South Carolina 2026 midterm election results response
Analysis of the social media and news conversation in the aftermath of South Carolina’s 2026 midterm elections.
Ohio State vs. Southern Cal clash dominates week nine social media
Trojans' Mark Bowman tops player rankings after viral highlight and Mike Norvell leads coaches following FSU dismissal.
Upsets, super plays, fired coaches drive social pulse rankings
Upsets, unbelievable athletic plays and ousted coaches shook up the College Sports Social Pulse in Week 8.
College football chaos produces surprising social media rankings
A historic weekend of college football upsets produced a surprising leader in this week's College Sports Social Pulse(TM) rankings from the University of South Carolina.
From Gamecock to CBS Sports: Chuck Denton's career was built on versatility
Broadcast alum reaches national audiences through his camera work for CBS Sports.
Advancing AI: CIC professor explores human vs. simulated users in AI research
Faculty member Souvick Ghosh gains access to a government supercomputer to advance his AI research.
Meet our robots — name their future
CIC students are invited to help give the college's new AI robots names, personalities and stories — with scholarship money available for the most creative ideas.
Alabama and Georgia prove it's all about the gridiron
College Sports Social Pulse rankings get back to pigskin action.
LSU, Ohio State top College Sports Social Pulse rankings
LSU took the No. 1 spot in this week's College Sports Social PulseTM rankings as an off-field controversy overshadowed the Tigers' 63-14 victory over McNeese State.
Alumni Spotlight: Ron Stafford
After an early career as a photographer, Ron Stafford pivoted to library science, a choice he says changed the course of his life.
ESPN, Manning Storylines take Vols to No. 1 in College Sports Social Pulse Rankings
The University of Tennessee rose to the top of the College Sports Social PulseTM rankings in Week Four thanks to ESPN’s College GameDay, Manning madness and a thriller of a football game.
Kiffin Bowl takes over the College Sports Social Pulse™
Ole Miss tops LSU on the field and online as Trinidad Chambliss emerges as one of college football's most compelling new brands.
Kansas goes viral — and lands at No. 1 in the College Sports Social Pulse™
One play can make all the difference in a college football game. A Hail Mary. A fumble. A pick six.
Michigan falls out of AP Top 25 — but remains No. 1 in Sports Social Pulse™
Michigan may be out of the AP Top 25, but nobody has knocked the Wolverines from the top of the Sports Social Pulse™.
Bad news keeps Michigan atop the College Sports Social Pulse
Michigan remains No. 1 in the College Sports Social Pulse as the 2026 college football season gets underway -- but the reasons behind its top ranking aren't good.
A bridge built for belonging
The Claflin 4+1 Pathway with the University of South Carolina connects the vision of its founder, the experiences of current students and an alumna’s professional success.
Information science graduate makes every course count
Army veteran, first-generation student and transfer Adam Hakes intentionally built a college experience that combined leadership, interdisciplinary learning and practical experience, preparing him to pursue a career in data analytics
AI in Media, Advertising and Public Relations Conference
Join leaders from journalism, advertising, public relations, corporate communications, and academia to explore how AI is transforming communications and gain practical insights to prepare for the profession's future.
First female Black Librarian of Congress offers impactful advice for MLIS students
Former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden encouraged students to look beyond the stacks and become active community leaders, emphasizing that libraries are about serving people as much as providing information.
France wins the digital World Cup
The University of South Carolina's final Sports Social Pulse rankings crowned France as the tournament's strongest digital brand, edging Argentina by less than one point while World Cup champion Spain finished seventh overall.
France retains No. 1 Sports Social Pulse ranking as World Cup quarterfinal field takes shape
Following a thrilling Round of 16 filled with upsets and dramatic finishes, see which teams are winning the battle for fan engagement across Instagram, TikTok and X.
In 'The Half Life,' alumna Rachel Beanland writes what resonates
For author Rachel Beanland, inspiration is rooted in place. The USC alumna shares how her experiences at Carolina and beyond shaped her latest novel, "The Half Life."
"Mark: A Call to Action" to screen in July at Richland Library
This documentary about disability rights advocate Mark Bookman, Ph.D., will screen July 26 at Richland Library Main in Columbia. The free event commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
30 years after ‘Reasonable Doubt,’ Jay‑Z’s career embodies hip‑hop’s biggest contradictions
Assistant Professor Jabari Evans writes for The Conversation about how the 30th anniversary of Jay-Z's landmark debut album, Reasonable Doubt, offers a lens into hip-hop's evolution from outsider culture to global commercial force.
United States breaks into Top 10 of Sports Social Pulse rankings for first time during FIFA World Cup
The United States has broken into the rankings for the first time, highlighting the host nation's growing digital momentum as World Cup excitement reaches new heights. France remains No. 1 overall, while the latest rankings reveal which national teams are winning the global competition for fan attention across social media.
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