USC’s Pastides announces departure next July
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – After 10 years of serving as president of the University of South Carolina, Dr. Harris Pastides is stepping down.
Already, we're overwhelmed by the response from you to @HarrisPastides and @PMoorePastides announcement of their retirement. Share your memories and photos using #ThankYouPastides. We'll be retweeting them all day. #UofSCsotu pic.twitter.com/Itk0Z5yQc3
— University of South Carolina (@UofSC) October 3, 2018
The hashtag, #ThankYouPastides has been trending on social media.
What a journey these past ten years have been, Pastides wrote on Twitter.
What a journey these past ten years have been. @PMoorePastides and I and want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. pic.twitter.com/TrY8Hswm9y
— Harris Pastides (@HarrisPastides) October 3, 2018
We will always cherish the memories we’ve made and will continue to make with our Gamecock family. These past ten years have been among the best of our lives. #ForeverToThee https://t.co/Fhc7DGfaYu
— Patricia Moore-Pastides (@PMoorePastides) October 3, 2018
Coming up on @abc_columbia: At this hour @UofSC's president @HarrisPastides is delivering his annual State of the University address to the community on the historic Horseshoe. This is Pastides' 10th year at the helm of the state's flagship university. Pic: Matt Perron pic.twitter.com/eAFlxUnMkh
— Kimberlei Davis (@KimberleiDavis) October 3, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster and others sent well wishes to Pastides and his wife Patricia Moore-Pastides on social media.
Under Harris Pastides’ leadership, the University of South Carolina has achieved 217 years worth of “firsts” in just one decade. It has been an era of unparalleled success.
— Gov. Henry McMaster (@henrymcmaster) October 3, 2018
His enthusiasm is infectious, his vision bright and bold, his passion and energy transformative, and his heart as big as the horseshoe. Carolina stands taller than ever on the national and worldwide stage because of Harris Pastides.
— Gov. Henry McMaster (@henrymcmaster) October 3, 2018
Thank you @HarrisPastides and @PMoorePastides for your amazing support of our program! Passionate and dedicated leaders of our wonderful University! #ThankYouPastides #ForeverToThee pic.twitter.com/Fsap7xMsBW
— Gamecock MBB (@GamecockMBB) October 3, 2018
Hat tip to the A1 since @dawnstaley's Day 1 – @HarrisPastides!
Your commitment to our program – thru leadership & cheering w/ @PMoorePastides & the FAMS – allowed us to become champions!
Your retirement only means we'll be able to see you at even MORE games, right? #Gamecocks pic.twitter.com/d1X9qcaox2
— GamecockWBB (@GamecockWBB) October 3, 2018
