4 06, 2014

Obesity: A Global Public Health Crisis that Students Could Help Solve

By |2015-04-06T15:48:50-04:00June 4, 2014|Academics, Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on Obesity: A Global Public Health Crisis that Students Could Help Solve

A recent obesity report says one-third of the population is obese. Public health professor Matt Page agrees that it the biggest issue in the U.S. right now, but he says another issue should be on your radar.

2 06, 2014

Obesity, Cancer Rates and Health Campaigns are all Part of Public Health

By |2015-04-06T15:48:51-04:00June 2, 2014|Academics|Comments Off on Obesity, Cancer Rates and Health Campaigns are all Part of Public Health

A recent study shows one-third of the population is obese. That is one of the many global issues students can tackle with a degree in public health.

30 05, 2014

Director Proud of Avery’s Role in Celebrating Black Life

By |2015-04-06T15:33:41-04:00May 30, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Director Proud of Avery’s Role in Celebrating Black Life

As she heads to Harvard for leadership training this summer, Patricia Williams Lessane reflects on the Avery Center's expanded research and public programs.

28 05, 2014

8 Incredible Summer Research Projects at the College of Charleston

By |2020-02-25T13:06:13-05:00May 28, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on 8 Incredible Summer Research Projects at the College of Charleston

From quantifying humility to cancer research, check out 8 of the 37 summer research projects taking place at the College of Charleston.

19 05, 2014

Professor Wins Fulbright To Study Tribal Children in India

By |2020-02-25T13:06:15-05:00May 19, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Professor Wins Fulbright To Study Tribal Children in India

Professor Christine Finnan's research will focus on the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, a residential school that serves 20,000 indigenous children in India.

16 05, 2014

Shortest Graduation Ceremony Ever

By |2015-04-06T15:48:51-04:00May 16, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Shortest Graduation Ceremony Ever

This time-lapse video of the College's 2014 Spring Commencement makes the whole production look easy. But as those behind the scenes will tell you, it is a colossal undertaking that involves hundreds of people and months of planning.

15 05, 2014

Senior’s Commitment to Sustainable Food Systems Helps Her Earn Udall Scholarship

By |2020-02-25T13:06:15-05:00May 15, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Senior’s Commitment to Sustainable Food Systems Helps Her Earn Udall Scholarship

Abby Tennenbaum is the College's first recipient of the Udall Scholarship, a national award given annually to 50 students in recognition of their commitment to the environment.

15 05, 2014

Sophomore Lands Spot in Fulbright Summer Institute

By |2015-04-06T15:33:42-04:00May 15, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Sophomore Lands Spot in Fulbright Summer Institute

Sarah Legendre, an Honors College student and double major in geology and archaeology, will participate in one of the most prestigious and selective summer scholarship programs operating worldwide.