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BOUNDLESS
On November 1, more than 350 students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the College launched BOUNDLESS: The Campaign for the College of Charleston!
We Think Big. Literally.
Jon Hakkila’s international team of astrophysicists discovered the Hercules-Corona Borealis Great Wall, the largest structure in the universe.
Department of Physics and AstronomyFEATURE STORY
Even Our Residence Halls Are Works of Art
College Lodge provided street artist Shepard Fairey a perfect canvas in conjunction with his exhibition on campus.
VIDEOHalsey Institute of Contemporary Art
The World Is Your Campus, So Go Explore It
We encourage our students to get out of their comfort zones, and that includes latitude and longitude. Check out some of our study-abroad programs.
VIDEO PLAYLISTStudy Abroad
Get in Deep
Our classrooms don’t have walls. Just ask biology professor Phil Dustan, who took students to Bali, Indonesia, to explore its coral reefs and tropical ecology.
Department of BiologySLIDESHOW
Dancing to Our Own Tune
Our faculty’s approach to their subject matter is a little different. Our professors, like Karen Chandler, make an art of science, and a science of art.
VIDEO PLAYLISTAcademics
BOUNDLESS: Our Foreign Exchange of Ideas
Alumna Sarah Harvey Ali ’08 works for the Center for International Private Enterprise in Middle East development, proving that a College of Charleston education is BOUNDLESS.
VIDEO#boundlesscofc
We Always Make a Splash!
Charleston is best enjoyed outside. Get involved with our many student organizations, sport clubs, intramurals and other outdoor activities.
VIDEOSLIDESHOW
College of Charleston Ranked Among 50 Best Study Abroad Programs in America
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Launching the Next Tech Billionaires
22 January 2015 - 9:54 am
I Want Your Job: Terrorism Insurance Expert
21 January 2015 - 1:53 pm
Celebrating 10 Years of Developing Leaders
20 January 2015 - 11:26 am
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Business AdministrationGraduates are in great demandFor Nick Ogden, business administration has been all about opportunity. -
PsychologyIntensive research opportunitiesResearch and volunteering have led Sarah Crotts to a career in social work. -
International StudiesLanguages, cultures, world affairsPolitics and world affairs are the stuff of Elliot Dickerson's dreams. -
Political ScienceThe key to a whole new worldKristen Thompson turned an internship into a human trafficking workshop.
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MathematicsA lot of student interactionBritney Johnson just fell in love with statistics. -
EnglishStudy with authors, editors, scholarsNick Shahid is acquiring skills he can take into most any profession. -
Computer ScienceInnovations Lab and GoogleFaculty helped Jeffrey Decker get great professional experience. -
CommunicationSocial media, p.r., media law, ethicsGeorgia Schrubbe is a blogger, journalist and occasional news hound.
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Exercise ScienceA fast-growing fieldChristin Newman likes the hands-on work of this highly sought after major. -
BiologyOne worldwide classroomNicholas Boatwright earned a Rotary Scholarship in Senegal. -
Elementary EducationGraduates are actively recruitedJazze Goode wants to make her chosen field better. -
Arts ManagementCombining arts and businessAlizey Khan chose a practical major with internships attached.
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AccountingA balance of business and mathKristin Krawchuk honed her skills during a Cayman Islands internship. -
Women’s and Gender StudiesActivism and community involvementMicah Carpenter’s major involves lively talk about power and gender roles. -
AnthropologyPart songwriter, part people watcherJustin Carlson’s internships take him around the world for excavations. -
Urban StudiesShaping future communitiesEmma Schropp chose a field offering a positive impact on people’s lives.
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ArchaeologyFrom the Lowcountry to FranceOlivia Adams’ fieldwork led from southern slave cabins to southern France. -
TheatreProductions complement courseworkA performer in high school, George Metropolis found college eye-opening. -
Art HistoryPast art, a bright futureArt lover Laura Reece studies Renaissance paintings and renowned forgeries. -
Studio ArtDrawing from inspirationAnastasia Timina realized that art is where she is happiest.
