Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (2024)

Alumni

Grace Jordan McFadden Professors Program Doctoral Graduates

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (1)

Adrian D. Addison, Ph.D. - Geology

Hometown/State:Blythewood, South Carolina

Degrees
BS, Geophysics, University of Oklahoma
Ph.D., Geology, University of South Carolina (2009)

Mentor:Dr. Camelia C. Knapp

Current Position(s)
Junior Web Developer
TEK Systems |Columbia, South Carolina

Instructor,Environmental and Marine Science
TRIO Opportunity Scholars Program
University of South Carolina |Columbia, South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (2)

Douglas J. Archie III, Ph.D. -Clinical-Community Psychology

Hometown/State: Tampa, Florida

Degrees
BS, Psychology, University of Florida
MA, Rehabilitation and Mental Health, University of Florida
PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of South Carolina (2021)

Mentor:Bret Kloos, Ph.D.

Current Position
Staff Psychologist
Veterans Administration | Indianapolis, Indiana

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (3)

Shanikque L. Barksdale, Ph.D. (2024) – Health Services Policy and Management

Hometown/State: Abbeville, South Carolina

Mentor: Dr. Nabil Natafgi

Current Position
Senior Consultant/DSMES State Quality Specialist
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control | Columbia, South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (4)

Sharla D. Benson Brown, Ph.D.

Hometown/State:Columbia, South Carolina

Degrees
BA, African American Studies, University of South Carolina
MAT, Social Studies, University of South Carolina
Ph.D., Foundations of Education, University of South Carolina (2013)

Mentor:Dr. Michelle J. Bryan

Current Position
Adjunct Faculty
Instruction and Teacher Education,College of Education
University of South Carolina |Columbia, South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (5)

Candace A. Bethea - Mathematics

Hometown/State: Woodstock Georgia

Degrees
B.A., Mathematics, Washington & Lee University
Ph.D., Mathematics, University of South Carolina

Mentor:Jesse L. Kass, Ph.D.

Current Position
Consultant
Bain & Company |Atlanta, Georgia

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (6)

Genine L. Blue - Educational Studies/ Research & Measurement

Hometown/State:East Orange, New Jersey

Degrees
BS, Chemistry, Southern University and A & M College
M Ed. Science Education, Georgia State University

Mentor:Stephen Lu, Ph.D.

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (7)

Mia J. Brantley, Ph.D. – Sociology

Hometown/State:Meridian, Mississippi

Degrees
BA, Sociology, University of Alabama
MA, Sociology, University of South Carolina(2021)

Mentor:Andrea K. Henderson, Ph.D.

Current Position
Postdoctoral Researcher/Lecturer
Department of Sociology
The Ohio State University | Columbus, Ohio

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (8)

Ramelle Brooks, Ph.D. - Voice Performance, Music

Hometown/State: Fayetteville, North Carolina

Degrees
BS, Music Education, Fayetteville State University
MM, Music Education, Fayetteville, State University
Ph.D., Music-Voice Performance, University of South Carolina(2021)

Mentor:Carl R. Wells, Ph.D.

Current Position(s)
Resident Artist
Opera Carolina | Charlotte North Carolina

Voice Instructor
South Carolina State University | Orangeburg, South Carolina

Director of Music
Second Calvary Baptist Church | Columbia, South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (9)

Charity Brown Griffin, Ph.D. - Psychology

Hometown/State:High Point, North Carolina

Degrees
BA, Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ph.D., Psychology, University of South Carolina

Mentor:Dr. Shauna Cooper

Current Position
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) and Licensed Psychologist
Department of Psychological Services
Winston-Salem State University | Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (10)

Alvoy L. Bryan, Jr., DMA - Music Performance

Hometown:Decatur, Georgia

Degrees
BM, Music Performance, Indiana University
MM, Music Performance, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
D.M.A., Music Performance, University of South Carolina (2011)

Mentor:Dr. Constance Gee

Current Position
Assistant Professor of Music and Music Department Coordinator
Department of Humanities
Allen University |Columbia, South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (11)

