The University of South Carolina (USC) Board of Trustees has approved the next batch of construction and renovation projects as part of the university’s USC Next master plan.
The university adopted USC Next in 2024, detailing a decade-long plan to guide campus improvements and capital projects. Each featured project is approved individually and must help address core challenges associated with student population growth, utilization of core facilities and enhancement of existing structures.
During its March 19 meeting, the Board of Trustees authorized several new capital projects. One of the most notable inclusions was the confirmation for the construction of a neurological hospital and rehabilitation center. The building will be the state’s first standalone medical facility designed to care for and research the brain and nervous system.
USC has received permission to renovate the Wellness and Fitness Center. The finished product will feature a completely remodeled interior with 55% additional floor space. The university will renovate the Salkehatchie Student Commons and Conference Center and renovate the Aiken Quadrangle to include sidewalks, an amphitheater and covered seating patios.
Additional work will consist of repairing parking garages and lots across campus, modernizing student rooms and replacing infrastructure to extend the residential tower’s lifespan. The university plans to relocate and install the Gonzales monument and time capsule near the College of Information and Communications building.
Aside from major construction projects, USC has also been given permission for several renovation initiatives to enhance campus grounds. Plans include improving Salkehatchie’s softball field, dugouts and building a locker room with associated support space. The Aiken softball field is slated for demolition to provide ample space for a future cyber center.
The university will landscape an area near the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, prioritizing beautification and recreation. In addition, USC will; repair an array of HVAC systems, replace roofs and repair and update elevators at multiple sites.
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