Alumni

Grace Jordan McFadden Professors Program Doctoral Graduates

	Adrian D. Addison, Ph.D. - Geology Hometown: Blythewood, South Carolina Degrees BS, Geophysics, University of Oklahoma Ph.D., Geology, University of South Carolina (2009) Mentor Dr. Camelia C. Knapp Current Positions Junior Web Developer TEK Systems Columbia, South Carolina Instructor, Environmental and Marine Science TRIO Opportunity Scholars Program University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina
	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
	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
	Genine L. Blue - Educational Studies/ Research & Measurement Hometown: 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.
	Charity Brown Griffin, Ph.D. - Psychology Hometown: 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
	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
	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 Dr. Richard Hunt Dr. Bert Ely, III Current Position Biologist Bioterrorism Rapid Response and Advanced Technology Laboratory Center for Disease Control (CDC) Atlanta, Georgia
	Terry Carter, Ph.D. - English Hometown: 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
	Brianna R. Cornelius - Linguistics Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee Mentor Tracey L. Weldon, Ph.D. Current Position Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging The Park School of Buffalo
	Candace N. Cunningham, Ph.D. - History Hometown: 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
	Kevin M. Daniels, Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering Hometown: 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
	Brent E. Dial, Ph.D. - Chemistry & Biochemistry Hometown: 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
	D. Samuel Deutsch, Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering Hometown: 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
	Shundelle LaTjuan Dogan, Ph.D. - Educational Leadership & Policies Hometown: 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
	Tracy Dunn, Ph.D. - Business Marketing Hometown: 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
	Jamelle H. Ellis, Ph.D - Environmental Health Sciences Hometown: 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
	Andrea Fleming - Counselor Education & Supervision Hometown: Sumter, South Carolina Mentor Dr. Ryan G. Carlson
	Dorinda J. Gallant, Ph.D. - Educational Psychology Research Hometown: 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 Education and Human Ecology The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
	Fredrick A. Gardin, Ph.D. - Physical Education Hometown: 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
	Simone A. Francis Gause, Ph.D. - Educational Leadership & Policies/Higher Education Hometown: 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
	Odell L. Glenn, Jr. - Chemical Engineering GJMPP Date: August 2012 Hometown: 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
	Sirena Hargrove-Leak, Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering Hometown: 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
	Destiny L. Hemphill Hometown: Conway, Arkansas Current Position Poet
	Joyce D. Jackson, Ph.D. - Management Science Hometown: 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
	Brian L. Johnson, Ph.D. - English Hometown: 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
	Christopher Leevy Johnson, Ph.D. - History Hometown: 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 Campus Pastor Brookland Northeast Baptist Church Columbia, South Carolina Managing Director Leevy's Funeral Homes
	George L. Johnson, Jr., Ph.D. - Educational Psychology & Special Education Hometown: 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
	Larry E. Jones, Jr., Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Sciences Hometown: 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 Pharmacist Triad Isotopes and Staff Pharmacist Walgreens Columbia, South Carolina
	Lesley Joseph - Civil Engineering - APOGEE Hometown: 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
	Victor Kidd, Ph.D. - Sport Entertainment Management Hometown: District Heights, MD 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
	Athena M. King, Ph.D. - Political Science Hometown: 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
	Frank C. Martin, II - Art History Hometown: Sumter, South Carolina Degrees Mentor Anne L. Bezuidenhout, Ph.D.
	A. TaQuesa McClain, Ph.D. - Health Services Policy & Management Hometown: 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
	Mékell T. Mikell, Ph.D. - Political Science Hometown: 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.
	Valarie Redman Mingo, Ph.D. - Educational Leadership and Policies/Educational Administration Hometown: 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.
	Vida Mingo, Ph. D. - Biological Sciences Hometown: 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
	Porchia A. Moore, Ph.D. - Library Science Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina Degrees BA, English, College of Charleston MA, English Literature, The Citadel Ph.D., Library Science, University of South Carolina Mentor Dr. Kendra Albright Dr. Dick Kewooya Current Position Inclusion Catalyst, Columbia Museum of Art Columbia, South Carolina
	Toby Nelson, Ph.D. - Chemistry & Biochemistry Hometown: 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 Associate Professor, Tenure Tracks Department of Chemistry Oklahoma State University Stillwater, Oklahoma
	N. Binda Niati- Education Studies, Foundations and Inquiry Hometown: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Mentor Bret Kloos, Ph.D.
	Julian D. Owens, Ph.D. - Health Promotion, Education, & Behavior Hometown: 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, College of Education Dr. David Crockett, Darla Moore School of Business Current Position Research Fellow Center for Adolescent Health Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health Baltimore, Maryland
	Anthony Palmer, Ph.D. - Journalism & Mass Communications Hometown: 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
	Melissa B. Pearson, Ph.D. - English Hometown: 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
	Phyllis I. Perkins, Ph.D. - Pharmacy Administration Hometown: 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
	Lisa B. Randle - Anthropology Hometown: Stuttgart, Germany Mentor Kenneth B. Kelly, Ph.D.
	Anita M. Rawls, Ph.D. - Educational Research Hometown: 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
	Lesley D. Riley, Ph.D. - Educational Psychology & Counselor Education Hometown: Grovetown, Georgia Degrees BA, Psychology, Yale University M.Ed, Secondary School Counseling, University of South Carolina Ph.D., Educational Psychology, University of South Carolina (2005) Mentor Dr. John McFadden Current Position Associate Professor of Counseling College of Behavioral Sciences Argosy University Atlanta, Georgia
	Phyllis A. Sanders, Ph.D. - Educational Leadership & Polices Hometown: Concord, North Carolina Degrees BS, English, North Carolina A&T State University MS, Counseling Education, North Carolina A&T State University MS, Education Administration, North Carolina A&T State University Ph.D., Educational Administration, University of South Carolina (2001) Mentor Dr. Rhonda Jeffries Current Position Adjunct Professor Psychology Columbia College Columbia, South Carolina
	Derrick Scott, Ph.D., Biological Sciences Hometown: 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
	Alexanderia T. Smith, Ph.D. - Educational Psychology & Counselor Education Hometown: 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
	Winifred W. Thompson, Ph.D. - Health Promotion, Education & Behavior Hometown: 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
	Benedicth O. Ukhueduan - Biological Sciences Hometown: 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
	Robert Ware, Ph.D., J.D. - International Business Hometown: 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)
	Monica D. Weathers, Ph.D. - Speech Language Pathology Hometown: Blacksburg, South Carolina Degrees BS, Special Education, Winthrop University MS, Speech-Language Pathology, University of South Carolina Ph.D., Speech-Language Pathology, University of South Carolina (2000) Mentor Dr. Hiram McDade Current Position Chief Executive Officer - CEO Speech and Reading Therapy, Inc Benson, North Carolina
	Melicia C. Whitt-Glover, Ph.D. - Epidemiology Hometown: 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
	Lisa E. Wills, Ph.D. - Educational Studies/Psychology Hometown: 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 American Colleges and Universities Washington, District Of Columbia
	Kiesha M. Wilson, Ph.D. - Biological Sciences Hometown: 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.
	Regina E. Wragg. Ph.D. - Biological Sciences Hometown: 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
	Vicki M. Young, Ph.D. - Pharmacy Administration Hometown: 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.

