20 05, 2021

6 CofC Students, Grads Selected for Prestigious Scholarships

By |2021-06-08T09:16:52-04:00May 20, 2021|Academics, All News|Comments Off on 6 CofC Students, Grads Selected for Prestigious Scholarships

During the 2020-21 academic year, College of Charleston students have been applying for and winning competitive scholarship awards in impressive numbers, despite the many challenges and disruptions created by the pandemic.

19 05, 2021

Crossing the Cistern Program Expands in Breadth, Impact

By |2021-06-07T13:32:52-04:00May 19, 2021|Academics, All News|Comments Off on Crossing the Cistern Program Expands in Breadth, Impact

The College's Crossing the Cistern program has expanded to each of the institution's academic schools, serving more students and providing more individualized support.

12 05, 2021

Scholarship Celebrates Retired Professor’s Passion for the Written Word

By |2021-05-27T17:12:35-04:00May 12, 2021|Academics, All News|Comments Off on Scholarship Celebrates Retired Professor’s Passion for the Written Word

Former students, colleagues and friends established the Nan Morrison Endowed Scholarship as an homage to the retired English professor’s passion for teaching English Renaissance and Southern literature. 

6 05, 2021

Anthropology, Dance Double-Major Charts Her Own Course

By |2021-05-19T11:29:54-04:00May 6, 2021|Academics, All News|Comments Off on Anthropology, Dance Double-Major Charts Her Own Course

Jayne Pardys, who graduated last week as a double-major in dance and anthropology, discovered her love for education while exploring the intersection of dance and culture.

4 05, 2021

Master’s Grad Gets Best of Both Worlds With Concurrent Degree Program

By |2021-05-17T09:51:06-04:00May 4, 2021|Academics, All News|Comments Off on Master’s Grad Gets Best of Both Worlds With Concurrent Degree Program

With a double master's degree on her résumé, one recent graduate of the University of Charleston, S.C. is ready to start making meaningful environmental changes in the world.

4 05, 2021

Biology Grad Paves New Paths as Scholar, Leader

By |2021-05-15T10:02:23-04:00May 4, 2021|Academics, All News|Comments Off on Biology Grad Paves New Paths as Scholar, Leader

Vernon L. Kennedy Jr., who will graduate this week with a degree in biology, recently received the 2021 Presidential Award for Scholarship, Leadership and Service – the College’s most prestigious honor for students.

3 05, 2021

Graduating Senior Proves What’s Possible With Hard Work, Determination

By |2021-05-12T14:10:13-04:00May 3, 2021|Academics, All News|Comments Off on Graduating Senior Proves What’s Possible With Hard Work, Determination

The Program in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) recognized LACS-Spanish double major Leasette León with its Outstanding Student Award earlier this year – something the graduating senior never imagined.

30 04, 2021

Music Grad Continues Violin Studies With Scholarship to Juilliard

By |2021-05-12T14:07:00-04:00April 30, 2021|Academics, All News|Comments Off on Music Grad Continues Violin Studies With Scholarship to Juilliard

In the fall, Tianyu Liu, who is graduating from the College of Charleston with his bachelor's degree in music, will continue pursuing his dreams as a concert violinist at The Juilliard School in New York City.

30 04, 2021

Physical Education Grad Hopes to Lead Fight Against Childhood Obesity

By |2021-05-19T11:29:59-04:00April 30, 2021|Academics, All News|Comments Off on Physical Education Grad Hopes to Lead Fight Against Childhood Obesity

Graduate Jayla Cunningham wants to show the importance of physical education in a child's life.