Courtney T. Callahan, Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences

Hometown:Aiken, South Carolina

Degrees
BS Biology, Winthrop University
Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of South Carolina (2012)

Mentor(s):Dr. Richard Hunt,Dr. Bert Ely, III

Current Position
Biologist
Bioterrorism Rapid Response and Advanced Technology Laboratory
Center for Disease Control (CDC) |Atlanta, Georgia

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (12)

Terry Carter, Ph.D. - English

Hometown/State:Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina

Degrees
BS, English, University of South Carolina
MA, English, University of South Carolina
Ph.D., English, University of South Carolina (2002)

Mentor:Dr. Nancy Thompson

Current Position
Professor (Tenured)
Department of English
Kennesaw State University-Marietta Campus |Marietta, Georgia

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (13)

Brianna R. Cornelius - Linguistics

Hometown/State:Memphis, Tennessee

Mentor:Tracey L. Weldon, Ph.D.

Current Position
Associate Director
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The Park School of Buffalo

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (14)

Samantha L. Case, Ph.D. (2023)– Environmental Health Sciences

Hometown/State: Denver, Colorado

Mentor: Jamie Lead, PhD

Current Position
Industrial Hygienist
North Carolina Department of Labor |Charlotte, North Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (15)

Brittany C. Crawford, Ph.D. (2023), Epidemiology

Hometown/State: Atlanta, Georgia

Mentor: Susan Steck, PhD

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (16)

Candace N. Cunningham, Ph.D. - History

Hometown/State:Nashville, Tennessee

Degrees
BA, History, Tennessee State University
Ph.D., History, University of South Carolina (2018)

Mentor:Dr. Bobby Donaldson

Current Position
Instructor
TRIO Opportunity Scholars Program
University of South Carolina |Columbia, South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (17)

Kevin M. Daniels, Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering

Hometown/State:Columbia, South Carolina

Degrees
BS, Engineering, University of South Carolina
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of South Carolina

Mentor:Dr. MVS Chandrashekar

Current Position
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Maryland |College Park, Maryland

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (18)
Brittany B. Davis, Ph.D. - Social Work

Hometown/State:Bessemer, NC

Degrees
Ph.D., Social Work, University of South Carolina (2021)

Mentor:Dr. Ronald Pitner

Current Position:
Assistant Professor
Social Work
Johnson C. Smith University | Charlotte, North Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (19)

Brent E. Dial, Ph.D. - Chemistry & Biochemistry

Hometown/State:Anderson, South Carolina

Degrees
BS, Chemistry, University of South Carolina
Ph.D., Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina (2012)

Mentor:Dr. Ken D. Shimizu

Current Position
Synthetic Organic Chemist, Research Staff
Applied Technology Group
Chemical Science Division
Oak Ridge National Lab |Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (20)

D. Samuel Deutsch, Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering

Hometown/State:Dobbs Ferry, New York

Degrees
BS, Chemical Engineering, Brown University
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina (2006)

Mentor:Dr. Christopher Williams

Current Position
Americas Technology
Advisor/Technology Program Coordinator
ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company |Baytown, Texas

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (21)

Shundelle LaTjuan Dogan, Ph.D. - Educational Leadership & Policies

Hometown/State:Greenville, South Carolina

Degrees
BA, Journalism, University of South Carolina
M.Ed, Student Personnel Services, University of South Carolina
Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, University of South Carolina (2002)

Mentor:Dr. Richard Wertz

Current Position
Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs Manager
International Business Machines | IBM,Atlanta, Georgia

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (22)

Tracy Dunn, Ph.D. - Business Marketing

Hometown/State:Camden, South Carolina

Degrees
BA,German, Wofford College
MS, Journalism, University of South Carolina
MBA, University of South Carolina
Ph.D., Marketing, University of South Carolina (2003)

Mentor:Dr. June Cotte

Current Position
Associate Professor of Marketing (Tenured) and Interim Dean
The Tyrone Adam Burroughs School of Business and Economics
Benedict College |Columbia, South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (23)

