MAGNIFY | See You in ATL Labor Day Weekend
SAVE THE DATES: August 29-31, 2025 (Atlanta, GA)
Interim Dean Harmon and our SOMC Advancement team will be partnering with the University of South Carolina Alumni Association in Atlanta for an action-packed Labor Day weekend for ALL of Gamecock Country. Check out the events below that will be available to SOMC Alumni. We look forward to seeing as many of our graduates as possible in the ATL as we prepare for the Gamecock Football season opener vs. Virginia Tech.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29
President's Reception | 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Come mix and mingle with fellow University of South Carolina alumni at the USC Alumni Association President's Reception. Enjoy delicious food, drinks, and the vibrant energy of ATL at the beautiful Ventanas rooftoop overlooking the city. 
You'll have the opportunity to connect with Atlanta Gamecocks and meet the university’s 30th president, Dr. Michael Amiridis. Following the President's remarks, join Interim Dean Harmon and the Advancement team for exclusive SOMC fellowship.
Registration is free, but be sure to reserve your spot today using the link below!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31
South Carolina vs. Virginia Tech Alumni Association Tailgate | 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Tailgate with the USC Alumni Association, the Gamecock Club and your fellow SOMC Gamecocks before the football team takes on Virginia Tech! More details will be shared in the coming weeks to include how you can go about purchasing tickets.
South Carolina vs. Virginia Tech (Aflac Kickoff Game) | 3:00 pm  
Cheer on the Gamecocks for their season opener as they take on Virginia Tech in the Aflac Kickoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. 
We have three different price points available to purchase for our SOMC alumni and are gauging interest before proceeding with blocks. Please use the link below indicating your interested price point and number of tickets before July 10.
More details will be shared in the coming weeks!
$110/person - Upper Endzone
$125/person - Upper Sideline 
$200/person - Lower Endzone
CLICK HERE TO SHARE FOOTBALL GAME TIX INTEREST

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ILLUMINATE | Class Notes
DNAP Class of 2025 recently achieved 100% pass rate on the National Certification Examination (NCE). 
PA Class of 2025 recently achieved 100% pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE). 
Congratulations to our newly certified NA and PA graduates on this incredible achievement - your alumni family is so proud of you! 
Austin Worden, PhD, MS ('22, '19) was recently recognized by the USC Alumni Association's Young Alumni Council for being named to the Gamecock35 - an inaugural cohort of emerging University of South Carolina alumni leaders across disciplines under the age of 35. Congratulations, Dr. Worden!
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Bryan Winters, Lead Senior Director of Advancement
Holly Jefferson, Director of Alumni Engagement
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