Graduate students at the School of Journalism and Mass Communications met with a national non-profit organization on Monday to present ideas for a press campaign. Family Promise, the organization, aims to “improve the lives of families living in poverty.” Senior Instructor Lisa Sisk taught the class of thirteen students in her summer class, JOUR 725: Integrated Communications Campaigns.
Imagine having access to a drug specifically tailored to your genes — a drug so individually targeted that it could treat a disease without negative side effects.
The Pillars Olympics pitted new Gamecocks against one another for a little healthy competition on Friday as a part of Pillars for Carolina’s closing activities.
Carolina Cafe dedicates new location to slain employee Carolina Cafe is dedicating its new location to the memory of Kelly Hunnewell, a 33-year-old who was murdered during a robbery attempt while working for the Columbia restaurant a year ago, WIS reported. Hunnewell was a mother of four and had been a baker for the cafe for three years before she was killed in July 2013.
USC Sumter students now have everything they need at the touch of an app. They can get everything from news to social media updates, access to current academic and athletic schedules as well as the ability to place an order with the campus food court. “We, like everyone else, realized that we need to have a faster way for current students and potential students to be able to find information in one place,” said Misty Hatfield, marketing and public relations director of USC Sumter.
Imagine enlarging Williams-Brice tailgating to the size of New York City and involving everyone in the city. That’s how Joseph Gelay would describe the World Cup experience. “It was just like being in a big soccer heaven,” Gelay said.
Looking for a cheaper way to get around downtown Columbia? Uber is a new transportation option that may appeal to many USC students. The Uber ridesharing service launched at noon on Thursday in downtown Columbia, Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Greenville.
Harold French, a renowned and well-loved University of South Carolina religious studies professor, passed away Friday after serving the university for 42 years. French, known as “Hal” by students and colleagues, demonstrated a passion for teaching that enriched lives both inside and outside of the classroom.
11-DUI 4-Vandalism 4-Drug Violation 3-Theft from Building 1-MIP 1-Theft from Vehicle 1-Tresspassing 1-Assault 1-Disorderly Conduct 1-Drunkeness 1-All Other Offenses* — USCPD observed two individuals lying on the sidewalk just outside of Five Points.
After working for several years, the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management has taken a significant step towards globalization, a major strategic focus for the college by hosting the college’s first international summer program. International students from China and the Caribbean nation of Curacao are taking tourism and business classes at USC this summer. The 47 students and two teachers from Beijing International Studies University will be on campus for three weeks, while the 12 students and one teacher from the Inter-Continental University of the Caribbean will be at USC for five weeks. “The college of HRSM has been devoting energies to international collaborations for at least five years and what we try to do is establish relationships with countries and regions,” said Brian Mihalik dean of the College of HRSM.
A team of University of South Carolina researchers was recently awarded a $3.2 million grant from the U.S.
WIS viewers protest anchor’s dismissal Demonstrators gathered outside of the WIS-TV building on Gervais Street Friday to protest the release of news anchor Ben Hoover. Supporters of Hoover also rallied on social media following his departure, bringing discussions to Twitter and launching a petition to “Keep Ben Hoover”. The station released a statement Sunday to calm viewers.
Former SCSU police chief lies about wild night, Lexington sheriff indicted for corruption and Martha Childress’ shooter sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Early Monday morning, the Patterson Hall lobby is bustling with freshmen and parents as a new orientation session for the Class of 2018 begins.
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved a 3.2 percent tuition increase Friday.
The Free Times nominated WUSC to be Columbia’s best radio station, and voting will continue until June 27. WUSC has been nominated for the award nearly every year, but has only a single “Best of Columbia” sticker adorning its front door. “We are very excited about the nomination,” WUSC music director Mason Youngblood said.
4 — Theft from Building 4 — DUI 3 — Drug Violation 2 — Trespassing 2 — Drunkenness 2 — Assault 2 — Fake ID 1 — Larceny of Bicycle 1 — Vandalism 1 — Harassment 1 — Disorderly Conduct — USCPD responded to a physical altercation between two men who were supposed to be doing contract work at the Blatt PE center.