Samantha Josephson's murderer sentenced to life in prison
By Tyler Fedor | July 27, 2021After two years and a six day trial, the murderer of former USC student Samantha Josephson was sentenced to life in prison.
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 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.
There are now 34 active COVID-19 cases at USC, according to an update to the university's COVID-19 dashboard Friday.
The updated COVID-19 dashboard shows a decrease in COVID-19 cases from 59 to 44.
The Title IX Task Force will work with law firm Cozen O'Connor's Institutional Response Group as it strengthens campus policy surrounding interpersonal violence.
The University of South Carolina didn't use any of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses it had while the vaccine was considered safe to use. It received the vaccine April 7 and the federal call to pause all use of it came April 13.
The Center for Teaching Excellence is asking faculty members to submit proposals for courses focused on diversity, equity and inclusion to be taught in the spring or fall of 2022.
The Presidential Commission on University History uses subcommittees to research and advise University President Bob Caslen on how he should approach renaming buildings on campus, but the Heritage Act holds it back.
Carolina Online announced a partnership with Major League Soccer that will allow current and former soccer players to earn a USC degree entirely online. Residential USC students will gain research capability and networking opportunities through a MLS speaker series.
Food Not Bombs is a national organization with a local chapter in Columbia that started in 2002. It gathers donated food and distributes it to the people of Columbia while speaking out on the injustices and problems the country faces.