Graduate School

Alumni

Grace Jordan McFadden Professors Program Doctoral Graduates

Adrian D. Addison, Ph.D. - Geology

Sharla D. Benson Brown, Ph.D.

Candace A. Bethea - Mathematics

Genine L. Blue - Educational Studies/ Research & Measurement

Charity Brown Griffin, Ph.D. - Psychology

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

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

Terry Carter, Ph.D. - English

Brianna R. Cornelius - Linguistics

Candace N. Cunningham, Ph.D. - History

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

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

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

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

Tracy Dunn, Ph.D. - Business Marketing

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

Andrea Fleming - Counselor Education & Supervision

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

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

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

Odell L. Glenn, Jr. - Chemical Engineering

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

Destiny L. Hemphill

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

Brian L. Johnson, Ph.D. - English

Christopher Leevy Johnson, Ph.D. - History

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

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

Lesley Joseph - Civil Engineering - APOGEE

Victor Kidd, Ph.D. - Sport Entertainment Management

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

Frank C. Martin, II - Art History

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

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

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

Vida Mingo, Ph. D. - Biological Sciences

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

Toby Nelson, Ph.D. - Chemistry & Biochemistry

N. Binda Niati- Education Studies, Foundations and Inquiry

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

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

Melissa B. Pearson, Ph.D. - English

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

Lisa B. Randle - Anthropology

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

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

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

Derrick Scott, Ph.D., Biological Sciences

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

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

Benedicth O. Ukhueduan - Biological Sciences

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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