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3 03, 2014

Motorcycle-Riding History Professor Pens New Book on Dixie Highway

By |2020-02-25T13:06:23-05:00March 3, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Motorcycle-Riding History Professor Pens New Book on Dixie Highway

Fueled by her love for the road, cars and motorcycles, College of Charleston History Professor Tammy Ingram has written a new book about Dixie Highway. The 6,000-mile highway was built between 1915 and 1926 and helped modernize many parts of the rural South.

28 02, 2014

A College Spring Break Trip You Can Tell Your Parents About

By |2015-04-06T15:33:46-04:00February 28, 2014|Academics, Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on A College Spring Break Trip You Can Tell Your Parents About

For many, college spring break is fun and sun, but for a group of communication students from the College of Charleston spring break 2014 is all about getting a head-start on their careers.

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.

14 02, 2014

The Most Successful CofC Sports Team Youโ€™ve Probably Never Heard Of

By |2018-03-26T14:42:55-04:00February 14, 2014|Campus Life|Comments Off on The Most Successful CofC Sports Team Youโ€™ve Probably Never Heard Of

The College of Charleston Club Squash Team is competing at nationals February 14-16, 2014, at Harvard University. The team won its division last year and hopes to bring home another championship to Charleston.

22 01, 2014

Like Good Wine, Liberal Arts and Sciences Degrees Get Better With Age

By |2015-04-06T15:33:48-04:00January 22, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Like Good Wine, Liberal Arts and Sciences Degrees Get Better With Age

A new report about the earnings and long-term career successes of college graduates reaffirms the value of a liberal arts and sciences education.

17 01, 2014

Arts Management Student Gives Back Between Grades and Gigs

By |2020-02-25T13:06:23-05:00January 17, 2014|Campus Life|Comments Off on Arts Management Student Gives Back Between Grades and Gigs

Tyler Boone, a singer-songwriter, has opened for Hootie & the Blowfish and Edwin McCain. His mentor at the College is award-winning musician Mark Bryan. Now he's in the middle of planning his final benefit concert at the College.

14 01, 2014

College to Host 2nd Annual South Carolina Supply Chain Summit on March 28

By |2015-04-06T15:29:47-04:00January 14, 2014|Campus Life|Comments Off on College to Host 2nd Annual South Carolina Supply Chain Summit on March 28

The College of Charleston School of Business will showcase its expertise in global logistics and transportation at the 2nd Annual South Carolina Supply Chain Summit on March 28, 2014.

10 01, 2014

Political Science Professor Shines Light on Atrocities in Central African Republic

By |2015-04-06T15:33:48-04:00January 10, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Political Science Professor Shines Light on Atrocities in Central African Republic

Chris Day, an Associate Professor of Political Science at the College of Charleston, has co-written an op-ed discussing recent violence and political unrest in the Central African Republic.

10 01, 2014

Do You Know Your Athletic Conference?

By |2015-03-25T09:46:38-04:00January 10, 2014|Athletics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Do You Know Your Athletic Conference?

As the newest member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), the College of Charleston Men's and Women's basketball teams will both compete in their second conference games of the season on January 11 & 12, 2014. Be sure that your CAA IQ is up to snuff by taking this short quiz.

19 06, 2012

A Tribute to Spoleto and Ted Stern

By |2018-05-23T12:10:32-04:00June 19, 2012|College of Charleston Magazine|Comments Off on A Tribute to Spoleto and Ted Stern

This column by former CofC President George Benson originally appeared in the Summer 2012 issue of College of Charleston Magazine. Each year, Spoleto Festival USA draws tens of thousands of visitors to Charleston, brings priceless national and international exposure to our region, and provides a substantial boost to our economy. And whatโ€™s good for Charleston