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Jon Hakkila’s international team of astrophysicists discovered the Hercules-Corona Borealis Great Wall, the largest structure in the universe.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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We Always Make a Splash!

Charleston is best enjoyed outside. Get involved with our many student organizations, sport clubs, intramurals and other outdoor activities.
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Business Administration

Graduates are in great demand

For Nick Ogden, business administration has been all about opportunity.
Psychology

Intensive research opportunities

Research and volunteering have led Sarah Crotts to a career in social work.
International Studies

Languages, cultures, world affairs

Politics and world affairs are the stuff of Elliot Dickerson's dreams.
Political Science

The key to a whole new world

Kristen Thompson turned an internship into a human trafficking workshop.

Mathematics

A lot of student interaction

Britney Johnson just fell in love with statistics.
English

Study with authors, editors, scholars

Nick Shahid is acquiring skills he can take into most any profession.
Computer Science

Innovations Lab and Google

Faculty helped Jeffrey Decker get great professional experience.
Communication

Social media, p.r., media law, ethics

Georgia Schrubbe is a blogger, journalist and occasional news hound.

Exercise Science

A fast-growing field

Christin Newman likes the hands-on work of this highly sought after major.
Biology

One worldwide classroom

Nicholas Boatwright earned a Rotary Scholarship in Senegal.
Elementary Education

Graduates are actively recruited

Jazze Goode wants to make her chosen field better.
Arts Management

Combining arts and business

Alizey Khan chose a practical major with internships attached.

Accounting

A balance of business and math

Kristin Krawchuk honed her skills during a Cayman Islands internship.
Women’s and Gender Studies

Activism and community involvement

Micah Carpenter’s major involves lively talk about power and gender roles.
Anthropology

Part songwriter, part people watcher

Justin Carlson’s internships take him around the world for excavations.
Urban Studies

Shaping future communities

Emma Schropp chose a field offering a positive impact on people’s lives.

Archaeology

From the Lowcountry to France

Olivia Adams’ fieldwork led from southern slave cabins to southern France.
Theatre

Productions complement coursework

A performer in high school, George Metropolis found college eye-opening.
Art History

Past art, a bright future

Art lover Laura Reece studies Renaissance paintings and renowned forgeries.
Studio Art

Drawing from inspiration

Anastasia Timina realized that art is where she is happiest.

Astronomy

A double major for a stargazer

Matt Marvin’s two degrees prime him to teach diverse scientific subjects.
Early Childhood Education

Compassion and curiosity

Tyler Anderson found educational classes with practical applications.
International Business

Hands-on insight on globalization

Elise Lasko ‘s major prepares her for a career on the world stage.
Music

A grant to perform internationally

From Singapore, pianist Chee-Hang See performed in Italy through school.

Special Education

Personal attention to set a path

After visiting campus, Leander Hamrick knew it was ideal for her studies.
Marketing

Growing a company and a career

Before attending college, Brandon Olesh created a landscaping business.
African American Studies

Finding a niche with career power

Transfer student Siera Barksdale spans disciplines and cultures.
Dance

Passion for dance, penchant for PR

Dancer Tim Brown has a double major of dance and communications.

Astrophysics

Looking for life in the universe

For her degree, Thea Kozakis explores solar systems far beyond our own.
Chemistry

A challenging, close-knit department

Chase Mabe found the right chemistry– and support – to succeed.
Economics

Theory, concepts and context

Londoner Rupert Munro benefits from a broad perspective on business.
Data Science

Statistics, machine learning, data

Expertise in DS will distinguish Katherine Gumps as a researcher.

Jewish Studies

Understanding Jewish culture

Kurtis Bishop studied in Eastern Europe and interviewed a Nobel laureate.
Sociology

Departing the comfort zone

For her first assignment, Samantha Sammis attended a Pentacostal service.
Philosophy

Rock bands and the meaning of life

After managing rock bands, Javier Gomez-Latin resonated with philosophy.
Physical Education

Teaming up athletics and teaching

When it comes to sports and being a teacher, Cameron Brown is all in.

Spanish

Traveling abroad, teaching students

First-generation college student Robert Butler studied in Santiago, Chile.
Middle Grades Education

A lasting and positive impact

Amy Lee Jones hopes to play a key role in the lives of young adolescents.
German

German mixes with many disciplines

Both German studies and history classes broaden Ben Simpson’s worldview.
Finance

Primed for the working world

Palak Thakore is fascinated by the field’s research component.

Athletic Training

How the body performs -- and heals

Gina Parisi works in the place where human physiology meets functionality.
History

A history buff from first semester

Passionate about the discipline, Nick Holt quickly chose his major.
Marine Biology

A strong program, small classes

Environmental sciences excite Lauren Fuess, particularly coral reefs.
Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Politics, place, people

After traveling in Cuba and Central America, Thomas Laffey lands a major.

Secondary Education

Professor support and scholarship

Juggling classes and a job, Hunter Werts finds the inspiration to teach.
Hospitality and Tourism Management

Doors open around the world

After choosing her major, Elizabeth Cote soon coordinated celebrity chefs.
Classics

From classrooms to ancient cultures

How did Angelina Phebus see the world during college? In a word – Classics.
Geology

Energy fuels a Himalayan trek

An interest in energy led Josh Lieberman to geology.

Public Health

A broad, open field

Beth Uhlig returned to college to make a difference in children’s lives.
Biochemistry

Preparing for medical school

Dil Patel connects with the Medical University of South Carolina
Foreign Language Education

On track for a versatile degree

Erin Galloway’s confidence and charisma translate into a French teacher.
Historic Preservation and Community Planning

A city and campus work together

For his major, Will Cruthers studied abroad in France.

Religious Studies

Ancient religions, distant travels

Drawn by the critical thinking, Amberjade Taylor was captivated by India
Physics

How the physical world works

Philip Meyer gained key experience through a program underwritten by NASA.
Computer Information Systems

Primed for her profession

In college again, Marianne Rogers is on the cutting-edge of a career.
Computing in the Arts

Math and science meets set design

After a game-programming class, Matt Cruse was hooked on digital creation.

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