Jamelle H. Ellis, Ph.D - Environmental Health Sciences

Hometown/State:Charleston, South Carolina

Degrees
BS, Textile Management, Clemson University
MS, Environmental Engineering Science, Clemson University
Ph.D., Environmental Health Sciences, University of South Carolina

Mentor:Dr. Dwayne Porter

Current Position
Director of Community and Government Services
Richland County Government |Columbia, South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (24)

Andrea Fleming - Counselor Education & Supervision

Hometown/State:Sumter, South Carolina

Mentor:Dr. Ryan G. Carlson

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (25)

Dorinda J. Gallant, Ph.D. - Educational Psychology Research

Hometown/State:Andrews, South Carolina

Degrees
BA, Mathematics, Winthrop University
M.Ed., Secondary Education/Mathematics, Coastal Carolina University
Ph.D., Educational Studies/ Research and Measurement, University of South Carolina (2005)

Mentor:Dr. Huynh Huynh

Current Position
Associate Professor (Tenured)
Quantitative Research,Evaluation and Measurement
College of Educationand Human Ecology
The Ohio State University |Columbus, Ohio

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (26)

Fredrick A. Gardin, Ph.D. - Physical Education

Hometown/State:Mt. Holly, North Carolina

Degrees
BS, Health Education, Appalachian State University
MA, Health Education, East Carolina University
Ph.D., Physical Education, University of South Carolina (2009)

Mentor:Dr. Jim Mensch

Current Position
Associate Professor (Tenured)
Athletic Training Program Coordinator
Montclair State University|Montclair, New Jersey

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (27)

Simone A. Francis Gause, Ph.D. - Educational Leadership & Policies/Higher Education

Hometown/State:Kingston, Jamaica/ Miami, Florida

Degrees
BS, Business Administration, University of Florida
BS, Recreation, University of Florida
MS, Sport Management, University of Florida
Ph.D., Educational Leadership & Policies/Higher Education

Mentor:Dr. Christian Anderson

Current Position
Research Associate Director and Faculty Fellow
Center for Innovation in Higher Education
College and of Education
University of South Carolina |Columbia, South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (28)

Odell L. Glenn, Jr. - Chemical Engineering

Hometown/State:Brooklyn, New York

Degrees
MS, Electrical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology
MS, Manufacturing Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina (2018)

Mentor:Michael A. Matthews, Ph.D.

Current Position:
Adjunct Faculty
Biological Sciences
University of South Carolina |Columbia,South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (29)

Akeen L. Hamilton, Ph.D.– Health Promotion, Education and Behavior

Hometown/State:Burlington, North Carolina

Degrees
MA, Health Education, East Carolina University
PhD, Health Promotion, Education and Behavior, University of SouthCarolina(2022)

Mentor: Xiaoming Li, Ph.D.

Current Position
Research and Community Engagement Manager
United States of Care | Charlotte, North Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (30)

Sirena Hargrove-Leak, Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering

Hometown/State:Kittrell, North Carolina

Degrees
BS, Chemical Engineering, North Carolina A & T University
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina (2003)

Mentor:Dr. Michael Matthews

Current Position
Associate Professor of Engineering (Tenured)
Elon University |Elon, North Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (31)

Theresa M. Harrison, Ph.D. (2023), Educational Foundationsand Inquiry

Hometown/State: Cleveland, Tennessee

Mentor: Michelle Bryan, PhD

Current Position
Research Associate
Research, Evaluation and Measurement Center |College of Education
University of South Carolina |Columbia, South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (32)

Destiny L. Hemphill

Hometown: Conway, Arkansas

Current Position
Poet

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (33)

Joyce D. Jackson, Ph.D. - Management Science

Hometown/State:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Degrees
BS, Computer Science, Point Park University
MBA, Penn State University
Ph.D., Management Science, University of South Carolina (2007)

Mentor:Dr. Mun Yi

Current Position
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Methods
University of Texas- Pan American |Edinburg, Texas

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (34)

