College of Charleston: News Archive

Skip navigation

College Fellow is National Advocate for Education: National and international connections help position the School of Education, Health and Human Performance.- (05/09/08)
Legendary Songwriter to Perform On Campus: Singer, songwriter and guitarist Steve Young will perform and talk with songwriters on campus.- (05/08/08)
The College of Charleston Holds 215th Commencement Ceremony: Graduation will be on May 10, 2008.- (05/08/08)
College Offers Sneak Peak at Spoleto Festivals: College of Charleston professors, students and alumni are an integral part of the internationally renowned Spoleto USA and Piccolo Spoleto Festivals.- (05/07/08)
College of Charleston Holds Astronomy Night: Event will be May 8 starting at 8 p.m. - (05/06/08)
College Launches Social Networking Sites: Check out the College's Facebook page and enhanced YouTube channel!- (05/06/08)
Students Get Business Experience in Germany: College of Charleston students intern in at German companies including Daimler AG and the City of Weimar.- (05/05/08)
Graduate School of the College of Charleston Holds Ceremony: Graduation Program on May 9, 2008- (05/05/08)
College Offers Training for Nation's Fastest Growing Career: A Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning will be offered beginning in Fall 2008. - (05/01/08)
National Peace Corps Director to Speak at Commencement Ceremonies: College of Charleston Graduation will be May 10, 2008 - (04/29/08)
College Helps Launch Journal in Local School: The Center for Partnerships works to start a literary journal at Baptist Hill High School.- (04/28/08)
Keystone Program Deadline Nears: First generation college students may be eligible for free tuition for one course a semester beginning in Fall 2008.- (04/28/08)
Learning Green: A new course is being offered that will teach students about launching a sustainable business.- (04/25/08)
Students to Study in 11 Countries: A record number of College of Charleston students are studying abroad in Summer 2008.- (04/24/08)
College of Charleston Wins $1.5 Million Science Grant: Money comes from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.- (04/22/08)
Festival Reels In Students: Student film-makers are recognized in the Annual Student Film Festival.- (04/22/08)
Alumni Recognition Wall Unveiled: The School of Education, Health and Human Performance welcomes alumni back in style.- (04/22/08)
Move Out, Help Out: College of Charleston students will recycle thousands of pounds of reusable material to benefit the local community.- (04/21/08)
Graduate Student Awarded Coveted Fulbright: Joseph Pollock will research coral reef disease with the internationally-renowned faculty at the Australian Institute of Marine Research.- (04/21/08)
Students Win Prestigious National Awards: A record number of College of Charleston students win nationally competitive awards.- (04/18/08)
Undergraduate Research Provides Unique Opportunity: A College of Charleston Senior turns undergraduate research into a job opportunity.- (04/17/08)
Admission Record Set: A record 11,421 applications for admission have been received for the fall 2008 semester. There are just 2,800 spots available.- (04/15/08)
College of Charleston Board of Trustees Meeting: Meeting on April 17 and 18, 2008- (04/15/08)
College Planning for a New Era: President P. George Benson delivered his first State of the College address, envisioning a new era in the institution’s history. - (04/14/08)
Internationally Known Activist Speaks to College Community: Activist Angela Davis spoke to hundreds in the College of Charleston community.- (04/14/08)
College Presents Communication Award to Marilyn Laurie: Laurie Will Receive Distinguished Communicators Award on April 17.- (04/11/08)
Fulbright Scholar to Study Sustainable Tourism: School of Business and Economics Professor Steve Litvin will research at a leading tourism university in Canada.- (04/09/08)
Math Formula Correctly Predicts NCAA National Basketball Champs: Neil Goodson and Colin Stephenson’s mathematical formula had Kansas winning the tournament. - (04/08/08)
Peace Corps Record Set: The College of Charleston sets a single year record, sending 25 Peace Corps volunteers abroad.- (04/07/08)
College of Charleston Opens Observatory: April 4 from 7:45 until 10:00 p.m. - (04/04/08)
History Project Unique in SC: An oral history project by students is one of a few in the nation to document WWII memories. - (04/03/08)
Journalist John Palmer Host Discussion on New Media: “Building a Career in Communications in the Digital Age” to be held on April 3. - (04/02/08)
First ROCKSTOCK A Success: Students raise $2,000 for Carolina Empowerment Group and MIMA Music.- (04/01/08)
Multicultural ExCEL Award Winners: The 30 winners showed excellence in spreading diversity and enhancing multiculturalism.- (03/31/08)
