Michael Amiridis

President, University of South Carolina

Michael Amiridis, the University of South Carolina's 30th president, is committed to using two of the university's greatest strengths — education and research — to improve prospects for all South Carolinians.

The challenges facing higher education are many, but President Amiridis is confident in the university's ability to address them with a commitment to excellence, transparency and accessibility. As the university's 30th president, he is drawing on his experience as a faculty member, academic administrator and higher education leader to guide South Carolina into its next era of success.