Brian L. Johnson, Ph.D. - English

Hometown/State:Durham, North Carolina

Degrees
BA, English (magna cum laude), Johnson C. Smith
University Honors College
MA, English, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ph.D., English, University of South Carolina (2003)

Mentor:Dr. Kwame Dawes

Current Position
Vice President of the Mercy College
Manhattan Campus
New York,New York

Previous Position
President of Tuskegee University |Tuskegee,Alabama

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (35)

Christopher Leevy Johnson, Ph.D. - History

Hometown/State:Columbia, South Carolina

Degrees
BA, American History (With Honors), University of North Carolina
MA, American History, University of South Carolina
Ph.D., History, University of South Carolina (2004)

Mentor:Dr. Bobby Donaldson

Current Position(s)
Campus Pastor
Brookland Northeast Baptist Church |Columbia, South Carolina

Managing Director
Leevy's Funeral Homes

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (36)

George L. Johnson, Jr., Ph.D. - Educational Psychology & Special Education

Hometown/State:Atlanta, Georgia

Degrees
BA, Government, University of Massachusetts
M.Ed., Management, Cambridge College
Ph.D., Educational Studies/Special Education, University of South Carolina (2005)

Mentor:Dr. Mitch Yell

Current Position
Professor of Special Education and Special Education Academic Coordinator
College of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences
South Carolina State University |Orangeburg, South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (37)

Larry E. Jones, Jr., Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Hometown/State:Florence, South Carolina

Degrees
BS, Chemistry, University of South Carolina
Ph.D., Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of South Carolina (2008)

Mentor:Dr. Michael Wyatt

Current Position
Nuclear PharmacistTriad Isotopesand Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens |Columbia, South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (38)

Lesley Joseph - Civil Engineering - APOGEE

Hometown/State: Rockhill, SC

Degrees
B.S.E, Civil Engineering, University of South Carolina
M.S., Civil Engineering, University of South Carolina
M.S.E., Environmental Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of South Carolina (2021)

Mentor:Dr. Yeomin Yoon

Current Position
Principal Engineer
Hazen and Sawyer |Columbia, South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (39)

Victor Kidd, Ph.D. - Sport Entertainment Management

Hometown/State: District Heights, Maryland

Degrees
BS, Psychology, Virginia State University
MSW, Social Work, Howard University
Ph.D., Sport and Entertainment Management, University of South Carolina (2019)

Mentor:Richard M. Southall, EdD

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (40)

Athena M. King, Ph.D. - Political Science

Hometown/State:McBee, South Carolina

Degrees
B.A., Coker College
MPA, University of South Carolina
Ph.D., Political Science, University of South Carolina (2010)

Mentor:Dr. Todd C. Shaw

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (41)

Frank C. Martin, II - Art History

Hometown/State:Sumter, South Carolina

Mentor:Anne L. Bezuidenhout, Ph.D.

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (42)

A. TaQuesa McClain, Ph.D. - Health Services Policy & Management

Hometown/State:El Paso, Texas

Degrees
BS Biology; BS Psychology, University of South Carolina
MA, Health Services; MBA, Webster University
Ph.D., Health Services Policy & Management, University of South Carolina (2012)

Mentor:Dr. Sara Corwin

Current Position
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
Health Care Management
College of Business
Lander University |Greenwood,South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (43)

Mékell T. Mikell, Ph.D. - Political Science

Hometown/State:Charleston, South Carolina

Degrees
BA, Broadcast News, University of Georgia
MS, Political Science, University of South Carolina
Ph.D., Political Science, University of South Carolina (2009)

Mentor:Dr. Todd C. Shaw

Current Position
Special Advisor to the Director
Office of Economic Impact and Diversity
U.S. Department of Energy|Washington, D.C.

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (44)

Valarie Redman Mingo, Ph.D. - Educational Leadership and Policies/Educational Administration

Hometown/State:
Paterson, New Jersey

Degrees
B.A., Psychology, Columbia University
M.S.Ed., Psychological Services, University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., Educational Administration, University of South Carolina (2010)

Mentor:Dr. Michelle Maher

Current Position:
Currently pursuing employment.

