Begin Saving for College Tax-Free with a 529 PlanLet’s face it: The cost of sending your child to college is a lot more than when you and I went to school. There are many ways to save for your child’s education, and the 529 College Savings Plan is one of them.SC State Treasurer Curtis Loftis' Carolina BeginningsCurtis Loftis has taken an interesting route on the way to becoming the treasurer for the state of South Carolina. The 1981 graduate has gone from an entrepreneurial enterprise during his days as a student at Carolina to operating the family business, then leaving it all behind to do charity work in some of the world’s most destitute regions before entering the political realm.Celebrating Carolina's Commencement Weekend Darius Rucker came home to the Carolina on Saturday morning, urging his fellow Gamecock alumni to follow their dreams, be proud of their alma mater and give back until it hurts. More...International Business Undergraduate Program #1 in US Businessweek names the Moore School #1 in the nation in undergraduate international business. The school "has made a name for itself as a top destination for undergrads..." More...Register for the May 22 President's Reception in the Zone! Register or become a sponsor for the 2013 President's Reception of Richland and Lexington Counties, taking place in the Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium on May 22. More...Jennifer Cotton Mobley, ‘96: On Fire on Both Coasts Jennifer Cotton Mobley, '96, has been lit on fire and has busted through glass windows, fallen from buildings, performed in fight scenes, and acted in roles as zombies and vampires. More...Were You at Our Graduation Celebration? See Photos! More than 600 graduating students celebrated the last day of classes together and enjoyed free barbecue and live music at My Carolina Graduation Celebration. More...Life Member Presented Rallie Sielger Spirit of Giving Award Mrs. Jean Blount, ’48, My Carolina Life Member, received the 2013 Ruth and Rallie Seigler Spirit of Giving Award, presented by the College of Nursing in honor of her dedication. More...Cathy Jansen, '01: Career Dreams Come True at Carolina When she first came to Carolina in 1999 at age 35, Cathy was happy personally but wanted more professionally. She dreamed of having a fast-paced, engaging career. More...Palmetto College Launches, Enrolls Online Students The new online college is designed to help students complete the final 60 hours needed to earn a bachelor’s degree from the senior and flagship Carolina campuses. More...Exclusive Gamecock T-Shirt Available for Only $12! Take part in our exclusive "Keep Calm and Gamecock On" t-shirt promotion, celebrating our love for the University of South Carolina in honor of this year's graduating class. More...Malissa Burnette, '71, '77: Seeking Justice for All Malissa Burnette, '71, '77, doesn’t walk away when she sees something wrong. She faces it head on, even taking on the Ku Klux Klan as a young adult in the '60s. More...Dawn Staley Voted into Hall of Fame's Class of 2013 "I've always wanted to be in the Hall of Fame," Staley said. "Something like this catches you off guard, even when you know it's a possibility. It's incredible." More...
A Tribute to Othniel Wienges, Jr., '45: 1924-2013 “He was devoted to his university and he loved it,” says Montague Laffitte, ‘02, grandson of the late Othniel Henry Wienges, Jr., who died on April 2 at the age of 88. More...School of Medicine Reaches New Fundraising Milestone The School's annual gala raised more than $60,000 for its alumni scholarship fund and Columbia's Free Medical Clinic, totaling more than $500,000 over a 12-year period. More...Susan Hughes, '08: Finding Her Own Yellow Brick Road As the physical therapist on the second national tour of the smash musical "Wicked," Susan Hughes, '08, makes sure life in Oz runs like a well-oiled tin man. More...Get Our Baseball Hand Banner When You Join or Sponsor! Our exclusive hand banner celebrates Carolina Baseball, which over the past three years has reached the championship series of the College World Series. Take part today! More...First Lady's Cookbook Presale for Members Only! Greek Revival from the Garden presents all new recipes focused on bringing the bounty of the garden to the table in easy and accessible ways. Member discount! More...Nearly 200 Alumni Convene in Nation's Capital for Gala Nearly 200 Carolina alumni attended the inaugural "Gamecock City Gala," hosted by My Carolina Club of Washington, DC, in the historic setting of the city's University Club. More...President Pledges to Enhance Security on Campus "When one member of our family is harmed, we are all harmed... I assure each of you that I will do all that I can to continue to make this campus safe for students, faculty and staff." More...State License Tag Honors Gamecock Baseball Program Relive it all and show your love for Carolina Baseball with a Back-to-Back Championship license tag, celebrating the storied program's two national championships. More...Richard T. Greener Scholarship Banquet Set for April 27 The Black Alumni Council will host the annual Richard T. Greener Scholarship Banquet on April 27, featuring Board of Trustee Leah B. Moody, '96, as the keynote speaker. More...Shannon, '92, and Curtis Godwin, '91, '93: A Love Story “To have this big, huge football player writing poetry was ridiculously romantic,” Shannon recalls. “There was just some piece of me that absolutely knew he was the one.” More...Alumni Advocate for Carolina, Higher EducationNearly 300 students, alumni and supporters converged at the State House for the 10th annual Carolina Day to speak with legislators about Carolina's priorities. More... See How Carolina Impacts Your County! From educating future leaders to supporting our economic vitality, the University of South Carolina's eight-campus system makes a huge difference in the Palmetto State. More...Carolina Alumnus Named "Big Brother of the Year" “Our favorite