Advisor Welcome and Well Wishes
We would like to welcome all of our new Academic Advisors at the University of South
Carolina and wish the best for those who are moving on to different opportunities.
WELCOME to Advising at USC!
- Sally Thames, Undergraduate Academic Advisor, MCAS- English (Start Date 8/5/26)
- Lauren Puffenbarger, Exploratory Advisor (Start Date 8/3/26)
- EV Padilla, Undergraduate Academic Advisor, CIC (Start Date 8/3/26)
- Marisa Hix, Undergraduate Academic Advisor, ASPH (Start Date 8/3/26)
- Megan Ford, Undergraduate Academic Advisor, Education (Start Date 7/16/26)
- Jess Munden, Undergraduate Academic Advisor, ASPH (Start Date 6/8/26)
- Christopher Spence, Undergraduate Academic Advisor, MCEC (Start Date 6/8/26)
Advisor TRANSITIONS at USC
- Rob Arnold, Exploratory Advisor, has transitioned to the Student Services Coordinator postiion
with the Graduation and Retention Network effective September 1, 2026.
- Deanie Kane, Undergraduate Academic Advisor II in the McCausland College of Arts & Sciences Dept.
of Criminology and Criminal Justice has transitioned to a similar position in MCAS
supproting the Depts of Anthropology and the School of Visual Arts & Design effective
August 16, 2026.
- Lane Kennedy, Exploratory Advisor III has transitioned to an Undergraduate Academic Advisor IV position
in the McCausland College of Arts & Sciences Dept. of Psychology effective August 16, 2026.
- Samantha McMillion, former Undergraduate Academic Advisor IV in the Molinaroli College of Engineering
& Computing, transitioned to the MCEC Director of Advising position July 16, 2026.
- Jenna Rees-White, former Associate Director in the Darla Moore School of Business, transitioned to
an Undergraduate Academic Advisor III position in DMSB on August 4, 2026.
WELL WISHES - Advising will miss you!
- Wanda Mujica, Undergraduate Academic Advisor, MCEC (last day 9/4/26)
- Hakeem Hicks, Undergraduate Academic Advisor, ASPH (last day 9/3/26)
- Anna Redwine, Undergraduate Academic Advisor III, DMSB (last day 8/3/26)