Donna Arnett is USC's new provost, the board of trustees voted on Thursday. The provost is the university's chief academic officer and oversees the schools and colleges at USC's Columbia campus.
USC's Filipino American Student Association strives to create an inclusive environment to celebrate and spread awareness about Filipino culture throughout campus and the Columbia community.
Students raised more than $931,000 for children at Prisma Health Children's Hospital during the USC Dance Marathon event.
USC's CarolinaCash program has several off-campus participants such as Marble Slab, Moe's, Wing Zone and DiPrato's.
USC employees advocate for bill S.11 that would offer them paid parental leave.
Climate Ready Columbia event brings together those passionate for energy efficient solutions in the city. Many organization members spoke including people from CPAC, and the SC Energy Office. The city's biggest goal remains the "Ready for 100 pledge", permitting the city to run on 100% clean energy by the year 2036.
Vincent Sheheen’s life changed in 2020 after he lost re-election to his SC senate seat. At the end of a 20-year career in SC politics, Sheheen has since continued what many call a generational and lifelong commitment to public service by exploring several passion projects, like starting a podcast, restoring buildings and teaching at USC.
This is the first time The Daily Gamecock has recorded faculty and staff cases reaching zero.
The Gamecocks women's basketball team returned to Colonial Life Arena to celebrate their second championship win in program history on Monday.
University housing sent an email in February that introduced a new Housing Watch Program to decrease vandalism in campus residence halls. The email was sent to all parents and students and said community billings are possible if those responsible for vandalism are not found in a timely manner.
Students jumped into the fountain in front of the Thomas Cooper Library after the women's basketball team won its second national championship. Students chanted, took pictures and shot fireworks in a moment they will never forget.
Protestors voiced their support for Ukraine at a rally organized at the South Carolina Statehouse on April 2.
USC's Multicultural Greek council unites five multicultural organizations in an effort to strengthen bonds and relationships between culturally different groups. In order to inspire more students to join, some chapters stroll and one marches in an annual showcase dedicated to MGC.
The Carolina Socialists organization hosted a protest against mask-optional policy at the Horseshoe Thursday afternoon to highlight their concerns and fears of returning to an almost mask-free environment.
The newly re-established Russian Club is refocusing its efforts to support Ukraine and educate the USC community on the war abroad.
USC reports 16 active cases as COVID-19 numbers continue to level out.
As gas prices rise, USC students, faculty and other community members are changing their driving habits and even rationing food to make sure they can afford gas.
