Evans joins USC Aiken’s Office of University Advancement, bringing seven years of fund-raising experience to the campus. She most recently served as senior development officer at the Walton Foundation for Independence in Augusta, Ga. She has several years of experience in higher education fund raising, including service as director of major gifts at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kan., and director of development at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kan.

“I am thrilled to be a member of the USC Aiken staff and am looking forward to meeting the alumni and friends that help to make this institution such an outstanding university,” Evans said.

Evans, who holds a BA degree from Wichita State University, has worked in several successful fund-raising campaigns, including a $24 million Builders of Excellence Campaign at Southwestern College.

“We are very pleased to welcome Linda to the university advancement staff. She brings significant experience in higher education fund raising as well as enthusiasm for the mission of USC Aiken. I look forward to introducing her to our alumni and the Aiken community,” said Deidre Martin, vice chancellor for university advancement.

For more information, contact Evans at 56-3342 or lindae@usca.edu.

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