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In March, USC dance students had the un-precedented opportunity to participate in a residency program with the world-renowned Joffrey Ballet. 🩰

More from 2025: go.sc.edu/2025InReview
December 31, 2025 at 8:38 PM
In February, we broke ground on a cutting-edge, 300,000-square-foot-plus new home for the School of Medicine Columbia slated to open in 2027. 🏗️ More highlights from 2025: go.sc.edu/2025InReview
December 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
It's been a record-breaking year in enrollment, applications received, fundraising and research funding. 📈

Get the rest of our 2025 highlights: go.sc.edu/2025InReview
December 29, 2025 at 7:17 PM
In April this year, we were proud to announce the renamed McCausland College of Arts and Sciences following a historic $75 million investment. 🏛️
More highlights from 2025: go.sc.edu/2025InReview

December 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
This year, we celebrated the graduation of two student mascots who wore Cocky’s iconic yellow shoes. 🎓 More 2025 highlights: go.sc.edu/2025InReview
December 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Our Brain Health Network continues to address the need for cognitive care in our state and this year, we were proud to open our 7th Brain Health Clinic in Orangeburg. 🧠

Look back at 2025: go.sc.edu/2025InReview
December 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
From the release of her Nike line to being named Time Magazine’s Athlete of the Year and joining USC’s Hall of Fame, 2025 was yet A’nother record-setting year for A’ja Wilson. 🐐

More 2025 highlights: go.sc.edu/2025InReview
December 22, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Hats off to the newest members of the USC Alumni family. 🎓 #ForeverToThee25

Students for a short time, Gamecocks for a lifetime. ❤️
December 15, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Here's a health to the graduating Gamecocks from the class of 2025. 🎓 #ForeverToThee25

Join us live on Facebook for December Commencement at 2 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/uofsc
December 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Heart defects affect ~1% of babies born in the U.S., making this an important part of nursing curriculum. @uofscnursing.bsky.social's Stephanie Schaller invented a tool so students can learn heart defects hands-on.🫀 https://www.sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2025/11/schaller-cardioeducator-teaching-tool.php
Innovative cardiac teaching tool earns recognition for nursing faculty
Heart defects affect about 1 percent of all babies born in the United States each year, making the cardiovascular system an important part of the nursing curriculum. To help students master this mater...
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December 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Come with curiosity. Leave with confidence.

Tell a friend to tell a friend they were #MeantToBe a Gamecock. Apply by Dec. 1. sc.edu/apply
November 6, 2025 at 2:09 AM
About one-fifth of our students are considered first-generation, meaning their parents did not complete a bachelor's degree. #CelebrateFirstGen

This week, we’re shining a spotlight on a few incredible #FirstGenGamecocks. ⤵️ sc.edu/uofsc/posts/...
Taking the first steps
Meet a few of USC's first-generation students and learn how they are thiriving in and out of the classroom.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Light it up! 🚨

Capstone is glowing garnet tonight as we celebrate the 140 current, emeritus and USC-affiliated researchers were honored as the world’s top-cited researchers!

Learn more: https://www.sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2025/10/usc-top-experts-2025.php
October 27, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Welcome home, USC alumni!

Let's go GAMECOCKS!
October 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
You may have left USC, but USC never really left you. ❤️

Welcome home, Gamecocks.
October 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Every day across the state, USC is a force for good, ensuring every community has access to skilled and compassionate health care. #ForSC

Learn more about why we’re not just the University of South Carolina. We’re the University FOR South Carolina. sc.edu/ForSC
October 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
At USC, you don’t just learn about the world. You discover how to make waves in it.

Your journey is supported by hands-on experiences and a vibrant Gamecock community. You’ll leave with the confidence and tools to shape your future. Come As You Are. Leave As You’re #MeantToBe.
October 12, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Meet Emma Jackson, a Gamecock marine scientist alum, who discovered her passion for ocean conservation and sharks through hands-on experiences and mentorship at USC. Watch Emma’s story unfold in our latest commercial airing during the football game tonight. #MeantToBe
October 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Ten years ago today, Columbia was reeling in the wake of catastrophic flooding.

Lessons learned are still being reckoned with by USC researchers and former students who were involved in the aftermath. https://www.sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2025/10/columbia-flood-tenth-anniversary.php
Flood tide
It happened a decade ago, but lessons learned from the catastrophic flooding of Oct. 1-5, 2015, in the Midlands of South Carolina are still being reckoned by University of South Carolina researchers a...
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October 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Nation's best first-year student experience among public universities? Yep. That's us.

Tell a friend to tell a friend: Apply by Oct. 15th to receive an admissions decision in mid-December. 👉 sc.edu/apply
October 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Patrick Pianezza was a burned out paramedic during his time as a USC student. He never imagined that a creative writing assignment would inspire his first movie, featuring Rainn Wilson as the protagonist. #MeantToBe https://www.sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2025/09/patrick-pianezza-code-3-movie.php
Changing the script
Patrick Pianezza worked as a paramedic while earning his bachelor’s in public relations and master’s in health administration. He never imagined his career path would lead to Hollywood, or that an und...
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September 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"I hope you share my pride in the work we have done together over the past year. And I hope what you have heard this morning will energize you for the road ahead."
-President Michael Amiridis

Watch the 2025 State of the University address: https://youtu.be/J8ooZeZErZc
September 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It is clear that the University of South Carolina is a great investment for the state of South Carolina.
September 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Planning is underway to create South Carolina’s first stand-alone, comprehensive medical facility dedicated to caring for patients with brain and nervous system illnesses.
September 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
We take seriously our commitment as South Carolina's flagship university and with the help of the General Assembly, a USC degree remains within reach.
September 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM