Paul Dans, architect of the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 and a Republican challenger to Lindsey Graham's Senate seat, came to speak at a USC College Republicans event on Monday.
USC President Michael Amiridis discussed enrollment numbers, research funding and infrastructure in his annual State of the University address.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said a project to create a new accreditor for universities will fight "woke accreditation cartels." USC is aiding in its creation. However, some faculty have expressed concerns regarding the accreditor system.
On Aug. 24, there were two calls made to USCPD about an active shooter at Thomas Cooper Library, which were later proven to be false. Some students shared their experiences of the event, describing large crowds running across campus.
On Aug. 24 there was a report of an active shooter on campus near Thomas Cooper Library.
USC's board of trustees approved some additional updates to campus infrastructure and announced that the university received a record amount of private fundraising dollars.
The University of South Carolina signed a 10-year apparel contract with Nike, ending its previous partnership with Under Armour. The deal includes providing "A'ja Wilson's signature sneakers" to the South Carolina men's and women's basketball teams, along with several other benefits.
Aiming to fight polarization, USC started a new academic center dedicated to civics and public discourse. The center will create new academic programming and host public events.
Over the summer, USC saw a million dollar deal with OpenAI, a new academic center, leadership changes and more.
A USC international student, represented by the ACLU, has had his student status restored after it was revoked on April 8.
An audience waits for University of South Carolina President Michael Amiridis to give his State of the University address on Sept. 17, 2025 at Russell House. Amiridis talked about USC's enrollment record, research funding and new campus infrastructure in his speech.
Tree saplings sit outside of Gardener's Outpost on March 6, 2025. Over 100 native tree saplings were delivered for use in the Bradford Pear Exchange Program.
Former Columbia Green president Austin Saggus helps unload native tree saplings outside of Gardener's Outpost on March 6, 2025.