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"The Arnold School provided a toolkit that continues to guide my approach to policy, problem-solving, and meaningful engagement in my work.” Megan Weis MPH '02, DrPH '12, Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior
As we wrap up our 50th anniversary celebrations, we're thrilled to share our final #50CareersFor50Years profile of 2025. Megan Weis is a two-time alumna who has made a lasting impact on her alma mater and the Palmetto State for 25 years. ow.ly/uo7250XMclc #ForeverToThee @uscsomg.bsky.social
ts off 🎓 to our #PhD graduate Sarah Pace! Congratulations - officially awarded her hood at @sc.edu's doctoral ceremony. 📸 with her adviser Shaun Owens. #socialworkPhD #ForeverToThee
Semester done! ✅ We're glad to be celebrating the end of a long, productive semester with our dynamite students, faculty and staff. 🧨 More photos on Flickr: https://bit.ly/4rXLPwv#socialwork #highereducation #Gamecocks #ForeverToThee
"Take advantage of everything USC has to offer. Every experience helps you learn something new and aides in your professional development." Adam Mayer B.S. '15, Exercise Science
Adam Mayer made a big impact when he was an undergrad at Carolina, and he's taken those leadership lessons with him—continuing to improve health in SC as one of the state's youngest hospital administrators. Follow his journey with this #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/FmmJ50XH0aU #ForeverToThee
"This career is important because we can influence health trajectories, we use a social justice lens, and we work to reduce health disparities ... get curious about why there are injustices in this world, why people are disadvantaged, and our role in helping to address inequities.” Jean Marie Place
Two-time HPEB grad (MPH & PhD) Jean Marie Place says Arnold School faculty made all the difference when she was a student and ever since. Learn all about the Ball State professor's journey with our latest #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/cUEx50XACMo #ForeverToThee @uofscalumni.bsky.social
“My training in the Arnold School’s internationally recognized exercise science program provided the foundation for a career centered on research, education, and service,” Leanna Ross
Leanna Ross was drawn to the exercise science department’s welcoming environment and strong academic culture before she knew about its top rankings. Today, she's an assistant professor at Duke with 2 Career awards and is a Fellow in AHA and ACSM. ow.ly/im3w50XvLBv #50CareersFor50Years #ForeverToThee
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SC Department of Environmental Services Director Myra Reece shares how her Arnold School degree prepared her for leading statewide efforts to improve public health. ow.ly/6VKH50Xqt0X #PioneeringPerspectives #ArnoldSchool50 #ForeverToThee
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A timeless @sc.edu tradition continues as our students receive their class rings, celebrating their hard work and lifelong connection to the #Carolina family. #ForeverToThee #socialworkGamecocks
“Over the course of my career, my work has involved translating health services and management knowledge into collaborative, community-level efforts that aim to strengthen the public health workforce and promote health for all.” Dom Francis
Dom Francis’ interest in human physiology brought him to the Arnold School, but he stayed for the population-level impact. Learn how he's using his two degree with our latest #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/hLuu50XjIhz #ArnoldSchool50 #ForeverToThee @uofscalumni.bsky.social
“What helped me most wasn’t a tool but a rhythm: start with curiosity, ask what decision the analysis should inform, and let that guide the plan." Fei Ye
Public Health Sciences Professor Fei Ye says she uses her Arnold School training every day as both a toolkit and compass. Learn more about this 2x alumna with our latest #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/lc6B50XbGzH
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“Put yourself out there, try new things, and keep an open mind. You never know what experiences in or out of the classroom are going to peak your interests and inform your passions.”
Allissa Desloge came to the Arnold School as an undergraduate, and now she's teaching her own students. Learn all about the community health assistant professor with our latest #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/VRTn50X9aOu @uofscalumni.bsky.social
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“Prioritize exercise, nutrition, and sleep,” Cintineo advises other students. “Keeping your body healthy, feeling good, and performing well will allow you to excel in the lab and classroom and maximize productivity in your work.”
Meet Harry Cintineo! The Ph.D. in Exercise Science alumnus recently begun a Human Performance Optimization Fellowship with the U.S. Air Force Academy. Learn all about his journey with our latest #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/6mpc50X5KR4 #ArnoldSchool50 #ForeverToThee @uofscalumni.bsky.social
Good win, Gamecocks! Sellers was solid, and the defense was A BEAST! LFG!!!
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Every person I meet teaches me something new, and with more than 17,000 alumni in our network, I see 17,000 opportunities to learn. “These connections go beyond personal growth — they reveal the power of service, the strength of collaboration and the impact of coming together with a shared purpose, all in pursuit of advancing the drivers of health.” Abigail Collins, alumni relations and events manager
Meet Abigail Collins! Abby is the Arnold School's first-ever alumni relations and events manager, and she's excited to build connections among our current community and vast alumni network (17K and counting!). #ForeverToThee #StaffSpotlight ow.ly/pOWS50X1tRh @uofscalumni.bsky.social
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South Carolinas season kicks off today!
