From our founding in 1801 and original quadrangle of buildings that make up the Horseshoe, through the Civil War, Reconstruction and World War II, we have persevered and transformed into a major research university still dedicated to educating South Carolinians.
As the state’s flagship university, we are governed by a board of trustees appointed by the governor and state lawmakers. President Harris Pastides has guided our university and the USC system since 2008.
