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USC observes 60th anniversary of desegregation

The University of South Carolina commemorated the 60th anniversary of desegregation with an observance at the site where a monument will be placed in early 2024 to honor the three Black students who enrolled six decades ago.

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USC begins fall semester, welcomes largest class ever

The University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus began classes Thursday (Aug. 24) and announced that it is welcoming its largest class in the school’s history, with more students hailing from South Carolina than ever before.

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From the classroom to the field, USC students carve their own Carolina paths

For a lot of University of South Carolina students, the realization that this is a special place comes quickly. One walk around the Horseshoe, one time cheering in the stands at Williams-Brice Stadium, and that’s all it takes. But those signature experiences are only a tiny part of what it means to be a Gamecock. Life-altering experiences can be found all over campus and beyond.

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Faculty principals play crucial role in student development

As new students settle into the IDEA community and Galen Health Fellows this academic year, they will meet two of the university’s incoming faculty principals, David Cutler and Alicia Flach, who are eager to make their mark on their respective communities.

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“CDC greenlights two updated COVID-19 vaccines, but how will they fare against the latest variants? 5 questions answered”

(feat. Prakash Nagarkatti and Mitzi Nagarkatti, pathology, microbiology and immunology) The Conversation

“America Has a Private-Beach Problem”

(feat. Josh Eagle, law) The Atlantic

"Could This Neuroleptic Ward Off RA?”

(Joseph “Joe” Magagnoli, pharmacy) MedPage Today

“Scout Motors prompting ‘paradigm shift’ to build up Columbia-area workforce"

(feat. Joseph Von Nessen, economics) The Post and Courier

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