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We had an amazing time yesterday at our sold-out #GarnetOnTheGreens presented by @foundersfcu raising money for scholarships. See you next year! 🤙
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Tickets for our annual #GamecockSportsPreview presented by @foundersfcu are on sale now!
This member-exclusive insider experience provides access to insights from Gamecock Athletics coaches about the 2026 season, all hosted by Gamecock legend, Connor Shaw '14.
🗓️ Thursday, Aug. 20
📍 Pastides Alumni Center
🎟️ bit.ly/gsp2026
ALT Promotional poster for "Gamecock Sports Preview" with stadium background. Event on Thursday, Aug. 20. Member-exclusive, meet the coaches.
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USC Alumni Association retweeted
Our School of Medicine in Columbia is now officially named in honor of the late longtime trustee and surgeon Dr. Edward “Eddie” Floyd and his wife, Kay Floyd.
We're proud to be home to the USC Kay and C. Edward Floyd, M.D. School of Medicine. sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2026/05/u…
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Stephanie Kyle came to USC to learn how business moves.
She left ready to lead globally. #MeantToBeUSC
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Everything changed for Stephanie Kyle the day she toured USC.
Here, the Moore School alum found her passion for connecting the dots. Her experiences led her to a successful global business career. #MeantToBeUSC go.sc.edu/MeetStephanieKyle
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USC Alumni Association retweeted
The role remains a secret, but the yellow feet always tell the story. Join us in congratulating @UofSC_SJMC alum Emma Connelly on her final Sandstorm as Cocky!
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They stay anonymous the whole time. But the impact they leave is anything but. Meet criminology and criminal justice major Brayden Hensley, better known as @Cocky2001!
go.sc.edu/CockyReveal26
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Not all of Cocky’s biggest moments happen on the field.
Walker Weaver and Emma Connelly have spent four years helping children in South Carolina fall in love with reading by putting the Cocky in Cocky’s Reading Express. 📚 go.sc.edu/CockyReads26
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Congrats to @MooreSchool and @SCHonorsCollege marketing, operations and supply chain alum Walker Weaver on his final 2001 as Cocky and his impact through Cocky’s Reading Express!
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With #CollegeDecisionDay last weekend, we learned about all the new Gamecocks starting their journey at @UofSC this year!
We're excited to announce the first batch of dates for Launching Your Gamecock Journey presented by South Carolina Student Loan — a fun opportunity for incoming freshmen and their families to engage and connect as they prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey at USC.
Visit uscalumni.com/lygj to learn more and register. More dates and cities are being added regularly — check back soon as we continue to grow our schedule!
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What an incredible kickoff to a new tradition: the McCausland College Senior Send-Off! 🎉🎓🤙
This week, the class of 2026 came together on the Horseshoe to celebrate, connect and mark their transition from students to alumni.
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ALT Five individuals are jumping in front of large, illuminated numbers reading "2026" with a collegiate setting in the background.
ALT A person stands next to the University of South Carolina mascot, Cocky, holding a McCausland College of Arts and Sciences alumni pennant. They are outdoors with large white light-up numbers in the background.
ALT Two individuals hold up towels with "USC Alumni" written on them. They are outdoors, surrounded by trees and other people in the background. One person wears a shirt with "Gamecock" printed on it.
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Last night we welcomed graduating Gamecock veterans, ROTC Cadets and Midshipmen to our spring Vets & Cadets ceremony, where they received their cord and challenge coin from the Veterans Alumni Council.
Welcome to the alumni family and Forever To Thee! 🇺🇸🤙
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Congratulations to our 2023 Honorary Life Member, Dr. Bobby Donaldson, on receiving the Order of the Palmetto.
#ForeverToThee 🤙
USC's Bobby Donaldson has received the Order of the Palmetto, SC’s highest civilian honor.
For nearly 30 years, he has preserved and elevated stories of the Civil Rights Movement across our state. Read more about his impact.
🔗 bit.ly/4ccSxck @UofSCCRC @UofSCHistory
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USC Alumni Association retweeted
SOUTH CAROLINA EQUESTRIAN IS YOUR NATIONAL CHAMPION 🏆
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Sit. Stay... Go Gamecocks! 🐾
Want one of these exclusive bandanas? Join the Columbia Gamecocks this Saturday at Savage Craft and you can get yours in person when you join or upgrade your membership! 🤙
🗓️ Saturday, April 18
⏰ 1-3 p.m.
📍 430 Center St., West Columbia S.C.
RSVP for FREE at bit.ly/4tKaXXF
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Garnet on the Greens presented by @FoundersFCU is the Gamecock golf event of the year. See you in June for a great day in Sumter raising money for USC student scholarships! 🤙
uscalumni.com/golf
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Spring cleaning isn’t just for your closets. Our partners at Liberty Mutual would love to review your policy to make sure your coverage still fits your needs. Call 844-224-7859 or visit bit.ly/gamecocklm to learn more.
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Sam Edelson ’20 is making waves as chef de cuisine at Anjin in Kansas City—recently named a James Beard Award finalist for Best New Restaurant.
For Edelson, his work draws directly from his time on stage as a theatre student at the University of South Carolina. At Anjin’s 20-seat, counter-style space, every service is a performance. Guests sit just feet away as flames rise from the yakitori grill, steam fills the air and each dish is crafted in full view. With nowhere to hide, the experience demands presence, precision and connection—skills he first developed in the classroom at Carolina.
“We’re constantly being watched,” he says. “Once you step into the restaurant, what you see is what is there."
That foundation goes deeper than performance. Edelson credits being president of the student improv group, The Overreactors, with shaping how he leads and collaborates in the kitchen. “The gift of play is alive and well,” he says. “It gave me a leg up… I’m able to interact and play with guests in ways that others might find uncomfortable.” The teamwork mindset carries over, too: “Just like we used to say in improv—either we all sink, or we all swim.”
As chef de cuisine, Edelson manages the day-to-day operations of the restaurant while guiding a seasonal, ever-evolving menu. Rooted in curiosity, collaboration and strong listening skills, his approach is helping create an immersive dining experience that’s earning national attention.
“It’s such an interactive experience… being able to watch every moment is exciting,” Edelson says.
From the stage to the kitchen, Edelson is showing how a USC education can translate into creativity, leadership and award-winning impact.
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Hey class of '26 👋 Celebrate your achievement with a custom-etched wine bottle, available through our partner @ManosWine!
Customize your bottle today: manoswine.com/collections/us…
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USC Alumni Association retweeted
A new chapter in brain health starts here. 🧠 Take a look inside USC’s new Brain Health Center on the latest episode of Inside Carolina.
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