"Army Wives" Films On Campus: Dozens of College of Charleston students will appear in the show's second season starting in June.- (03/27/08)
College of Charleston Faculty Promoted: Nearly 30 faculty members were promoted as a result of their commitment to excellent education.- (03/27/08)
Students Delve Into Urban Planning: A panel discussion on urban and regional planning will highlight a new certificate program in the works at the College.- (03/25/08)
Second CofC Student Plays Wheel of Fortune: Senior Kathryn Pedings is the second College of Charleston student this year to appear on the game show.- (03/25/08)
Crazyhorse Story to Appear in Prestigious Publication: Internationally acclaimed author Salman Rushdie has chosen a Crazyhorse story to appear in the Best American Short Stories 2008.- (03/24/08)
Fourth Year Crazyhorse Poetry Honored: A poem from College of Charleston's literary journal is once again chosen for the Best American Poetry anthology.- (03/24/08)
Bucky Bush Speaks on Political Dynasties: President George W. Bush's uncle, Bucky Bush, will lecture on campus on April 13.- (03/21/08)
College Hosts Model UN Delegates: Hundreds of Model UN Delegates will debate global security, global health and global food security.- (03/19/08)
Graduate School Dean Announced: Dr. Amy Thompson McCandless takes over as permanent dean after serving as interim dean for nearly two years.- (03/18/08)
First-Year Experience Gains National Attention: This brand new initiative is recognized by US News & World Report and its faculty are speaking across the nation.- (03/18/08)
Spend "An Evening in Andalusia": Support the nationally recognized School of the Arts at their annual fundraiser and gala.- (03/17/08)
President Benson to Present Economic Outlook: The regional and national economic outlook compiled by Dr. Frank Hefner will be presented on March 20.- (03/12/08)
Gala to Fund Scholarships for Aspiring Teachers: The inaugural Jeremy's Scholarship Gala will pay the tuition for an education major's clinical practice semester.- (03/11/08)
College of Charleston Debater Wins Ohio Tournament: Freshman defeats students from several other universities in debate competition.- (03/10/08)
President's Statement on UNC and Auburn Student Deaths: President Benson sends condolences to college communities.- (03/10/08)
Students Place 4th in National Competition: C of C team beat out 12 other teams in their debut at the Duel in the Desert.- (03/10/08)
Communication Counselor Merrie Spaeth to Speak at the College: Spaeth talk is part of the Department of Communication's Executive Speaker Series. - (02/28/08)
CLAW Receives Grant to Support Two New Programs: Money will support two public programs associated with the upcoming CLAW conference. - (02/26/08)
Asbill Family Establishes Business Scholarship: Permanently Endowed Scholarship Awarded to Real Estate Student.- (02/12/08)
New National Survey Ranks the College of Charleston #25 in Student Safety: College receives an “A” rating. - (02/11/08)
Global Slave Trade Expert David Batstone to Speak at College of Charleston: Lecture is February 13, 2008- (02/11/08)
College Hosts Legendary Civil Rights Activist: Morris Dees, founder of the Souther Poverty Law Center, will present "Justice for All" on the College of Charleston campus.- (02/08/08)
Blitz Build 50% Complete: The College of Charleston community is building a Habitat for Humanity home in just 2 weeks as part of ONE Pride, ONE Home.- (02/08/08)
College Leaders Dedicate Memorial: A memorial was dedicated to four African-American cemeteries disturbed during construction of the Addlestone Library.- (02/07/08)
College Helps to Train Court Interpreters: Opportunity for students and the community to fill a crucial need within the state's judicial system.- (02/06/08)
College Hosts Conference for Local Teachers: "Educating the Whole Child" will focus on building community in K-12 schools.- (02/06/08)
CofC Junior on Wheel of Fortune: Christine Burchett is a contestant on tonight's episode of "Wheel of Fortune."- (02/06/08)
Race for Water Quality: The Master of Environmental Studies Student Association (MESSA) presents the 6th Annual 8K for H2O.- (02/05/08)
College Hosts Acclaimed Author and Sports Journalist: Acclaimed author, NPR commentator, and HBO RealSports correspondent Frank Deford to speak on campus.- (02/05/08)
"Best New Building in a Century": College of Charleston’s School of Education, Health and Human Performance Building wins Three Sisters Award.- (02/04/08)
College Presents American Film Premiere: The Curious Mister Catesby, a documentary film, will premiere at Sottile Theater.- (02/04/08)
SGA Reports Accomplishments, Looks to Future: The SGA presented the 2008 State of the Student Body Address.- (02/01/08)
College Publication Earns Top Honors: The Portico wins a CASE Award of Excellence.- (02/01/08)
