USC's student government collaborates with various administrative offices to improve student safety at football games by offering free water bottles and Uber discounts to prevent heat-related incidents and encourage safe transportation.
South Carolina women's basketball junior forward Ashlyn Watkins was charged with kidnapping and first-degree assault and battery after an alleged incident at 650 Lincoln St. Saturday. According to arrest warrants obtained by The Daily Gamecock, Watkins "forcefully" grabbed the victim's face and pushed her.
As hurricane season reaches its peak, USC is preparing for the potential of a storm impacting students and campus. Faculty experts in emergency management, health, and hurricane science provide their perspectives on the situation.
After serving in law enforcement for over 30 years, Cayce Police Chief Chris Cowen is taking a position with the Joseph F. Rice School of Law. His new role as Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Excellence in Policing and Public Safety Program will encompass a variety of different tasks, including ensuring professional development for executive police officers.
During the Fall 2024 semester, USC started a lunchtime shuttle service program to help reduce heavy foot traffic around popular lunchtimes. The Lunchtime Express will transport students between Campus Village and Russell House.
The state budget allocated $123.3 million to USC for this upcoming year. USC plans to use the money to freeze tuition and build a new building,
USC's board of trustees approved new master plan for renovation, as well as new academic initiatives and contracts during its meeting on Friday. Some of the plans include adding a few masters program to the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing.
USC's board of trustees approved an updated master plan, USC Next. The plan outlines the university's vision for making changes to housing, Thomas Cooper Library and academic buildings.
The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing has plans to better establish the school for prospective students. Dean looks to acquire better equipment, establish connections and gain prominence.
USC's College of Nursing and Lexington Medical Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony to open a new training facility for nursing students. The new building comes at a time when South Carolina and the nation are facing a shortage of nurses.
The South Carolina state legislature passed a new piece of NIL legislation on May 21, 2024. The law aims to place in-state colleges and universities on a level playing field with institutions across the country by allowing their athletic departments to have increased engagement surrounding NIL deals involving their student-athletes.
USC Student Body President Patton Byars and Student Body Treasurer Jacob Vaught discuss their accomplishments during the summer and their plans for their respective branches in the fall. They aim to have new initiatives and old programs feature prominently in the fall.
As South Carolina continues to see higher levels of teacher departures and vacancies, USC's College of Education and the South Carolina Department of Education seek to alleviate the issue. Some of the methods include assistance for new teachers, salary raises and expansion of valuable curriculum.
South Carolina Department of Education removed AP African American Studies from its 2024-2025 class roster. The move attracted controversy as critics felt students were lacking a vital part of their history education.
New developments in Five Points are looking to boost pedestrian safety and tourism in the area. These new developments include construction on Harden Street and the creation of a new parking deck.
Businesses contributing to Columbia's nightlife said they see a dip in patronage with a mass exodus of students from the city in the summer. Owners and managers of these businesses shared how their establishments prepare for the city's seasonal changes.
USC's Parking and Transportations Services increased its price for parking permits for the first time since the 2016-17 academic year. The department is hoping to create a smart campus with technological upgrades and is working closely with Student Government to improve student life and safety.
