6 06, 2014

College’s Shark Experts Present at Sharks International Symposium

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Five scientists with College of Charleston ties presented in front of the world's leading shark and ray researchers, who represent 22 countries.

5 06, 2014

Political Science Course Critically Examines Globalization in South Carolina

By |2020-01-14T14:10:18-05:00June 5, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Political Science Course Critically Examines Globalization in South Carolina

A College of Charleston course called "No Passport Required: Globalization from a Community Perspective" brought globalization into the classroom.

5 06, 2014

Being Progressive: Alison Piepmeier is a Fierce Advocate for the Inclusion of All Students

By |2015-04-06T15:33:40-04:00June 5, 2014|Academics|Comments Off on Being Progressive: Alison Piepmeier is a Fierce Advocate for the Inclusion of All Students

Women’s and gender studies professor Alison Piepmeier strives for radical progression in her career. She says she is radically rethinking what intellectual disability means.

4 06, 2014

Obesity: A Global Public Health Crisis that Students Could Help Solve

By |2015-04-06T15:48:50-04:00June 4, 2014|Academics, Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on Obesity: A Global Public Health Crisis that Students Could Help Solve

A recent obesity report says one-third of the population is obese. Public health professor Matt Page agrees that it the biggest issue in the U.S. right now, but he says another issue should be on your radar.

2 06, 2014

Obesity, Cancer Rates and Health Campaigns are all Part of Public Health

By |2015-04-06T15:48:51-04:00June 2, 2014|Academics|Comments Off on Obesity, Cancer Rates and Health Campaigns are all Part of Public Health

A recent study shows one-third of the population is obese. That is one of the many global issues students can tackle with a degree in public health.

30 05, 2014

Director Proud of Avery’s Role in Celebrating Black Life

By |2015-04-06T15:33:41-04:00May 30, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Director Proud of Avery’s Role in Celebrating Black Life

As she heads to Harvard for leadership training this summer, Patricia Williams Lessane reflects on the Avery Center's expanded research and public programs.

29 05, 2014

Being Progressive: Making a Kosher Vegetarian/Vegan Dining Hall a Reality

By |2015-04-06T15:31:54-04:00May 29, 2014|Academics|Comments Off on Being Progressive: Making a Kosher Vegetarian/Vegan Dining Hall a Reality

Marty Perlmutter envisions the College's Jewish Studies Program serving as a catalyst for the renaissance of Jewish life in Charleston. The new dining hall is just one step in his plan.