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MAGNIFY | Advancing Under a New Name
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The University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia is now officially named in honor of the late longtime trustee and surgeon Dr. Edward "Eddie" Floyd and his wife, Kay Floyd.

Announced Friday (May 22) at a private luncheon attended by members of the Floyd family, trustees and university leadership, the school is now known as the University of South Carolina Kay and C. Edward Floyd, M.D. School of Medicine, which will be more commonly known as the Floyd School of Medicine. The naming celebrates the Floyds' decades-long service and philanthropic support of USC, which totals $30 million. Their giving will fund scholarships for medical students and endowed faculty positions including surgery, neurosurgery, neurology, sports medicine and the basic science.
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Coleman Floyd Buckhouse and Bubby Floyd unveil the newly named Floyd School of Medicine logo

FOCUS | Graduating Class of 2026
We are thrilled to welcome our newest MD, PhD, DNAP, and Master's graduates into the alumni family! Earlier this month, Hooding and Commencement ceremonies marked this exciting milestone and the beginning of their ever-growing connection to our alumni community. 

Class of 2026 Graduation Numbers:
Biomedical Sciences: 16
Counseling and Rehabilitation: 9
Genetic Counseling: 9
Medicine: 93
Nurse Anesthesia: 35
Physician Assistant: 28

Six graduates. Six stories. One shared commitment to serve. 
Click each image below to read more about our graduates.
Article Link: A PhD Student's Journey, Driven by Curiousity Article Link: A Counselor's Mission to Break Down Barries in the Deaf Community
Article Link: One Student's Mission to Bring Care Home Article Link: Love and Medicine: Two Future Doctors Build a Family While Building Careers
Article Link: A Future CRNA Finds A Calling Built On Trust Article Link: How One PA Student Used Loss to Find Her Calling
To the Class of 2026: Congratulations! We are incredibly proud of your accomplishments and look forward to staying connected in the years ahead. Be on the lookout for an email from our office later this summer with simple ways to stay engaged with the USC Floyd School of Medicine. In the meantime, here are a few great ways to get involved (and a helpful reminder for our seasoned alumni as well):

Alumni Contact Information Form: Once you've settled into your next chapter, complete this form on our Alumni Engagement website. Be sure to update it anytime you relocate or make a career change so we can stay in touch!

Alumni Facebook Group: Our private group is updated regularly and serves as a central space for alumni to connect. Share job opportunities, events, educational resources, and more with fellow alumni. 

The Garnet Microscope: Welcome to your first issue of our monthly alumni e-newsletter! Be sure to confirm your subscription so future issues don't end up in your spam folder. You can explore previous issues from this year by CLICKING HERE.

ILLUMINATE | Alumni Spotlight
Don Shenenberger, MD ('96) receiving the 2026 Dean's Community Faculty Award for Excellence
Don Shenenberger, MD ('96) was recently honored at the Faculty Appreciation & Recognition Event at the newly merged Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Eastern Virginia Medical School, where he received the 2026 Dean's Community Faculty Award for Excellence. His textbook, Dermatology in Pediatrics, is also slated for release in a Polish-language edition in 2027.
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Deadline to submit personal news is June 22

DISCOVER | Engagement Opportunities
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The Advancement Team
University of South Carolina Floyd School of Medicine

Bryan Winters, Lead Senior Director of Advancement
Holly Jefferson, Senior Director of Alumni Engagement
Brady Bramlett, Senior Director of Development
Haowei Tong, Director of Development
Maureen Severson, Director of Stewardship
Resa Beskid, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement
Alyssa Fencel-Davila, Assistant Director of Development
Jessica Allison, Development Coordinator

The Garnet Microscope | Volume 9 | Issue 5
May 2026
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