USC advances key student projects
June 12, 2023
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees advanced several key student-focused projects and initiatives during its meeting on Friday (June 9).
Among the items reviewed Friday:
- Final approval of continuing renovations to the Science and Technology building located at the corner of Main and Devine streets. the Science and Technology building features state-of-the art classroom and laboratory space, and renovations approved on Friday will upfit 50,000 square-feet on the east side of the building for use as classroom space, laboratories, and office/workspaces. The Science and Technology building is housed in the former School of Law building and is hailed as an example of how aging buildings can be sustainably adapted for modern use.
- Updates on the construction of the Campus Village residential housing development. Located on the southside of the Columbia campus near the Athletics Village, Campus Village will house 1,800 students in four new buildings this fall and represents the largest construction project in USC’s history. The $240 million project, which is progressing on time and on budget, will feature a host of modern amenities. Work currently underway includes landscaping and additional finishing to the buildings’ exteriors/interiors. A grand opening and media tour is planned for mid-August.
- Four new certificate undergraduate programs for USC Aiken students, including Cloud Computing and Security (fall 2023); Cybersecurity (fall 2023); Data Science (fall 2024); and Network Security and IT (fall 2023). The interdisciplinary certificate programs will help supplement students’ degree programs, giving them the opportunity to gain in-demand digital skills.
“By continuing to offer innovative curricula and expand modern living and learning spaces, the University of South Carolina is focused on meeting the needs of current students while planning for the future,” said Board Chair Thad Westbrook.
“We’re thankful for the efforts of everyone involved in these important projects, which will benefit students for decades to come,” added USC President Michael Amiridis.
