The University of South Carolina, alongside Clemson University, entered a credit-transfer agreement with the SC Technical College System in January. The agreement guarantees that 30 core credit hours will be granted to students who have transferred over from one of the 16 technical colleges in the state.
Doyle Stevick, the executive director of the Anne Frank Center at Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½, has been named a 2023 recipient of the Akers Prize from South Carolina Humanities. During a Q&A with Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½, Stevick discussed how his past experiences led him to opening the educational center as well as how his work as impacted him.
Lacy Ford, a former faculty member and current scholar-in-residence at Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½, was recently named one of the recipients of the Governor's Award in the Humanities. Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½ spoke to Ford about his work at the university and what stands out as he looks back on his time at Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½.
Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½ has made halal and kosher food options available on campus after calls for inclusion from Jewish and Muslim students. Before, students had to either search for expensive options off campus or loosen their adherence to their diet while on campus. Organization leaders are pleased with this development but also said they have some suggestions.
The Carolina Philosophy Club aims to create a space for students to engage in discussions of complex topics with opportunities to practice critical thinking and public speaking skills in a laid-back, welcoming environment.