7 10, 2013

Graduate Student Finds Success Between Mountains and Master’s

By |2020-01-14T14:11:50-05:00October 7, 2013|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Graduate Student Finds Success Between Mountains and Master’s

After she co-founded a Non-Governmental Organization in Ouaouizerth, Morocco, Kristen Young was faced with an intimidating challenge: how to incorporate it into her Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program at The Graduate School of the College of Charleston.

2 10, 2013

College Hispanic Studies Professor Wins Prestigious Book Award

By |2020-01-14T14:11:50-05:00October 2, 2013|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on College Hispanic Studies Professor Wins Prestigious Book Award

College of Charleston Hispanic studies professor Sarah E. Owens credits her students and fellow scholars for inspiring her to co-author the award-winning book "Women of the Iberian Atlantic."

30 09, 2013

Will the Government Shutdown Have a Major Impact on the College of Charleston?

By |2015-04-06T15:23:28-04:00September 30, 2013|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Will the Government Shutdown Have a Major Impact on the College of Charleston?

Officials do not expect the campus community to see immediate problems due to the shutdown. However, a long-term closure could create complications.

30 09, 2013

College Offers New Master’s Degree Specialization in Cybersecurity

By |2015-04-06T15:23:28-04:00September 30, 2013|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on College Offers New Master’s Degree Specialization in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a national imperative. During his 2013 State of the Union speech, President Barack Obama issued an executive order that the nation make improvements in cybersecurity. In response, students in the joint College of Charleston and The Citadel master’s degree in computer and information sciences program will be able to select a specialization in

27 09, 2013

Global Awareness Forum to Bring Attention to Internationally-Focused Events

By |2015-04-06T15:31:59-04:00September 27, 2013|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Global Awareness Forum to Bring Attention to Internationally-Focused Events

The new Global Awareness Forum is a hub for globally-focused events and discussions. At least one campus event per month will be highlighted, with the first a lecture on Nelson Mandela's legacy on October 1.

26 09, 2013

Ask The Experts: Are Sales Tax Holidays A Good Idea?

By |2015-03-25T09:24:49-04:00September 26, 2013|Academics|Comments Off on Ask The Experts: Are Sales Tax Holidays A Good Idea?

Calvin Blackwell - Associate Professor, Department of Economics & Finance, College of Charleston Is there a significant economic benefit when states observe sales tax holidays? “If by economic benefit, you mean increased spending, then yes, sales tax holidays appear to increase economic activity. Removing the tax reduces the cost to consumers, which they obviously like. Removing the tax

25 09, 2013

Don’t Say the “F” Word (and Other Myths about the Filibuster)

By |2015-04-06T15:33:52-04:00September 25, 2013|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Don’t Say the “F” Word (and Other Myths about the Filibuster)

Political Science Professor Jordan Ragusa explains why the recent filibuster from Senator Ted Cruz is not the same as your grandfather’s filibuster.

25 09, 2013

College of Charleston Spanish professor Devon Hanahan rated second in nation

By |2015-03-24T14:14:10-04:00September 25, 2013|Academics|Comments Off on College of Charleston Spanish professor Devon Hanahan rated second in nation

Ask anybody who has taken a class from College of Charleston Spanish professor Devon Hanahan and they will probably use superlatives to describe her teaching, Best. Awesome. Greatest.

25 09, 2013

State jobless rate stuck above 8 percent

By |2015-03-24T14:04:03-04:00September 25, 2013|Academics|Comments Off on State jobless rate stuck above 8 percent

Economic conditions took a sharp turn for the worse. The jobless rate in South Carolina rocketed up to nearly 12 percent by the end of 2009. Historically, a fast downturn has meant a fast recovery, said Frank Hefner, an economist with the College of Charleston.