McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

A biology major branches out and takes an art history elective.

Thirty years later, he's president and CEO of the The Mint Museum in Charlotte.

Charlotte Sweeney, a biological sciences major, is spending the summer in Sarasota, Fla., as an animal rehabilitation intern at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium through the McCausland Internship Scholarship program.

We asked Charlotte: What are your internship goals this summer?

"I want to ask my internship mentor about her pathway to becoming a marine vet and I want to learn the day-to-day lifestyle of a vet working at an aquarium."

Sawyer Kolowith, a biological sciences major, is spending the summer in West Columbia, S.C., as a freshwater fisheries intern with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (Cohen Campbell Fisheries Center) through the McCausland Internship Scholarship program.

We asked Sawyer: What are you most looking forward to about your internship?

"I am most looking forward to the community aspect of the program. I am excited to build relationships with the associated faculty as well as getting to know my peers."

Meet the McCausland Internship Scholars in wildlife, fisheries and natural resources.

These three students are gaining hands-on experience and exploring careers through impactful internships this summer.

Follow along this week as we spotlight each intern ⤵️
Sawyer Kolowith, freshwater fisheries intern with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, Cohen Campbell Fisheries Center in West Columbia
Robert Leonardi, freshwater fisheries intern with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, Cohen Campbell Fisheries Center in West Columbia
Charlotte Sweeney, animal rehabilitation intern at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota, Florida

Know someone whose impact started at USC and continues today?

Nominate them for a Recognition of Excellence Award presented each year by the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences.

Choose from four award categories and submit by June 30.

-The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes graduates who achieved remarkable success in their chosen field and inspire current and future generations of students.

-The Distinguished Faculty Award acknowledges their dedication to fostering a dynamic learning environment and shaping the future of students within the college.

-The Young Alumni Award honors alumni who graduated within the last 10 years and who demonstrate a commitment to community service and the core values and mission of the college.

-The Distinguished Service Award recognizes those who have made a lasting impact on the college's success through their leadership, contributions and dedication.

"I hope my students remember how I made them feel. And I hope that I made them feel heard, empowered and inspired."

More on Rachel Mann, a recent winner of a college teaching award. ⤵️
https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/about/news/2026/rachel-mann-english-teaching-award.php

Kampbell Torchia, a criminology and criminal justice major, is spending the summer in Freehold, N.J., as an investigative intern at Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office through the McCausland Internship Scholarship program.

We asked Kampbell: What are you most looking forward to as a McCausland Intern?

"Having support from staff and other members of my cohort and getting access to specialized professional development resources."

Stella Portadin, a psychology major, is spending the summer in Lancaster, Mass., as a public research intern in the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in the Massachusetts Department of Correction through the McCausland Internship Scholarship program.

We asked Stella: What are you most looking forward to as a McCausland Intern?

"I am most looking forward to the opportunities provided by the McCausland Internship to push myself professionally. The access to webinars and coaching and the opportunity to turn experiences into tangible skills is something that will be beyond valuable. I am excited to use these opportunities to push myself professionally."

Meet the McCausland Internship Scholars in justice and public safety. ⚖️ 💼 🏛️

These three students are gaining hands-on experience and exploring careers through impactful internships this summer.

Follow along this week as we spotlight each intern ⤵️
Monica Jimenez, probation and pretrial services intern at the U.S. Probation Office in Columbia
Stella Portadin, public research intern at the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in the Massachusetts Department of Corrections
Kampbell Torchia, investigative intern at the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office