South Carolina is a unique state with a rich history, and many of its state symbols reflect that. From the palmetto tree to tea, these symbols represent South Carolina and make it the state that many students call home.
Faculty senate approved changes to the CIC students' business and English requirements, which could change up to 18 hours of students' courses. The body also postponed a vote on a bill that would defend freedom of inquiry for faculty, staff and students regardless of personal belief.
Many students struggle to get through college while dealing with mental health issues that may hinder their academic performance or quality of life. By applying for disability accommodations through the Student Disability Resource Office, USC students can receive the resources and assistance they need to succeed. Here’s a guide for the process of applying for accommodations.
According to Gamecock Recovery campus surveys, about 4% to 5% of USC students report being in recovery from substance abuse. According to the director of Substance Abuse Prevention and Education, many college students use addiction as a way to cope with other stressors in life.
Therapy dogs George, Louie, Wally, Sunny and Katie help students struggling with anxiety by providing companionship and comfort on campus.
The Daily Gamecock spoke with 40 different students to see where they currently stand with their mental health. While USC students have developed strategies to manage their mental health, they said the university could do more to support and aid them.
The Daily Gamecock spoke with 40 STEM students to see whether or not they feel supported by professors in regards to mental health. These students reported that while the curriculum is rigorous, it depends on the professor for how much support they receive.
USC's Student Health Services offers a multitude of mental health services, including individual in-person or online counseling, group therapy, psychiatric services and a 24/7 crisis hotline. However, it is continuing to figure out ways to provide more services to students.
Vice President of Student Affairs Rex Tolliver intends to improve USC's mental health services by looking into a more holistic strategy inspired by UNC Charlotte.
The College of Social Work at USC held a virtual panel that encouraged and informed its audience to remember the Black pioneers in the profession. In addition, they were determined to shed light on the hardships that people of color have faced all throughout history in social work.
Henry Jolly and Reid Sherard attended their first board of trustees as elected members on Friday and helped approve new programs in a variety of subjects such as cyber intelligence and nursing.
Emmie Thompson and Abrianna Reaves are the next student body president and vice president. Hannah Augsbach Lamma is the next treasurer, and Cameron Eubanks is the next speaker of the student senate.
To fight burnout among healthcare professionals, professor Melissa Reitmeier established the Health Occupation Providing Excellence in Workforce Wellness and Resiliency project.
The "Being Black in the Workspace" event was held in the Russell House Ballroom on Monday night. Panelists discussed the challenges of being a minority throughout their careers and the importance of diversity.
Good Morning America visited USC to highlight Be the Match and their bone marrow donor event.
Regular people advertised free marijuana — information. There is still a fight in South Carolina for legal recreational marijuana, though some of the demonstrators believe they are fighting more than a stigma.
Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, visited the USC School of Law to talk about the state of anti-Semitism throughout the nation.
