March is Women’s History Month and honors their contributions. Women at USC Aiken make contributions in their departments and across campus.
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USCA NAACP Silent Protest Against Gun Violence in the African American Community
On February 28 USC AIken’s NAACP chapter held a silent protest against gun violence against African Americans.
ICE Event Review: She is Beautiful When She is Angry
On Mar. 1 the Department of Diversity Initiatives held an Inter-Curricular Enrichment “ICE” event “She is Beautiful When She is Angry: The History of the Women’s Liberation Movement”.
Impactful Women of Aiken: Irene Rudnick
Irene Rudnick, a Columbia, South Carolina native, was the first Jewish woman to be elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives.
Student Support Group
The USC Aiken Student Support Group began in 2022. It is an organization that gives college students the opportunity to express their emotions and relieve some of the pressures at school.
Interview with Dr. Todd Hagstette About Southern Literature and Its Connection to African American History
“Southern literature and African American literature track very closely together…I think that one of the primary issues that we see dramatized and discussed in southern literary expression are things about race…” -Hagstette on how his English class relates to African American history
Changes to Campus Dining
The Student Activities Center Café (SAC Café) is one of the four dining services at USC Aiken. They have an option of Late Night Grill available to students Tuesdays through Thursdays from 8:30 – 11:00 p.m. to buy what is on the menu for that day.
Black History Birthday: W.E.B Du Bois
On Wednesday Feb. 23 we will be celebrating the life of W.E.B Du Bois.
Interview with Corey Feraldi about the Career Fair
The annual career fair at USC Aiken is being held Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Activities Center (SAC) Gym.
Interview with: Dr. Melencia Johnson About the Importance of Teaching Black History
Dr. Melencia Johnson is a sociology professor at USC Aiken and teaches various courses including Sociology of Delinquent Youth Behavior and Sociology of Black Experience.
USC Aiken's Black Alumni Council
“It was a hit with the students, it was a hit with the alum, it was a hit with the campus…it brought a lot of people back for homecoming” -Dr. Hodges on the outcome of the first tailgate held
Interview With Ta'Nedria Butler About Diversity in Student Events
“I try to make sure that positions are diverse and that there is a representation for everyone on campus,” -Butler on why diversity in campus events is important
Interview with Adriaonna Hill about the Impact of C.U.R.L.S and the Significance of African American Hair
The Confident Unique Regal Leading Society (C.U.R.L.S) became an official student organization at USC Aiken in 2011. The organization’s initiative is to encourage African American students to embrace their natural hair texture.
New SGA President and Vice President - Interview With Erica Bennett and Judson Pickett
Student Body President Erica Bennett and Vice President Judson Pickett were officially sworn in on Jan. 23.
Interview With Dr. Sarah King About The Importance of Teaching Black History to Students
Dr. Sarah King has made her mark on students and staff on the USCA campus in sharing her love for history and teaching bits of knowledge that she’s gained
Interview With Xavier Khalil About Homophobia in the Black Community
“It was better being know as the smart kid than to be known as the gay kid…in some ways while building one part of myself, I resented it.” -Xavier Khalil Pierce