Faculty Member Receives 2nd Fulbright Fellowship: Department of Communications faculty member Joyce Barrett will travel to Burkina Faso.- (01/31/08)
Inez Tenenbaum to Speak During Darwin Week: Former State Superintendent will discuss Science vs. Politics.- (01/31/08)
Blitz Build Starts Saturday: The College of Charleston community will build a Habitat for Humanity home in just 2 weeks.- (01/30/08)
Student Wins Humanitarian Award: Senior Jamilla Harper recognized for outstanding involvement.- (01/29/08)
Students Advance to National Competition: Business students win regional competition for first time in College of Charleston history.- (01/29/08)
Students Participate in Largest Teach-In in US History: Focus The Nation is focused on global warming activities and takes place January 31.- (01/29/08)
College Tops Peace Corps Volunteer List: College of Charleston tied for most volunteers in SC in 2007.- (01/28/08)
College Publication Wins Award: Graduate School admissions publication wins Special Merit Award.- (01/28/08)
Group Establishes Professorship at Carter Center of Real Estate: CTAR commits money to support the Center.- (01/24/08)
Sen. John Edwards to Speak at Bully Pulpit Series: The presidential candidate will speak on January 25, 2008- (01/24/08)
RecycleMania Sweeps Campus: College of Charleston joins hundreds of universitites in 'green' competition.- (01/23/08)
Students Raise $42,000 Through Dancing: The Second Annual Dance Marathon raised twice as much money as the inaugural event.- (01/22/08)
Cate Edwards Speaks to College of Charleston Students: John Edward's Daughter is campaigning across the state. - (01/22/08)
Blitz Build Countdown: The College of Charleston community has almost met their goals to build a Habitat for Humanity home.- (01/18/08)
Laura Griffin Run Celebrates 12th Anniversary: Proceeds go to student scholarships and an endowed chair in the Office of Counseling & Substance Abuse.- (01/17/08)
Two Professors Win Fulbright Scholar Grants: Scholars will research global climate change and Kingship in India.- (01/16/08)
College Community Steps Up to MLK Challenge: 15 student teams to solve community challenges on MLK Day.- (01/14/08)
CofC Professor Wins Prestigious National Award: English Professor Tony Varallo wins the Drue Heinz Literature Prize.- (01/11/08)
Senator Barack Obama Speaks to C of C Students in Bully Pulpit Series: Obama is the third candidate to participate in this series.- (01/10/08)
CofC Celebrates Historic Mark: The College's first African-American students and administrator speak.- (01/09/08)
CofC Named Best Value for Public Universities: Kiplinger's ranks CofC 70th for best value in the nation.- (01/08/08)
College of Charleston Board of Trustees Meeting: Meeting is January 10 and 11, 2008.- (01/07/08)
College of Charleston to Host Laura Griffin Memorial 5K Run/Walk: Race will be on January 19, 2008. - (12/17/07)
College Graduates More Than 700: CofC's first African-American graduate speaks at commencement.- (12/16/07)
PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING JOURNALIST VISITS COLLEGE FOR OBAMA: Samantha Power is the Harvard University Anna Lindh Professor of Global Leadership and Public Policy.- (12/13/07)
Pulitzer Prize Nominated Author in Fall 2007 Crazyhorse: Nationally acclaimed literary journal Crazyhorse is now available!- (12/13/07)
College of Charleston Host Winter Commencement: Speaker will be Eddie Lee Ganaway, the first C of C African-American graduate.- (12/11/07)
Communication Department Elects Officers and Adds New Advisory Members: Bill Heyman, Rob Minton, Phil Noble, Jr and H. Keith Poston added to Board. - (12/07/07)
College Hosts Livable Community Summit: Charleston was one of four cities chosen for this national series.- (12/07/07)
College of Charleston Successfully Test New CougarAlert System: 26,475 e-mails, phone calls and text messages sent to students and their family members, faculty and staff.- (12/04/07)
Historic Campus Tree Shines Again: The Sottile tree on the College of Charleston campus is lit.- (11/28/07)
Joe Hull Named College of Charleston Director of Athletics: Hull takes over as AD on January 1. - (11/20/07)
College Named the New National Home of Afterschool Network: School receives $450,000 four-year grant to support the program.- (11/06/07)
President Benson’s Statement Regarding S.C. Students Killed in Oct. 28 Fire: Students from USC and Clemson lost their lives in the fire.- (10/29/07)
College of Charleston Launches CougarAlert: CougarAlert will notify students, faculty and staff in the event of a campus emergency. - (10/27/07)
PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING JOURNALIST SPEAKS AT COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON: The event will take place at College of Charleston’s Randolph Hall on October 23, 2007 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. - (10/22/07)
