USC's first Black female graduate, Henrie Monteith Treadwell, returned to Columbia to discuss her new memoir, which was released this week.
During its final session of the semester, the 117th student senate at the University of South Carolina passed several pieces of legislation aimed at improving campus life. Among the recommendations were calls to extend operating hours at Thomas Cooper Library and expand accessibility resources for blind and visually impaired students.
USC's student senate passed various pieces of legislation, including recommendations to improve drainage at Blatt Bridge and update seating and charging outlet locations on the first floor of the Gambrell Hall building.
At its weekly meeting on Wednesday, USC's student senate passed over ten pieces of legislation, including a resolution to honor the memory of Nathaniel "Nate" Baker and a recommendation to improve the course planning software in Self Service Carolina.
USC's Student Government is advocating for mental health to get added as a valid reason for excused absences in the university's academic bulletin.
USC's newly elected Student Government members took their oaths of office during inauguration in Rutledge Chapel on Thursday, officially swearing them into their respective roles.
The 116th USC student senate held its final session on Wednesday, during which senators passed legislation to increase restroom accessibility in the Jones Physical Science Center and formally recognized Student Government executive leaders for their service and contributions during their time in office.
The Department of Student Life aims to find a new way to address the issue of delayed reimbursement for student organizations. With help from the university, SOFAB was created to become the new central hub for Student Government funding on campus.
The USC student senate passed six pieces of legislation, including recommendations to enhance transportation access for nursing students and to improve pedestrian safety on Barnwell Street.
USC’s student senate approved several legislative measures aimed at campus policy and infrastructure improvements. Notable bills include efforts to comply with DEI restrictions, construct a pedestrian pathway along the Blossom Street Bridge for improved accessibility, and develop an app for the Garnet Bites program to help reduce food waste and address food insecurity
Beryl Dakrs (left) leads a discussion with Henrie Monteith Treadwell (right) at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church Oct 24.