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“My degrees laid the clinical and analytical foundation for a career that bridges direct patient care with strategic health care leadership.” Edward "Ty" Collier B.S. in Exercise Science '08 Doctor of Physical Therapy '11 photo of Ty Collier
Meet Ty Collier! He's a triple USC alum, with two degrees from the Arnold School (B.S. in Exercise Science & Doctor of Physical Therapy). Learn how he makes a difference in the state he loves: ow.ly/Z5bB50WIR1E #50CareersFor50Years #ArnoldSchool50 #ForeverToThee @uofscalumni.bsky.social
We’re officially 14 days away from Game 1 of the 2025 CFB season for South Carolina Gamecocks football.
That said, what are 3 bold predictions that could happen for Shane Beamer & his squad this season? #forevertothee
Garnett & Cocky 🔗:
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First-gen Award Nominations Recognize first-gen students, graduate students, faculty, staff or alumni who are creating a positive impact in the community! Submit nominations before September 26. https://ow.ly/mSgI50WG3UK
It's time for some #FirstGen recognition! Submit your nominations by September 26 ➡️https://ow.ly/mSgI50WG3UK #FirstGenProud #ForeverToThee
photo of Brandon Vaughn with quote from him “The education I got at USC prepared me to treat a wide range of patients, but more importantly, it gave me the confidence to lead,” Vaughn says. “This business has become a reflection of who I am and the values I care about most. It’s the product of years of hard work, and I’m proud of what we’ve built.”
Fifteen years after graduating with his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, Brandon Vaughn is the CEO of Vertex Physical Therapy Specialists, which provides customized care at three Midlands locations & through a home health branch ow.ly/n1wx50WA5pR #ForeverToThee #50CareersFor50Years #ArnoldSchool50
photo of Sara Shuger Fox with this quote from her: "Follow your passion. When I show up in the classroom to teach or with my research students — they know I love what I do, and it is contagious. At the end of the day, I want to make an impact on my students’ lives and hopefully add to peer-reviewed literature to improve human health span.”
Sara Shuger Fox, currently the kinesiology department chair at Central College, has found that her Ph.D. in Exercise Science has prepared her for all aspects of her career. Learn more with this #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/2KLj50Wyclb #ArnoldSchool50 #ForeverToThee
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Today is my last "official" day at University of South Carolina. Next month, I will be moving to the D.C. area and continuing my academic career at George Mason University. However, I really cherish my time as a faculty member at USC. #ForeverToThee
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“Take advantage of all the resources available to you at the Arnold School,” Whitaker advises current and prospective students. “It is important to identify several faculty members with different expertise who can serve as your mentors. Start to network and get to know the faculty by attending office hours or volunteer to work on different research projects.”
2X Exercise Science alumna Kara Whitaker continues to apply the skills she gained at the Arnold School in her research, which focuses on the impact of 24-hour activity on maternal-fetal health. Learn more with our latest #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/LkTs50WwCj5 #ArnoldSchool50 #ForeverToThee
“My public health degrees helped me understand the landscape of communities and what matters to people. Learning how individuals and groups think, what motivates them, and how systems impact daily life are lessons that carry over into the legal field and have been valuable throughout my career.” Ashley Umbriano B.S. in Public Health (2017) & MPH in Health Services Policy & Management (2018)
Ashley Umbriano is a three-time USC alumna, who uses her public health background everyday – even though she works in a different field. Learn all about the associate attorney with our latest #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/tQ0C50WuzHv #ArnoldSchool50 #ForeverToThee @uofscalumni.bsky.social
"In addition to focusing on the science of your research, make sure that you think about and apply the human skills. Science in the next century will need to ensure that it is relevant to community and stakeholder needs." Heath Kelsey MSPH (2000) & Ph.D. (2006) in Environmental Health Sciences
Heath Kelsey uses his two environmental health sciences degrees from the Arnold School to make the world a safer place. 🌎🌊 Learn about his journey with our latest #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/kv1150WeF21 #ForeverToThee @uofscalumni.bsky.social
"What I always tell my students is to stay curious and let evidence guide them. Focus on health equity and be the voice for those in need." Edena Guimaraes MPH (1994) & DrPH (2011) in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior
HPEB alum (MPH, '94; DrPH, '11) Edena Guimaraes has been a faculty member in the department for nearly a decade and a part of the Consortium for Latino Health for even longer. Learn all about her journey with this #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/LFJ650Wa24S #ForeverToThee
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Meet Rebecca Jordan! Our new Lead Senior Director of Development is an Arnold School alum with decades of experience in leading and fundraising for health-focused nonprofit organizations. ow.ly/B9CN50VWYPK #StaffSpotlight #ForeverToThee