College of Charleston Breaks Ground on Science Center: Center is expected to be completed in Fall, 2009. - (10/21/07)
College of Charleston Board of Trustees Meeting: Meeting will be October 18 and 19. - (10/16/07)
College of Charleston Adopts New Emergency Notification System: System will allow the school to notify the entire campus within minutes of a crisis. - (10/08/07)
P. George Benson Is Installed As The 21st President: Benson pledges strengthening academic programs and "proactively reaching out to the world". - (10/05/07)
SEN. JOHN MCCAIN TO SPEAK IN BULLY PULPIT SERIES AT COLLEGE: This Bully Pulpit event will take place at College of Charleston’s Physicians Auditorium on October 3, 2007 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.- (09/28/07)
College of Charleston to Host NV Day: No Violence-No Victims Day features a candlelight vigil.- (09/25/07)
Benson Named Chair of Newly Created South Carolina Campus Compact: Campus Compact will be hosted at the College of Charleston. - (09/17/07)
College of Charleston To Host Constitution Day Debate: Debate will focus on the relationship between church and state.- (09/13/07)
College of Charleston Develops the Office of Economic Analysis: New Office will provide objective analysis and interpretation of economic data and trends.- (09/05/07)
College of Charleston moves up in U.S. News and World Report Annual Ranking: C of C named one of the top ten colleges and universities in the South. - (08/17/07)
College of Charleston Announces New Master's Degree: The new degree is Master of Arts in Teaching in Performing Arts.- (08/16/07)
Bret Lott to Speak at College of Charleston Convocation: Lott is the author of the Convocation book “Jewel”.- (08/14/07)
College of Charleston Board of Trustees Meeting: The College of Charleston Board of Trustees will hold a strategic planning retreat on Aug. 16-17, 2007, at the Wampee Conference and Training Center in Moncks Corner, S.C.- (08/09/07)
College of Charleston Movie Named Best Dramatic Short Film in Festival: "Saint of the Zuiderzee" takes honor in Staten Island Film Festival.- (08/02/07)
Researchers Work on Sweetgrass Project: Researchers try to save a Lowcountry Tradition.- (07/12/07)
College of Charleston Changes May Commencement Ceremony: The College will split undergraduate commencement into two ceremonies beginning May 2008.- (06/26/07)
PRESIDENT BENSON'S MESSAGE REGARDING CHARLESTON FIREFIGHTERS: The loss of these brave men is difficult to comprehend, and is heartbreaking for everyone in the Charleston community.- (06/19/07)
College of Charleston Students Earn Highly Distinguished Honors: Students maintained at least a 3.8 GPA during Spring Semester.- (06/14/07)
College of Charleston Releases Dean’s List: Students end 2006-2007 school year with at least a 3.8 GPA. - (06/12/07)
Daniels Named College of Charleston Interim Athletics Director: Daniels will also be in charge of conducting the search for a new A.D. - (06/12/07)
Jerry Baker to Step Down as Athletics Director at CofC: Baker's resignation effective on June 30th. - (05/30/07)
College of Charleston Board of Trustees Meeting: Meeting will be held on June 4, 2007- (05/29/07)
College of Charleston To Host Tourism Symposium: The 5th Bi-Annual Symposium of Consumer Psychology of Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure will be June 4-6.- (05/23/07)
Class of 2007 Graduates From the College of Charleston: Rain doesn't dampen spirits of the largest graduating class in school history.- (05/13/07)
Princeton Review Ranks College of Charleston Among Best in Nation: Review names school as one of "America's Best Value Colleges". - (04/25/07)
College of Charleston/Keep Charleston Beautiful Work to Clean Up City: “Move Out, Help Out” assists in keeping the streets clean and safe, while recycling and reusing bulky items that would otherwise flood the landfills.- (04/24/07)
School of Education, Health and Human Performance Dedicates New Building: The new state-of-the-art building located at 86 Wentworth Street.- (04/23/07)
College of Charleston Presents Astronomy Day: Events on April 21, 2007- (04/19/07)
College of Charleston to Hold Memorial Ceremony for Virginia Tech Victims: Ceremony is on April 23 on the Cistern. - (04/19/07)
College of Charleston Board of Trustees Meeting: Meeting is on April 19-20. - (04/17/07)
Professor to be Keynote Speaker at International Conference: C of C's Kelly G. Shaver to speak on “Cross-Campus Entrepreneurship”. - (04/06/07)
PROFESSOR BONNIE DEVET RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL HONOR: This article discusses student staffing used in American writing centers as a model for the British system of higher educa- (04/03/07)
