COVID-19 affects honors, OMSA graduation ceremonies
By Zahida Ashroff | April 27, 2020In light of COVID-19, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the South Carolina Honors College have changed their usual graduation celebration plans.
In light of COVID-19, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the South Carolina Honors College have changed their usual graduation celebration plans.
Students who now find themselves out of work are struggling to make monthly payments, but it is difficult for apartments to postpone rent payments, offer discounts or eliminate payments altogether due to their own financial obligations.
The Association of African American Students (AAAS) cookout, which was held virtually over Zoom Friday night, was hacked with racist slurs, images and curse words.
Caslen discussed numerous plans of action that the Future Planning Group has come up with.
The student senate had it's last meeting of the academic year Wednesday with a new budget program unveiled.
The Proving Ground compeition saw a variety of apps, software and business plans from USC students and alumni. Judges reviewed the competitors concepts and chose the winners and runners-up.
Students, faculty and staff are adjusting to new normals, including maintaining mental health.
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School of Music professors are facing challenges as they navigate classroom instruction online. Many professors have had to come up with creative solutions to effectively teach course material.
Economists and career advisers detail the economic situation USC students will face when they graduate.
President Caslen and the Future Planning Group are examining different options for the fall semester. A decision will likely be made by May 15, but "no later than, for sure, June 15."
The board of trustees discussed the financial impact of the coronavirus on USC.
President Bob Caslen sent students a survey April 14 that asked about students’ willingness to return to campus in the fall, use of virtual resources and COVID-19 concerns.
USC has released more details about how to retrieve any items students may have left on campus.
As COVID-19 shuts down USC's campus and sends people home, Greek life members and organizations adapt and give back to their communities.
USC's food pantry, Gamecock Pantry, is still distributing emergency food kits that anyone with a valid CarolinaCard can request and pick up at Russell House.
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