The American Flag and the South Carolina State Flag hang off the side of the President's House surrounded by fall trees on the Historic Horseshoe.

State of the University

President Michael Amiridis reflected on the achievements of the past year and looked to the future with his State of the University address on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. in the Russell House Ballroom.

2024 State of the University Address

The university welcomed special guests and the community to hear President Michael Amiridis deliver his annual State of the University Address. You can watch a recording of the event from the University of South Carolina's Facebook account or review the address. A Facebook account is not required to view the recording.

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About the Event

The University of South Carolina’s annual State of the University address is an opportunity for the campus community to celebrate recent successes and unite around a vision for the future. Open to students, faculty and staff and led by the university president, the event has become an important tradition marking the beginning of a new academic year.

Areas of Strategic Focus

Learn more about President Amiridis' vision and operating goals that drive our university as we serve our students, the community and state in the years ahead.

Strategic Priorities

The lush walkway surrounded by trees and the historic horseshoe gates.