Dr. George Benson Appointed to Baldrige Board of Directors: President Benson joins the Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.- (03/27/07)
College of Charleston Mock Team Places #14 in National Competition: Team wins "Spirit of AMTA" award.- (03/26/07)
College of Charleston Dedicates New Higdon Leadership Center: Center will provide programs that create opportunities for student involvement and learning through individual and group leadership activities. - (03/19/07)
ALYSSA MILANO MAKES APPEARANCE AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON: Former “Charmed” TV series star Alyssa Milano appeared on the College of Charleston campus today to shoot scenes for a television pilot tentatively titled “Family Juleps.” - (03/07/07)
Volpes Establish College of Charleston Scholarship: Scholarship is in conjunction with the “Call Me MISTER” program. - (03/05/07)
COMMUNICATION STUDENTS FOLLOW PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNS: A February 2007 e-mail survey about political communication asked communication students at the College of Charleston to name the most “media-savvy” presidential candidate.- (03/02/07)
College of Charleston to Host New Earthquake Center: Program will serve as the center for South Carolina earthquake education and earthquake preparedness.- (02/28/07)
College of Charleston Establishes “Call Me MISTER” Program: Program is designed to address the shortage of African Americans male teachers in K-8 schools.- (02/22/07)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ANNOUNCES “THE BULLY PULPIT SERIES”: “The Bully Pulpit Series: Reflections on Presidential Communication” asks the individual presidential candidates to speak with students and Charleston community members on such topics as the frequency of press conferences, the candidate’s relationship with journalists, and the power of the president to persuade.- (02/21/07)
College of Charleston Holds Annual French Film Festival: Festival will be held February 22-25.- (02/20/07)
College of Charleston Students Raise $20,000 for Children's Hospital: The event benefited the Medical University of South Carolina's Children's Hospital. - (02/13/07)
Columnist Kathleen Parker Named C of C Distinguished Communicator: Her column appears in more than 350 newspapers nationwide.- (02/06/07)
Thomas R. Martin Named Communication Executive-in-Residence: Martin is the Senior V-P and Director of Corporate Relations at ITT Corporation.- (02/01/07)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY: George Benson is the 21st president of the College of Charleston. - (02/01/07)
Charleston Music Fest Presents EXTRAVAGANZA!: A 4-Day Chamber Music Celebration: February 1 - 4- (01/23/07)
The Peace Corps Recognizes the College of Charleston as a “Top 25 School”: 28 C of C Alumni currently work as Peace Corps Volunteers.- (01/18/07)
College of Charleston Board of Trustees Meeting: Meeting will be on January 18-19.- (01/12/07)
College of Charleston Commemorates MLK with 4th Community Challenge: Between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., student led teams will complete service missions throughout the greater Charleston area that benefit local non-profit agencies, schools, religious organizations, and local governments with specific needs. - (01/11/07)
Charleston Music Fest Announces Dock Street Theatre Concert: Charleston Music Fest is a new, year-round celebration of the finest classical and contemporary chamber music performed by world-class artists.- (01/10/07)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON PROFESSOR AND POET RECEIVES MAJOR NEA GRANT: Carol Ann Davis, Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing Director at the College of Charleston, has received a $20,000 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Fellowship- (01/04/07)
College of Charleston Holds 2006 Winter Commencement: Senator Graham called upon students to understand the global economy they will inherit, and to wisely use the technological advances that are available to them.- (12/20/06)
College of Charleston to Host the Laura Griffin Memorial 5K Run/Walk: Race will be on January 13.- (12/14/06)
Senator Graham to Speak at College of Charleston Winter Commencement: The ceremony will be held at the North Charleston Coliseum and begin at 2:30 p.m.- (12/12/06)
College of Charleston to Stop Construction During Exams: Exams run from December 6-13.- (12/01/06)
The School of Business and Economics Announces New Board Members: Marc Chardon, Scott Cracraft, Leonard L. Hutchison III and David Morgan added to the Board.- (11/29/06)
Real Estate Developer Ben Carter Makes $1.5 Million Pledge: The Carter Center will be a significant resource of expert knowledge to the real estate industry in the Lowcountry and beyond and will support expanded educational programs at the College. - (11/17/06)
