20 07, 2016

Meet Gumbo Taylor: Rock Geek, Fashionista and Entrepreneur

By |2020-01-14T11:26:47-05:00July 20, 2016|Academics, Alumni|Comments Off on Meet Gumbo Taylor: Rock Geek, Fashionista and Entrepreneur

When geologist Gumbo Taylor '14 launched GARB Designs two years ago, she didn't mind if it got off to a rocky start. That was the point of launching an accessory line featuring mineral-based patterns.

11 07, 2016

John Cusack Battles Zombies to Save Alum in Latest Stephen King Flick

By |2020-02-25T13:02:18-05:00July 11, 2016|Alumni|Comments Off on John Cusack Battles Zombies to Save Alum in Latest Stephen King Flick

Alumna Clark Sarullo '06 appears opposite John Cusack in the film adaptation of Stephen King's 2006 thriller 'Cell.' Her path to Hollywood began with appearances in commercials and radio spots in Charleston.

1 07, 2016

Strong Finish for BOUNDLESS Campaign Promises Strong Start for the Future

By |2020-02-25T13:02:20-05:00July 1, 2016|Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on Strong Finish for BOUNDLESS Campaign Promises Strong Start for the Future

The College's BOUNDLESS Campaign has come to a close, but its impact keeps on going. The $125 million fundraising initiative began in October 2009 and culminated at midnight on June 30, 2016.

30 06, 2016

Alum Anesthesiologist Eases Pain, Inspires Dreams

By |2020-02-25T13:02:20-05:00June 30, 2016|Academics, Alumni|Comments Off on Alum Anesthesiologist Eases Pain, Inspires Dreams

Dr. Ebony J. Hilton '04 has broken barriers and inspired others by becoming the first black female anesthesiologist at the Medical University of South Carolina and serving as a mentor to underprivileged girls.

29 06, 2016

Alumna’s Jewelry Headed to Belk Department Stores

By |2020-02-25T13:02:20-05:00June 29, 2016|Alumni|Comments Off on Alumna’s Jewelry Headed to Belk Department Stores

As a winner of Belk's Southern Designer Showcase competition, alumna Rebecca McMenemy '07 is poised to see her jewelry line Surcee debut in Belk department stores in the spring of 2017.

23 06, 2016

Caviar & Bananas Expands Across the South With Two Alums at the Helm

By |2020-02-25T13:02:21-05:00June 23, 2016|Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on Caviar & Bananas Expands Across the South With Two Alums at the Helm

College of Charleston alums Margaret Furniss ‘00 and Ashley Warnock ‘00 have teamed up to bring market/cafe Caviar & Bananas to new locations in Greenville, South Carolina and Nashville, Tennessee.

21 06, 2016

Student Affairs Leader Directs Conference for Young Professionals

By |2020-02-25T13:02:21-05:00June 21, 2016|Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on Student Affairs Leader Directs Conference for Young Professionals

Alicia Caudill, the College's executive vice president for student affairs, is directing the New Professionals Institute in San Antonio, Texas. Also attending the institute are College employees Dylan Mazelis '15, Lauren Sottile and Bucky Buchanan '08.

21 06, 2016

Uterus Pillows and Vulva Puppets Make the Birds and Bees a Breeze

By |2016-07-05T09:52:31-04:00June 21, 2016|Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on Uterus Pillows and Vulva Puppets Make the Birds and Bees a Breeze

Trish Hutchison ’88, a campus physician for the College of Charleston's Student Health Services and cofounder of the Girlology and Guyology sex-ed programs, is a pro at giving "the talk" – so much so that she's going global to promote sex education in languages she doesn't even speak.