The I. DeQuincey Newman Professorship in the College of Social Work was established in 1994 in the remembrance of Reverend Newman for his dedication and tireless efforts in promoting equal opportunity in this state and the nation. The Newman Professorship honors the enduring contributions of Reverend Newman to the cause of improved human relations and his distinguished services in public interest. Further, the Professorship provides a unique opportunity for the University of South Carolina to honor the memory of an outstanding South Carolinian by continuing his mission of promoting the causes of social justice. The Newman Chair has a significant impact on recruitment programs, institutional diversity, graduate research, teacher training, and scholarly endeavors throughout the Southeast.

       The appointment of the Newman professor enables the College of Social Work to continue the legacy of Dr. Newman through working to ensure the integration of specialized content and principles of planned and peaceful social changes into the curriculum; and conducting research in important areas of social welfare; and providing expertise to government, business and industry in matters such as race relations and the enhancement of economic growth through human resource development. the continued fullment of the goals of the Newman Professorship at USC requires an ongoing institutional commitment to improve education, stimulate appreciation of diversity, and respond to community concerns.

Activities related to the Chair include:

• The Newman Scholars Program                                          
• The Newman Lecture Series in Social and Economic Justice
• The Newman Youth Leadership Development Program       
• A Study Abroad Program                                                   
• Establishment of a Newman archival and resource room      
• A Literacy and Home Development Project                        

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USC Development Office
Byrnes Center
The University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208 USA
(803) 777-7190.

CONTACT:

Sadye L. Logan, DSW, ACSW
Institute Administrator
I. DeQuincey Newman Institute for Peace and Social Change
College of Social Work
The University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208
phone: (803) 777-0468