With more than 340,000 living alumni, the University of South Carolina has stories to tell, and Carolinian is here to tell them. From celebrated artists, scientists and business leaders to everyday alumni who embody the spirit of Carolina, this is our story — and this is your magazine.
Carolinian is published three times a year and distributed to members of the USC Alumni Association. Select features from the print edition can be found here, alongside web-exclusive stories, videos and interviews that celebrate our successes, revisit our history and remind us what it means to be a Carolinian. Forever to thee!

College Material
No one expected Ray McManus to go to college. Three USC degrees later, he’s a professor of English at USC Sumter and a celebrated poet with three books under his belt.
Meet Ray McManus
Campus Village Time
This fall, USC’s highly anticipated Campus Village community opens on campus’ south end. With on-site dining, retail, academic support spaces, shuttle service and more than 1,800 new beds, the modern, four-building living-learning complex heralds a new day at the university and a new era of student life.

It’s All Good
Columbia lacked an independent bookstore for years. The plot thickened when All Good Books opened in Five Points — and USC is a book part of the story.
Good Vibes-
Bryan Bros Tee Off!
Wesley and George Bryan IV made their mark on the greens as Gamecock golfers. The brothers are now teeing off as golf course owners.
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Maria Hickman Passes the Ball
Maria Hickman was a successful student athlete in college. Now executive associate athletics director at USC, she helps guide the success of the next generation.
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King of Video
Athletics media mastermind Justin King owes his success to his team, but the USC alumnus has a singular vision and a passion for excellence.
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Travian Robertson Brings It Home
Defensive end Travian Robertson nearly gave up football when his NFL career ended. Now the Gamecocks D-line coach is giving back — plus more.