24 01, 2014

What Happens When the Poor Receive a Stipend?

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But Douglas Walker, an economist at the College of Charleston who has done some consulting for pro-gaming organizations, says many of the studies on gaming have methodological problems. Increased criminal behavior may simply be a function of more visitors to the casino area, he says. If the population increases periodically, it’s natural to expect crime

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.

22 01, 2014

I Want Your Job: Google Software Engineer

By |2020-01-14T14:10:22-05:00January 22, 2014|Academics, Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on I Want Your Job: Google Software Engineer

Ben Johnson '13 took his College of Charleston bachelor's degree in computer science all the way to Google's Irvine, Calif. office, where he works as a software engineer. As a student, he interned for two local tech companies, co-founded an app and competed in coding competitions hosted by international companies. In his "I Want Your Job," he discusses his road to Google and shares advice for current and prospective students.

16 01, 2014

Stargazers Invited to See Jupiter, the Moon, Uranus and More at Observatory Open House

By |2015-04-06T15:23:25-04:00January 16, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Stargazers Invited to See Jupiter, the Moon, Uranus and More at Observatory Open House

The College of Charleston Observatory will be open to the public (free of charge) on Friday, January 17, 2014 from 6:30 until 8 p.m.

15 01, 2014

College Encourages High School Students with Poetry Out Loud Competition

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Students from Charleston, Berkeley County, Beaufort, Horry County, Georgetown and Jasper County will compete for the S.C. state championship.

15 01, 2014

I Want Your Job: Associate Film and TV Producer

By |2020-01-14T14:11:44-05:00January 15, 2014|Academics, Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on I Want Your Job: Associate Film and TV Producer

Ryan Sedmak '13 has interned for NBC's "The Today Show" and "Nightly News with Brian Williams" and now works as an Associate Producer for Fieldhouse Productions in New York City.

13 01, 2014

Once Failing Biology Society Thrives as It Nurtures New Disciplines

By |2015-03-25T09:24:16-04:00January 13, 2014|Academics|Comments Off on Once Failing Biology Society Thrives as It Nurtures New Disciplines

By 1959, new discipline-focused divisions had emerged: developmental biology, comparative endocrinology, comparative physiology, and animal behavior, among them. But in the 1990s, ASZ was teetering, so weak financially that it appealed to its members for bailout donations. Soul-searching resulted in a greater emphasis on cross-cutting topics. "People thought that having a program that was truly

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.

8 01, 2014

I Want Your Job: Advertising Copywriter at DDB Chicago

By |2020-01-14T14:11:44-05:00January 8, 2014|Academics, Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on I Want Your Job: Advertising Copywriter at DDB Chicago

Sarah Gatling '08 writes print ads and social media content for Allstate's "Mayhem" campaign, commercial scripts for Hallmark, along with a variety of additional work for nationally recognized brands.