25 07, 2014

#TrueStory Social Media is Now Required in Many College Courses

By |2020-02-25T13:06:04-05:00July 25, 2014|Academics|Comments Off on #TrueStory Social Media is Now Required in Many College Courses

Social media isn’t just social anymore. Professors are requiring it in class assignments and they've found it is a great outlet for introverted students, a better way to communicate and more.

24 07, 2014

College’s Riley Center Helps to Change Mindset About College

By |2015-04-06T15:33:38-04:00July 24, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on College’s Riley Center Helps to Change Mindset About College

As part of the project, known as Know2, some of the nation’s experts in mindset growth projects and creating an environment of college success will be in Charleston on July 30-31, 2014 for the Know2 Conference.

18 07, 2014

Do’s and Don’ts of Launching a Startup with Fidelity Network Founders

By |2020-02-25T13:06:05-05:00July 18, 2014|Academics, Alumni|Comments Off on Do’s and Don’ts of Launching a Startup with Fidelity Network Founders

Zachary Hanson ’10 and Diogo Duarte ’08 launched Fidelity Network app, or FiNe, and offer tips for aspiring entrepreneurs. One tip: don't schedule a meeting just to ask an investor for money.

16 07, 2014

I Want Your Job: Travel Writer and Editor for Matador Network

By |2020-02-25T13:06:05-05:00July 16, 2014|Academics|Comments Off on I Want Your Job: Travel Writer and Editor for Matador Network

Katka Lapelosová ’08 travels the globe, works from home (or wherever in the world she happens to be), and produces social media content about, well, traveling.

15 07, 2014

Professor’s Book Explores Computer Programming as a New Literacy

By |2020-02-25T13:06:06-05:00July 15, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Professor’s Book Explores Computer Programming as a New Literacy

In his new book, Quinn Burke, assistant professor of education technology, says computer programming is a foundational skill that should be taught alongside English, history and math.

14 07, 2014

Alumnus Worked Behind the Scenes on President’s Road to White House

By |2020-02-25T13:06:06-05:00July 14, 2014|Academics, Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on Alumnus Worked Behind the Scenes on President’s Road to White House

As Republicans and Democrats make plans for their parties’ 2016 national conventions, College of Charleston alumnus Geoff Yost ’12 looks back on his brush with this all-important American political tradition.

8 07, 2014

Experts: Wizarding World of Harry Potter will Continue to Enchant, Attract Fans

By |2020-02-25T13:06:07-05:00July 8, 2014|Academics|Comments Off on Experts: Wizarding World of Harry Potter will Continue to Enchant, Attract Fans

Two College of Charleston experts comment on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which expanded to a new park July 8, 2014.

8 07, 2014

Alumnus Covers World Cup in Brazil for Reuters News

By |2020-02-25T13:06:07-05:00July 8, 2014|Academics, Alumni, Campus Life, News Briefs|Comments Off on Alumnus Covers World Cup in Brazil for Reuters News

Alumnus Nathan Frandino '10 got his start writing for the College's student newspaper. Now he's a producer for Reuters TV and just returned from covering the World Cup in Brazil.

25 06, 2014

I Want Your Job: Manager for Ducati China

By |2020-02-25T13:06:09-05:00June 25, 2014|Academics|Comments Off on I Want Your Job: Manager for Ducati China

It's all fast motorcycles and supermodels for TJ Kremlick '00 (just kidding). He was obsessed with bikes while at the College, and determined to build a career around his passion. He did - with the top motorcycle brand in the world.

24 06, 2014

Will a College of Charleston Student and Professor Develop the Next Transition Town?

By |2020-02-25T13:06:09-05:00June 24, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Will a College of Charleston Student and Professor Develop the Next Transition Town?

Junior Garrett Boudinot and professor Todd LeVassuer developing a plan to make Charleston more sustainable by implementing aspects of the Transition Town Movement.