Harris Pastides
@HarrisPastides
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President Emeritus of @UofSC. Cheering and pulling for the Gamecocks and everything Carolina wherever I might be.
Columbia, South Carolina
Joined February 2012
Gamecock students in the fountain. know I should be upset. but I'm jealous! Final Four!
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Pay the fine for storming the field? That’s a no-brainer for a president…who’s retired! So proud of these Gamecocks who never quit. How about next week?!.
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I have two hats, two T-shirts, two pieces of net, and two FinalFour BB teams. Proudest Univ. Prez in America!
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Patricia and I are adjusting to life post-presidency and it’s going well. but being away during this weekend that features Hootie and the Blowfish and a game against the Crimson Tide is a real challenge. Go Gamecocks, this weekend, always and forever.
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I’ve paid a fine for storming the court after beating Kentucky before, but this time it was free for me so I joined the crowd! Best students anywhere!
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Still trying to compose myself from yesterday’s big upset but it’s not working. HUGE CONGRATS to the team that wouldn’t quit. There are no second or third string players on this team. Can’t wait for the rest of the season. everything is possible. Gamecocks forever.
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How can a team come up short and still be a winner?The USC MBB team just showed us how. Thank you for this sweet ride and this vital lesson.
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I saw the Gamecocks beat #1 Alabama in football; I saw two National Championship Baseball victories. Tonight’s come-from-behind WBB victory against Stanford now ranks among my all time favorite athletic victories! Gooooooo Gamecocks!.
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Saw these students "studying" outside the library. Couldn't resist this photo!
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Gamecock football beats Auburn for the first time since 1933. That was the year that the Great Depression ended. Now another one has! So proud of our resilience and unselfish play. 🏦🏈.
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Our LSU friends helped us when Columbia suffered its horrific floods. Now it’s our turn to assist. We will do all we can once their needs are known. Standing by @wftate4 and his new LSU family.
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Coach Staley, we support you 100%. You are a unifier not a divider. We “got your back.”.
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What a journey these past ten years have been. @PMoorePastides and I and want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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Celebrating the very Sweet victory in NYC with Alshon Jeffery and Sidney Rice. Gamecocks United!
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With the winning QB Jake Bentley after the game. Two great teams competed in CLT. Gamecocks prevail. On to the SEC!
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A way to ensure that every graduate gets a selfie with the president! Two more selfies. I mean ceremonies. today!
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Sorry to disappoint. Classes are on tomorrow. But so are the Garnet lights on our Achievement Tower!
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A picture is worth a thousand words. Confetti falls from the sky; Gamecocks celebrate, and hard work is rewarded. It’s New Years Eve in Minneapolis!
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Today, as I celebrate 10 years as @UofSC's president, I'm thankful for the community of Carolinians that have embraced me and @PMoorePastides since day 1. #Pastides10Years #ForeverToThee
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The trophy for the Battle of Columbia(s) will reside in SC this year. How does 2-0 feel?!.
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Last time we beat KY at the CLA we stormed the court. Not tonight. We are a Final Four team and expect to win! Go Gamecocks. Let’s cut down the net at the end of the season.
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It's Gameday! Packing for Dallas and Phoenix. Need room in my bags for TWO Final Four Hats! A great problem to have!
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A’ja Wilson named WNBA MVP. Wow. It won’t be the last time A’ja but savor this one and don’t let it change the woman you are. Can’t wait to help unveil the statue in your honor at the Colonial Life Arena. Always a Gamecock.
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We’re all in this together, Gamecocks. The best days are ahead for @UofSC, and @PMoorePastides and I are excited to see all of you very soon. Read my letter to the Carolina family.
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I have not forgotten. One more win and Darius plays the Horseshoe. How 'bout three more and he plays Williams Brice?!.
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WBB beats UConn! Women’s Soccer in the Elite Eight! Football beats the Auburn Tigers! Whatever could be next?! Let’s go Gamecocks!.
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Today is my first birthday as USC President Emeritus. Somethings feel different. but not my love of the Gamecock Nation. Forever to Thee.
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This was epic, heavenly, redemptive, exciting, emotional, historic. Congrats Coaches, players and FANS!!! We are proud Gamecocks! Let’s never forget this one. On the CFP!.
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A namesake, Baby Harris Pastides was born at 11:45 PM Sunday evening. He is our third grandchild and first grandson. When a child is born, so are grandparents! Once again, there is great hope in the world. May it spread to you all.
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I have my wedding band on my left hand, but my two new basketball rings show that I'm wedded to the Gamecocks too!