things to do are go to the movies or watch the South Carolina Gamecocks play. When I need advice, I can always count on Brett to give me great advice." More...An Unlikely Companionship Among Feathered Friends "Occasionally, the duck ventures out into the pond to swim with visiting mallards, while the gamecock crows and crows and crows, to lure the duck back to the shore..." More...Alumni Make Impact on State Ethics Reform Commission Of the 11 members assigned by the governor to the South Carolina Commission on Ethics Reform, eight are University of South Carolina alumni and one is a Carolina dean. More...Carolina Seeks $5 Million to Expand Summer SessionThe University has asked for an additional $5 million from the legislature for an expanded summer session that redefines the school year as three full semesters. More...Carolina's Prestigious Scholarship Gets Boost from GiftFive additional students will receive Carolina's most prestigious in-state scholarship, being named Carolina Scholars, thanks to a gift from the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation. More...Alumnus Makes History in SC Air National Guard The 300-seat auditorium was filled to capacity to witness Calvin H. Elam, '87, make history when he became the South Carolina Air National Guard's first black general officer. More...Chancellor Named for Palmetto College Online Initiative Susan Elkins is the new chancellor of Palmetto College, which includes an online degree-completion program for alumni who have at least 60 hours of completed coursework. More...Corey Benov, '10: The Thrill of the Unknown Corey Benov's life since graduation could be considered continuing education in the truest sense, while making more friends than the average teenager does on Facebook. More...2013 Homecoming, Parents Weekend Dates Announced The start of the 2013 football season is many months away, but on the heels of a second-straight 11-win season, Carolina has scheduled its biggest annual events for the fall. More...
Carolina Has Chosen Online Partner for Palmetto CollegeThe University of South Carolina is partnering with Academic Partnerships to move select undergraduate and graduate degree programs online through Palmetto College. More... Mettle of Honor: the Courage and Will of Terry Lee, '66 “I wanted to inspire young people who, for the first time, would have a coach who was in the same condition they were in,” says Terry Lee, Wheelchair Games medalist. More...Mary Anne Fitzpatrick Honored with Prestigious Award Fitzpatrick, dean of Carolina's College of Arts and Sciences, was recently honored with the most prestigious worldwide award in the field of interpersonal communication. More...Admissions' Scott Verzyl Wins National AwardScott received the prestigious award for his leadership and outstanding accomplishments at Carolina, and for his contribution to the enrollment-management field. More...Life Member Brings Business Back to Carolina My Carolina Life Member Bill Comer, '82, hasn’t forgotten where he started, bringing business back to his alma mater through his ties with a national health-services company. More...Clay Owen, '82: Turning Tragedy into Hope Clay Owen experienced the worst tragedy a parent can face—the loss of a child. Now he's determined to save others as a fundraiser for childhood cancer research. More...Past Student Body Presidents Unite for Inaugural Meeting The first meeting of the Former Student Body Presidents Council brought more than 20 alumni back to Carolina to learn more about the university as it exists today. More... Carolina Earns Highest Rating in 'Green Honor Roll' Carolina was named to the 2013 'Green Honor Roll,' receiving the highest possible score from Princeton Review, and is the only university in the state to earn the top ranking. More...Members: Crow About Your Business Today! The new "Birds of a Feather" alumni business listing allows members to post their business information for all alumni and friends to search. Get started today! More...Announcement: Alumni Center Coming Soon! My Carolina is proud to announce that an alumni center will be constructed in the Vista, with construction tentatively slated to begin in 2013 and finish by the end of 2014. More..."Feeling at Home in New York City" What happens when a My Carolina staff member mixes her personal travels with her professional life and gathers with My Carolina Club of New York City for a ballgame? Find out...Attention, New Graduates: This Checklist Is for You! Congratulations, new and soon-to-be graduates! Here's a list of ways to keep your Carolina connection strong and ease the transition from student life to the working world. More...Three Carolina Students Earn Goldwater ScholarshipsThree Carolina students have been named Goldwater Scholars, a prestigious honor awarded to the nation’s top undergraduates pursuing careers in math, science and engineering. More...My Carolina's Executive Director Search UnderwayMy Carolina's search for its new executive director is underway. We encourage you to share this with individuals you believe to be worthy candidates. More...Moore School Breaks Ground on New BuildingTo be located at the corner of Assembly and Greene streets and ready in December 2013, the building is creating a buzz for its iconic design and "green" features. More...Welcome to Robert Ariail's Gamecock Country Robert Ariail, '84, is an editorial cartoonist and Pulitzer Prize finalist. My Carolina will feature an exclusive monthly cartoon of his in "Robert Ariail's Gamecock Country." More...Marsha Cole to Lead Alumni Center Project Full Time The University is delighted to announce that Marsha Cole has agreed to leave her position as executive director of My Carolina to take on the Alumni Center project. More...Limited-Edition Horseshoe Art Now Available To support building a privately funded Alumni Center, My Carolina is offering for sale limited-edition prints of “The Horseshoe, South Carolina College” by C.B. Graham. More...
