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Columbia Gamecocks

The Columbia Gamecocks represent the nearly 100,000 gamecocks and over 80,000 University of South Carolina (USC) alumni in the greater Columbia area. The largest alumni club, the Columbia Gamecocks are charged to engage alumni, students and supporters of the USC through social and professional activities and spread Gamecock spirit.

We host and partner on a variety of events including pep rallies, lunch and learns, game viewing parties, networking events, tours and monthly happy hours.

Columbia Gamecocks

The Columbia Gamecocks represent the nearly 100,000 gamecocks and over 80,000 University of South Carolina (USC) alumni in the greater Columbia area. The largest alumni club, the Columbia Gamecocks are charged to engage alumni, students and supporters of the USC through social and professional activities and spread Gamecock spirit.

We host and partner on a variety of events including pep rallies, lunch and learns, game viewing parties, networking events, tours and monthly happy hours.

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Leadership

A smiling woman with long black hair wearing a red headband adorned with shining beads and a black blazer over a red top, standing in front of a brick wall.

Kathleen Hoover ’07

Club Chair
A woman with medium-length hair stands outdoors, smiling broadly while wearing a red blouse with puff sleeves. She has her arms crossed and is positioned in front of a brick wall.

Rachel Price ’04

Vice Chair
A woman with long, dark hair styled in loose waves smiles confidently while wearing a burgundy shirt with ruffled details on the sleeves. The background features a blurred urban setting with soft lighting.

Vanesha Perrin ’08

A woman with long blonde hair smiles confidently with her arms crossed, wearing a black blazer and a necklace with pearls, standing against a backdrop of brick and stone architecture.

Donna Pullen ’89

A smiling woman wearing a red sweatshirt with 'CAROLINA GAMECOCKS' printed on it, styled with a scarf around her neck, standing outdoors with a brick background.

Caroline Johnson ’85

A smiling middle-aged woman with brown hair, wearing a black top, against a white background.

Ann Altman Morris ’86

A smiling woman with long, wavy hair is posing with her arms crossed, wearing a black blazer over a red blouse with a floral pattern, standing next to a textured stone column.

Heather Whitley ’09

Columbia Gamecocks Scholarship Endowment

We are proud to be giving back and helping local students here in greater Columbia area earn scholarship benefits while at the University of South Carolina through the Columbia Gamecocks Scholarship Endowment.

Click here to donate to the Columbia Gamecocks Scholarship Endowment. Your contribution goes a long way in helping future students find their home at Carolina!

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Apply to serve on our board!

Apply to serve on our board!

Are you passionate about building community, strengthening alumni connections, and giving back? Serving on the board is your opportunity to advance the mission of the Alumni Association while shaping the future of our regional club.

  • Plan and support signature events that bring alumni together.
  • Enhance outreach and communication to expand participation.
  • Strengthen relationships that sustain our mission and inspire lifelong engagement.
  • Serve as a bridge between the Alumni Association and our local community.

As a board member, you’ll help guide our events, communications and stewardship efforts to keep our alumni community vibrant and engaged.

Your ideas, energy and leadership will directly influence the success of our club and help create meaningful experiences that connect alumni back to our alma mater.

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Join us and help advance the mission of the Alumni Association right here in our region.

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