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Trick or Treating was so much fun last night. Candy, fruit, costumes and good cheer. I masqueraded as a Drum Major. Patricia attended from the injured reserve list. Happy Halloween everyone!
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Snowball fights on the Horseshoe tonight! Haven’t seen that since 2014. Enjoy it while you can, students. Melting starts tomorrow! Have fun and Be safe.
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Patricia and I came to Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day and now the parades are cancelled! But we still have a Darius Rucker concert in Dublin this Friday. I plan to give him this Green Gamecock hat and hope he wears it to perform. “Gamecocks go Bragh!”
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The team got a trophy and I got this jar of Mayo, but not on my head like Coach Beamer! A great reward. Feeling Gamecock Proud today. Happy New Year to all.
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Guess who I just ran into at the airport… Parker White…coming back from signing his new NFL contract! I’ll always be a Gamecock but there’s room in my heart for another team so I’ll be rooting for the Green Bay Packers too. Parker will make them even better!
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Serving as grand marshal of the Five Points St. Patrick’s Day parade. My advice to the next UofSC President… Have a sense of humor!
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This is what an SEC Women’s Basketball Championship looks like! Four in a row… Never been done before!
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We value int'l students, faculty & staff and are committed to their safety and success regardless of religion, ethnicity or nat'l origin.
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A toast of “Gatorade” before Darius Rucker takes the stage in the annual Women’s Golf Tournament at Long Cove concert. Thanks Darius for supporting Gamecock Women’s Golf. The concert was awesome!
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My wife, Patricia, is Irish, so I sheepishly asked her who she would be rooting for today. I shouldn’t have bothered because every single thing she is wearing is garnet, proving that blood is thicker than beer, even Guinness!.
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Simone Biles reminds us that mental health issues can affect everyone, even the strongest among us. Strength is defined by character, as well as by victory. If you’re struggling, know that you are not alone. Asking for help is also a sign of strength.
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I distributed study treats at the library tonight. Freshman preferred cookies; sophomores chose trail mix; juniors loved the apples; and seniors wanted another year at USC!
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What a game! I'm worn out. Elliott Fry is USC President for the day tomorrow! Love my new Gamecocks!!!.
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Parker White wins the game with a last second kick and Coach Muschamp gives me the game ball and Trophy. Life’s not fair but I love bring a Gamecock!
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Connor Shaw (#14) to succeed Marcus Lattimore (# 21) as Director of Football Player Development. wow. 14 and 21 are both divisible by 7. and both of these gentlemen have been “7 Day a Week Gamecocks.” Best wishes to both beloved men as they continue to build their futures.
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Is this the New Year's Eve crystal ball? No. The WBB National Championship crystal ball. Even better!
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After winning the LAX Club Sport National championship, I never thought the Gamecocks would claim another one before I step down. But Paul Jubb is now the NCAA Men’s Tennis Singles Champion! When is Wimbledon? And let’s continue cheering for our men’s Golf Team. still competing.
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Students. come welcome home our National Champions tomorrow at CLA at 4 PM. You won't need an excuse for your professors!.
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This is what a sweet sixteen locker room looks like. I'm drenched in Champagne. er. Ginger Ale! On to NYC!
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Marcus Lattimore comes home to USC. In our hearts, he never left. He will teach players about “Beyond Saturday.” A five star recruit!
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A street in Columbia named for Coach Dawn Staley? Don't say "no way"… Say "yay"… For Dawn Staley way!
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Champions! USC Women’s Soccer team, for the 2nd consecutive year, won the SEC title last night. Capstone will be glowing garnet tonight!.
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A dark day for our nation. This should have been prevented and must never be allowed to happen again.
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Sorry students. If we cancel classes tomorrow, what would we do after a WBB win tomorrow? You had fun today. Go to class tomorrow!.
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Let's plan for a huge USC campus send off for both teams this week. Our student body needs to show players and coaches LOL.
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Love our Gamecock Women’s and Men’s basketball teams after these first games. But I got there a little late because I didn’t know where to park. One of the many lessons I’m receiving in trying to become a good former president!.
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I know we’re behind with one quarter to go in the Palmetto Bowl, but everything I’m feeling is that it will turn our way before the end. Go Gamecocks and Believe!.
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Garnet, Black and Gold! Congrats to Team USA led by Coach Staley. And Happy 25th birthday to Columbia’s own Aja Wilson. Proud of these Gamecock medalists and all our Olympians.
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That's what I'm talking about. History being made. A date with destiny in Phoenix!
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Comeback Cocks! What a finish. So happy for Parker White and all our fans!.
