November 12, 2024
First-Generation College Celebration Week at USC was a momentous occasion, highlighted by the honor of receiving a proclamation from Governor McMaster, formally recognizing First-Generation College Celebration Day across the state of South Carolina. This recognition reflects the commitment of USC
and our state to uplifting the experiences and successes of our First-Gen community.
Here's a look back at some of the highlights from last week...
A special thank you ...
We are incredibly proud of our First-Gen students—both undergraduate and graduate—alongside our dedicated First-Gen faculty and staff, who are instrumental in shaping and supporting the thriving community we continue to build. Our gratitude extends to all USC and community partners whose efforts and support made First-Gen College Celebration Week 2024 such a meaningful success.
- Admissions
- Athletics
- Career Center
- CommUnity Shop, Carolina Closet
- Darla Moore School of Business, Office of Access, Opportunity and Community Engagement
- Division of Access, Civil Rights, and Community Engagement
- Education Abroad
- Financial Aid
- First-Gen Center
- Gamecock Entertainment
- Graduation & Retention Network (GARNET)
- Health & Well-Being
- Molinaroli College of Engineering & Computing William F. Bloking First Generation Scholars Fund
- New Student Orientation
- Office of Access & Opportunity
- Student Success Center
- TRIO
- University Libraries
Safia Anwari, Career Services
Jennifer Asouzu, New Student Orientation
Dr. LaNaé Budden, First-Gen Center
Ebony Christie, Student Representative
Shaun Coleman, Health & Wellbeing
Lenyx Coviak, Student Representative
Kelly DeShazo, Graduation & Retention Network (GARNET)
Tharangi Fernando, Student Success Center
Elizabeth Gloria, Athletics
Xavery Hopkins, Darla Moore School of Business
Briahnna Ismail, Undergraduate Research
Chelsea Jacobs, Admissions
Melissa Kupfer, First-Gen Center
Kayla Major, GARNET/First-Gen Center
Shalia Myers, Student Representative
Dawayne Nettles, TRIO
Amber Novotny, Palmetto College
Curtis Pernell, TRIO
Dr. Tegia Rochester Coleman, TRIO
Micheal Stoval, Athletics
Sean Smyth, New Student Orientation
Dr. Kay Thomas, South Carolina Honors Program
Paulia Williams, TRIO
Patrick Wilson, TRIO
Looking toward the future
We encourage all First-Gen students to connect with us at Maxcy, share their stories, and let us know how we can support their journeys. Together, we’re fostering a campus community where First-Gen experiences are celebrated and empowered.
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