After serving in law enforcement for over 30 years, Cayce Police Chief Chris Cowen is taking a position with the Joseph F. Rice School of Law. His new role as Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Excellence in Policing and Public Safety Program will encompass a variety of different tasks, including ensuring professional development for executive police officers.
USC's board of trustees approved an updated master plan, USC Next. The plan outlines the university's vision for making changes to housing, Thomas Cooper Library and academic buildings.
The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing has plans to better establish the school for prospective students. Dean looks to acquire better equipment, establish connections and gain prominence.
USC's College of Nursing and Lexington Medical Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony to open a new training facility for nursing students. The new building comes at a time when South Carolina and the nation are facing a shortage of nurses.
The South Carolina state legislature passed a new piece of NIL legislation on May 21, 2024. The law aims to place in-state colleges and universities on a level playing field with institutions across the country by allowing their athletic departments to have increased engagement surrounding NIL deals involving their student-athletes.
USC Student Body President Patton Byars and Student Body Treasurer Jacob Vaught discuss their accomplishments during the summer and their plans for their respective branches in the fall. They aim to have new initiatives and old programs feature prominently in the fall.
As South Carolina continues to see higher levels of teacher departures and vacancies, USC's College of Education and the South Carolina Department of Education seek to alleviate the issue. Some of the methods include assistance for new teachers, salary raises and expansion of valuable curriculum.
South Carolina Department of Education removed AP African American Studies from its 2024-2025 class roster. The move attracted controversy as critics felt students were lacking a vital part of their history education.
New developments in Five Points are looking to boost pedestrian safety and tourism in the area. These new developments include construction on Harden Street and the creation of a new parking deck.
Businesses contributing to Columbia's nightlife said they see a dip in patronage with a mass exodus of students from the city in the summer. Owners and managers of these businesses shared how their establishments prepare for the city's seasonal changes.
USC's Parking and Transportations Services increased its price for parking permits for the first time since the 2016-17 academic year. The department is hoping to create a smart campus with technological upgrades and is working closely with Student Government to improve student life and safety.
The University of South Carolina's board of trustees approved the budget that will provide funds for the 2024-2025 academic year. Highlights include an increase in revenue and an in-state tuition freeze for the sixth year in a row.
Ashley Lamb fell in love with the clinically proven, functional fitness method introduced by the fitness chain, Pvolve. Five years later, she opened the first franchise in South Carolina, hoping to build her own community in the Midlands.
USC offers a new interdisciplinary certificate program for undergraduates to gain more job skill experience. Those wanting to participate in the program can earn certificates in digital studies, data analysis and visualization, project leadership and management, or strategic thinking and communication.
College of Information and Communications career services manager Kelli Carroll aims to promote various student resources within the college that are sometimes underutilized. She hopes to prepare CIC students to succeed in life after college.
USC's College of Engineering and Computing has been renamed the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing after a donation from a distinguished alumnus. The donation aims to help the college grow and remain competitive and flexible in an ever-changing engineering industry.
The Gamecock CommUnity store was opened in 2022 as a place for all members of the USC community to have access to basic needs including food, toiletries, school supplies and clothing.
