Bodequia Simon Receives Pioneer Award
Black Girls In Social Work Founder Bodequia Simon was awarded Social Work’s Pioneer Award during her first BGISW conference. More on this influential alumna.
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
Novelist Carla Damron Draws on Social Work Roots to Craft Compelling Stories
Damron often worked with people who had serious and persistent mental illnesses. She began writing fiction while she was still working.
Alumna provides social work services at local library
Social workers often help people resolve complicated issues involving health insurance, housing and the complicated landscape of Medicaid. They also meet people where they are — to help resolve problems big and small.
Military experience lends perspective for Army captain’s counseling support services
As a Captain in the Army Adjutant General Corps, Amirah Ambekisye-Cotton has met a lot of soldiers. She’s processed their paperwork, celebrated promotions and awards, advised them on progressing their careers and helped guide them through challenges.
The Meaning of Magis
In the fight against poverty, Chynna A. Phillips strives to do more.
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
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.