Terry Dixon, hired recently as the new director of development for the University of South Carolina (USC) campus of the South Carolina College of Pharmacy, brings a wealth of experience to USC pharmacy development.

"Terry is a seasoned advancement professional with experience and expertise in major gifts, sponsorships, special events, alumni and communications," said Randy Rowen, USC campus dean."She is a welcome addition."

Dixon had been serving as director of development for the USC College of Mass Communications and Information Studies, where she was responsible for major gift fundraising and also provided oversight for alumni relations, special events and fundraising communications. She also headed development efforts for Children’s Hospital at the University of North Carolina and Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital.

A graduate of Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C., she earned a master’s degree in educational administration from USC and an Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University.

Susan Ward, the former director of development, has relocated to Greenville but will continue to work the pharmacy campus there as she takes over responsibilities for the  USC medical school in Greenville.