@doug_ruff

@UofSC BA ‘26 MPA ‘28 | @MidlandsTech Alumnus | International Relations & South Carolina politics nerd

 South Carolina, USA
Joined July 2016
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Proud to officially be an alumnus of the University of South Carolina McCausland College of Arts and Sciences as of this morning. #ForeverToThee26
McCausland College of Arts and Sciences@UofSC_CASMay 9
You did it!! 🤙 🎓 #ForeverToThee26
A graduation ceremony with students in caps and gowns facing a stage. Banners display "McCausland College of Arts and Sciences" and "University of South Carolina." The text on the image reads, "Congrats to the Class of 2026!"

ALT A graduation ceremony with students in caps and gowns facing a stage. Banners display "McCausland College of Arts and Sciences" and "University of South Carolina." The text on the image reads, "Congrats to the Class of 2026!"

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Josh Dawsey
@jdawsey1Oct 14
Had a great time doing this project on my beloved South Carolina for @wsj. Check it out if you can.
Michael Kruse
@michaelkruseOct 14
Almost 70,000 students applied last year, and almost 80 percent of them are from out-of-state, @jdawsey1 says of @UofSC. wsj.com/politics/elections/i…

I Went Home to South Carolina to Ask Young Voters About Trump and the Economy

Watch as a WSJ reporter visits his college town—where the University of South Carolina is booming, but students are worried about their futures.

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USC Impact
@uofscimpactOct 9
From serving as Chief Page in the SC House to guiding fellow pages through the legislative process, @UofSC sophomore Grant Hunter is learning firsthand how to serve his state. He’s a great example of the young talent at USC helping shape SC’s future! 🔗 sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2026/09/m…
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THE GAMECOCKS WIN!
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Still on top! USC is once again the nation’s #1 public university for first-year experience! This is also our 28th consecutive year celebrating the #1 undergraduate international business program in the nation. More: sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2026/09/u…

USC retains top US News rankings for international business, public first-year experience

The University of South Carolina continues its ranking as one the No. 1 public institution for first-year experience and as one of the best business schools in the nation with a top-ranked internat...

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Weathered the storm & got the win 💪 2-0
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Twenty-five years later, we remember. 🇺🇸
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Our vision is not only for the Carolina of today or next year, but also for the Carolina that serves and leads our state through another 225 years.
Quote graphic from the State of the University address that says: Today is a great day to reflect on and celebrate the history of our university and the successes of our previous year. But more importantly, we are also here to prepare for another excellent year and for a bright future for many more years to come.

ALT Quote graphic from the State of the University address that says: Today is a great day to reflect on and celebrate the history of our university and the successes of our previous year. But more importantly, we are also here to prepare for another excellent year and for a bright future for many more years to come.

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USC Impact
@uofscimpactAug 20
Replying to @UofSC
@UofSC Chair Westbrook: "USC is ensuring our institutions are aligned with the citizens of SC. We are focused on our core mission of educating students and developing knowledge through research, while remaining good stewards of resources entrusted to us." postandcourier.com/opinion/c…

Commentary: USC knows its purpose, and how to achieve it

A university should know its purpose: understand why it was created, recognize how that purpose has evolved and have the courage to imagine what fulfilling it will require generations from now.

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Jay W. Ragley@ragleyAug 15
Welcome new @UofSC students! Some tips to help you get comfortable. 1) It's "Uuu-gee" not "Hug-er" 2) It's "Jer-vay" not "Jer-vase" 3) Ya, it's always this hot 4) An STP and Andy's Special are not the same sandwich 5) Please look up while walking and not on your phone
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Happy 803 Day, y'all 🤙
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David Cloninger
@DCPandCJul 19
A Columbia staple added to a Columbia staple. Groucho's will now have a counter on USC's campus. facebook.com/UofSCDining

UofSCDining

UofSCDining. 4,789 followers · 115 talking about this. Supercharge your studies with 30+ unique dining venues across the University of South Carolina

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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham, an accomplished USC alumnus and a dedicated champion of our students, faculty and mission. sc.edu/about/our_leadership/…

On the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham

The University of South Carolina is a globally recognized, high-impact research university located in Columbia, South Carolina.

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New development on this one… The full South Carolina delegation has sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson urging the planned OSCE Conference in Charleston next summer be allowed to move forward after Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker’s insistence the event be canceled.
Nick Reynolds@IAmNickReynoldsJul 7
“We dispute that it’s been canceled. Wicker can still drop his opposition, and Charleston can go forward.” My conversation with @RepJoeWilson yesterday on a dispute that could result in Charleston losing the first stateside OSCE conference in decades. postandcourier.com/politics/…

Diplomatic conference in Charleston at risk over spat between SC Rep. Joe Wilson, Mississippi...

Delegates from 55 European countries were set to descend on Charleston in July 2027 for the first U.S.-based meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in decades. The event...

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USC Impact
@uofscimpactJul 4
Happy Independence Day! As America celebrates its birthday today, @UofSCImpact honors the ideals of freedom, opportunity, and service that have shaped our nation for 250 years and the state's flagship institution for 225 years.
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Felicity Ropp@licityroppJun 30
Black smoke rises from the Gressette building….no budget today.
Nick Reynolds@IAmNickReynoldsJun 30
Replying to @IAmNickReynolds
Sen. Tom Davis says that there remain to be disagreements on earmarks, property tax cuts, and the homestead exemption expansion, in addition to the other areas we mentioned earlier. They will adjourn today,reconvene July 14 and continue working then. FY 2026 ends budgetless.
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