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.
Recent attempts to limit the disbursement of federal funding could have effects on USC.
USC will implement mobile CarolinaCards for students, faculty and staff in 2026. After a pilot program in the spring of 2026, the cards will be made available to everyone. The mobile cards are not mandatory, but will provide access to everything the physical cards provide.
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.
USC's board of trustees discussed finances and made multiple approvals in its meeting on March 17. Student Body President Patton Byars was recognized for his time on the board, and USC President Michael Amiridis gave a president's report.
USC and global energy company Siemens have completed energy efficiency renovations on five campus buildings, estimated to save the university $8.4 million over 15 years. Some students were unaware of energy efficiency improvements made to campus buildings, but they are expected to improve the comfort and functionality of the buildings, USC's Associate Vice President for Facilities Services Jason Lambert said.
USC's Student Government legislative action network is looking to improve resources for students facing food insecurity by increasing awareness of SNAP benefits and recommending new initiatives. The Gamecock CommUNITY shop is also working to spread awareness and provide students with resources to meet basic needs.
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.
Courtney Tkacs will become the student body president with Jordan Richardson as her vice president. The results were postponed for a week after fraud allegations were brought to the Constitutional Council.
Protests at the South Carolina Statehouse are part of the 50501 Movement. Many attendees cited new anti-abortion legislature as a motivation for protesting.
The Constitutional Council released the full opinions on the three cases heard last week concerning election violations committed by the Tkacs-Richardson and Henao campaigns.
The leaders of the Women in Business Council say the club and its member has helped them tremendously. The council has given them many opportunities that will help them in their later careers in business.
Parking spots outside of Carolina Cafe are being replaced by a new bike lane, worrying its owner.
USC's Constitutional Council held a hearing on Student Government election codes on Thursday in Russell House room 322, finding sufficient evidence of a Richardson campaign violation but opposing no penalty.
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
Students said they are enduring longer waiting times and receiving declined notices for excused absences because the Office of Student Advocacy is overwhelmed during flu season.
