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National Fellowships and Scholar Programs

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Akilah Alwan

Title: National Fellowships Coordinator
National Fellowships and Scholar Programs
Email: aalwan@mailbox.sc.edu
Phone: 803.777.0954
Office: DeSaussure 332
Akilah Alwan headshot

Education/Major(s)

B.S. in Environmental Science with Leadership Distinction in Research, honors from the South Carolina Honors College from the University of South Carolina; M.S. in Education Research, Measurement and Evaluation, with a minor in Critical Studies in Education from Auburn University; Ph.D. Candidate in Earth System Science at Auburn University.

About Me

I enjoy spending time outside with my dogs, Pierre and Geo. I am also a musician, and I dabble in all aspects of the art, including songwriting, producing and performing — I play over eight instruments. Traveling is one of my favorite things to do, especially if learning a new language is involved. I want to become fluent in as many languages as possible –– I currently speak Spanish and am studying French and Portuguese. I love to cook and enjoy preparing large meals for holidays and special occasions to share with my family. I am a big fan of women’s sports. I played softball growing up, briefly played club rugby at USC and am a big fan of the WNBA, as well as our softball and women’s basketball teams at USC.

Favorite Spot On Campus

The Green Quad Learning Center

Length of Time at USC

Since October 2025

Favorite Gamecock Moment/Best Part about being a Gamecock

USC has always felt like home to me, from my very first visit to campus to becoming a full-time employee. I love the spirit of the Carolina Community.


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