28 02, 2014

Historic Preservation Students, Professor Make Shocking Discovery

By |2015-04-06T15:45:35-04:00February 28, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Historic Preservation Students, Professor Make Shocking Discovery

Graduate students doing a site visit for an advanced conservation course discovered a hidden painting on the ceiling of a Rhode Island mansion, built by Richard Morris Hunt.

27 02, 2014

A Year of Firsts: Freshmen Take Spring Break Abroad

By |2020-01-14T14:10:21-05:00February 27, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on A Year of Firsts: Freshmen Take Spring Break Abroad

Spring break just means a change in venue for seven College of Charleston courses. Students enrolled knowing they would spend the week "in class" in Germany, France, Netherlands, Belize, Honduras and the U.K.

18 02, 2014

Digital History Project Highlights Underrepresented Histories in South Carolina Lowcountry

By |2015-03-25T09:41:00-04:00February 18, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Digital History Project Highlights Underrepresented Histories in South Carolina Lowcountry

The Lowcountry Digital History Initiative (LDHI) at the College of Charleston launches on February 18, 2014. The digital history project, part of an emerging field that is revolutionizing the accessibility of history scholarship, helps tell the complex multicultural history of the South Carolina Lowcountry.

30 12, 2013

College of Charleston Professor Investigates Vulnerability and Urban Terrorism

By |2020-01-14T14:11:44-05:00December 30, 2013|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on College of Charleston Professor Investigates Vulnerability and Urban Terrorism

College of Charleston Assistant Professor Kevin Keenan has made a novel contribution to the social sciences with a recent study on vulnerability to isolation in an urban disaster. His research is especially relevant in light of the December 29 and 30, 2013 bombings in Russia.

17 12, 2013

College of Charleston Professors Revolutionize Music Technology

By |2020-01-14T14:11:44-05:00December 17, 2013|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on College of Charleston Professors Revolutionize Music Technology

College of Charleston professors Bill Manaris, Yiorgos Vassilandonakis, and graduate student David Johnson have developed the Harmonic Navigator, a new computer-music project that combines artificial intelligence and human-computer interaction.

30 10, 2013

6 Lessons on Balance from Athletes in The Graduate School

By |2020-01-14T14:11:48-05:00October 30, 2013|Academics, Athletics, Campus Life|Comments Off on 6 Lessons on Balance from Athletes in The Graduate School

No one understands balance quite like a student athlete juggling practice, training, games, travel and a graduate course load. Two student athletes at The Graduate School of the College of Charleston prove balance between both passions is possible with six tips that can apply to any tug-of-war struggle.

7 10, 2013

Graduate Student Finds Success Between Mountains and Master’s

By |2020-01-14T14:11:50-05:00October 7, 2013|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Graduate Student Finds Success Between Mountains and Master’s

After she co-founded a Non-Governmental Organization in Ouaouizerth, Morocco, Kristen Young was faced with an intimidating challenge: how to incorporate it into her Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program at The Graduate School of the College of Charleston.

30 09, 2013

College Offers New Master’s Degree Specialization in Cybersecurity

By |2015-04-06T15:23:28-04:00September 30, 2013|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on College Offers New Master’s Degree Specialization in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a national imperative. During his 2013 State of the Union speech, President Barack Obama issued an executive order that the nation make improvements in cybersecurity. In response, students in the joint College of Charleston and The Citadel master’s degree in computer and information sciences program will be able to select a specialization in

22 08, 2013

College’s GIS Lab Positions Students for Career Opportunities

By |2015-04-06T15:23:28-04:00August 22, 2013|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on College’s GIS Lab Positions Students for Career Opportunities

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the geospatial industry are expected to grow 35% by 2020 and the College's Santee Cooper GIS Lab is recognized as one of the best in the Southeast. Dozens of students complete real-world projects each year.