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Landmark: University of South Carolina campusCity: Columbia SC
Country: USA South Carolina
Continent: North America
University of South Carolina campus, Columbia SC, USA South Carolina, North America
Overview
The state's main public university, the University of South Carolina, was founded in 1801 and is located mainly within downtown Columbia.It has one academic campus.Known for its historic Horseshoe, vibrant research environment, and strong cultural/academic/athletic traditions, Columbia is the system's oldest and largest campus.[M].With over 35,000 students and 350 degree programs available at its undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, USC Columbia is a top-ranked Carnegie R1 research institution.It is a prominent academic institution and cultural center in South Carolina.Historical Foundation.To promote morality and civic leadership in the new republic, South Carolina College was founded in 1801.....Established in 1805-1860, The Horseshoe is the original campus that serves as the university's spiritual and architectural center.Throughout the 20th century, it expanded to become a comprehensive research university, having managed through the challenges of Civil War, Reconstruction, and desegregation.In 1906, the University of South Carolina was renamed officially.Campus Layout and Character.With a sprawling 400-acre campus in downtown Columbia, the campus is surrounded by the Congaret River, Five Points, and the State House.The campus.This design features Federal-style and modern architecture, as well as walkable quadrangles, tree-lined streets, and shaded green areas.Key Zones:Cobblestone paths, magnolia trees and historic classroom buildings are found throughout the original campus in The Horseshoe.Anchored by Rutledge College and South Caroliniana Library, which is the oldest freestanding academic library in the United States.Russell House and Greene Street serve as the central corridor for students, providing access to dining facilities amenities, services, and student organizations.The Theatre and Dance Department of the university is located in the Longstreet Theatre District, which is highly regarded.The Darla Moore School of Business, STEM labs, and business incubators are all located in the Innovation and Research Districts.The Athletics Quarter is where you'll find Williams-Brice Stadium, Colonial Life Arena, and training complexes.Academic Strengths.USC is widely respected for:Undergraduate international business at the Darla Moore School of Business consistently ranks first in the world.Why?Public Health, Nursing, and Pharmacy are strong health sciences that have research connections to Prisma Health and VA Medical Center.Those fields are diverse.Accelerating its growth through applied research in areas like aerospace, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.USC School of Law and School Of Medicine offer career pathways in both legal and health sectors.Core Colleges & Schools:College of Arts & Sciences.Darla Moore School of Business.College of Engineering and Computing.College of Education.Arnold School of Public Health.School of Music.The College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management.School of Law.School of Medicine.Honors College (recurrently ranked among the best in the country):.Student Life and Culture.Various students from all 50 states.More than 100 countries and U.S. states.More than 500 student organizations exist, encompassing diverse groups like academic societies and cultural groups, as well as intramural sports and media.Both The Carolina Band (Mighty Sound of the Southeast) and Garnet & Black magazine have been long-standing student institutions.There is a significant amount of Greek culture, with many students belonging to both fraternities and sororités.Residential Experience:Capstone House, Patterson Hall and South Tower are all residence halls that serve different student communities..The Living-Learning Communities enable students to live together in their respective fields of study or interests.Athletics and School Spirit.The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is where USC's athletic teams, which are also known as the Gamecocks, compete.Williams-Brice Stadium's 80,000-capacity makes it one of the loudest college football stadiums in the United States.Other major facilities include:Colonial Life Arena (basketball, concerts)Founders Park (baseball)Carolina Natatorium and Tennis Complex.There are many traditions that form the basis of athletic pride, including:Football game fans can enjoy the "sandstorm" rally music during kickoffs.Cocky the mascot.The homecoming game and Tiger Burn are held before the Clemson rivalry matches.Libraries and Museums.The Thomas Cooper Library is a research library that is open 24/7 and has access to millions of volumes and digital collections.A historic collection of Southern literature and political history housed in the South Caroliniana Library.Southern culture, folk art and natural history are the main areas of interest at the McKissick Museum, which is located on the Horseshoe.Research and Innovation.USC is a public research institution that has been classified as R1 (highly active in terms of research).Research strengths:Energy and sustainability.Biomedical engineering.Aerospace and materials science.Public health and policy.In Columbia's Innovista Research District, which combines academic, government, and private-sector innovation, economic development is achieved.Sustainability and Green Campus.The sustainability movement at USC is centered around the campus.LEED-certified buildings include the Green Quad and Darla Moore School.Recycling, composting and bike sharing initiatives on campus.Conservation efforts and native tree planting in the Congararee area near river.Events and Traditions.For the first-time students, First Night Carolina will be the kickoff event.Pep events, parades, and student competition activities are scheduled for Homecoming Week.Students engage in a customary activity of building and burning an enormous paper tiger as antecedents to the Clemson game.This event is known as Tiger Burn.During spring, Carolina Cup and Spring Fest are significant social events.Visiting and Exploring.Visitor Center on the Horseshoe, which often opens for self-guided and student-led tours.The State House, Five Points, Riverfront Park, and Congaree National Park are all nearby attractions.The campus is walkable, scenic, and adorned with historical markers, sculptures, or green courtyards.Value and Impact in South Carolina.The Columbia campus of the University of South Carolina is not just a college, it's also incredibly important in the state' history, identity and development.[M].USC embodies South Carolina's past, present, and future, from the classic dignity of the Horseshoe to the innovative labs of Innovista.The alumni network includes governors, diplomats and researchers, as well as artists, athletes, and entrepreneurs, all of whom carry on the motto:
