22 01, 2014

Like Good Wine, Liberal Arts and Sciences Degrees Get Better With Age

By |2015-04-06T15:33:48-04:00January 22, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Like Good Wine, Liberal Arts and Sciences Degrees Get Better With Age

A new report about the earnings and long-term career successes of college graduates reaffirms the value of a liberal arts and sciences education.

15 01, 2014

College Encourages High School Students with Poetry Out Loud Competition

By |2015-04-06T15:33:48-04:00January 15, 2014|Academics|Comments Off on College Encourages High School Students with Poetry Out Loud Competition

Students from Charleston, Berkeley County, Beaufort, Horry County, Georgetown and Jasper County will compete for the S.C. state championship.

15 01, 2014

I Want Your Job: Associate Film and TV Producer

By |2020-01-14T14:11:44-05:00January 15, 2014|Academics, Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on I Want Your Job: Associate Film and TV Producer

Ryan Sedmak '13 has interned for NBC's "The Today Show" and "Nightly News with Brian Williams" and now works as an Associate Producer for Fieldhouse Productions in New York City.

10 01, 2014

Political Science Professor Shines Light on Atrocities in Central African Republic

By |2015-04-06T15:33:48-04:00January 10, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Political Science Professor Shines Light on Atrocities in Central African Republic

Chris Day, an Associate Professor of Political Science at the College of Charleston, has co-written an op-ed discussing recent violence and political unrest in the Central African Republic.

8 01, 2014

I Want Your Job: Advertising Copywriter at DDB Chicago

By |2020-01-14T14:11:44-05:00January 8, 2014|Academics, Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on I Want Your Job: Advertising Copywriter at DDB Chicago

Sarah Gatling '08 writes print ads and social media content for Allstate's "Mayhem" campaign, commercial scripts for Hallmark, along with a variety of additional work for nationally recognized brands.

30 12, 2013

College of Charleston Professor Investigates Vulnerability and Urban Terrorism

By |2020-01-14T14:11:44-05:00December 30, 2013|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on College of Charleston Professor Investigates Vulnerability and Urban Terrorism

College of Charleston Assistant Professor Kevin Keenan has made a novel contribution to the social sciences with a recent study on vulnerability to isolation in an urban disaster. His research is especially relevant in light of the December 29 and 30, 2013 bombings in Russia.

20 12, 2013

History Professor Scott Poole Guest Edits “Charleston City Paper”

By |2015-04-06T15:33:49-04:00December 20, 2013|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on History Professor Scott Poole Guest Edits “Charleston City Paper”

As guest editor of the current issue (year-end) of the "Charleston City Paper," Poole selected the theme of alternate endings. City Paper Editor Stephanie Barna says, "Poole is our go-to guy for weird stuff."

20 12, 2013

Film Studies Professor: 4 Reasons Sequels are Better than the Originals

By |2015-04-06T15:33:49-04:00December 20, 2013|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Film Studies Professor: 4 Reasons Sequels are Better than the Originals

Several movie sequels have come out in late 2013, most recently "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues." John Bruns says the idea that sequels are never as good as the original is just not true.

18 12, 2013

I Want Your Job: Challenge Detroit Fellow

By |2015-04-06T15:33:49-04:00December 18, 2013|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on I Want Your Job: Challenge Detroit Fellow

Sarah Somes ’13 knew as a sophomore at the College of Charleston that she wanted to study urban planning and take what she learned back home, to Detroit, Mich. (she grew up in nearby Grosse Pointe). She is now one of 31 fellows (chosen from 700 applicants) at Challenge Detroit, a leadership and professional development program that invites tomorrow's leaders to live, work, play, give and lead in and around the greater Detroit area for one year.

12 12, 2013

10 Ways the College Gave Back to the Charleston Community This Season

By |2015-04-06T15:45:36-04:00December 12, 2013|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on 10 Ways the College Gave Back to the Charleston Community This Season

Students and employees donated their time, money and expertise to help thousands of people in the Charleston region this holiday. These are just a few ways the College touched the community.