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Friday, May 10, 2013  Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates says there are smart ways to reduce the size of the nation's defense budget.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The University of South Carolina’s College of Hospitality, Retail and Sports Management lecture series will feature the president of the Carolina Panthers.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  South Carolina business leaders are meeting with scholars and trade experts on China to discuss how to build communication and stronger business ties between the two cultures.

Monday, February 04, 2013  The new internal structure of the Darla Moore School of Business is in place, leaving students, faculty, and staff to celebrate with a ceremony planned for Monday.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Economists from the University of South Carolina are predicting stable economic growth across several of the state's industries in the upcoming year.

Friday, September 28, 2012  The University of South Carolina is hosting a two-day conference on the education of Latino children and how literature portrays them and their parents. Spokeswoman Frenche Brewer says the College of Education hosts the event beginning Friday at the Darla Moore School of Business.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  African American studies scholar Randal Jelks is scheduled to be on the University of South Carolina campus to speak on the influence of black churches in the civil rights movement.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  The dean of the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business is stepping down. In a statement Wednesday, Hildy Teegen said she will carry out her duties until a successor is identified and take a one-year sabbatical starting in the fall of 2013.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Business managers get a crash course in social media.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  The Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina is honoring three alumni and a major supporter at its annual gala. Thursday evening's event is scheduled for Carolina Coliseum in Columbia.

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Thursday, February 02, 2012  As South Carolina experiences a fourth straight month of declines in the unemployment rate, experts at USC are giving the public a tool to better understand the numbers.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  Nearly 1,400 job seekers went looking for work Wednesday in Columbia.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  It’s back to the future for South Carolina.  Manufacturing jobs that once fueled the state's economy are making a comeback.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  The 31st annual Economic Outlook Conference is planned for today at the Darla Moore School of Business.