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May 16, 2021

Passion for service motivates UofSC senior to a career of hospitality and teaching

For hospitality management graduate Ashlyn Ooi, a job at JJ Tea house on Main Street sparked a passion for the restaurant world. Next, she’ll pursue her second passion—teaching.

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May 16, 2021

New criminal justice/law graduate puts theory to practice

Last week, Maya Weeks earned a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and her Juris Doctor. And she did it all in three years.

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May 16, 2021

Class of 2021: Joey Driskell

After nearly two decades in the military, Joey Driskell earned his physician’s assistant degree from the School of Medicine in Columbia at 40 years old.

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May 16, 2021

Research helps new sociology graduate realize her potential

For recent sociology graduate Logan Hickey, participating in undergraduate research pushed her out of her comfort zone and helped increase her confidence.

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May 16, 2021

I am Public Health: Leslie Watson

Leslie Watson is a corporate accountant and returned to UofSC to pursue a Master of Healthcare Administration. Next, this Tennessee native will complete a residency with a major insurance organization.

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May 15, 2021

MSW spotlight: Emily Zona

Emily Zona recently graduated with a Master of Social Work degree. Next, she’ll begin her career at the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program.

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May 8, 2021

Leap of faith leads to success for UofSC international graduate

Guanlin Wu is 7,000 miles away from his native country Beijing, China. He’s graduating from South Carolina with honors and a degree in tourism management.

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May 8, 2021

Class of 2021: Jessica Teresi

When Jessica Teresi was in high school, she suffered a concussion that kept her out of school for a few months. Her sophomore year at South Carolina, she suffered another one. Now, this biological sciences graduate is applying to physician assistant programs per suggestion of her University 101 instructor.

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May 8, 2021

Ph.D. graduate learns success can come from failure

Hossam Tashkandi is now a three-time alumnus of the University of South Carolina. He arrived in the United States from Saudia Arabia in 2005 and since then has earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biological sciences, and now a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences.

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May 2, 2021

Marine Corps staff Sergeant earns public health degree to improve mental health for military service members and veterans

Harold (Matt) Trogdon will graduate from the Arnold School of Public Health this week. His experiences in the military led him to pursue a health-related degree.