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Hal Milam

Marketing and Communications Specialist
Marketing & Communications

Hal Milam brings more than three decades of experience in journalism, public relations, and higher education communications to his role as marketing and communications specialist at Ļć½¶Šć. A seasoned storyteller, Milam is responsible for writing and editing news and feature stories for the college website, publications, and media outreach.

Milam began his career in community journalism, serving as a reporter and editor for local newspapers before transitioning to educational communications. Over the years, he has held multiple roles at Ļć½¶Šć—including staff writer, assistant director and director of media relations, and library archives assistant—each reflecting his versatility and long-standing commitment to the college community.

An award-winning writer and photographer, Milam has earned numerous honors from the South Carolina Press Association, including multiple first-place awards in editorial writing and in-depth reporting. His excellence in higher education journalism was also recognized with the prestigious Pete Ivey Award from the College News Association of the Carolinas.

Milam is a 1987 graduate of Erskine College with a degree in English. Outside of his professional work, he has served in various leadership roles with community organizations, churches, and literacy initiatives. He is also the creative mind behind the ā€œAsk Dr. Wolfmanā€ YouTube. His diverse talents and deep ties to Ļć½¶Šć make him a vital part of the Blue Hose story.

He and his wife, Marie, an educator, live in Laurens with their dog, Cindy Lou.