6 Notable alumni of Columbia College – South Carolina
Updated: June 12, 2026 EliteDegrees
Columbia College – South Carolina is ranked #4,631 in the world and #1,213 in United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 6 notable alumni from Columbia College – South Carolina sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Columbia College – South Carolina won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Jane Herlong
1956-. (aged 70)
beauty pageant contestant
Jane Jenkins Herlong is an American humorist, author, speaker and the winner of the Miss South Carolina 1979 pageant.
2. Mary Simms Oliphant
1891-1988 (aged 97)
historian
Mary Chevillette Simms Oliphant was a South Carolina historian.
3. Carol Miller
1950-. (aged 76)
politician
Carol Miller is an American politician, educator, and farmer serving as the U.S. representative for West Virginia's 1st congressional district since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, she previously represented the 3rd district from 2019 to 2023, prior to redistricting. Her district covers the southern half of West Virginia, including the cities of Beckley, Bluefield, Charleston, and Huntington.
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4. Bettye Ackerman
1924-2006 (aged 82)
film actor
actor
television actor
Bettye Louise Ackerman was an American actress primarily known for her work on television.
5. Karen J. Williams
1951-2013 (aged 62)
judge
Karen Johnson Williams was a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, appointed in 1992 and served as its Chief Judge from 2007 until her retirement in 2009. Williams was mentioned as a potential nominee to the United States Supreme Court during the administration of George W. Bush.
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6. Jenn Colella
1974-. (aged 52)
television actor
stage actor
actor
film actor
Jennifer Lin Colella is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her work in musical theatre.