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While bigotry, hatred and racism may never be totally eliminated, we must stand up and be counted in the face of it #Charolettesville.
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So honored that USC students raised money for the PAALS program and got to name this new service pup. They named him Harris! I have no grandsons, so this may be my legacy. If so, I’m perfectly happy!
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I share the anger and frustration of our students and our community. We will stand strong, together, to say that racism will NEVER be tolerated. It will NEVER go unanswered. #NotOnOurCampus.
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Classes cancelled as of 1pm today due to weather advisories; catch up on your academic work. Darius concert still on but check for updates.
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Patricia and I were at the Strom last night around midnight. Working out? Not a chance. we were Dancing with the Stars. the Dance Marathon Students who raised over $1 million For the Kids! A proud and humbling moment.
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Williams-Brice, yesterday, before the eclipse. er. I mean. before the BLACK OUT on Saturday night! Go Gamecocks.
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We traveled 3000 miles to get to Stockton just in time. to see this WBB regional championship. Would have gone to the moon to see this game!.
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Loved my Turkey this week but love my Gamecocks more. What a special win! First of five in a row?.Special game from this Special Team!.
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On a roll lately. just celebrated 8K grads; Lacrosse Nat Champs; SEC 400M Title for Quincy Hall; and today, Softball, Golf and Tennis teams in NCAA postseason. and it's Darius Rucker's birthday! I can barely wait for Tuesday!.
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We may be relaxing more but we still get worked up on a football Saturday. Go Gamecocks. Win the Battle of Columbia against Mizzou
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Rain at Williams Brice Stadium? Patricia and I and our family are watching our Gamecocks play the Gators in sunny LA, at 9 AM! We are loud and strong and the original USC.
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No need for a petition…consider it done! Darius in concert on the ‘Shoe after we get to 6!
I'm dying to play the horseshoe. Start a petition tell them I'm in!!
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Ran into Jackie Bradley Jr. and had a Mini-Conversation with him. Come out to Williams Brice tonight where we will recognize him.
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Hoping to have my number called to get in the Spring game. This is two-hand touch, right?
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So proud of our Gamecock National Championship Lacrosse Club Team….two years in a row!!.
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USC Baseball plays Harvard today. I am the Gamecock president and a Yale grad. Guess who I’m rooting for?!.
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Love at first sight. Cocky adores his 775lb bronze look alike! Come get a selfie!
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When celebrating our teams, let's remember the support of our band and cheerleaders! They average 10 pts. per game!
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I know there’s LSU, Tennessee, Stanford, and others, but somehow when our WBB team beats UConn, it makes me smile so much wider. This was a great Sunday victory. Just for that, I’m supporting Dawn’s Eagles in the Super Bowl!.
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Congratulations to our own @_ajawilson22! First pick in the @WNBA draft! I went along for a ride in the Mini Cooper with A’ja and thought you might like to join us. Stay tuned for the full-length version of this conversation, coming soon to a newsfeed near you! 👀
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Proud of the team, absolutely. And the fans, starting with the student section, were the bomb. Never gave up, never left. Let’s do it again next week at Homecoming!.
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Congratulations to all Gamecocks in the graduating Class of 2020. May you travel far, change the world, and come back for Homecoming as often as you can!.
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Sincere appreciation on this Labor Day to all the university staff who clean, cook, advise, and care for our 51,000 students. We thank you for your fine work each and every day.
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Let’s support Issy Rushton and ALL international students who love our university and our country. They deserve the opportunity to study here whether in class or online. It’s to their benefit and ours.
I have a drivers license, car & lease in the United States. You’re not forcing me to return to my home. My home is in this country. My home is at @uofsc.
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A Gamecock needs to have attire for every big holiday. Today, Gamecock Nation is garnet and green. Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone.
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Very proud of Hayden Hurst today. He was a model student athlete, and now is a great Gamecock alumnus and standout NFL tight end.
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I’m overwhelmed by the number of Birthday greetings. Thanks, so much, to everyone! The only bad thing about today is that I can no longer sing the Beatles’ song “When I’m 64!”.
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Is it 100 degrees in SC today? It's only 45 at this waterfall in Iceland. I prefer the average!
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What a way to start homecoming weekend… With a customized cappuccino at the Alumni Center!
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Let’s meet with Parker White and sing Forever to thee!.
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Alshon loves his Eagles and his Gamecocks. Stephon loves his Patriots and his Gamecocks. How about, whoever wins tonight after the game says “I’m going to Williams-Brice!” @Uof S.C.
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Gamecocks! @UofSC Columbia campus closed Monday, severe weather expected. Stay safe & study! Check for Irma updates.
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