AI, leadership changes, apartments: Here's what you may have missed over the summer
By Colin Elam | Aug. 18Over the summer, USC saw a million dollar deal with OpenAI, a new academic center, leadership changes and more.
Over the summer, USC saw a million dollar deal with OpenAI, a new academic center, leadership changes and more.
An event entitled "The Art of Womanhood" was originally created as a protest event for Uncensored America's "Why Women Deserve Less" event but became much more as the event grew.
At an event hosted by the USC chapter of Turning Point USA, Republican Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01) faced a multitude of questions shouted at her from the audience on a variety of topics including LGBTQIA+ rights, illegal immigration and controversy surrounding her alleged harassment in an Ulta Beauty store.
USC is aiming to continue to establish itself at the forefront of medical science with its upcoming Medical Science Campus, Brain Health Center and Neurological Hospital and Rehabilitation Center. These facilities will include cutting-edge technology and are set to open within the next couple of years.
With recent growth, the Saint Thomas More Catholic Church plans to expand and build a new church near Henderson Street. This would allow the church to accommodate its growing members by having more space to hold anyone interested in attending.
Several international students at USC have had their federal visas revoked, according to a university statement.
USC students memorialized the loss of Nate Baker in a collision with a truck at the intersection of Assembly and Blossom streets. The story reached national attention after the driver was found to be an undocumented migrant. The Daily Gamecock spoke to 21 students who shared concerns about the safety of the intersection for pedestrians.
USC's Russian program is working with the Arctic University of Tromsø, Norway to build a virtual exchange for the students involved. USC students will be paired with a student from UiT and regularly met virtually to complete tasks all while using the Russian language.
A USC student has died after a collision with a truck on Assembly and Blossom streets. Police have charged the driver of the truck.
The way education is structured has been affected by more classes to remote learning, which directly influences academic performance, instructional methods and student participation.
USC and global energy company Siemens have completed energy efficiency renovations on five campus buildings, estimated to save the university $8.4 million over 15 years. Some students were unaware of energy efficiency improvements made to campus buildings, but they are expected to improve the comfort and functionality of the buildings, USC's Associate Vice President for Facilities Services Jason Lambert said.
USC's Student Government legislative action network is looking to improve resources for students facing food insecurity by increasing awareness of SNAP benefits and recommending new initiatives. The Gamecock CommUNITY shop is also working to spread awareness and provide students with resources to meet basic needs.
The leaders of the Women in Business Council say the club and its member has helped them tremendously. The council has given them many opportunities that will help them in their later careers in business.
Because of a grant from the Central Midlands Council of Government that focused on creating 'climate conversations,' USC hosted its first Student Sustainability Summit, a student-led conference that covered a wide variety of environmental topics.
USC's waterski club has been revitalized after years of inactivity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The club's members said it's a great way to have fun while trying something new.
On Feb. 2, students gathered to pick up trash at Maxcy Gregg Park with Cocky's Cleanup Crew, an organization dedicated to protecting the environment by eliminating litter. The club also discussed future plans and its impacts on the community.
The Student Community for Archives, Libraries and Museums creates a community for students who are interested in learning about local history and collections at USC and around Columbia.