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Each month, My Carolina has the opportunity to meet with some of the most accomplished, intriguing alumni from the University of South Carolina. Some have creative ways of showing their love for Carolina, others have built careers of excellence based on their Carolina foundation, and many have shared their family history and experiences with the alumni family.

The stories debut each month in our eNewsletter. View past issues here

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Featured Member Profile

Jennifer Cotton Mobley, ‘96: On Fire on Both Coasts
Jennifer Cotton Mobley, '96Jennifer 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...


Published in 2013

Jennifer Cotton Mobley, ‘96: On Fire on Both Coasts
Jennifer Cotton Mobley, '96Jennifer 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...

Malissa Burnette, '71, '77: Seeking Justice for All
Malissa Burnette, '71, '77Malissa 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...

Susan Hughes, '08: Finding Her Own Yellow Brick Road
Susan Hughes, '08As 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...

Shannon, '92, and Curtis Godwin, '91, '93: A Love Story
Shannon and Curtis Godwin“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...

Corey Benov, '10: The Thrill of the Unknown
Corey Benov, '10Corey 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...


Published in 2012

Par for the Course: John Bush, '92
John Bush, '92John Bush, '92, Life Member, is a media official at the PGA Tour, so his office is typically on a beautiful golf course, coordinating press for the likes of Tiger, Phil and Rory. More...

Libby Floyd, '86: Living a 'Sparkelicious' Life
Libby Floyd, '86She writes. She sings. She hosts a sports-television show. She was a longtime national television host in the home-shopping industry. Now Libby Floyd, '86, is an author. More...

Clay Owen, '82: Turning Tragedy into Hope
Clay Owen, '82Clay 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...

Jack W. Claypoole, '87, Back Home in Carolina
Jack W. Claypoole, '87“Our job as staff is to connect, motivate, encourage and support the talents and gifts of our alumni as they work to grow our association and support our university.” More...

Kicking It with Jennifer Jones, '06
Jennifer Jones, '06Jennifer Jones, '06, could be a case study in how to have it all by making it happen for yourself. She works alongside NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon on his foundation's Kick-It program. More...

Dr. Henrie Monteith Treadwell, '65: "On to Life"
Dr. Henrie Monteith Treadwell, '65Dr. Henrie Monteith Treadwell, '65, is internationally recognized as an expert in public health, and she also holds a special place in Carolina's history as the first black student admitted. More...

Chris Amaker, '89: Taking the Next Step
Chris Amaker, '89After more than 23 years serving in the United States military, Lieutenant Colonel Chris Amaker, ’89, is taking the next step in his life... and he’s doing it on his own terms. More...

Donald Bailey, '71: Going the Extra Yard
Donald Bailey, '71Donald Bailey, ’71, inspired by his son, has created post-secondary educational opportunities for those with cognitive or intellectual disabilities in South Carolina. More...

Dr. Royce Malphrus, '72: Hooked on Helping Others
Dr. Ralph Malphrus, '72Dr. Ralph Malphrus, '72, enjoys assisting families, active-duty sailors, soldiers, marines and Wounded Warriors with reintegration into society. He is also an avid fisherman. More...

Sarah Farra, ‘06: Mrs. South Carolina
Sarah Farra, '06Sarah Farra, '06, the current Mrs. South Carolina United States, uses her platform to promote healthy eating habits in schools and the community, with a focus on children. More...

Ray Tanner, an MVP on and off the Field
Coach TannerRay Tanner, My Carolina Life Member and widely respected coach of back-to-back national champion Carolina baseball teams, is focused on serving his local community. More...


Published in 2011

Award Recipient Dr. Susie VanHuss
Dr. Susie VanHussDr. Susie VanHuss may have grown up in Louisiana and earned three degrees at other universities, but make no mistake about it, she’s proud to say, “This is my Carolina.”  More...

Justin King, '10
Justin King, '10If you are a Carolina football fan, you may have seen his work. Justin King, ’10, is making a career out of something that sounds like a sports fanatic’s dream. More...

Doug Adams, '07
Doug Adams, '07You may never see or hear him, but if you listen to South Carolina football games on the radio, then you have witnessed his work. Doug Adams is the statistician in the booth. More...

Walter Sprouse, Jr., '73
Walter Sprouse, Jr.Walter Sprouse, Jr., '73, understood the importance of remaining connected to his alma mater while he was still a student, and that commitment is unwavering. More...

Michael Hunter, '11
Michael Hunter, '11Michael Hunter and fellow alumnus Brent McCauley, '11, are on a mission to climb and pedal their way to the highest peak in each of the 50 states. More...

Rosalyn Frierson, ’79, ’92
Rosalyn FriersonRosalyn Frierson, ’79, ’92, may not be a judge, but she does keep order in the court. Rosalyn is the director of the South Carolina Court Administration. More...

Betty-Ann Darby, '46: Sharing the Gift of Music
Betty-Ann Darby, '46Betty-Ann Darby, ’46, has spent her life lifting up her two passions, music and Carolina, as a longtime music teacher, My Carolina Life Member and School of Music supporter. More...

Kevin White, '05: Dedicated to Making a Difference
Kevin White, '05“The best part about my job is that I get to help ‘break the cycle’ of child abuse and neglect,” says Kevin White, '05, of the Nurturing Center in Columbia. More...


Staff to contact for additional information:

 Brad Muller, '92

Brad Muller, '92 BA, 3-Year Member
Senior Director of Communications
mullerb@mycarolina.org  
803.777.3991

"My Carolina is the World Famous Third Base Hecklers, long days in the Carolina Coliseum with Journalism classes, Carolina Rugby, great tailgate parties at Tally-Ho, and many hours at the Big Bird and the Village Idiot."

 Meredith Fakas, '01, '08

Meredith L. Fakas, '01 BA, '08 MMC, Life Member
Director of Integrated Marketing Communications
fakasml@mycarolina.org
803.576.5582

"My Carolina is a university that prides itself on loyalty, diversity and its unique mascot, the Gamecock. My Carolina is reveling in trips to the College World Series, wearing garnet and black, and marrying my favorite Gamecock."

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