Students enrolled at the USC Columbia campus are permitted to vote for executive powers in special and general Student Government elections. From the student body president to student senators, gain insight into their diverse duties and learn how they run for office.
The University of South Carolina's board of trustees approved plans in December for a $300 million medical school, which will look to collaborate more between education and research. The new building, located in the BullStreet district, is the first step in what the university hopes is the development of a larger health science campus.
USC students and Columbia community members held a pro-Israel rally on Greene Street on Dec. 7. Though it was interrupted by counter-protesters, the organizers said the event was a success with about 200 people in attendance.
USC's student senate held its final meeting of the 2023 academic year. The senate passed four pieces of legislation — including two bills addressing the low remaining student activity funds — and confirmed two new senators.
Male faculty have higher average salaries than female faculty at every academic rank at USC. One professor said that the discrepancy is due to systemic bias rather than intentional discrimination.
Student Government is set to run out of funds for student organizations in December. The student senate has proposed a bill to change the financial codes as well as established an ad hoc committee to research and propose financial code reform.
The Delta Chi fraternity is coming to USC's Greek Life community in the spring of 2024. The new chapter makes it the 28th fraternity at USC.
A bathroom fire in Russell House caused students and staff to evacuate from the premises.
The University of South Carolina has welcomed Rachel Brasell as its first basic needs coordinator to address housing, food and financial security concerns for students. Brasell's role involves consolidating student support resources and providing free access to necessities.
USC's biannual Code-A-Thon offers students an opportunity practice programming and technical questions to prepare for jobs in the engineering field. The event is open to all majors and allows students to compete in four categories based on experience level.
USC's faculty senate recently approved a proposal for American Sign Language classes to count towards the Carolina Core foreign language requirement. Students can begin applying the classes for credit in fall 2024.
USC's multimillion-dollar project aims to provide an "upgraded fan experience" and includes renovations for Williams-Brice Stadium and beyond. For university students, this plan could mean additional recreational fields and a new sports complex.
The Law School Admission Council announced in October that the logic games section is being replaced by a second logical reasoning section starting in August 2024. The move comes after a lawsuit in 2019, where two test-takers claimed they were at a disadvantage, due to being visually impaired.
The speaker pro tempore of the student senate resigned Wednesday. Senator Ian Herd said he wanted to address issues with the senate's funding allocation process and felt he could not do that while in senate leadership.
Sustainable Carolina uses its six main project groups that focus on areas such as gardening and environmental justice to promote greener practices on campus. The organization is a student arm of USC's Office of Sustainability and leads events, spreads awareness and coordinates volunteer opportunities.
New campus renovations are part of a broader attempt to update housing in a more standardized fashion. To help with renovation plans, USC sent out a housing survey in mid-October, which is designed to gather input from the student body.
Built in 1911, McMaster College has a long history with the university and is the current home of the School of Visual Arts and Design. As the building has grown older, many students said facility issues are a inconvenience and make them feel overlooked compared to other schools.
