Social Work Establishes New Advisory Board
Fifteen alumni are members of a new Social Work board who will advance the goals of the school and its graduates. Read more on this new group of advocates
Our more than 8,000 alumni contribute to the social work landscape worldwide through service and leadership. They are committed to public service in a variety of career opportunities, including health, immigration, military and substance use disorders. We are also strengthened by alumni who serve as field instructors and workshop presenters for our continuing education programs.
The College of Social Work is committed to maintaining life-long relationships with our alumni. Whether mentoring future social work professionals or providing financial support, you are essential to the continued progress and success of the college.
Featured Alumni
Alumni recognized in 2022 who made their impact through innovation and leadership
Four College of Social Work alumni recently made news for community leadership. Here’s a look at these outstanding USC graduates.
Social Work alumnae Anton Gunn BA ’94, MSW ‘01 is a 2022 USC Alumni Award winner
Anton Gunn is a former senior advisor to President Barack Obama and a leading expert on Socially Conscious Leadership. Early in his career, he was the first African American from his district elected to the South Carolina Legislature.
Social Work Five: Five Questions with Michael Alexander
Tish Guerin, MSW '10
A social work career in sports? Tish Guerin took an idea and turned it into a career as one of the first full-time in-house therapists in the National Football League.
Michelle Thome-Kaufman, MSW '15
Michelle Thome-Kaufman began her professional social work career in Hawaii after graduating from the College of Social Work, which included a field placement at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
Aaron Guest, MSW/MPH, '15
Learn how Aaron Guest's time at the College of Social Work helped prepare him for his current Ph.D. studies.