ILLUMINATI OUTRO BRINGS NEW SOUNDS OF JAZZ TO COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON: The Illuminati Outro is the convergence of four musician/composers who collaborate on the creation of new music with little time.- (11/15/06)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON INVITES COMMUNITY TO ENJOY MUSIC UNDER THE OAKS: The event takes place on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006 at 3 p.m., “under the oaks” at the Cistern Yard on campus. - (10/31/06)
Dr. George Benson Named New College of Charleston President: Benson will officially begin as the new president in spring 2007. - (10/26/06)
College of Charleston to host Maroon Madness 2006: First annual event will be the kick-off of the basketball season. - (10/05/06)
College of Charleston Opens Observatory to the Public: Observatory will be open to the public on October 6th from 8:30 PM until 9:30 PM- (09/27/06)
College of Charleston a Leader for Communication Major Popularity: C of C is one of 25 colleges in the country at which communication is the most popular major on campus.- (09/22/06)
Improv Group Gives Business Students a Lesson: Hospitality class uses Improv to help teach sales presentations.- (09/15/06)
College of Charleston Freshman Set SAT Record: Average SAT score for the incoming freshman class is 1220. - (09/12/06)
Author Dr. Ronald L. Jackson To Speak at College of Charleston: Dr. Jackson to speak on the topic of black pioneers in communication research.- (09/11/06)
Local Businesses Contribute to College of Charleston Hospitality Program: Companies give over $250,000 to HTM Department. - (09/06/06)
College of Charleston Host Archaeology Week: Week will feature lectures, movies and poster contest.- (09/04/06)
Osborne Named New Senior V-P for Business Affairs: He has spent the past 5 years as the Chief of Staff of the State Budget and Control Board.- (09/01/06)
HALSEY INSTITUTE TO HOST “RECENT WORKS": Faculty exhibitions give both the public and the College communities an opportunity to see the diversity of approach, technique, and talent of School of the Arts professors.- (09/01/06)
Running Club establishes Charlie Post Scholarship at College of Charleston: Charleston Running Club gives College $25,000 to establish scholarship.- (08/23/06)
College of Charleston Named as One of the “Saviors of Our Cities”: College Noted for Positive Economic and Social Benefits to Charleston.- (08/22/06)
Magazine Names College of Charleston One of the Best in The South: U.S. News & World Report ranks College in two categories. - (08/21/06)
College of Charleston Presidential Search Committee Meeting: Meeting to be held on August 22.- (08/16/06)
“KING LEAR” BRINGS BETRAYAL AND DESPAIR TO THE STAGE: With poetic grandeur, stark violence and disarming wit Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy explores the basic questions of human existence.- (08/15/06)
College of Charleston Employee Gadsden Recognized by General Assembly: Gadsden recognized for her dedication to C of C students.- (07/17/06)
Bobby Cremins Named College of Charleston Coach: He is the 21st head coach in College of Charleston men’s basketball history.- (07/03/06)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON NAMES DEAN OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: "I am thrilled to be asked to join the distinguished members of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences,” says Dr. Lowenthal. - (06/20/06)
College of Charleston Offers New Masters of Arts in Communication Degree: New degree begins in Fall of 2006.- (06/20/06)
C of C Holds Open House for New Master of Arts in Communication Program: Open House will be held on June 15. - (06/07/06)
College of Charleston BOT Increases Tuition: 8.5% for in-state students and 9.5% for out-of-state students.- (06/05/06)
C of C Sailing Program Receives $1 Million Gift: The Edgar T. Cato Foundation gives the sailing program a $1 million gift.- (05/30/06)
College of Charleston to Host Lecture on Charleston Architecture: "Why Charleston has Three Different Types of Roman Architecture," will be held on May 24. - (05/12/06)
Presidential Search Committee Meeting: Meeting will be held on May 12. - (05/10/06)
The College of Charleston Honors Four Teachers: This is the inaugural year of the Teacher Recognition Award.- (05/09/06)
Conrad Festa Named Interim President of the College of Charleston: Dr.Festa begins on July 1. - (05/09/06)
Krawcheck Offers Rules for Success to College of Charleston Graduates: Class of 2006 is the largest class in school history.- (05/08/06)
Sellers Urges Graduates to Participate in South Carolina’s Economic War: Over 90 students received their degrees from the Graduate School at the College of Charleston.- (05/05/06)
Sellers to Speak at Graduate School Commencement: The Graduate School of the College of Charleston ceremony is May 5.- (05/01/06)
