29 03, 2017

CofC’s ‘Dr. X’ Explores Ocean’s Labryinths With Technical Scuba Diving

By |2020-02-25T13:00:58-05:00March 29, 2017|Faculty Staff News|Comments Off on CofC’s ‘Dr. X’ Explores Ocean’s Labryinths With Technical Scuba Diving

Computer science professor Xenia Mountrouidou (aka Dr. X) had barely gotten her feet wet before she took the plunge – taking her newfound love of diving to the extreme as an advanced cave diver.

14 06, 2016

Admissions Counselor’s Life Story Inspires Student Recruits

By |2020-02-25T13:02:24-05:00June 14, 2016|Academics, Campus Life, Faculty Staff News|Comments Off on Admissions Counselor’s Life Story Inspires Student Recruits

As an admissions counselor at the College, Kenyatta Grimmage shares his personal experiences of a tough childhood to relate to minority students who might have to overcome similar obstacles.

10 06, 2016

Lisa Christian Makes Others REACH For the Stars

By |2020-02-25T13:02:24-05:00June 10, 2016|Academics, Alumni, Campus Life, Faculty Staff News|Comments Off on Lisa Christian Makes Others REACH For the Stars

Lisa Christian '09 can't always be in her REACH office to give words of encouragement, but at least you can always read her door.

11 05, 2016

How a Butterfly Changed Todd LeVasseur’s World, and In Turn the College’s

By |2020-02-25T13:02:30-05:00May 11, 2016|Academics, Alumni, Campus Life, Faculty Staff News|Comments Off on How a Butterfly Changed Todd LeVasseur’s World, and In Turn the College’s

Professor Todd LeVasseur is promoting sustainability literacy on campus as part of the College's Quality Enhancement Plan for reaccreditation.

22 01, 2016

Long-time Athletics Staffer Has Many Fans

By |2018-08-27T13:17:54-04:00January 22, 2016|Athletics, Campus Life, Faculty Staff News|Comments Off on Long-time Athletics Staffer Has Many Fans

As the Athletics Department's administrative specialist for more than 20 years, Patricia Clark is more than just a familiar face to student-athletes. She’s a mom away from home, an advocate, a fan, a listener, adviser, and more.

14 12, 2015

CofC Theatre Professor Is Accomplished Voice Actor

By |2020-02-25T13:02:49-05:00December 14, 2015|Academics, Campus Life, Faculty Staff News, News Briefs|Comments Off on CofC Theatre Professor Is Accomplished Voice Actor

In addition to her many stage and film acting credits, Associate Professor of African American Theatre and Performance Joy Vandervort-Cobb has enjoyed national success as a voice actor.

2 12, 2015

Blind Faculty Member Sets Sights High for Golf, Cycling and Running

By |2020-02-25T13:02:51-05:00December 2, 2015|Academics, Campus Life, Faculty Staff News|Comments Off on Blind Faculty Member Sets Sights High for Golf, Cycling and Running

He's a respectable golfer, medal-earning cyclist, two-time finisher of the Boston Marathon, writer, traveler and executive-in-residence in the College's School of Business. Peter Alan Smith is also blind.

15 09, 2015

Behind the Beauty of the College of Charleston Campus

By |2020-02-25T13:03:00-05:00September 15, 2015|Campus Life, Faculty Staff News|Comments Off on Behind the Beauty of the College of Charleston Campus

The College of Charleston is home to one of the most beautiful and lush urban campuses in the country. Grounds crew leader Marlene Williams is a big reason why.

6 08, 2015

CofC’s Global Ambassador for International Education

By |2018-08-03T10:31:04-04:00August 6, 2015|Academics, Campus Life, Faculty Staff News, News Briefs|Comments Off on CofC’s Global Ambassador for International Education

Andrew Sobiesuo, director of the College's Center for International Education and associate provost for international education, oversees study abroad programs and international student services.