The First-Year Reading Experience was designed to provide first-year students a book to read over the summer followed by meaningful programming in the fall semester. Every year, students in the School of Visual Art and Design are challenged with creating a book cover and poster that represents the first-year reading book. They present their designs to their classmates and a group of faculty and staff who form the FYRE book selection committee.
This design won the 2021 competition for freshmen entering UofSC in 2022. It is featured on over 7,000 books and 5,000 posters, and will join a permanent exhibit in the university president's office and the School of Visual Art and Design gallery.