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (45)

Vida Mingo, Ph. D. - Biological Sciences

Hometown/State:
Brooklyn, New York

Degrees
B.S., Johnson C. Smith University
M.S., Long Island University
Ph.D., Biological Sciences, University of South Carolina (2010)

Mentor:Dr. Berten Ely, III

Current Position
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology
Columbia College |Columbia, South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (46)

Porchia A. Moore, Ph.D. - Library Science

Hometown/State:Columbia, South Carolina

Degrees
BA, English, College of Charleston
MA, English Literature, The Citadel
Ph.D., Library Science, University of South Carolina

Mentor(s):Dr. Kendra Albright,Dr. Dick Kewooya

Current Position
Inclusion Catalyst,Columbia Museum of Art |Columbia, South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (47)

Christina Myers, Ph.D. - Mass Communications

Hometown/State:Irmo, South Carolina

Degrees
BS, Biology & Chemistry, University of South Carolina
MMC, Journalism, University of South Carolina
PhD, Mass Communications, University of South Carolina(2022)

Mentor:Dr. Kenneth Campbell

Current Position
Assistant Professor (tenure-track)
School of Journalism, College of Communications Arts and Sciences
Michigan State University | East Lansing, Michigan

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (48)

Toby Nelson, Ph.D. - Chemistry & Biochemistry

Hometown/State:Lake City, South Carolina

Degrees
BS, Chemistry, Francis Marion University
Ph.D., Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina (2007)

Mentor:Dr. John Lavigne

Current Position
AssociateProfessor, Tenure Tracks
Department of Chemistry
Oklahoma State University |Stillwater, Oklahoma

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (49)

N. Binda Niati- Education Studies, Foundations and Inquiry

Hometown/State:Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Mentor:Bret Kloos, Ph.D.

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (50)

Julian D. Owens, Ph.D. - Health Promotion, Education, & Behavior

Hometown/State:Alexandria, Virginia

Degrees
BA, Psychology, Morehouse College
MPH, Public Health, The University of Michigan
Ph.D. , Health Promotion, Educations, & Behavior, University of South Carolina

Mentor:Dr. Susann Schramm Pate,Dr. David Crockett

Current Position
Research Fellow
Center for Adolescent Health,Bloomberg School of Public Health
Johns Hopkins University|Baltimore, Maryland

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (51)

Anthony Palmer, Ph.D. - Journalism & Mass Communications

Hometown/State:Columbia, South Carolina

Degrees
BA, Psychology/Sociology, Duke University
MMC Journalism, University of South Carolina
Ph.D., Journalism & Mass Communications, University of South Carolina (2011)

Mentor:Dr. Shirley S. Carter

Current Position
American Diplomat/Consular Affairs Officer
United States Foreign Service | Assigned to U.S. Embassy in Accra,Ghana

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (52)

Melissa B. Pearson, Ph.D. - English

Hometown/State:Hinesville, Georgia

Degrees
BA English, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
MA English/Writing Studies, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Ph.D., English, University of South Carolina (2010)

Mentor:Dr. Kwame Dawes

Current Position
Senior Lecturer
Writing Program,Department of English
Northeastern University |Boston,Massachusetts

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (53)

Alana Perez, MFA (2023), Poetry

Hometown/State: Providence, Rhode Island

Mentor: Samuel Amadon, MFA

Current Position
Artist in Resident
Portugual

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (54)

Phyllis I. Perkins, Ph.D. - Pharmacy Administration

Hometown/State:Columbia, South Carolina

Degrees
PharmD., University of South Carolina
Ph.D., Pharmacy Administration, University of South Carolina (2005)

Mentor:Dr. Richard Schultz

Current Position
Pharmacist
Moncrief Army Hospital |Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Rite Aid |Columbia South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (55)

Don S. Polite, Jr., Ph.D. - History

Hometown/State: Bronx, New York

Degrees
BA, American Studies, Williams College
MS, Education, CUNY-Brooklyn College
PhD, History, University of South Carolina (2021)

Mentor:Matthew D. Childs, Ph.D.

