After a summer hiatus, the university's weekly COVID-19 report is back. Currently, 121 USC community members tested positive for COVID-19, according to the report. About 60% of students, faculty and staff are currently fully vaccinated.
The Presidential Search Committee held two town halls Thursday to receive feedback from the campus community. Here's what the community had to say.
The final report of the Commission of University History announced any recommendations to rename buildings named after problematic figures would not be heard or acted on. Community leaders say they feel more could've been done.
While USC cannot mandate that students get vaccinated, all students will be required to wear masks indoors and participate in monthly COVID-19 testing.
The iHub is a student-run Apple store located just across from the Horseshoe and is now open for all USC students, faculty and staff.
After two years and a six day trial, the murderer of former USC student Samantha Josephson was sentenced to life in prison.
The university's Title IX task force released its report today for Interim University President Harris Pastides. Pastides then recommended several actions for the university to revise their sexual harrasement policies.
The board of trustees announced new presidential search committee members and approved the $1.76 billion budget at its meeting on Friday.
The board of trustees discussed USC's budget and the shortfalls the Athletics Department dealt with this year during its meeting on Friday.
The university's board of trustees named Harris Pastides interim university president on Friday and confirmed who will serve on the search committee for a new permanent president.
Bob Caslen officially resigned as president of USC. Former president Harris Pastides will step in as interim.
Students, some of which have been participating in protesting and student advocacy throughout college, came together to challenge the university on its handling of sexual misconduct allegations.
11 of the 15 bars in Five Points were denied a liquor license. With the legal process still ongoing and new legislation aimed at the area, the future of Five Points is uncertain. Moosehead Saloon is up for sale and Breakers and Breakers Live's temporary liquor licenses were terminated.
Over the last year, counseling and psychiatry services at USC have become more affordable for students and have moved to being conducted primarily virtually.
University housing changed some of its operations to comply with COVID-19 protocols. These changes, such as the elimination of the lead resident mentor position and limited visitation and service desk hours, gave RMs more work.
Take a look back at USC's history dealing with COVID-19, from the first extension of spring break to the more than 1,000 cases on campus USC saw during the fall semester.
The Carolina Judicial Council, a learning opportunity for students to serve as members of a student jury on conduct cases, will no longer be sitting on Title IV cases in the midst of the university's sexual assault policy changes.
