13 05, 2013

Cutting-edge research starts on Folly Beach County Park erosion

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On a recent afternoon, Adam Griffith flew a kite at the county park here, a kite with an aerial camera attached. Down the beach, College of Charleston geologists hoisted a surveying rod and set up imaging equipment, using lasers to put together precise, 4-D records of how much sand is on the beach. Later, they

13 05, 2013

College of Charleston graduates say they’re ready for work

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Charleston native and 1969 College of Charleston graduate Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell gave the 2013 commencement speech at the school's commencement ceremonies Saturday. "It was summed up best by Sir Winston Churchill when he said, 'You make a living by what you get; you make a life by what you give.' I congratulate you today

13 05, 2013

The economic growth fallacy of supporting casinos- Philadelphia Inquirer

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One, by Douglas Walker of the College of Charleston in South Carolina and John Jackson of Auburn University, not only found that casinos don't foster growth, they also found scant evidence that casinos positively affect employment (outside of an initial employment burst for construction, the jobs they add are minimal and low-wage) or aggregate tax

11 05, 2013

Class of 2013 Graduation Profile

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The Class of 2013 leaves the College of Charleston as published researchers and entrepreneurs ready for the next challenge. They have presented at international conferences, won countless awards, served in the military and accepted positions at prestigious graduate schools and organizations. They have found their inspiration and passion at the College, and are now ready

11 05, 2013

Departmental Honors 2013

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TOP HONORS Caroline Graham (early childhood education) Laura Johnson (psychology) Christin Newman (exercise science) John Prevost (theatre) Heather Wright (biochemistry) A.B. Degrees Shaina Anderson (English) Brandon Baker (classics) Katie Cayer (classics) Caroline Duncan (biology) Samantha Geltz (astrophysics) Alora Grogan (computing in the arts) Eliza Lewis (English) Dillon McDougald (philosophy) Jane McNamee (business administration) Casey Wilson