College Dedicates the New Guenveur House and Garden: Garden and house dedicated to Edward Leon Guenveur and Lauretta Goodall-Guenveur.- (04/28/06)
College of Charleston Presidential Search Committee Meeting: Meeting set for April 28- (04/27/06)
College of Charleston Forms Presidential Search Committee: 12-member committee to find a successor to Lee Higdon.- (04/13/06)
President Lee Higdon announces departure from the College of Charleston: His departure will be effective June 30.- (04/12/06)
Three New Members Named to College of Charleston Board of Trustees: John B. Wood, Jr., Frank Gadsden and John Busch will fill three seats recently opened by retiring members.- (04/07/06)
Wilson-Sottile House Receives Historic Preservation Award: Restoration project honored by Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation. - (03/30/06)
Haskins named Vice President for Marketing at College of Charleston: Mike Haskins will oversee and coordinate the College’s marketing, branding and communications efforts.- (03/29/06)
College of Charleston Ranked by Princeton Review as " Best Value": College of Charleston named one of "America's Best Value Colleges." - (03/29/06)
Sports Illustrated Writer to Receive C of C Communicator Award: Gary Smith will receive award on April 12.- (03/13/06)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON STUDENTS CHOSEN FOR DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MODEL OAS: College of Charleston students Charles Formoso, Charlotte Anderson, Aimee Hollis, Tiffany Young, Tony Cella, Hilary Brooke Nicholls, and Amy Farley are headed to Santo Domingo, Dominica Republic from March 4 – 10, 2006 for an international Model Organization of American States simulation. - (03/03/06)
Group Donates to the Judge Fields Scholarship Fund: Phillis Wheatley Literary and Social Club Gives $500 to the Fund.- (02/23/06)
2006 Math Meet Brings Chaos to the College of Charleston: Over 700 high school students from across the nation will compete. - (02/21/06)
Cof C Establishes Center for Partnerships to Improve Education: School of Education partnership is designed to improve pre-K-12 achievement in Charleston County. - (02/02/06)
College of Charleston Celebrates 6Th Annual Darwin Week: Events include lectures and panel discussions from some of the top Darwin scholars in the nation.- (02/01/06)
C of C Named a Top 25 Peace Corps Volunteer Producing School: 21 C of C alumni currently serving as volunteers. - (01/30/06)
College of Charleston Host Award-Winning Civil Rights Play: "My Soul is a Witness" will be presented on February 13.- (01/26/06)
Radio Host Bobbi Conner to Speak at College of Charleston: Conner’s talk concerns “Contemporary Problems in Parenting.”- (01/25/06)
C of C Establishes the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs: $2.5 million donation from The Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust Helps in Development of the School.- (01/18/06)
Former College of Charleston President Harry Lightsey dies at 74: Lightsey was president of the College of Charleston for 6 years. - (01/17/06)
College of Charleston Receives $2.5 Million Gift: Gift will help establish the new School of Languages, Cultures and World Affairs.- (01/17/06)
Kiplinger’s Magazine Names College of Charleston A “Top Value”: C of C ranks #56 in the survey of more than 500 public four-year colleges and universities.- (01/10/06)
College of Charleston to Commemorate MLK with 3rd Community 'Challenge': Between 10am and 4pm on Monday, January 16, 2005 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, student led teams will complete service missions that benefit local non-profit agencies- (01/09/06)
Laura Griffin 5K Run/Walk Scheduled: Race will be held on January 14, 2006.- (12/15/05)
Former Blackbaud CEO to Speak at College of Charleston Winter Commencement: Robert J. Sywolski to speak at December 18 event.- (12/05/05)
Noonan Awarded NASA Public Service Medal: The medal is the highest-level award available to a non-NASA employee. - (11/16/05)
College of Charleston Professor Wins National Chemistry Award: Dr. Charles Beam is recognized for his contributions to chemistry and to the professional development of undergraduate students.- (11/11/05)
William Baldwin Launches New Novel at College of Charleston: Baldwin will read from his new book, "A Gentleman in Charleston and the Manner of His Death". - (10/31/05)
College of Charleston School of Education Receives $3 Million Gift: Gift is the largest ever given to the College of Charleston School of Education.- (10/28/05)
College of Charleston Volunteers to Assist with Hurricane Relief: The student group is collecting non-perishable food, school supplies, bottled water, hygiene products, toys, and cleaning supplies to take to Hattiesburg families in need. - (10/13/05)