Current Position
Assistant Professor
Department of History
Augusta University | Augusta, Georgia

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (56)

Lisa B. Randle - Anthropology

Hometown/State:Stuttgart, Germany

Mentor:Kenneth B. Kelly, Ph.D.

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (57)

Anita M. Rawls, Ph.D. - Educational Research

Hometown/State:Columbia, South Carolina

Degrees
BS, Mathematics, University of South Carolina
MA, Education Leadership, University of South Carolina
Ph.D., Educational Research, University of South Carolina (2009)

Mentor:Dr. Huynh Huynh

Current Position
Psychometrician
The College Board |Yardley, Pennsylvania

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (58)

Lauren A. Reid, Ph.D. - Epidemiology

Hometown/State:Atlanta, Georgia

Degrees
BS, Exercise Science, Kennesaw State University
MPH, Physical Activity, University of South Carolina
PhD, Epidemiology, University of South Carolina (2021)

Mentor:Angela D. Liese, Ph.D.

Current Position
Associate Director of Outcomes and Evaluation
School of Physician Assistant Studies
South College | Atlanta, Georgia

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (59)

Lesley D. Riley, Ph.D. - Educational Psychology & Counselor Education

Hometown/State:Grovetown, Georgia

Degrees
BA, Psychology, Yale University
M.Ed, Secondary School Counseling, University of South Carolina
Ph.D., Educational Psychology, University of SouthCarolina (2005)

Mentor:Dr. John McFadden

Current Position
Associate Professor of Counseling
College of Behavioral Sciences
Argosy University |Atlanta, Georgia

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (60)

Phyllis A. Sanders, Ph.D. - Educational Leadership & Polices

Hometown/State:Concord, North Carolina

Degrees
BS, English, North Carolina A&T State University
MS, Counseling Education, North Carolina A&TState University
MS, Education Administration, North Carolina A&T StateUniversity
Ph.D., Educational Administration, University of South Carolina (2001)

Mentor:Dr. Rhonda Jeffries

Current Position
Adjunct Professor
Psychology
Columbia College |Columbia, South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (61)

Derrick Scott, Ph.D. - Biological Sciences

Hometown/State:Varnville, South Carolina

Degrees
BS, Biology, Virginia State University
MA, Molecular Biology, Virginia Tech

Mentor:Dr. Bert Ely, III

Current Position
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
Biology Department
College of Mathematics, Natural Sciences & Technology
Delaware State University |Dover, Delaware

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (62)

Alexanderia T. Smith, Ph.D. - Educational Psychology & Counselor Education

Hometown/State:Hopkins, South Carolina

Degrees
BA, Psychology/Criminal Justice, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Ph.D., Counselor Education, University of South Carolina (2007)

Mentor:Dr. Colette Dollarhide

Current Position
Statewide Counseling Program Coordinator
Webster University |Columbia, South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (63)

Winifred W. Thompson, Ph.D. - Health Promotion, Education & Behavior

Hometown/State:Columbia, South Carolina

Degrees
BS, Educational Psychology, University of GA
MSW, Social Work, University of GA
Ph.D., Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior
University of South Carolina (2006)

Mentor:Dr. Kathyrn Luchok

Current Position
Research Assistant Professor, Rollins School of Public Health
Department of Behavioral Sciences Health Education
Emory University |Atlanta, Georgia

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (64)

Benedicth O. Ukhueduan, Ph.D. - Biological Sciences

Hometown/State: JOS, Plateau State, Nigeria

Degrees
B.S. Chemistry, University of Minnesota, Duluth
Ph.D., Biological Sciences, University of South Carolina (2021)

Mentor:Rekha Patel, Ph.D.

Current Position
Postdoc Fellowship
Department of Pediatric Infectious Disease
Emory University |Atlanta, Georgia

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (65)

Nancy A. Uriegas, Ph.D. (2024), Exercise Science

Hometown/State: Humble, Texas

Mentor: Toni Torres-McGehee, Ph.D.

