Nuclear training center, ROTC building named for Lindsey Graham among USC’s 2027 budget asks

The University of South Carolina is making plans for a nuclear training center and a new ROTC center in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: August 21, 2026

Words: 489

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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COLUMBIA — The University of South Carolina is making plans for a nuclear workforce training center within its engineering school, as well as a new, $60 million Reserve Officers’ Training Corps center to be named in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

“With renewed federal investment and private-sector leadership from companies such as Westinghouse, the United States is poised for a nuclear energy resurgence,” reads a statement from the college. “Through partnerships with private …

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