The university's $210 million Campus Village project was approved by the state last week and will include four new residential buildings on the site of Cliff Apartments. Construction will start next semester.
Student Government cabinet discussed next week's Stigma Free USC campaign, continued efforts for a student vote on the board of trustees and a recap of last week's board of trustees decision to discontinue the Greek parking fee.
Many students find their level of campus-involvement negatively affected by having to commute from off-campus residences.
Ten members, a constitution, organizational structure are among the requirements to create a student organization. The most common reason an application is declined is the specific wording required in student organization's constitutions.
The new Greek parking received approval by the full board of trustees.
Mechanical engineering student Gabe Carrilho was one of only 40 students selected for the ExxonMobil Future Leaders Academy.
The long process of applying for a Rotary Global Grant has paid off for involved fourth-year student Grace Cooney.
USC's presidential search is under review by the university's accrediting body.
Jewish student Reilly Biller is advocating for her right to observe religious holidays after a professor told her being absent for Yom Kippur would not be excused.
Student Government members discussed dressing down for Down syndrome awareness at this week's football game, a new compost bin in Russell House for sustainability month and a possible renovation for the Woodrow basketball court at Tuesday's cabinet meeting.
Health services is launching a series of mobile flu clinics in an attempt to help students get vaccinated. The clinics are being held at various locations on campus and are free to all students and faculty members.
July's selection of President Bob Caslen is being reviewed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and a South Carolina Senate select committee.
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs coordinated the "Love Wins" event where Jim Obergefell, plaintiff in the Supreme Court case for marriage equality, shared his story.
The Academic Team won its first tournament of the season. The team consisted of Isak Jatoi, Andrew Boland and Jasdeep Singh.
Former Student Body President Taylor Wright continues to invest in the Columbia community by working at the mayor's office.
After a four-year suspension, the social fraternity Delta Tau Delta has been reinstated at USC and is recruiting new members.
This semester, Student Health Services is introducing a telemedicine option for students. Through the Mend Telemedicine app, students will be able to speak to a primary care doctor using their cell phones, tablets and computers.
