Portrait of Michael Amiridis.

Presidential Communications

As president of the University of South Carolina, Michael Amiridis communicates with students, faculty, staff and other members of the Carolina family about topics that affect university life and the greater community.

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Previous Communications

December 5, 2024
A Holiday Message to Students
As the fall semester ends, President Amiridis sends greetings to USC students


October 31, 2024
Greetings to First-Generation Students
President Amiridis encourages USC's first-generation students to take advantage of First-Gen Celebration Week opportunities

 

September 11, 2024
2024 State of the University Address
President Amiridis shares highlights of the past year and an outlook for the future of the university

 

September 3, 2024
2024 Holiday Card Design Contest 
Announcing the 2024 contest to design the President and First Lady's holiday card

 

August 27, 2024
Statement about campus speakers 
A message regarding speakers on campus

 

August 19, 2024
Welcome back to USC! 
President Amiridis sends his annual fall semester welcome message to students

 

July 17, 2024
Come help us welcome our USC students 
President Amiridis invites staff and faculty members to volunteer to help students in their first days on campus

 

April 22, 2024
An Exam Week Message 
A message of encouragement from President Amiridis as students head into exams

 

April 8, 2024
A break in classes to celebrate our national champions 
A celebration of the national champion Women's Basketball team

December 8, 2023
A Holiday Message from the President 
President Amiridis sends holiday greetings to students.

 

December 7, 2023
Academic Calendar Change 
President Amiridis announces a change to the Academic Calendar, beginning Fall 2024.

 

November 6, 2023
First-Generation Celebration Week 2023 
To kick off a week of special events, President Amiridis shares a message with first-generation college students.

 

October 13, 2023
USC Leadership Remarks on Terrorist Attacks in Israel 
Statements from Board of Trustees Chair Thad Westbrook and President Michael Amiridis.

 

September 19, 2023
State of the University Address 
President Amiridis reflects on the achievements of the past year and looks to the future with his first State of the University address.

 

September 5, 2023
President's 2023 Holiday Card Design Contest 
USC students are invited to design the art for the President and First Lady's 2023 holiday greeting card.

 

August 23, 2023
Welcome back, students! 
President Amiridis welcomes students back to campus for the Fall 2023 semester.

 

July 18, 2023
Move-in Ambassadors 
As the campus prepares for student move-in, President Amiridis encourages faculty and staff to serve as ambassadors.

 

June 29, 2023
Statement on Supreme Court Ruling 
President Amiridis issues a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding higher education admissions.

 

April 24, 2023
Exam Week Message 
President Amiridis shares a message of support as the campus heads into Spring exams.

 

January 20, 2023
Investiture Address 
On the occasion of his investiture as 30th president of USC, President Amiridis shared his vision for the university.

 

January 18, 2023
Imagine Carolina Update 
President Amiridis shares follow-up report on the undergraduate student retreat, Imagine Carolina, held last September. 

December 8, 2022
Holiday Greetings from President Amiridis  
The president shares a holiday message and reflects on the Fall semester.

 

November 7, 2022
Message to First-Generation Students 
President Amiridis sends a special message for First-Generation College Celebration Week.

 

September 1, 2022
President's Holiday Card Design Contest 
President Michael Amiridis and First Lady Ero Aggelopoulou-Amiridis invite USC students to design the art for their 2022 holiday greeting card.

 

August 23, 2022
Invitation to Imagine Carolina 
President Amiridis and Student Body President Reedy Newton invite undergraduates to share their ideas at a special September event.

 

August 18, 2022
Welcome from President Amiridis 
President Amiridis welcomes students back to campus for a new semester.

 

July 13, 2022
A New Beginning 
As he begins his role as the 30th president of the University of South Carolina, Michael Amiridis shares a first message with students, faculty and staff.