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Articles by Michael D. Amiridis
South Carolina’s future depends on reimagining the student journey | Opinion
South Carolina has no shortage of economic momentum. Companies continue to invest in our state, creating new opportunities in industries that will shape our future. Yet nearly every sector faces the same challenge of finding enough well-prepared employees to fuel that growth. Meeting that challenge requires rethinking how higher education prepares students for successful careers, and how quickly and affordably we can help them get there.
South Carolina’s future depends on reimagining the student journey | Opinion
South Carolina has no shortage of economic momentum. Companies continue to invest in our state, creating new opportunities in industries that will shape our future. Yet nearly every sector faces the same challenge of finding enough well-prepared employees to fuel that growth. Meeting that challenge requires rethinking how higher education prepares students for successful careers, and how quickly and affordably we can help them get there.
USC’s 225-year commitment to a world class, affordable college education | Opinion
Meeting the higher education needs of South Carolina has been USC’s mission since its founding in 1801. As we celebrate the university’s 225th anniversary this year, USC continues to provide excellence and value to South Carolina students and the state’s economy. We do this while knowing it is imperative that our state have a flagship institution that offers an affordable, world class education to South Carolinians.
Commentary: USC's expanding AI use boosts SC’s skilled workforce, cutting-edge research
Darla Moore, the University of South Carolina alum whose name adorns our School of Business, noted in a recent discussion with students the need to be analytical, creative and problem solvers and learn how to use the tools of artificial intelligence to achieve their goals. “AI is transforming everything we do,” the famed Lake City financier told a business school gathering. “Every discipline, industry and sector will need to teach it." USC’s leadership could not agree more.
Commentary: Why USC is building a hospital like no other in Southeast
Share The University of South Carolina has the responsibility to improve the lives of South Carolinians by educating well-rounded leaders and developing a robust and effective workforce. We also have an obligation to research scientific and practical solutions that help solve the state’s pressing problems with the environment, the economy and health care.
Commentary: Why USC is building a hospital like no other in Southeast
The University of South Carolina has the responsibility to improve the lives of South Carolinians by educating well-rounded leaders and developing a robust and effective workforce. We also have an obligation to research scientific and practical solutions that help solve the state’s pressing problems with the environment, the economy and health care.
Commentary: USC shows how colleges can bypass turmoil, serve students, community, economy
Public trust in American universities is rapidly eroding, spurred on by political and social conflicts that are rippling across the country. Despite the prevailing stain of these conflicts, the majority of public universities remain above the noise and stay true to their missions to educate their students, prepare the next generation of the workforce and improve their economies and communities.
USC leader: SC students need help with jobs and careers | Myrtle Beach Sun News Original
I came to this country in 1985 from Greece because the United States was undeniably the world leader in producing and attracting the best talent. While our country remains strong, international competition has increased significantly. Our economic dominance is challenged amid the growth in new technologies, advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence. Meeting that competition requires a well-educated workforce equipped with the necessary critical skills for their professional careers.
Amiridis: Why SC is coming together to develop a new sustainable energy tech hub
Over the past two centuries, the University of South Carolina has maintained its commitment to building the state’s future by educating new generations of leaders and by solving problems that improve the quality of life for our state and nation.
Support U.S. research during COVID-19
By Michael M. Crow, Jonathan Alger, Michael Amiridis, Dennis Assanis, Eric Barron, Mark P. Becker, Rebecca M. Blank, Gene D. Block, Lee C. Bollinger, Robert A. Brown, Sylvia M. Burwell, C. Michael Cassidy, James P. Clements, Steven Currall, John J. DeGioia, Julio Frenk, W. Kent Fuchs, Joan T. A. Gabel, Patrick D. Gallagher, E. Gordon Gee, Eric Isaacs, Lloyd A. Jacobs, Farnam Jahanian, John Jenkins Sr., Kristina M. Johnson, Martha Kanter, Paul K. Kearns, Mark Kennedy, Pradeep K.
Support U.S. research during COVID-19
By Michael M. Crow, Jonathan Alger, Michael Amiridis, Dennis Assanis, Eric Barron, Mark P. Becker, Rebecca M. Blank, Gene D. Block, Lee C. Bollinger, Robert A. Brown, Sylvia M. Burwell, C. Michael Cassidy, James P. Clements, Steven Currall, John J. DeGioia, Julio Frenk, W. Kent Fuchs, Joan T. A. Gabel, Patrick D. Gallagher, E. Gordon Gee, Eric Isaacs, Lloyd A. Jacobs, Farnam Jahanian, John Jenkins Sr., Kristina Johnson, Martha Kanter, Paul K. Kearns, Mark Kennedy, Pradeep K.
University of Illinois at Chicago: How to grow without a state budget
As chancellor of Chicago's largest university and its only public research university, I'm often asked how the University of Illinois at Chicago can continue to grow and thrive in today's environment. My answer is that we have only one option: Escape forward. The good news is that we continue to enroll and educate more students every year. Students and their families vote with their feet and place their trust in us. Total enrollment has grown to a record-breaking high of 29,120 students.
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