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Alumni Gateway
Student for a short time. Gamecock for a lifetime. The Alumni Association connects students and alumni to advance their careers, passions and the university.
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Class of 2024 — celebrate your accomplishment with the Alumni Association!
Learn about member benefits-
Carolinian Magazine
Get the inside story on all that's happening in Carolinian, the university's official alumni magazine published three times a year by the USC Alumni Association.
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Inside Carolina
Subscribe to Inside Carolina — our monthly e-newsletter highlighting the people that make Carolina so special — and catch this month's edition of our Inside Carolina video series.
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Remembering the Days Podcast
Explore the ever interesting and sometimes quirky history of the state's flagship university through episodes of our Remembering the Days podcast.
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Affinity Groups
Join our Black Alumni Council, Veterans Alumni Council, LGBTQ+ Council, Young Alumni Council or Alumni Interest Group for Carolina Band.
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Local Clubs
From Atlanta to Los Angeles, you'll find hundreds of volunteers leading fun and meaningful activities in over 45 cities around the world.
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Travel Programs
Explore the world with fellow Gamecocks on unique excursions with all-inclusive iteneraries designed for the intellectually curious traveler.
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Advocacy Initiatives
Help spotlight our university’s vital role in fostering both our state’s and residents’ economic well-being by participating in Carolina Day and beyond.
University News and Stories
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For alumna Emma Jackson, every week is a shark week
Emma Jackson, who earned her degree from USC in marine science, is pursuing her passion for elasmobranchs: the family that includes sharks, rays and sawfish.
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USC ranked one of top patent-producing universities in the world
USC is the top patent-producing university in the state and among the leaders in the SEC.
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Extreme heat can be dangerous for runners, cyclists and anyone spending time outdoors: 6 tips for staying safe
When summer starts with a stifling heat wave, as many states are seeing in 2024, it can pose risks for just about anyone who spends time outside, whether they’re runners, people who walk or cycle to work, outdoor workers or kids playing sports. Susan Yeargin, an expert on heat-related illnesses, explains what everyone should think about before spending time outside in a heat wave and how to keep yourself and vulnerable family members and friends safe.
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Bringing the community into the classroom for social work success
College of Social Work professor Ann Gowdy sees it as her goal to equip her students with the knowledge that people with lived experience should be invited to the table to talk about housing issues and solutions. One of the most effective ways she’s found to demonstrate to graduate students the need for rural social work is by hosting guest speakers from community organizations who can further their understanding by making deeper connections.