Current Position
Assistant Professor (tenure track)
Athletic Training |Department of Human and Health Performance
Texas State University |San Marcos, Texas

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (66)

Janay M. Vacharasin, Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences

Degrees
BA, Biological Sciences, University of South Carolina
MS, Biomedical Science, School of Medicine
PhD, Biomedical Sciences, University of South Carolina(2022)

Mentor:Dr. Sofia Lizarraga

Current Position
Assistant Professor
Biology
Francis Marion University | Florence,South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (67)

Denetra D. Walker, Ph.D. – Journalism and Mass Communications

Hometown/State:Houston, Texas

Degrees
BFA, Radio/Television, Sam Houston State University
MA, Journalism, University of South Carolina
PhD, Journalism, University of South Carolina (2022)

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (68)

Serge Wandji, Ph.D. (2023), Nursing Science

Hometown/State: Douala, Cameroon

Mentor: Demetrius Abshire, Ph.D.

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (69)

Robert Ware, Ph.D., J.D. - International Business

Hometown/State:Albuquerque, New Mexico

Degrees
BA, Economics, Harvard University
MS, Marketing & International Business, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
J.D., University of Florida Law School (2003)
Ph.D., International Business, University of South Carolina (2002)

Mentor:Dr. Jeffrey Arpan

Current Position
Assistant Professor
Marketing
Savannah State University |Savannah, Georgia
(Deceased, April 20, 2006)

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (70)

Monica D. Weathers, Ph.D. - Speech Language Pathology

Hometown/State:Blacksburg, South Carolina

Degrees
BS, Special Education, Winthrop University
MS, Speech-Language Pathology, University ofSouth Carolina
Ph.D., Speech-Language Pathology, University ofSouth Carolina (2000)

Mentor:Dr. Hiram McDade

Current Position
Chief Executive Officer - CEO
Speech and Reading Therapy, Inc |Benson, North Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (71)

Melicia C. Whitt-Glover, Ph.D. - Epidemiology

Hometown/State:Rochester Hills, Michigan

Degrees
BA, Exercise Science, University of North Carolina
MA, Exercise Physiology, University of North Carolina
Ph.D., Epidemiology, University of South Carolina (1999)

Mentor:Dr. Barbara Ainsworth

Current Position
President and Chief Executive Officer - CEO
Gramercy Research Group |Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (72)

Lisa E. Wills, Ph.D. - Educational Studies/Psychology

Hometown/State:Fort Washington, Maryland

Degrees
BS, Microbiology, Howard University
MA, Comparative Literature, University of South Carolina
Ph.D., Educational Studies/Psychology, University of South Carolina (2012)

Mentor:Dr. Michelle Jay

Current Position
Senior Director, Office of Undergraduate STEM Education
Association of AmericanColleges and Universities |Washington, District Of Columbia

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (73)

Kiesha M. Wilson, Ph.D. - Biological Sciences

Hometown/State: West Columbia, South Carolina

Degrees
BS, Microbiology, Clemson University
Ph.D., Biological Sciences, University of South Carolina (2019)

Mentor:Berton E. Ely III, Ph.D.

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (74)

Regina E. Wragg. Ph.D. - Biological Sciences

Hometown/State: Georgetown, South Carolina

Degrees
BS, Chemistry, University of South Carolina
MAT, Secondary Science Education, University of South Carolina
Ph.D., Biological Sciences, University of South Carolina

Mentor:Dr. Berten Ely III

Current Position
Director of Assessment and Accreditation
Office of the Dean,College of Education
University of South Carolina | Columbia, South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (75)

Vicki M. Young, Ph.D. - Pharmacy Administration

Hometown/State:Columbia, South Carolina

Degrees
BS, Mathematics, Wofford University
BS, Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of South Carolina
Ph.D., Pharmacy Administration, University of South Carolina (2003)

Mentor:Dr. Richard Schultz

Current Position
Chief Operating Officer
South Carolina Primary Health Care Association |Columbia, South Carolina

Alumni - Graduate School | University of South Carolina (2024)

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