Happy Holidays from the CIC!
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A Note from Dean Reichert
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Dear Alumni and Friends,
I’m pleased to report we have over 150 new alumni joining your ranks this December—from doctoral and masters’ students, to job-ready undergraduate students. Many of them are looking forward to 2024 and their new professional path. This cohort is among our finest and most well prepared, so please don’t hesitate to contact Kelli Carroll, our career services manager, if you have an opening for a new CIC Gamecock alum.
All of us here in the college wish you the very best this holiday season. As we look back, we’re thankful—especially for your support, and we look forward to our path in 2024 and the good tidings it will bring.
As always, there is much more in this edition of CIC News—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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USC PRSSA 50th Anniversary
We're still buzzing from our USC PRSSA 50th anniversary celebration! Old and new friends joined us to hear some wise words from our keynote speaker Brandi Boatner, manager of digital and advocacy communications at IBM. Thanks to all of our esteemed guests, PRSSA alumni, and students who celebrated with us. Here's to another 50 years!
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The School of Information Science celebrates December MLIS graduates
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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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PR guru, movie critic, collector and diehard Gamecock fan - alumnus Stephen Brown ('95 advertising) does a little bit of everything. Read more >>
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Explore a Career in Librarianship
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Earn your Master of Library and Information Science from the CIC!
Our master's program is fully accredited by the American Library Association and is fully online, with the exception of school library in-person practicums and internships. Learn more about our Master of Library and Information Science 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 & Communication Careers, Internship & Job Fair
Employers: Register here >>
Mar. 21, 2024 - Journalism, News + Sports + Entertainment, Media Careers, Job & Internship Fair
Employers: Register here >>
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Dr. Amanda Sturgill
1990, print journalism
Sturgill is following in the footsteps of Henry Price and teaching editing at Elon University. Her book, "Detecting Deception: Tools to Fight Fake News" and her podcast, UnSpun, are keeping her busy.
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Jackie Alexander
2009, journalism
Alexander was installed as the 33rd president of the College Media Association and the first president of color in nearly 70 years. She serves as the director of student media at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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Michael Lambert
2000, master's, library and information science
Lambert serves as the director of the San Francisco Public Library and the current Public Library Association President-Elect.
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Byron Thomas
2015, public relations
Councilman Thomas was sworn into office for the Cayce City Council. Thomas currently serves as the director of outreach for U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson and is the founder and director of the Gamecock Pageant organization.
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Roni Robbins
1987, journalism
Robbins is an award-winning author who has 35 years experience as a published writer. Her novel "Hands of Gold" ranked no. 14 on Amazon's Kindle Bestseller list for biographical literary fiction. Read more >>
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Zoe Nicholson
2019, journalism
Nicholson serves as the managing editor of The Free Times in Columbia, S.C.
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Alana Lewis
2007, MLIS
Lewis was named the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) Lowcountry Regional School Librarian of the Year! She will compete for the state title of School Librarian of the Year in 2024.
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Kelly Hughes
2023, Mass Communications
Hughes is the podcast host of a new series, "Explore Lake Murray Country: Your Guide to Come Alive in the Jewel of South Carolina." In this series, Hughes interviews knowledgeable and inspirational people from the region - sharing their stories with locals and visitors alike. Listen here >>
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Matt Johnson
2017, MLIS
Johnson serves as a branch librarian for Spartanburg County Public Libraries in Spartanburg, S.C.
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Beatriz Wallace
2001, MLIS
Wallace was recently appointed to the 2024 Pura Belpre' Award Selection Committee.
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Alex Virden
2012, master's, mass
Virden won the Product Marketing Alliance's Positioning & Messaging Maestro of the Year which celebrates mastering the art and science behind crafting sharper positioning and stickier messaging that pops. Alex has also been named a Community Top Voice by LinkedIn which is held by 5% of product marketing professionals.
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Sarah Chakalas
year, major
Chakales joined NBC 12 in her hometown of Richmond, Va. as a general assignment reporter in Oct. 2023. Read more about her career >>
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