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 in his State of the University address on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026 on the historic Horseshoe, a fitting backdrop as the university marks 225 years since its founding.

2026 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. Replay the event from the University of South Carolina's Facebook page. 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, including strategic priorities to serve students, the community, and the state in the years ahead. 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.

Making History Since 1801

The 2026 State of the University address is the first in a series of events honoring the 225th anniversary of the University of South Carolina.

225th Anniversary

The historic Maxcy monument on the Horseshoe