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USC College of Nursing aims to give hope, confidence to disabled, aspiring nurses

The USC College of Nursing and Susan Newman have begun a nursing initiative to include and diversify the nursing industry in the state of South Carolina, giving students with disabilities confidence and guidance. The first class of students will come next summer, as local partners such as Able SC, the Lexington Medical Center and Prisma Health are collaborators and recruiting students in the process.


A portrait of Ambra Hiott in front of a brick building with a white square-framed sunburst around her.

USC's new AVP for student life aims to boost student experience

USC hired Ambra Hiott as the new Associate Vice President for Student Life after three candidates were considered for the position. Hiott aims to bolster the student experience through expansions to Russell House and campus spaces, fewer hurdles for student organizations and improvements to staffing.


From left to right, board of trustees Chair Thad H. Westbrook, Athletics Director Jeremiah Donati and University President Michael Amiridis, hold up Nike football jerseys at a board of trustees meeting on Aug. 22, 2025. The board of trustees approved a new 10-year apparel contract with Nike, which will start on July 1, 2026.

USC signs 10-year apparel deal with Nike

The University of South Carolina signed a 10-year apparel contract with Nike, ending its previous partnership with Under Armour. The deal includes providing "A'ja Wilson's signature sneakers" to the South Carolina men's and women's basketball teams, along with several other benefits.


A computer displays the chat box for ChatGPT. USC entered into a $1.5 million deal with OpenAI to allow students EDU access to the service.

USC partners with OpenAI, provides free ChatGPT access to students, faculty

USC will offer free ChatGPT Edu access to all students, faculty and staff for the upcoming year, as part of a $1.5 million contract with OpenAI. While some students have used AI technology such as ChatGPT to enhance and streamline their learning, they worry that university-provided unlimited access may encourage more students to misuse AI.