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Program hosts international students

By Natalie Pita | July 9, 2014

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.

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WUSC gets nomination

By Richard Lipkin | June 18, 2014

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.

Crime Blotter for June 5 to June 17

By Anthony Decoro | June 18, 2014

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.

In Brief: June 18, 2014

By Richard Lipkin | June 18, 2014

Gov. Nikki Haley vetoes legislator pay raise Gov. Nikki Haley vetoed a $12,000-a-year pay raise to legislators that they themselves voted for, The State reported.

Vista shooter arrested

By Richard Lipkin | June 11, 2014

Nicholas Maurice Dickerson was arrested 7:30 a.m. Wednesday in West Columbia in connection to the Vista shooting June 1.

USC professor reminisces about Maya Angelou

By Kelley Kennedy | June 10, 2014

Poet and USC Professor Nikky Finney Remembers Maya Angelou “She taught me so much about telling the truth.” As she prepared to attend Maya Angelou’s Saturday memorial service, Finney reflected on what the late writer’s life and work meant to her.

Free faculty parking to be removed

By Kelley Kennedy | June 10, 2014

Derrick Huggins, USC’s Associate Vice President for Transportation and Logistical Relations, announced at a Faculty Senate meeting Wednesday that university officials and hired consultants have begun work on a new parking and transportation master plan.

USC research team begins crowd funding

By Anthony Decoro | June 10, 2014

The Strategic Approaches to the Generation of Electricity, a SmartState Center developed by the College of Engineering and Computing is appealing to the public by utilizing crowd funding.

2014 South Carolina Primary Election guide

By Kelley Kennedy | June 4, 2014

Campaigns for the upcoming South Carolina primary elections are in full swing. The June 10 primaries will determine which candidates will participate in the general election on November 4 and will set the tone for local political discussions.