University of South Carolina Lgbtq+ Alumni Council

You can support students like Kelly during Homecoming this year! Tickets to our annual Rainbow Brunch are selling fast — get yours today at https://bit.ly/4pGn86L. 🏳️‍🌈🤙🏳️‍⚧️

"Thanks to the generous support of university donors, I have been able to work towards my life goals. This past semester, I was able to study abroad in Osaka, Japan, where I conducted primary research for my thesis as well as advanced my Japanese language skills. This year, I am working to finish that thesis while not only starting my Master's in International Business but also representing the North American Region at a meeting to develop policy recommendations to be presented at the United Nations General Assembly. Without your support, I would not be able to have access to these opportunities or have the support to achieve them. For this, you have all of my gratitude."

The Inclusive Excellence Scholarship helps USC students like Eleanor achieve their dreams. Our annual Homecoming Rainbow Brunch raises money for this important scholarship so more students like Eleanor can continue to create an inclusive campus experience for all Gamecocks.

Visit https://bit.ly/4pGn86L to get your tickets for Rainbow Brunch!

See y'all this weekend, . 🤙🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Join us for a Myrtle Beach Meet-Up this Friday at 7 p.m. at St. George bar!

🌈 Join the LGBTQ+ Alumni Council for the third annual Rainbow Brunch featuring the fabulous Patti O'Furniture and a dazzling lineup of drag performers!

Celebrate the close of Homecoming Weekend with an unforgettable brunch full of joy, community and purpose — all in support of the council’s Inclusive Excellence Scholarship.

✨ What to Expect:

👑 Show-stopping drag performances from queens (lineup to be announced soon!)
🍴 A delicious brunch served in the beautiful Pastides Alumni Center
🎓 The chance to celebrate the recipients of the Inclusive Excellence Scholarship for the 2025 academic year
🌐 Incredible community and connection with fellow alumni, students and friends

📍 Pastides Alumni Center
📅 Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
🕚 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
🎓 100% of proceeds directly support the Inclusive Excellence Scholarship.

Tickets: https://bit.ly/46ipP73

We are excited to announce our limited edition t-shirts for PRIDE month! Lock in yours now with a $50 donation. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Visit https://uscalumni.com/affinity-groups/lgbtq-alumni-council/ to make your gift to the Inclusive Excellence Scholarship fund.

Happy , Gamecocks! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🤙

Stay tuned to our social media this month for an exciting announcement 👀

Save The Date! Rainbow Brunch returns during on Sunday, 10/26! 100% of proceeds go towards the first LGBTQ+ scholarship at USC. 🏳️‍🌈🐔

Pictured: Sam Bergold (Council Chair) with Ebony Would (Host), King Han D. Mann & Queens Medusa Chaos, Kenya Pleaser & Elena DeVour.

We have an absolute blast at our Spring Happy Hour! 🍻🏳️‍🌈 We welcomed faculty, staff, graduate students and alumni. Let us know in the comments if you think we should have one every semester 👇👇👇

Pssst we are currently accepting applications to sit on our council. Act fast! Applications close soon. Apply in bio.

ROLL CALL! 📣 We’re excited to announce our first LGBTQ+ Happy Hour!

📍Thursday, 3/20 6-8 PM at WECO Bottle & Biergarten

This event is open to all alumni, graduate students, faculty and staff! We’d love to see you there and feel free to bring your partner or an ally. 🏳️‍🌈

You don’t want to miss it! RSVP here 👉
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEG-6w0_0fh5FE5t2qj0DUT-_R0TxMpgfZWJDh8IeZHDNliw/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZxGQgOxW8AlboHGJ2QQZhNWI7ucPvwFvI1dXeFLqJVS_bLCLUyVE68MU0_aem_bBwpYaiKUvnXXap9sdLZtQ

Homecoming is rapidly approaching and it’s time to grab your tickets to our RAINBOW BRUNCH 🌈 on Sunday, Nov. 3! Don’t miss out — swipe to see what to expect, including our friends over at ! ☕️

Tap into our stories to register!

For many, 🌈 represents living as their authentic selves and finding joy in their community. No matter where you are along your journey, you matter and belong here.

Our council has been hard at work over the past year to honor and reward University of South Carolina students that make campus a more inclusive space for all Gamecocks, and we’re proud to award our first Inclusive Excellence Scholarship this next academic year. We couldn’t do it, however, without the support of each and every individual that has given and continues to contribute to the fund. You can have an impact today by making a gift to the fund — head to uofscalumni.org/lgbtq to learn more and donate!

Happy NCOD, Gamecocks. Forever To Thee! 🤙

LGBTQ+ Alumni Council For so many, we arrived at South Carolina seeking to understand and become our authentic selves, and as proud alumni, we have the opportunity to further that promise by serving as a voice…