UofSC Interim President Dr. Harris Pastides encourages students to mask up as they return to campus
UofSC Interim President Dr. Harris Pastides encourages students to mask up as they return to campus.
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University of South Carolina reverses indoor mask requirement
The University of South Carolina is reversing its decision last week to require masks inside campus buildings. This comes after South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson wrote a legal opinion saying the university could not legally require mask wearing on campus.
Search committee for next UofSC president to meet Thursday
The University of South Carolina is working to find a replacement for former President Bob Caslen. A spokesperson for the university says the search committee will meet virtually this Thursday morning.
Familiar name gets temp job as Univ of South Carolina leader
By Jeffrey Collins
University of South Carolina trustees have turned to a familiar person to temporarily run the school as they look for a new president. Trustees named Harris Pastides interim president Friday.
End of an era as USC President nears retirement with Farewell Tour
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — USC President Dr. Harris Pastides is moving on to the next chapter in his life, but before he does the students and staff at the University are giving him and his wife, Mrs. Patricia Moore – Pastides a special send off. USC hosted an event on the last day of class Monday night April, 29th, 2019….
USC students want a president to continue what Pastides started
Students are meeting with the finalists this week
As Harris Pastides gets ready for retirement, USC is introducing its four presidential finalists to the student body.
Uber, USC team up on nationwide campus safety initiative
The "Check Your Ride" feature on Uber began to be active in Columbia Thursday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Uber is putting the University of South Carolina at the forefront of its new campus safety initiative. After President Harris Pastides’s “What’s My Name?” movement picked up steam nationwide, Uber rolled out some changes through a partnership with colleges across the country to remind students of essential safety tips. “We also added a new ‘Check Your Ride’…
University of South Carolina Tree Lighting Ceremony set
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It will soon look a lot like Christmas on the campus at the University of South Carolina. The 64th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place tonight at 6pm on the Horseshoe. According to organizers, the ceremony is a tradition celebrating the closing of a successful fall semester and the beginning of the holiday season. University of…
Governor McMaster reacts to USC President Pastides Retirement Announcement
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– After 10 years of serving as president of the University of South Carolina, Harris Pastides is stepping down. Pastides made the announcement Wednesday at his annual ‘State of the University’ address. Shortly afterwards, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster responded in a tweet : Gov. Henry McMaster @henrymcmaster “Under Harris Pastides’ leadership, the University of South Carolina has achieved…
First Lady of USC celebrates new book with signing
The First Lady of the University of South Carolina will celebrate the release of her latest book with a book signing Friday.
