Introducing the Spartan Zen Den! 🌿 USC Upstate is proud to unveil the Spartan Zen Den, a calming new space in the Rampey Building created by Counseling Services to help our campus community pause, breathe, and recharge. Chancellor Dr. Bennie Harris said at the dedication, “Just standing here in this space, one senses the calm. This is not simply a lounge; it is a statement. Here, our students, faculty, and staff can pause, breathe, rest, recharge. Mental health and well-being are foundational to thriving at USC Upstate.” The Zen Den is a space for meditation, reflection, mindfulness exercises or simply quiet stillness, part of USC Upstate’s broader ecosystem of wellness support. A heartfelt thank you to our partners—iTrust Wellness, the Carolina Center for Behavioral Health, Walt's Waltz, and the Mary Black Foundation—for helping make this vision a reality. Take a moment. Step inside. Breathe. Rest. Recharge. 💚 #USCUpstate #ZenDen #Counseling #MentalHealth