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With more than 370,000 system 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 and friends of the university. 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!

 

Story time!

Cocky’s Reading Express has been promoting childhood literacy for 20 years. Join director Margaret Jackson, founder Tommy Preston (right), original CRE Cocky Jamie Ballentine (left) and a host of student volunteers for an inside look at the popular program’s history, mission and growth over the past two decades.

Learn more about Cocky’s Reading Express

Meet original CRE Cocky Jamie Ballentine

Jamie Ballentine and Tommy Preston read with Cocky.
One of the newest exhibits at Thomas-Cooper library celebrates the 250 anniversary of the Revolutionary War.

An American Story

This July, the United States will celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In the lead-up to the anniversary, University Libraries’ Special Collections is hosting “Echoes of Independence: 250 Years of Revolution and Memorialization.” The unique exhibit explores our nation’s evolving relationship with its own origin story through materials selected from USC’s vast special collections.

Obstacle & Opportunity

Colishia Dunbar is a rare combination: she possesses the skills of an engineer but the spirit of an extrovert. The mechanical engineering and business grad puts her full skillset to work.

Meet Colishia Dunbar

Colishia Dunbar is a rare combination: she possesses the skills of an engineer but the spirit of an extrovert.
SC State Fair at sunset with a lemonade stand in the foreground

Focus on the Fair

Students in instructor Renée McManus’ photojournalism course test their skills and capture the thrills at the South Carolina State Fair.

Focus on the Fair

Local Impact

Back from Ukraine, journalism alumna and former war correspondent Isabelle Khurshudyan begins next chapter at CNN.

Meet Isabelle Khurshudyan

A PRESS protective vest.

Anatomy of a Career

In his 50-year career at USC’s School of Medicine Columbia, faculty member Jim Augustine has helped educate nearly every physician to pass through the program.

Meet Jim Augustine

School of Medicine faculty member Jim Augustine at the Columbia medical campus.
Tom Mullikin smiles for the camera in a bowtie.

All the Tools

2025 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award winner Tom Mullikin has enjoyed a long and eclectic career. Now, the longtime environmental lawyer is managing the Palmetto State’s fish, wildlife and natural areas as director of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

Meet Tom Mullikin

Post Game

Inside Carolina

Palmetto College puts a degree within reach

If you’re already working, the idea of earning a degree can seem intimidating. But Palmetto College is designed with the working professional in mind. We spoke with Palmetto College Chancellor Craig Wilson and state Rep. Brandon Newton to learn more. 

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