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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 12h

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.

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 23h

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

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 8d

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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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 10d

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

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 17d

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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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 24d

"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

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 25d

It is clear that the University of South Carolina is a great investment for the state of South Carolina.

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 25d

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.

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 25d

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.

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 25d

Join us today at 10 a.m. in the Russell House Ballroom as President Michael Amiridis delivers the 2025 State of the University address.

Not on campus today? Stream the event at facebook.com/uofsc

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 28d

Come as you are. Leave as you're #MeantToBe.

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · Apr 16

Despite challenges in the #film industry, Columbia's independent Nickelodeon Theater has remained a community gathering place, positioning itself as a theater for everyone.

Meet Sumner Bender, the USC alumna steering the ship.

Drawing on experience

Sumner Bender credits a movie with inspiring her first true career choice. It seems only fitting, then, that the 2007 public relations graduate now leads Columbia’s art house cinema, The Nickelodeon T...

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · Mar 17

Today, many South Carolina residents with complex brain-related conditions have to travel out of state for treatment. That’s why we’re planning to build the state’s first clinical neurological and rehabilitation center, opening in 2028 in downtown Columbia. www.sc.edu/uofsc/posts/...

USC planning SC’s first clinical neurological and rehabilitation center

The University of South Carolina is developing a unique clinical neurological and rehabilitation center that will house the Palmetto State’s first standalone comprehensive medical facility dedicated e...

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · Mar 11

Our May graduates will turn their tassels in just 59 days! 🎓 #ForeverToThee25

Seniors, share your story here for the chance to be featured in university commencement coverage. ➡️ go.sc.edu/CFS25

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · Feb 26

This month on Inside Carolina, hear from our new athletic director Jeremiah Donati about:

🤝 the future of revenue sharing and name, image and likeness
🛠️ working with a world-renowned firm to renovate Williams-Brice
⭐️ a bright future for Gamecock Athletics

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Episode 31: Introducing Athletics Director Jeremiah Donati

YouTube video by University of South Carolina

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · Feb 25

Today, we celebrated the groundbreaking for our new School of Medicine in the historic BullStreet District in downtown Columbia, a vision more than a decade in the making.

Learn more about the School of Medicine Columbia and our Health Sciences Campus. 🩺 go.sc.edu/SOMCGroundbreaking

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · Feb 19

Robert Anderson, Henrie Monteith Treadwell and James Solomon Jr.'s 1963 enrollment changed the course of university history.

This documentary tells their story.

Watch "A Monument for Change"
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A Monument For Change: Remembering Desegregation at USC

YouTube video by University of South Carolina

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · Feb 14

Will you be our Valentine? 🥹

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · Feb 12

Jazz Age novel "The Great Gatsby" is an enduring commentary on wealth and status in America.

With the book's 100th anniversary this year, we're exploring the novel and the culture surrounding it in an exciting new exhibition.

You don't want to miss this. ⤵️

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · Feb 4

Keith Heyward Jr. was a restless third grader when he realized his career goal was to teach. Having been disciplined for "talking too much" as a child, he came to realize that young Black boys needed a teacher they could relate to. www.sc.edu/uofsc/posts/...

'The children have my heart'

Charleston native Keith Heyward Jr. was a restless third-grader when he realized his career goal was to teach. He knew that young Black boys craved a teacher they could relate to. Today, the Universit...

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · Jan 30

Cockstock 2025 ft. Quavo 🤩

(and Cocky, obviously)

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · Jan 30

Back to our regularly scheduled weather after last week’s snow! ☀️

A snowy and sunny photo of Thomas Cooper Reflection Pond at the University of South Carolina

A snowy and sunny Maxcy Monument at the University of South Carolina

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · Jan 23

Wildfires continue to rage in Southern California, a stark reminder that billion-dollar natural disasters have more than doubled since the 2000s.

What can we do to better prepare for these hazards? That's Susan Cutter's life's work. ⤵️

Changing the Landscape of Natural Disasters

YouTube video by University of South Carolina

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USC Research @uscresearch.bsky.social · Jan 14

As wildfires devastate California, the news shows us the toll fires take on life and property. @uofsc.bsky.social Professor Mohammed Baalousha investigates the longer-term impact on the environment and human health. www.sc.edu/uofsc/posts/...

After Burn

Arnold School of Public Health professor Mohammed Baalousha studies how wildfires affect the formation of nanomaterials and how these ultra-tiny particles are seeping into water and soil.

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · Jan 13

They're back 🫶

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