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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 01/10/2026

We're proud to be home to the #1 first-year student experience in the nation among public universities. 🎉 Want to experience it for yourself? Apply by October 15 for an admission decision by mid-December. sc.edu/Apply

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 11/09/2026

Twenty-five years later, we remember. 🇺🇸

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 09/09/2026

Our vision is not only for the Carolina of today or next year, but also for the Carolina that serves and leads our state through another 225 years.

Quote graphic from the State of the University address that says: Today is a great day to reflect on and celebrate the history of our university and the successes of our previous year. But more importantly, we are also here to prepare for another excellent year and for a bright future for many more years to come.

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 09/09/2026

Across the board, we are breaking records by attracting, admitting, enrolling, retaining and graduating more students.

State of the University quote graphic that says: People want to be part of our great story, part of a winning team. The students who commit to USC and want to build their futures here; the donors who invest in USC; the faculty who are driving innovation through research; and the alumni who represent us around the globe; all of these are markers of our success.

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 09/09/2026

This is the state of the University of South Carolina in our 225th year – focused forward, planning strategically and educating the minds that will build our tomorrows.

Quote graphic from the State of the University Address saying the following: Our beginning may have been modest in size, but it was bold in ambition. Always, there was a vision for a brighter future, and a commitment to serving our state and its citizens for countless generations. We are living in that future, and we are still building for greater seasons ahead.

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 09/09/2026

Join us live from the Horseshoe for the 2026 State of the University Address: www.facebook.com/uofsc

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 08/09/2026

Join us tomorrow on the Horseshoe for President Amiridis’ 2026 State of the University address. Sept. 9 | 10 a.m. | Watch live at facebook.com/uofsc

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 02/09/2026

See you on the Horseshoe next week as President Amiridis delivers the 2026 State of the University address, reflecting on where we’ve been and sharing a look at what’s ahead. Sept. 9 | 10 a.m. | go.sc.edu/sotu

The image shows the University of South Carolina Horseshoe. Text displays: "September 9, Save the Date," followed by "President Michael Amiridis delivers the 2026 State of the University," and "Live at facebook.com/uofsc at 10 a.m."

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 02/09/2026

Friday is #CollegeColorsDay, Gamecocks! Don't forget to wear your best Garnet and Black!

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 26/08/2026

Join President Amiridis on the Horseshoe in two weeks for the 2026 State of the University address as we celebrate recent achievements and look toward USC’s future. Sept. 9 | 10 a.m. | go.sc.edu/sotu

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 22/08/2026

What a beautiful morning it was exploring one of Columbia’s iconic rivers with the South Carolina Honors College Floatilla 🤙

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 18/08/2026

First Night best night. 🎆 Welcome home, Gamecocks!

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 31/07/2026

We ❤️ our orientation leaders! Orientation: ✅ Up next: MOVE-IN! 📦

A group of people wearing garnet shirts and khaki shorts pose for a selfie in front of the library fountain. They're standing on a brick path with lush greenery around, including trees and bushes with red flowers. The group appears happy and relaxed.

Student leader poses with a spurs up hand sign on the Horseshoe

A person stands outdoors in front of a modern building, holding a white towel with "South Carolina" printed in large garnet letters, along with the text "Right Where You Belong" and "New Student Orientation University of South Carolina." The person is wearing shorts and has an outstretched arm.

A group of people in matching garnet shirts stand in a circle outdoors, extending their arms inward to join hands at the center. Trees and sky are visible in the background.

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 17/07/2026

World-class resources, opportunities and key mentors here enabled Braden Guliano to bring his ideas to life in real world settings. He came to USC driven. He left connected. #MeantToBeUSC sc.edu/MeantToBe

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 16/07/2026

Braden Guliano came to USC ready to build. He left with a degree, a network of mentors, his own tech consulting startup and the confidence to navigate whatever comes next. #MeantToBeUSC www.sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2026/07/07-b…

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 02/07/2026

History, but make it a hot take. 🔥 As the nation marks 250 years, four USC scholars debate the stories behind the Echoes of Independence exhibit. Watch the conversation: youtu.be/KTds6G0kM6Q?si=AnMkh-cBHs-…

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 24/06/2026

You'd be hard pressed to find bigger fans and supporters of the University of South Carolina than our Columbia medical school's new namesakes, Kay and Eddie Floyd. Hear their children reflect on their legacy in this month's episode of Inside Carolina: youtu.be/Y_FHx2DTre8

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 05/06/2026

When Madison got to USC, she wasn't exactly sure what was in store. Here, she found her passions and mapped out a plan for her future. The latest episode of Inside Carolina honors our newest alumni. 🎓 #ForeverToThee26 Watch here: youtu.be/2HaYANfHNrk

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 25/05/2026

Gamecocks will never forget. 🇺🇸

The USC President's house with white-framed windows is partially visible through lush green trees. Two flags hang on the building, one being the United States flag and the other a South Carolina flag. Sunlight filters through the foliage, casting soft light on the scene.

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 21/05/2026

Stephanie Kyle came to USC to learn how business moves. She left ready to lead globally. #MeantToBeUSC

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 20/05/2026

Everything changed for Stephanie Kyle the day she toured USC. Here, the Moore School alum found her passion for connecting the dots. Her experiences led her to a successful global business career. #MeantToBeUSC go.sc.edu/MeetStephanieKyle

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 08/05/2026

Not all of Cocky’s biggest moments happen on the field. Walker Weaver and Emma Connelly have spent four years helping children in South Carolina fall in love with reading by putting the Cocky in Cocky’s Reading Express. 📚 go.sc.edu/CockyReads26

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 08/05/2026

We're live now on Facebook with our Friday morning commencement exercises for the class of 2026. 🎓 #ForeverToThee26 Tune in and celebrate with us. ➡️ facebook.com/UofSC

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 28/04/2026

Sharing a few snapshots from last night's Flick at Finlay Park 🛼🎬🍿🌳 Good luck on finals, Gamecocks!

