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.

4 10, 2013

Economics Professor to Testify on Gambling Study in Florida Legislature

By |2015-04-06T15:29:49-04:00October 4, 2013|Campus Life|Comments Off on Economics Professor to Testify on Gambling Study in Florida Legislature

As the Florida legislature considers allowing the commercialization of casino gambling in the state, economics professor, Doug Walker, will play an influential role as he testifies at senate and house committee meetings this week.

4 10, 2013

Hate Crime Activist to Speak About Anti-Gay Murder of Her Son

By |2015-03-25T09:46:45-04:00October 4, 2013|Campus Life|Comments Off on Hate Crime Activist to Speak About Anti-Gay Murder of Her Son

Judy Shepard, who lost her eldest son in an anti-gay murder on a Wyoming college campus in 1998, will speak against hate crimes and about her son's tragic death.

3 10, 2013

Will the Government Shutdown Cause Real Problems for Real Estate?

By |2015-04-06T15:29:49-04:00October 3, 2013|Campus Life|Comments Off on Will the Government Shutdown Cause Real Problems for Real Estate?

The Director of the College of Charleston Carter Real Estate Center looks at the battle over the shutdown and the impact on the real estate markets.

3 10, 2013

Professor has Second Play Produced at the College of Charleston

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It’s not often the College of Charleston Department of Theatre and Dance features a play written by a professor – Beth Lincks, penname Arlene Hutton, has opened two in the past three years. As it is in Heaven starts October 3, 2013 in the Emmett Robinson Theatre (54 St. Philip Street) at 7:30 p.m. and runs through October 8.

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."

1 10, 2013

College of Charleston will help meet East Cooper’s needs

By |2015-03-24T14:19:47-04:00October 1, 2013|Campus Life|Comments Off on College of Charleston will help meet East Cooper’s needs

An article published in The Post and Courier on September 19th reported that officials from the Town of Mount Pleasant have made overtures to Francis Marion University in Florence to open a satellite campus east of the Cooper. This proposal is surprising to those of us who know that the College of Charleston — a

30 09, 2013

Political expert: Government shutdown wouldn’t impact Lowcountry significantly

By |2015-03-25T09:46:45-04:00September 30, 2013|Campus Life|Comments Off on Political expert: Government shutdown wouldn’t impact Lowcountry significantly

Another shutdown showdown in Washington as Congress tries to pass a spending bill by Monday. The Senate passed a version Friday. The bill has moved on to the House. "This isn't going anywhere," says College of Charleston political science professor Jordan Ragusa. "These sorts of battles are going to continually occur as long as the

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.