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

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/...

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

Welcome home, USC alumni! Let's go GAMECOCKS!

You may have left USC, but USC never really left you. ❤️ Welcome home, Gamecocks.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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/...

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

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 youtu.be/nTML5KPnDwo?...

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

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" youtu.be/zcJFCTYNtxI?...

Will you be our Valentine? 🥹

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. ⤵️

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/...

Cockstock 2025 ft. Quavo 🤩 (and Cocky, obviously)

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

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. ⤵️

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/...

They're back 🫶

Happy first day of class, Gamecocks! ✨ Repost for 4.0 energy! ✨

The Univ of SC has come a long way since opening #OTD in 1805! From one building and nine students to a multi-campus system and over 54,000 students. @uofsc.bsky.social @uofscstudents.bsky.social @uofscalumni.bsky.social #gamecocks #SouthCarolinahistory #archives

What a year it has been! This month's episode of Inside Carolina is our 2024 highlight reel. Check it out. ⤵️ youtu.be/cu5DROMkY6I?...

Here's a health to you, class of 2024! 🎓 Forever to Thee!

So grateful for 🍁🍂 in Dec at @uofsc.bsky.social ! And for this amazing view from my office each year

The @uofsc.bsky.social #USC horseshoe is really showing off today!

It’s the last day of classes on the most beautiful college campus in the world. Finish strong, Gamecocks! 📚

The tables outside of the Colloquium (on a warm day!).

Finals are right around the corner so we've rounded up a few of our favorite study spots around campus. 📚 Did we miss any? 👀 uof.sc/4f6rOwi

How ‘bout those GAMECOCKS! 🏆🤙

OUR STATE.

Thankful 😌

How exciting to see our Carolina band in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade! So proud! @uofsc.bsky.social

So proud of the Mighty Sound of the Southeast!! Go Cocks! @uofsc.bsky.social

YAY @uofsc.bsky.social!!

Your Carolina Band is taking Herald Square in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade soon after 11 a.m.! ⭐️ We want to see your point of view! Drop a video below of you and your Gamecocks watching the performance. ⬇️

Did you catch the Gamecocks on the TODAY Show? 🤩

Rehearsed and getting ready to march! 🤩 #MacysParade 📺 Catch the Mighty Sound of the Southeast on the TODAY Show tomorrow at 7:45 a.m.

Tati Chin and Lindsay Richardson met at USC and remained friends after graduation when their careers took them both to the Empire State. Proof that you're a student for a short time and a Gamecock for a lifetime. Meet more #GamecocksofNY: go.sc.edu/GONY