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!
Bold Statement
This fall, the university welcomed more than 7,800 freshmen, pushing Columbia campus enrollment over 40,000. But as big as we’re getting, our identity still boils down to three letters: USC. The university unveiled its first set of garnet letters outside Colonial Life Arena last year. The latest installation, outside the Russell House, will serve as a daily reminder of our past, our present and our future as the state’s flagship public university.
Serving Up Aces
Gamecock tennis star Ricardo Acioly studied business before turning pro. Now director of strategic development at the Evert Tennis Academy, he credits USC for his career on and off the court.
How to Throw a Festival
Hogs for the Cause raises millions of dollars to support families facing pediatric brain cancer. The nonprofit’s cofounder, Becker Hall, traces the idea back to his time at USC.
Breakthrough Breakout
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Brain Trust: At USC, better brain health outcomes begin with cutting-edge neuroimaging equipment
The McCausland Center’s MRI scanner is a 3 Tesla, twice the strength of typical MRIs. Access to equipment of that caliber has enabled the center to bring in tens of millions in grant funding and has led to an explosion in research studies that have advanced our understanding of aphasia, stroke treatment and brain aging.
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Brain Trust: USC has prioritized its efforts to improve brain health across the Palmetto State
Cognitive decline is a significant problem for South Carolina’s aging population. That’s one reason the University of South Carolina has prioritized its efforts to improve brain health across the Palmetto State. In USC’s Arnold School of Public Health, researchers are leading the charge to better understand how diet, exercise and intervention factor into the solution.
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Palmetto Power
As the state’s flagship public university, the University of South Carolina seeks solutions to a range of modern challenges. And our researchers are lighting the way.
