A note from Dean Tom Reichert
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Dear Alumni,
Let me take a moment to share with you my excitement for our two new school directors. Both joined us this summer following two national searches.
Dr. Lyda Fontes McCartin, our iSchool director, joins us from the University of Northern Colorado. She’s an academic librarian by trade with strengths in assessment and strategic planning. Lyda is off to a great start working on reaccreditation, growing enrollment, and supporting existing partnerships and programming. Dr. Damion Waymer, an Orangeburg, S.C. native and our J-school director, joins us from the University of Alabama, where he served as senior associate dean and department head. He, too, is focused on reaccreditation, growing enrollment, and planning the J-school’s centennial.
We had some excellent finalists but these two were at the top, and had the skills and experiences necessary for our two schools to continue to thrive. Please reach out to Lyda and Damion to say “hello,” and welcome them to USC.
As always, there is much more in this edition of the CIC Alum Connect—so keep scrolling. Again, thank you for all you do to support the college and our students.
Forever to thee! …And long live the CIC!
Dean Reichert
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Join the CIC for a conversation with journalist, author, podcast host, and CEO of Luna Shark Media, Mandy Matney, who will discuss the overnight success of her #1 podcasts and her upcoming book, Blood on Their Hands. This exclusive launch-week event will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday Nov. 13, 2023. The event is free and open to the community. All guests must register and show ID at the door. Event location will be emailed to in-person registrants and a live-streaming link will be emailed to virtual registrants.
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iSchool Alumni Focus Group + Alumni Survey
When you complete our alumni survey or attend a virtual session, you are entered into an iSchool swag bag raffle.
Sessions:
November 10, Noon
November 15, 7pm
Register for a session
Fill out our alumni survey
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Join us in celebrating the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) 50th anniversary at the University of South Carolina for a night of networking, heavy hors d’oeuvres, special presentations and Keynote Speaker Brandi Boatner with IBM on Wednesday, November 15 from 5 - 7:30 p.m. Deadline to register: Nov. 10.
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Cybersecurity Conversations with U.S. Department of Homeland Security Chief Information Security Officer Kenneth Bible
Tuesday, Nov. 21 | 10 a.m. | Russell House 203
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Centennial Celebration
The School of Journalism and Mass Communications turns 100 this year, and all alumni and friends are invited to join in the festivities, share with our students and see how far we've come. Keep up with it all here because we are just getting started. We want you to know what's happening now and what's happening next. Read more >>
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Spring 2023 CIC graduates, thanks to the generosity from a CIC donor you are now a member of the University of South Carolina Alumni Association. We are loving this collaboration! What does this mean for you?
Invitation to attend two of the USC Alumni Association Tailgates before the Vanderbilt, Kentucky or Clemson home football games. To access this offer, simply email Laura at lbundrick@uofscalumni.org for your special code to unlock your tickets.
Connecting to a network of over 40 alumni clubs around the world, a variety of affinity groups and an array of programming and events ensures that your USC experience extends well beyond today! We look forward to supporting you because, after all, you are a student for a short time, but a Gamecock for a lifetime.
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Chris Davis ('94 journalism alum) met with our senior semester journalism students for an open conversation about his career in investigative reporting. Davis serves as the deputy investigations editor for The New York Times and is part of the Times Fellowship, a yearlong program for up-and-coming journalists.
When asked what makes for a standout investigative reporter he says, “No. 1 is a good story; you must understand how to scout a good story. No. 2 are the stakes at hand; the higher the stakes, the more you resonate with your reader. No. 3 is to uncover a secret and No. 4 is to find a story that is unique and local to your area.”
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Strategically Enhance Your Communication Skills
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Earn your Master of Mass Communication from the CIC!
Our program combines strategic and integrated communication, multimedia journalism, management and hands-on communication experience - everything you need to enhance your professional portfolio. Learn more about our Master of Mass Communication degree and reach out to our Manager of Student Recruitment Jasmine Blackwell for additional information.
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From the desk of Kelli Carroll,
Career Services Manager
Do you have a job, internship or an opportunity to share with students or alums? We have a new process to help streamline the dissemination of these opportunities! We would love to hear your feedback!
Additionally, we are eager for our alums to present workshops on different career-related topics. If you have a great idea for a workshop or want to plan a visit, email the team today!
Upcoming Career Fairs
Feb. 21, 2024 - Information & Communications Job and Internship Fair
Mar. 21, 2024 - Broadcast, News, Sports & Entertainment Media Job and Internship Fair
Employer registration for both opens Nov. 15. Contact Kelli for more information.
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Tacara Carpenter
2004, advertising
Media relations strategist for Richland Library.
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Parker Metts
2023, public relations
Core underwriting and professional development for UNUM, Chattanooga, T.N.
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Forrest Tucker
2021, broadcast journalism
Weekend sports anchor and reporter for ABC 36 in Lexington, Ky.
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Tomeka Jackson
2022, MLIS
Jackson serves as the library resident at Clemson University. She presented at ALA Core 2022 on EDI in Metadata. Jackson recently wrote a book review for the Georgia Library Association and is collaborating on two grant projects currently.
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Courtney Hill
2015, MLIS
Promoted to integrated library system administrator for Charleston County Public Library.
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Kailey Cota
2023, journalism
Breaking news and public safety reporter at The Post and Courier in Charleston, S.C. Cota previously served two internships with the paper.
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Keri Goff
2011, visual communications
After four years at Soze, Goff is transitioning to explore the world of contract work. She specializes in telling impactful stories in unforgettable ways and utilizing traditional advertising spaces to create moments of disruptive public art through powerful campaign messaging and design. Contact Goff for your next project >>
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Kenneth Moton
2004, broadcast journalism
Moton is the co-anchor of Fox 5’s 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. shows. He’s also a reporter for the station after more than two decades of broadcast experience at the local and national levels. Before joining Fox 5, the award-winning journalist was a network anchor and national correspondent for ABC News.
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Aliyah Boston
2023, mass communications
Fresh off being named unanimous WNBA Rookie of the Year, Boston is taking her talents back to the college basketball scene after being named studio analyst on NBC Sports' Coverage of 2023-24 Big Ten Women's Basketball Season.
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Rae Lovvorn
2007, MLIS
Lovelorn serves as the branch manager for York County Library in Lake Wylie, S.C.
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Mamie Ney
2008, MLIS
Ney serves as the library director for Auburn Public Library in Auburn, Maine and was appointed to the Maine Library Commission by Gov. Janet Mills where she serves as elected chairman. Hey has also been elected to the board of directors of SeniorsPlus, the regional area agency on aging.
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Robert Dozier III
2017, public relations
Marketing communications manager at Pure Fishing, Columbia, S.C. Dozier manages marketing campaigns for a number of Pure Fishing's active brands.
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Brian Frick
1995, advertising
Recently returned for a visit to the CIC. After graduating, Frick went on to work at the Discovery Channel, MSNBC News, Facebook and Apple. While at Apple, he worked on a variety of teams from 3D maps, Apple Music, Podcasting, Icon Systems and User Interface Design.
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