In each issue, we strive to MAGNIFY the most newsworthy information that impacts the alumni family, FOCUS on programs or individuals that are contributing to our school and the community, ILLUMINATE the personal and professional achievements of our graduates, and provide opportunities for alumni to DISCOVER interests and ways to become engaged.
Access the last twelve issues from The Garnet Microscope below. If you need to access any archived issues that aren't listed, please contact Paige Stiles.
Another year comes to an end, and we wrap up the 7th volume of TGM with a new and improved Alumni Awards nomination process that aims to increase the number of qualified submissions we receive annually. Don't forget to check out a special holiday video from the SOMC family and well-wishes from our hearts to yours. Click here to view issue.
It's the season of gratitude as we reflect on our 2024-2025 Regional Alumni Happy Hour Tour events thus far and share plans for the next three stops of 2025. We also highlight five of our many Alumni Vets who proudly wore our nation’s uniform either before, during or after their time at the USC SOMC. Click here to view issue.
We share a recap of our 2024 Alumni and Dean's Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony and Reception where we honored seventeen recipients during an evening soiree in the SOMC courtyard. We also tell the story of a PhD alumnus' full circle moment after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer and how he had his hand in her treatment. Click here to view issue.
Our Alumni Association Board has new leadership, and we introduce the new faces looking to do big things for the USC SOMC! Plus, hear directly from your newly elected President on what she's most excited about during her term. Don't forget to check out highlights from our recent alumni events: we had a great time meeting all of you! Click here to view issue.
AND WE'RE OFF! We kicked off the Regional Alumni Happy Hour Tour in the Midlands. Alumni and students from all programs were represented as we give our readers a peek at this evening of networking. And in honor of National South Carolina Day on August 31, we highlight six alumni around the Palmetto State who are meeting the health needs of South Carolinians in their regions. Click here to view issue.
As we dive deeper into last month's alumni survey results, we're unveiling parts of our fall and spring calendar based on your requests so you can go ahead and make plans to join us! We also highlight 1990 MD alumnus, Eddie Herd, ahead of the summer Olympics to tell his story of how he became a 14-time Ironman. Click here to view issue.
Our graduates did their part in responding to our comprehensive alumni survey, and we learned so much from their answers. Check out the highlights from our findings! Plus: don't miss a GC alumna's story about advocating for licensure in South Carolina. Click here to view issue.
In this spring installment, we welcome the Class of 2024 to the SOMC alumni family and give our readers a tour of our Board & Awards pages on the Alumni Engagement website. Click here to view issue.
In this issue, we welcome the newest leader of our team, Bryan Winters, who recently
joined the SOMC family as Lead Senior Director of Advancement, as well as introduce
you to the newest way to customize your email preferences.
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We celebrated another Match Day and recap the exciting event in this month's issue, and thank our Give 4 Garnet donors for their generosity on this annual day of giving. We're also launching a mentorship for BMS PhD students, and need as many PhD alumni to sign up! Click here to view issue
We're celebrating Leap Day by featuring two alumnae who are taking "leaping" to the next level with their passion in performing and dance. Don't forget to play catch up with us as we recap three of our many events SOMC hosted this month. Click here to view issue
Alumni Award nominations are officially open for 2024 and we encourage the alumni family to submit on a colleague or classmate's behalf. Also, meet the two newest members of our Communications and Marketing team and hear how they are helping to transform the USC SOMC brand. Click here to view issue