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30 07, 2014

Grant Could Help College of Charleston Biologist Unlock Secrets of Knot-Tying Hagfish

By |2020-02-25T13:06:03-05:00July 30, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Grant Could Help College of Charleston Biologist Unlock Secrets of Knot-Tying Hagfish

Biology professor Andrew Clark is studying hagfish in the hope that their unique feeding and knotting behaviors could lead to advances in the design and safety of climbing rope.

30 07, 2014

Professor’s Book Charts Rise of Conservatism in American Politics

By |2015-08-14T12:56:15-04:00July 30, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Professor’s Book Charts Rise of Conservatism in American Politics

Communication professor Mike Lee's new book examines conservative political thought in post-World War II America. Learn which books still influence GOP politics and what Lee thinks of the party's chances to reclaim the White House in 2016.

28 07, 2014

Professor’s Passion Takes Students Under the Sea

By |2017-04-21T10:26:32-04:00July 28, 2014|Academics, Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on Professor’s Passion Takes Students Under the Sea

Project Oceanica, founded in 2001 by College of Charleston associate professor of geology Leslie Sautter, provides opportunities for students to explore our vast underwater world.

24 07, 2014

Jewish Studies Offers Weekly Course on Reading Hebrew

By |2015-04-06T15:31:52-04:00July 24, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Jewish Studies Offers Weekly Course on Reading Hebrew

Whether you've never read Hebrew before or just want to brush up on your skills, an upcoming weekly course offered by Jewish Studies can help you. Reading Hebrew begins Aug. 25, 2014, and is free and open to the public.

24 07, 2014

Cougar Cross Country Ready to Race

By |2015-03-25T09:40:47-04:00July 24, 2014|Athletics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Cougar Cross Country Ready to Race

The College's men's and women's cross country teams kick of their season on Aug. 29, 2014, at the Coastal Carolina Invitational in Conway, S.C. Both teams are returning accomplished runners from last year's squads.

22 07, 2014

Summer Internship in Alaska Gets Biology Major Up-close to Nature

By |2020-02-25T13:06:04-05:00July 22, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Summer Internship in Alaska Gets Biology Major Up-close to Nature

Biology major Zach Brooker can’t imagine a more perfect place to study the natural environment than Alaska. He’s spending his summer there as part of an internship studying salmon populations in Prince William Sound.

22 07, 2014

Neurobiologist Studies Sensory Superpowers of Palmetto Bugs, Other Insects

By |2015-04-06T15:23:18-04:00July 22, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Neurobiologist Studies Sensory Superpowers of Palmetto Bugs, Other Insects

Ever wonder why it’s so hard to catch a scurrying cockroach? College of Charleston neurobiologist Jeff Triblehorn explains why the Palmetto bug is so adept at sensing threats.

21 07, 2014

Alumna and Former Basketball Player Breaks into Fashion with Bow Ties

By |2020-02-25T13:06:04-05:00July 21, 2014|Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on Alumna and Former Basketball Player Breaks into Fashion with Bow Ties

On the basketball court, Nikki Williams '09 was a tough competitor. Now she's putting that drive and her business degree to use in the fashion industry. Her Foreign Öbject fashion line includes bow ties worn by rappers and celebrities.

15 07, 2014

Professor’s Book Explores Computer Programming as a New Literacy

By |2020-02-25T13:06:06-05:00July 15, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Professor’s Book Explores Computer Programming as a New Literacy

In his new book, Quinn Burke, assistant professor of education technology, says computer programming is a foundational skill that should be taught alongside English, history and math.