Entrepreneurs take life-changing ideas to Proving Ground
Judges of USC's annual entrepreneurial competition Proving Ground have narrowed the business plans of over 50 entrants down to each category's top two finalists.
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Judges of USC's annual entrepreneurial competition Proving Ground have narrowed the business plans of over 50 entrants down to each category's top two finalists.
The Leadership and Service Center hosted a small-group discussion led by Nancy Lublin, founder and CEO of Crisis Text Line on Wednesday afternoon. The discussion, part of the "Momentum: Conversations for a Better World" series, was largely based on questions from the audience and the implications of Crisis Text Line as a nonprofit and human-run organization.
Registering for classes can be a stressful experience, and in recent years, online tools have become a big trend in easing the pain. Many students were dismayed when the popular online registration tool MyEdu announced it would no longer service USC, but other sites and tools within the University's own system have since taken effect.
For the past 32 years, USC and Clemson have engaged in a ‘blood battle’ to see which school can have the most students donate blood. For Gamecocks, much of the event is about beating a traditional foe, but for the American Red Cross, it's a way to meet an important need.
With Thanksgiving only a week away, USC’s Leadership and Service Center is honoring those less fortunate with Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
Thursday, Nov. 17
USC’s International Student Services sponsored an international student bazaar that took over Greene Street on Monday. The event is part of International Education Week, which highlights students and faculty from around the world. The display of the campus’ various cultures included authentic food and traditional dances from across the globe.
A body of a man in his mid 30s was found in front of the Bull Street parking garage Sunday afternoon. The man was not a USC student, police say, and his death has been ruled a suicide.
Monday, Nov. 14
Before a generous crowd in the Carolina Room of Capstone House on Nov. 11, four USC students addressed the experience of following Islam in the U.S.
Student veterans have a new place on campus to come together and find support this Veterans Day.
Students, faculty and professional staff gathered for the Seasons of Leadership seminar on Thursday afternoon to hear two speakers challenge individuals to better their leadership skills.
History professor Bobby Donaldson spent his "last lecture" highlighting the importance of the history of social justice and civil rights in America in understanding today's world. He discussed the often untold history of activists from throughout U.S. history and the lasting impact of their work.
Carolinian Creed and Diversity Week has brought speakers, student forums and interactive displays to USC focused on teaching students about how the tenets of the creed function on campus.
As Tuesday's results of the 2016 presidential election show billionaire Donald Trump defeating former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in their race to the White House, students and faculty on USC's campus take it in and reflect on American politics going forward.
Nationally known Christian social fraternity Beta Upsilon Chi, otherwise known as BYX, is hoping to be recognized by USC’s Fraternity Council.
Thursday, Nov. 10
USC may soon add another laurel to its long list of notable achievements: a 10th Rhodes Scholar. Jory Fleming, a fourth-year geography and marine science student, has been named a finalist for the renowned scholarship.
USC students gathered in the Russell House for an election watch party on Tuesday night to see the results of this year's atypical presidential election cycle. The watch party was coordinated by Student Government and other offices on campus including the Carolina Judicial Council.
Tuesday the whole world watched and anticipated the outcome of what has been an unconventional and bizarre election cycle in the United States. Foreign exchange students and a visiting professor from Cuba at USC provide international perspectives on the election and are curious to see who will claim the presidency and at what cost.