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25 09, 2014

#TBT: Bingham Medal Spans History, Connects College of Charleston Presidents

By |2020-02-25T13:05:53-05:00September 25, 2014|Academics, Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on #TBT: Bingham Medal Spans History, Connects College of Charleston Presidents

President Glenn McConnell won the College's Bingham medal in 1969 and is believed to be the last recipient of the award, which was created in 1907 under President Harrison Randolph. But McConnell hopes the tradition can be revived.

24 09, 2014

Acclaimed Pianist Ran Dank Sees Bright Future for Piano Studies and Piano Series

By |2020-02-25T13:05:53-05:00September 24, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Acclaimed Pianist Ran Dank Sees Bright Future for Piano Studies and Piano Series

Ran Dank, the new director of piano studies and artistic director of the International Piano Series, will open the series with his debut performance on Sept. 30.

19 09, 2014

Professor and Student Help Develop Life-Saving Use for Digital Camera

By |2020-02-25T13:05:54-05:00September 19, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Professor and Student Help Develop Life-Saving Use for Digital Camera

Physics professor Joe Carson and biology major Hannah Wilson are part of a research team that invented a digital imaging tool that can help diagnose cancerous lesions.

18 09, 2014

Consul General of Brazil to Discuss Brazilian Economy and Culture

By |2015-04-06T15:31:50-04:00September 18, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Consul General of Brazil to Discuss Brazilian Economy and Culture

Ambassador Hermano Telles Ribeiro, Consul General of Brazil in Atlanta, will speak at the College of Charleston on Sept. 22, 2014.

16 09, 2014

Author to Discuss History of Conservation in Carolina Lowcountry

By |2015-04-06T15:23:15-04:00September 16, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Author to Discuss History of Conservation in Carolina Lowcountry

The College of Charleston Friends of the Library Fall 2014 Authors’ Series will feature a public lecture by author Virginia Beach on Sept. 23, 2014. Beach is the author of “Rice and Ducks: The Surprising Convergence that Saved the Carolina Lowcountry.”

16 09, 2014

Data Mining: Professor Analyzes Digital Information to Improve Business Practices

By |2020-02-25T13:05:54-05:00September 16, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Data Mining: Professor Analyzes Digital Information to Improve Business Practices

When companies want to know if their employees are abusing Internet privileges at work, they call an expert like Chen-Huei Chou, an associate professor in the Department of Supply Chain and Information Management.

12 09, 2014

Women’s Basketball Releases 2014-15 Schedule

By |2015-03-25T11:38:39-04:00September 12, 2014|Alumni, Athletics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Women’s Basketball Releases 2014-15 Schedule

The season officially kicks off Nov. 14 when the Cougars head to Kennesaw State. The College’s season home opener takes place on Nov. 16 against UNC Greensboro.

9 09, 2014

5 Books That Confront the Tragedy of 9/11

By |2020-02-25T13:05:56-05:00September 9, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on 5 Books That Confront the Tragedy of 9/11

Many of today’s college students were in elementary school on 9/11. College of Charleston English professor Susan Farrell uses literature and other works to teach about the attacks and their aftermath.