Annette Hoover, a USC grad and owner of the event planning business, Eventus, is the mastermind behind HRTM 362: Wedding Planning and Management. Each year, her class selects one lucky couple for whom they plan a dream wedding, free of charge. Her seven years of experience consoling bridezillas, supporting students’ dreams and creating happily-ever-afters keeps Gamecock romance in the air.

Losing a parent is a tragedy no one wants to face, but fourth-year exercise science student Patrick Lawler found that, sometimes, it can breed hope, rejuvenation and a drive to help others. Two years ago, Patrick lost his mother to cancer, and for the last three, he has participated in Relay For Life, a 12-hour, overnight relay to raise money for the fight against cancer. He teamed up with his friend, Maddie Miller, to form Team Jameson in his mother’s honor.