A note from Dean Tom Reichert
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Dear Alumni,
We are officially back in the swing of things. School began Aug. 24, and it looks to be fantastic year. We’re celebrating the J-school’s centennial and strong momentum in the iSchool.
There are a lot of new faces across the college. Since the summer, we’ve added 15 new faculty and support staff team members. All have tremendous experience either professionally and/or academically, and they will continue to infuse our programs with new ideas and practical experience.
We also set a modern-day record with 321 freshman enrolled in our majors—the most since at least 2013. Our graduate student numbers are strong, as well, at about 500 total students —most of them in our Master of Library and Information Science program. Many new students enrolled in our new M.S. degrees in Data Analytics and Communication and Cyber Security. If you are interested in a 12-hour certificate to learn new skills — or one of these new degree programs —please contact Jasmine Blackwell.
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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Welcome home CIC alumni! Join us as we kick off Homecoming Weekend at the SJMC Kennedy Greenhouse and Rose Garden. We'll have a DJ, food, beverages and more!
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On the way to your Homecoming tailgate, stop by Cockaboose 14 to celebrate 100 years of J-school education. The first 100 alumni to visit will receive an SJMC centennial rally towel! New Director Damion Waymer will be there to greet you.
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Join us for our MLIS Alumni Tea Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
We’ll have plenty of food and beverages on hand at our tea and a few surprises in store! Starting at 5:30 p.m. our School of Information Science director, Dr. Lyda Fontes McCartin, will lead a brief update on the exciting things happening in our college. We look forward to seeing you all soon. Additional room details for our event will be provided at the conference. Be sure to stop by our table to say "Hi!" | |
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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 Florida, 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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MLIS alumna Patrice Green embraces new role at Harvard Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Read more >>
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The Big Greek Alumni Gamecock Family!
The Papajohn family went viral on TikTok when they visited Greece. Read more >>
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Use Data to Your Advantage
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We combined courses from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications and the School of Information Science to create a program that provides communication professionals with the expertise to analyze data, craft compelling stories and inform business decisions.
The online Master of Science in data and communication was designed for both working professionals and recent graduates. For those wanting to enhance or update their skills, our 12-hour certificate program will give you essential skills that are in high demand.
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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!
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Kelly Davis
1998 master's, mass communications
Current SJMC public relations sequence head and senior instructor named the 2023 recipient of the Mary Caldwell Award for Excellence in Teaching from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. The award will be formally presented during the SJMC's Alumni Awards dinner Oct. 12.
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Alex Grant
2016, broadcast journalism
Carolina Panthers digital video manager reflects on his days in Gamecock Productions Read more >>
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Dana Ladd
2007, library and information science
Dana L. Ladd, Ph.D, is the health and wellness librarian for Virginia Commonwealth University. She has more than 22 years of experience as a librarian. She first became interested in consumer health when she worked in a public library environment. There, she held consumer health collection development responsibilities and was responsible for the library’s cancer center website. Read more >>
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William Anderson
1988, broadcast journalism
President and CEO at Blue Ridge Public Television Inc.
Anderson has been in public broadcasting since that first job at SCETV in Sumter. In his leadership role at Blue Ridge Public Television, he is among the pioneers in launching the nation’s first all-digital public television station in June. PBS Appalachia Virginia has a mission is to paint a clearer picture of southwest Virginia and share its authentic voice via the PBS platform. Plans include constructing a state-of-the-art television studio in partnership with Hard Rock Bristol, a resort and casino. Read more >>
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Chandler Mack
2018, broadcast journalism
Named South Carolina Broadcasters Association TV Sportscaster of the Year, WLTX-TV.
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Toby Jenkins
1997, advertising
Jenkins, professor in the College of Education, joined the Office of the Provost as the new associate provost for faculty development. Read more >>
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Taylor M. Smith IV
2008, journalism and 2008, Juris Doctor
Smith's professional career started in journalism, moved into law and then morphed into a combination of the two. A partner with Harrison, Radeker & Smith in Columbia, S.C. his practice includes serving as lead counsel for the S.C. Press Association, the professional organization for the state’s 82 daily and weekly newspapers. Learn more >>
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Ramon Maclin
MLIS graduate student
Ramon is an Adult Services Librarian at Keith Summey North Charleston Library and a BIG sport aficionado! So much so that authors have sought him out for his sports knowledge. Most recently author Roland Lazenby connected with Ramon to help him research and verify past details about Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s ancestry. He worked closely with the author and used a free and public CCPL resource, Heritage Quest, to trace Magic Johnson’s relatives in North Carolina dating back to 1907! Ramon still works as a freelance sportswriter in his spare time and is enrolled in USC’s Master of Library and Information Science program.
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Meredith Hooper
2022, visual communications
Working at the College of Education in the South Carolina Improvement Council as the communication coordinator in Columbia, S.C.
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Kelsi Brewer
2014, broadcast journalism
Joined MUSC Hollings Cancer Center as the director of community affairs in Charleston, S.C.
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Kate Stewart
2023 Ph.D., mass communications
SJMC graduate research and teaching assistant accepted an assistant professor of public relations role with Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Ala.
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Abbey O'Brien Barrows
2016, broadcast journalism
Barrows welcomed her first child (a baby boy) to the world! She works as the public relations multimedia specialist for Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Ga.
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Camryn Hipp
2023, mass communications
Started with Infinity Marketing in Greenville, S.C. as a media coordinator.
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Mamie Ney
2008, MLIS
Appointed and elected chairman to the Maine Library Commission by Governor Janet Mills. Ney has also been selected to the board of directors of SeniorsPlus, the regional agency on aging.
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Kynsay Hunt
2022, public relations
Named junior associate, client experience at Weber Shandwick in Seattle, Wash.
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Clara Bergeson
2022, public relations
From intern to content coordinator, Bergeson was recently promoted to content specialist for the Grithaus Agency in Boston, Mass.
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