Alumni Association Employee Wins Award Shelley Dempsey, Senior Director of University Programs, is a recipient of the 2010 Bradford E. and Julie D. Choate Award, presented to an exemplary full-time staff member in the division of University Advancement. More...
'Gamecocks Helping Haiti' Fund Established University of South Carolina president Harris Pastides asks Carolina alumni and friends to consider supporting the University's ongoing efforts to support earthquake-ravaged Haiti by making a donation. More...
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Athletics Department Increases Resources for Needy Students The University of South Carolina athletics department will commit $15 million over 15 years for university academics -- primarily need-based student scholarships. University Athletics Director Eric Hyman and President Harris Pastides made the announcement on Monday (Dec. 22).
President Pastides Addresses Budget Concerns
In a letter to faculty, staff and alumni of all eight campuses, University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides outlines in detail the revisions to the budget, pledges a commitment to teaching, research and service; and reaffirms the mission of Carolina. Carolina Senior Awarded Marshall Scholarship
Elizabeth Nyikos, an Honors College senior, has been awarded the prestigious 2009 Marshall Scholarship, offered to 40 or fewer students per year. This award supports graduate study in the United Kingdom. A senior piano performance major, Elizabeth has conducted research in four countries, following her passion for inquiry and musical performance.President Pastides Officially InstalledThe University of South Carolina held an investiture Friday, Nov. 21, for the installation of Dr. Harris Pastides as the university’s 28th president. The ceremony, free and open to the public, took place at 3:30 p.m. at the Koger Center for the Arts. A reception followed in the Koger Center lobby.
Award Winner Dr. Nikki Campbell, '96, '00 MD Dr. Nioaka "Nikki" Campbell, '96, '00 M.D., received the Outstanding Young Alumni Award at the 2008 Homecoming gala and awards banquet in November, which is presented to a graduate of the past 10 years who has excelled in his or her chosen field. Honoring the Memory of Ocean Isle Beach Fire Victims President Harris Pastides shares a message in remembrance of the students lost at the Ocean Isle Beach fire one year ago. We pay tribute to the lives of Justin Anderson, Travis Cale, Lauren Mahon, Cassidy Pendley, William Rhea, Allison Walden, and Emily Yelton of Clemson University. Read...
University Names New Library for U.S. Sen. Hollings  A new $18-million, 50,000-square-foot library of special collections will be named for former U.S. Sen. Ernest F. “Fritz” Hollings, '47 JD, a 2007 Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award winner.Two Columbia students awarded Richard T. Greener ScholarshipsThe Black Alumni Council of the University of South Carolina Alumni Association sponsors the Greener Scholarship, which was established in 1983 to recognize high-achieving students. Top students awarded $20,000 Alumni Scholarships The Carolina Alumni Association has announced 14 recipients of the $20,000 Alumni Scholarship to attend the University of South Carolina Columbia this fall.
Alumni Scholars AnnouncedOur Alumni Scholars are recipients of one of the most prestigious scholarships at the University of South Carolina, with this year's honorees averaging a score of 1422 on the SAT. Get Your Passport Stamped with Fellow Alumni!Our Carolina Travelers program offers a host of exciting destinations! |