The new Greene Street bridge that opened on Dec. 7 has received mixed responses from students. Some students say the bridge has made it easier to get to class, while others have seen a longer commute because of the closing of the railroad crossings.
In September 2022, around 200 students talked directly to university administration about making improvements to academic advising, mental health initiatives and, of course, on-campus parking. Here's what the university has done with that feedback so far.
The Chinese Students and Scholars Association helped USC students celebrate the beginning of 2023 with a Spring Festival Gala. With traditional snacks and festive games, the club helped participants create a community away from home.
Students gathered on Friday to march and detail their experiences with racism on campus. The protest, organized by fourth-year broadcast journalism student and activist Courtney McClain, saw students air their grievances against what they view as the university administration's inaction to combat racism.
University of South Carolina President Michael Amiridis was honored during his investiture Friday morning. Key speeches during the ceremony emphasized transparency and renewing confidence in higher education.
On Wednesday, the USC Student Government announced the passage of referendum to re-establish the student body treasurer and add a student senate delegation for CarolinaLIFE. The senate session was also the last for Speaker Noah Glasgow, who announced his resignation last week.
A streetscape project on South Main Street aims to beautify the area and add bike lanes, wider sidewalks, trees and more. The university and the South Carolina Department of Transportation are planning to development the four blocks of Main Street between Blossom Street and the Statehouse beginning this spring.
Students have been demanding for the repeal of the Heritage Act and the renaming of certain campus buildings for years. Despite the university's lack of progress, efforts are still being made to make significant changes.
Beginning fall 2023, USC will give undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in a Digital Studies certification program. The program will help try to expand student's ability in using different skills across technology.
Members across different communities in Columbia came together on Monday to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and advocate for change among lawmakers.
Student Health Services announced it will recommend masks in public spaces and clinical areas. This announcement will not impact other areas of campus.
The USC Development Foundation is planning to build a new off-campus housing development on Gadsden Street. The 11-story facility will be geared to USC upperclassmen and feature three retail spaces when it launches in 2025.
The College and University Trustee Screening Commission found five returning board of trustees members qualified and will make a final vote in a joint assembly this spring.
Speaker of the student senate Noah Glasgow is resigning to do an internship with the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. Current Speaker pro tempore Natalie Trimble will finish out this term as speaker of the student senate.
Five USC fraternities were sanctioned for conduct violations. One, Theta Delta Chi, was suspended for at least four years.
3 USC students founded Reclaim Carolina to advocate for the end of sexual, dating and domestic violence.
The vote to reimplement the the Office of Student Body Treasurer and create a student senate delegation for CarolinaLIFE will be held in January next year.
