting this fall, University of South Carolina Press will give its interns a $1,500 stipend, up from $1,000, thanks to generous donations received during Give 4 Garnet 2026. USC Press’s longstanding internship program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to get hands-on experience in book publishing while providing essential contributions to the press’s daily operations.

Full article here:

Columbia, SC – September 8, 2026 Starting this fall, University of South Carolina Press will give its interns a $1,500 stipend, up from $1,000, thanks to generous donations received dur…

09/03/2026

Meet Jeremy Redmon, author behind the new memoir, Tell the Kids I Love Them.

An award-winning journalist and former war correspondent, Jeremy spent years reporting from conflict zones around the world while searching for answers following his father’s su***de after the Vietnam War. Tell the Kids I love Them is a deeply personal recount of his journey, dealing with topics of grief, war, and familial connection.

Stay tuned as we share more about Jeremy and his forthcoming memoir in the weeks leading up to September 15th, when the book will be available in-store for purchase or pre-order now at https://uscpress.com/Tell-the-Kids-I-Love-Them

09/02/2026

Backcountry Resistance was named a 2026 Great Read by SC State Library and The Post and Courier featured the selection and acquisitions editor, Ehren Foley, in the article! "Foley said the book gives readers a closer look at how the Revolutionary War affected South Carolina’s families and communities, rather than focusing only on its best-known military figures."

Charleston Museum director Carl Borick’s book, "Backcountry Resistance" is among two South Carolina books selected for the State Library's 2026 Great Reads from Great Places.

08/29/2026

We’re thrilled to announce The University of South Carolina Press as a Palmetto Advocate sponsor of the 35th Annual South Carolina Awards in the Humanities!

Their support helps SC Humanities celebrate the stories, cultures, and ideas that shape our communities. Join us in thanking USC Press for their partnership and support of the individuals and organizations that are making a meaningful impact through the humanities across our state.💙

🥂 🏆️ Celebrate the 2026 South Carolina Awards in the Humanities recipients with us on Thursday, October 15
⏰6 PM - 8 PM
📍South Carolina State Museum

🎟️ Tickets are available now! Purchase tickets and explore sponsorship opportunities here: https://schumanities.org/annualevents/awards/

08/28/2026

Our Fall 2026 interns have started! Welcome to the team, Maria and Sydney!
Interning in the marketing department is Maria, a senior pursuing a double major in public relations and political science.
In the acquisitions department is Sydney Lewis, a senior journalism major with a minor in English.
We’re excited to have them at the press this semester! 🩵📚