Where there's a wall
Columbia artist Blue Sky paints through challenges and brings beauty to blank spaces.
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Alumni Recognition
Every year, the School of Visual Art and Design honors distinguished members of our alumni community.
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The College of Arts and Sciences hosts educational, cultural and social events designed to engage with alumni.
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Alumni Spotlights and News
Love of golf and storytelling combine for media arts alum’s career
Justin Tupper has built a career on golf and creativity. It's a connection he forged on golf courses in South Carolina's Lowcountry 30 years ago.
Ero Aggelopoulou-Amiridis is proud to be a Gamecock
Ero Aggelopoulou-Amiridis has a deep Carolina connection. In addition to her bachelor’s degree in math from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the university’s new first lady holds two advanced degrees from USC — a master’s in art history, ’97, and a Ph.D. in philosophy, ’12.
Film and media studies grad named to Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Film and media studies alumnus Herman Phillips talks about his work on award-winning productions and co-developing a revolutionary production management app.
USC alum Chaz Bundick nominated for Grammy Award
Chaz Bear (born Chazwick Bundick), a graduate of the SVAD's graphic design program, has received his first Grammy nomination for a 2020 single by his musical project Toro y Moi.
Historic Columbia's Robin Waites' commitment to the community runs deep
Robin Waites, who earned her master's in art history from the University of South Carolina, has made her mark at Historic Columbia by rethinking the way the city looks at its history.
Crafting a tradition
The Hansen family's artistic legacy spans three generations at the University of South Carolina. Harry Hansen was a long-time art professor whose son, Danny, and grandson, Kendall, are finding success with their fast-growing handcrafted jewelry business.
Remembering D-Day through film and stories
D-Day is marked in early June with parades and commemorations along the beaches in northern France. Media Arts alumnus Wade Sellers visited the French coast to screen the film he directed and edited, “Return to Normandy,” in the primetime slot at the Normandy-World War II International Film Festival.