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AstronomyA double major for a stargazerMatt Marvin’s two degrees prime him to teach diverse scientific subjects. -
Early Childhood EducationCompassion and curiosityTyler Anderson found educational classes with practical applications. -
International BusinessHands-on insight on globalizationElise Lasko ‘s major prepares her for a career on the world stage. -
MusicA grant to perform internationallyFrom Singapore, pianist Chee-Hang See performed in Italy through school.
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Special EducationPersonal attention to set a pathAfter visiting campus, Leander Hamrick knew it was ideal for her studies. -
MarketingGrowing a company and a careerBefore attending college, Brandon Olesh created a landscaping business. -
African American StudiesFinding a niche with career powerTransfer student Siera Barksdale spans disciplines and cultures. -
DancePassion for dance, penchant for PRDancer Tim Brown has a double major of dance and communications.
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AstrophysicsLooking for life in the universeFor her degree, Thea Kozakis explores solar systems far beyond our own. -
ChemistryA challenging, close-knit departmentChase Mabe found the right chemistry– and support – to succeed. -
EconomicsTheory, concepts and contextLondoner Rupert Munro benefits from a broad perspective on business. -
Data ScienceStatistics, machine learning, dataExpertise in DS will distinguish Katherine Gumps as a researcher.
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Jewish StudiesUnderstanding Jewish cultureKurtis Bishop studied in Eastern Europe and interviewed a Nobel laureate. -
SociologyDeparting the comfort zoneFor her first assignment, Samantha Sammis attended a Pentacostal service. -
PhilosophyRock bands and the meaning of lifeAfter managing rock bands, Javier Gomez-Latin resonated with philosophy. -
Physical EducationTeaming up athletics and teachingWhen it comes to sports and being a teacher, Cameron Brown is all in.
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SpanishTraveling abroad, teaching studentsFirst-generation college student Robert Butler studied in Santiago, Chile. -
Middle Grades EducationA lasting and positive impactAmy Lee Jones hopes to play a key role in the lives of young adolescents. -
GermanGerman mixes with many disciplinesBoth German studies and history classes broaden Ben Simpson’s worldview. -
FinancePrimed for the working worldPalak Thakore is fascinated by the field’s research component.
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Athletic TrainingHow the body performs -- and healsGina Parisi works in the place where human physiology meets functionality. -
HistoryA history buff from first semesterPassionate about the discipline, Nick Holt quickly chose his major. -
Marine BiologyA strong program, small classesEnvironmental sciences excite Lauren Fuess, particularly coral reefs. -
Latin American and Caribbean StudiesPolitics, place, peopleAfter traveling in Cuba and Central America, Thomas Laffey lands a major.
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Secondary EducationProfessor support and scholarshipJuggling classes and a job, Hunter Werts finds the inspiration to teach. -
Hospitality and Tourism ManagementDoors open around the worldAfter choosing her major, Elizabeth Cote soon coordinated celebrity chefs. -
ClassicsFrom classrooms to ancient culturesHow did Angelina Phebus see the world during college? In a word – Classics. -
GeologyEnergy fuels a Himalayan trekAn interest in energy led Josh Lieberman to geology.
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Public HealthA broad, open fieldBeth Uhlig returned to college to make a difference in children’s lives. -
BiochemistryPreparing for medical schoolDil Patel connects with the Medical University of South Carolina -
Foreign Language EducationOn track for a versatile degreeErin Galloway’s confidence and charisma translate into a French teacher. -
Historic Preservation and Community PlanningA city and campus work togetherFor his major, Will Cruthers studied abroad in France.
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Religious StudiesAncient religions, distant travelsDrawn by the critical thinking, Amberjade Taylor was captivated by India -
PhysicsHow the physical world worksPhilip Meyer gained key experience through a program underwritten by NASA. -
Computer Information SystemsPrimed for her professionIn college again, Marianne Rogers is on the cutting-edge of a career. -
Computing in the ArtsMath and science meets set designAfter a game-programming class, Matt Cruse was hooked on digital creation.