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A tireless advocate for the establishment of rule of law, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, '76, '81 law, eloquently defines the concept's guiding principles in an address at the university. Meanwhile, four graduate assistants are answering the call to action and putting their research to use with the USC Rule of Law Collaborative Repository.
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The rule of law is the underpinning element that allows for a system of rules to keep us safe, resolve disputes and help us prosper. The passion for justice burns brightly in USC trustee William Hubbard, '74, '77 law, who chairs the World Justice Project, a global, multidisciplinary initiative to strengthen the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights.
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USC research professor Jennifer Pournelle leads other researchers through parts of the world experiencing political upheaval. USC professor Gordon Smith leads the Rule of Law Collaborative on its primary mission to bring the powerful expertise of our faculty to those dealing with the practical challenges facing nations going through difficult transitions.
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"Come to Carolina to discover the world." This is USC President Harris Pastides' message to students. With the support of a billion-dollar campaign, his Focus Carolina plan is a blueprint for success, ensuring our students will be able to participate in a world full of opportunities.
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"There are no limits to what you can achieve here." USC's 2011 Outstanding Woman of the Year Elizabeth Wilson will graduate after just three years with five majors. In addition to her academic achievements the innovative Wilson created a business and volunteers her talent to help others improve their businesses.
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"Michael is a great player, but he is an exceptional student." Michael Roth became a household name for Gamecock fans by leading his team to a second straight national baseball championship in 2011. But he skipped the celebrations to complete his study-abroad program in Spain.
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"The people in Library and Information Sciences are amazing." Thanks to some great professors and a study abroad trip, Megan Coker is headed down a new career path. USC Connect encourages students like Megan to participate in a variety of leadership activities to achieve their goals.
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"We are trying to reach as many different groups of students as possible with leadership programs." Under the direction of Kevin Elliott, the Carolina Leadership Initiative is creating innovative programs to help students make a positive difference in their communities, in the state and around the world.
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"The university embraced me." Just a few weeks into his freshman year, Steve Benjamin had the opportunity to see Pope John Paul II speak on the Horseshoe -- an experience he credits with inspiring him to pursue his schoolwork and his future with a whole new focus.
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For more than 30 years, the University of South Carolina has been providing engineers for the nuclear industry. USC students will staff and build the next generation of the nation's nuclear plants and are researching ways to reprocess spent fuel and make nuclear power a truly sustainable inexpensive energy source for future generations.
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USC researchers Jochen Lauterbach and J.R. Regalbuto are investigating how to use catalysts to clean up emissions from coal-fired power plants and replace greenhouse-gas-creating car and jet fuels with renewable sources such as energy crops.
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The university is a leader in the push for green construction, with a goal of creating the world's largest net-zero building when the new Darla Moore School of Business is completed next year. Students also gain hands-on experience by helping create and implement USC's sustainability programs.