AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUSC Budget & Campus Growth: USC trustees approved the 2026-27 budget, keeping in-state tuition frozen for an eighth straight year while advancing USC Next projects like a Russell House student union expansion and a new Civil Rights Center. South Carolina Sports Coaching: USC hired Jake Shrum as associate head coach for swimming and diving, bringing NCAA championship experience from Virginia. Data Centers & Power Pressure: A new report highlights how states are pushing back on data centers as electricity and water demand climbs, with utilities and costs driving the backlash. Healthcare Access Online: MUSC says patients still hit bottlenecks finding care, even as digital “front doors” expand—forcing hospitals to rethink how people search and connect. Revolutionary War Science & History: The South Carolina State Museum offers free admission June 27 for “Salute to 250 Day,” debuting a new Revolutionary War exhibit plus a live planetarium show linking early astronomy to the nation’s founding. Fisheries Management: SCDNR’s red snapper pilot season is delayed after a federal injunction suspends the permit; the agency plans a revised fall plan focused on better biological and harvest data. Public Health in the Community: A Sumter men’s health fair aims to connect physical, mental, and social wellness resources, targeting disparities highlighted by USC’s CHIRP Lab.
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