A USC student has created two new ride-sharing apps called SafeRides Rider and SafeRides Driver. Multiple safety features were added to keep USC students safe when requesting a rideshare.
The Anne Frank Center, located on USC's campus, connects with both the Jewish community in Columbia and USC students. As a partner with the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, the center continues Anne Frank's Legacy through the tours.
Three USC professors received The National Institutes of Health Fragile X Centers of Excellence grant. Two studies will help discover more about fragile X over a lifespan.
As of October. 2, a measles outbreak occurred in Spartanburg, South Carolina. There have been over 900 confirmed cases since the outbreak was declared.
The newly opened Lantern Hotel's mission is to employ individuals with intellectual disabilities. The hotel has also collaborated with USC's CarolinaLIFE program and the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management to employ students.
The USC Board of Trustees has approved a new Bullying Prevention Center that will support K-12 public or private schools throughout South Carolina.
USC students and other organizations took part in a nationwide U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest. The demonstrations consisted of a walk-out on USC campus and a protest at the South Carolina State House.
Williams-Brice Stadium is now under its first phase of renovations. These renovations are meant to help increase the game-day experience for fans.
With recent growth, the Saint Thomas More Catholic Church plans to expand and build a new church near Henderson Street. This would allow the church to accommodate its growing members by having more space to hold anyone interested in attending.
USC's Russian program is working with the Arctic University of Tromsø, Norway to build a virtual exchange for the students involved. USC students will be paired with a student from UiT and regularly met virtually to complete tasks all while using the Russian language.
For requesting a ride, students can enter their current location and where they would like to go through the SafeRides Rider app. Once requested, the app will show the total for the trip.
Photos highlight Anne Frank as part of the tour at the Anne Frank Center. The center partners with the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam to educate people about the Holocaust.