Cocky stands on a grassy area with three students, with a large screen and buildings in the background.

A person in a red hoodie sits on a blanket in a park, wearing headphones and looking at a laptop. They are surrounded by others, some using phones. In the background, there's a modern orange structure and greenery.

Outdoor movie screening at a park during dusk. Many students are seated on blankets in front of a large screen on a grassy field. A building is visible in the background, and trees surround the area.

A large group of people is seated outdoors on a grassy area, watching a movie on a screen. Fireworks are bursting in the sky above them. Trees and a few buildings are visible in the background.

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 28/04/2026

It was a perfect night for a flick at Finlay Park 📽️🍿 Happy last day of classes, Gamecocks!

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 10/04/2026

Stressed? Campus walk! Overwhelmed? Campus walk! Sad? Campus walk! Totally fine? Also campus walk!

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 30/03/2026

Named in 2022, Celia Dial Saxon Hall is the first campus building named for a Black man or woman. It honors Celia Dial Saxon, a pioneering educator who uplifted South Carolina students after attending the Normal School of SC when it was located in Rutledge College during Reconstruction. #USC225

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 27/03/2026

Calling all May 2026 graduates! Commencement is 42 days away and we want to hear YOUR story. 🎓 Share your South Carolina journey with us for a chance to be featured in our commencement coverage: go.sc.edu/CFS26

A wide shot of graduating at the University of South Carolina. Cold sparks are shooting in the foreground and grads are "sandstorming". White text overlays the image that reads "Forever to thee"

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 26/03/2026

TWO hours left to #Give4Garnet! 🎉 Explore 200+ causes and support what matters most to you: give4garnet.sc.edu

Sights from the Give 4 Garnet Rally on Greene Street at the University of South Carolina.

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 26/03/2026

That garnet glow = Gamecocks making a difference. 🎉 Capstone is glowing tonight because #Give4Garnet is already a success, but we can do even more. Your gift fuels real impact. Join us: give4garnet.sc.edu/a/gday/104390/G4…

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 25/03/2026

Give 4 Garnet is finally here! For the next 1 day, 08 hours, and 01 minute, we will come together to make a difference for the colleges, programs and causes we love the most. 🎉 Join us to make a lasting difference: give4garnet.sc.edu

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 20/03/2026

They came with a calling and today, they take the next step toward it. Happy Match Day, Gamecocks! We’re proud to educate the next generation of health care providers for South Carolina and beyond.

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 18/03/2026

Making life better for people in South Carolina is at the heart of what we do as the state's Flagship university. More on today's USC Brain Health Center ribbon cutting and the center's mission to provide world class care to patients with cognitive disease. 🧠 go.sc.edu/BHCRibbonCutting

University officials and project partners pose in front of the USC Brain Health Center for its ribbon cutting ceremony. The group is positioned between two garnet, black and white balloon columns and in front of the new facility's glass facade.

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 10/03/2026

In 1898, Newberry County native Mattie Jean Adams became the first woman to graduate from the University of South Carolina, then called South Carolina College. More than a century later, generations of women have followed in her footsteps. #WHM #USC225

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 02/03/2026

Capstone is glowing garnet tonight for the Gamecock Pharmacy Class of 2025 with a 98.8% first-time NAPLEX pass rate! That’s 10% above the national average and #1 in the state and SEC. Way to go, Gamecock pharmacists. 👏

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 02/03/2026

Birds of a feather read Carolinian together! The latest issue, featuring our favorite bird, is hitting mailboxes now.🐔 Read it online: go.sc.edu/carolinian

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 23/02/2026

🔋 Batteries are everywhere in our everyday lives but unless they're dead or dying, you probably don't think about them that much. Researchers at USC do. More on the future of battery technology ➡️ youtu.be/sLQ7ozfFcBE

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 14/02/2026

We ❤️ USC love stories 🥹 Happy Valentine’s Day, Gamecocks!

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 02/02/2026

For 10 years, our Center for Civil Rights History & Research has been telling the story of South Carolina’s major role in the American Civil Rights movement. More on that history & the important work that the center has done to bring it to life for generations to come. youtu.be/sSswXFW3Bt4

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 29/01/2026

For 225 years, we’ve been more than just the University of South Carolina. We’re proud to be the University FOR South Carolina. Carolina Day at the Statehouse is all about #USCImpact. Learn more and join us in-person or online. 🔗 uscalumni.com/carolinaday

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 21/01/2026

Y'all remember the #MannequinChallenge? 👀 This post goes out to all of our 2016 Gamecocks 🫡

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 31/12/2025

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

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 30/12/2025

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

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 29/12/2025

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

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 26/12/2025

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  

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 24/12/2025

This year, we celebrated the graduation of two student mascots who wore Cocky’s iconic yellow shoes. 🎓 More 2025 highlights: go.sc.edu/2025InReview

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 23/12/2025

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

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 22/12/2025

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

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 15/12/2025

Hats off to the newest members of the USC Alumni family. 🎓 #ForeverToThee25 Students for a short time, Gamecocks for a lifetime. ❤️

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