Michelin has selected the College of Charleston School of Business to deliver a global logistics and transportation professional development program for Michelin employees and the company's affiliates. The Michelin North America Logistics Professional Development Online Program brings together business school faculty and Michelin employees in a virtual training environment. http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/sep/01/michelin-c-of-c-offer-program/

The anole lizard Anolis carolinensis is the first non-avian member of the reptile lineage to have its genome sequenced. Andrew M. Shedlock, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC, USA http://www.nature.com/news/2011/110831/full/news.2011.512.html

How can you play the blues when you're this darned happy? Hector Qirko is positively delighted to be where he is, doing what he's doing. Since his wife, Emily Dahl, joined him here in July, the College of Charleston anthropology professor's rosy view of things has brightened all the more. http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/sep/04/music-academics-in-perfect-harmony/  

The Jewish Studies Program at the College of Charleston is launching a series called "Judaism and Social Justice," made possible by the Legacy Heritage Jewish Studies Project, directed by the Association for Jewish Studies. The first event in the series is planned for 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Stern Center Ballroom, 66 George St. It