USC is launching a master mobility plan to address parking and transportation issues. The study will prioritize input from students, faculty and student organizations. A survey will be issued for the community to share their experiences.
Students at USC celebrate the Russell House's 70th anniversary through a celebration and a toast on Greene Street and the Bustle at the Russell event. President Amiridis and Cocky cut cake to honor the building.
Students and faculty at USC are able to rent cars through Zipcar. Zipcar is an on-demand car rental service allowing users to rent cars by the hour or day. Faculty, staff and students are provided a one-year free membership for the 2025-26 academic year.
Students at USC provide positive feedback on the new night shuttle system that travels to on and off campus locations. Implemented earlier this year, the Night Service Transit provides Friday and Saturday night rides and are slowly increasing in ridership numbers as the year continues.
Carolina Homeless Initiative, a new club formed by USC students, is looking to help the homeless community in Richland County. The club is looking for new members to help further bring awareness about the lack of attention the homeless population receives.
In the 2024 election, the greater Columbia area trended toward the Democrats, despite Republicans having a supermajority in both the House and Senate at the state level.
Researchers at USC are finding ways to improve the safety of the batteries in our everyday devices, such as our cell phones and computers. Through months of hard work, the research team has been able to make progress through creating thermal and mathematical models.