Due to societal structures that make it difficult for minorities to receive adequate healthcare, the Black community has long been impacted by illnesses at higher rates than white populations. COVID-19 has followed this trend as the Black community faces higher rates of death and hospitalization after contracting the virus.
The student who died in Honors Residence Hall on Sunday has been identified as Breckin Muzzy, according to the Richland County Coroner’s Office.
In 1961, three college students embarked on the Freedom Rides to end desegregation on interstate buses.
Officials are investigating a death at Honors Residence Hall.
USC partners with Apple to bring its products and services to campus.
The student senate recommended holding commencement in Williams-Brice Stadium and freezing the university's investments in the fossil fuel industry during their Wednesday meeting.
The student-led group Advocates Against Alzheimer's is raising funds for Leeza's Care Connection, a non-profit that connects caregivers with resources and community.
The new Veteran and Military Center of Excellence will be a "one-stop shop" for veteran and military-affiliated faculty and students to access services such as benefits processing and career guidance.
Two USC researches help connect the diabetic community to researchers.
Two students' respected work at the flu clinic and with the SAFE lab has helped the university stay safe in the times of COVID-19.
There are 87 active COVID-19 cases on campus, an increase of 40 cases from last Tuesday.
Though many students feel they are just getting settled on campus, the search for housing for next school year is already in full swing.
For many college students, 2020 was their first time voting in a presidential election. Due to the pandemic and other factors, many students had different experiences when it came to voting this election cycle.
After a USC student committed a homicide within walking distance of campus, USCPD considered him to be “armed and dangerous" yet did not send out a Carolina Alert because those are not required in situations that have “already occurred, and that we don't believe is currently a risk,” according to university spokesperson Jeff Stensland. An attorney said he believes the university might have violated the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act in doing so.
There have been almost 1,000 student violations of university COVID-19 regulations since the start of the semester. Students have received interim and delayed suspensions, housing removals and educational sanctions.
An external consultant made six recommendations to help the university reduce costs and expand revenue.
The student senate passed a recommendation for a pass/fail grading school option and voted not to condemn student tailgaters at Wednesday's meeting.
