The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The annual drive uses the South Carolina and Clemson rivalry to encourage people to donate blood, and students on the committee are hoping to beat Clemson in donations for the first time since 2017.
The USCPD is now the first university in the state to work with AI body cameras after partnering with Truleo. A study led by USC's Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice has already shown promising results in reducing unprofessional behavior and improving transparency among officers.
USC's faculty senate recently approved a proposal for American Sign Language classes to count towards the Carolina Core foreign language requirement. Students can begin applying the classes for credit in fall 2024.
In its third year on campus, the Rural Interest Group is working to provide USC students opportunities to assist and seek awareness towards rural communities in South Carolina through meetings, events and competitions.
One of USC's recipients of the digital studies certificate is graduating this semester, making her the first to graduate with the certificate after its introduction in fall 2023. Following the launch of the digital studies certificate, USC's Graduation and Retention Network is planning to make three more interdisciplinary certificates available to students in spring 2024.