McMaster Awarded College of Charleston Honorary Degree: Former Board of Trustees member awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree. - (10/13/05)
College of Charleston Receives $2 Million Bequest: School of Education officially begins construction on the new state-of-the art facility.- (10/07/05)
Seventeen Magazine honors the College of Charleston’s School of Education: School of Education earns high marks from the editors of the teen magazine.- (09/23/05)
College of Charleston Holds Political Forum: “The Future of Presidential Campaign Communication” will be held on September 30.- (09/14/05)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ADDS CONCERT FOR HURRICANE RELIEF: School of the Arts faculty and community artists (including Robert Taylor, Deanna McBroom, Robert Ivey, Maida Libkin, Bill Schlitt and others) will perform a variety of pieces for Hurricane Katrina relief.- (09/09/05)
College of Charleston Rededicates the Stern Student Center: The $6.1 million project has transformed the building into a state-of-the-arts student center. - (08/26/05)
Princeton Review Ranks College of Charleston Among Best in Nation: The College receives a grade of “92” out of a possible “100” in the Quality of Life ranking. - (08/23/05)
College of Charleston Freshmen Class Sets SAT record: Average SAT score for the incoming freshmen class is 1213.- (08/23/05)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON HOSTS CONVOCATION 2005: New Student Convocation is a College of Charleston tradition that kicks-off the academic year by introducing students to College faculty, staff, fellow students and time-honored campus traditions. - (08/22/05)
College of Charleston Students Return to Campus: Over 2,800 students take part in "move-in" day- (08/20/05)
College of Charleston Establishes Innovative Student/Faculty Program: The program is designed to allow students and faculty to establish meaningful interaction outside the traditional classroom setting. - (08/19/05)
Freshmen get a proper send-off in Columbia: 167 Columbia-area students get ready for the College of Charleston.- (08/11/05)
College of Charleston Poet to Read at Kennedy Center: Reading is part of the Center’s “Performing Arts for Everyone Initiative”.- (07/22/05)
College of Charleston Dedicates the Beatty Center: The new building will provide state-of-the-art teaching facilities for the School of Business.- (06/30/05)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ANNOUNCES NEW ILLUMINATIONS: An International Magazine of Contemporary Writing. This bigger-than-ever issue includes the magazine's trademark range of writers and their work, with more than 60 poets hailing from 14 countries, poems in translation from Dutch, French and Spanish, and language ranging from vernacular directness to oracular opaqueness.- (06/29/05)
College of Charleston Establishes New I.D. Program: New program will help protect the privacy of our students, faculty and staff. - (05/31/05)
College of Charleston Establishes Judge Richard Fields Scholarship: Charleston Bar Association donates $20,000 to scholarship.- (05/19/05)
ETV/ College of Charleston Debuts “State of the Arts” on May 26: Program is designed to examine the creative process of a variety of S.C. contemporary artists.- (05/16/05)
College of Charleston “Class of 2005” Walks Across the Cistern: Dr. Nan Morrison tells graduates that the school is now “part of your identity”.- (05/15/05)
Michelin President Urges Students to Improve Education: Over 75 students receive degrees during Graduate School of C of C ceremony. - (05/13/05)
Michelin Chairman to Speak at Graduate School of C of C Commencement: Jim Micali speaks at May 13 ceremony.- (05/06/05)
Nan Morrison to be College of Charleston Commencement Speaker: Graduations will be held on May 15. - (04/28/05)
College of Charleston Unbridles Crazyhorse Literary Journal: Selections are chosen democratically, pluralistically, ecumenically; therefore, editors like to print a mix of writing regardless of its form, genre, school, or politics.- (04/27/05)
College of Charleston to Host “Move Out, Help Out” in May: Program will reduce the waste sent to landfills. - (04/27/05)
Newsman John Palmer Discusses Media Bias.: Former NBC anchor talks to students about the “popular concept”. - (04/21/05)
College of Charleston Announces Employee and Employer of the Year: Giguere received a $200.00 scholarship from the College of Charleston.- (04/20/05)
Franken Brings National Radio Program to College of Charleston: “The Al Franken Show” brings politics and humor to campus- (04/14/05)
College of Charleston Host Scientific Research Poster Session: Session will highlight about 100 projects.- (04/13/05)
Al Franken to Broadcast Radio Program from the College of Charleston: Franken will broadcast his national program on April 14.- (04/04/05)
College of Charleston Dedicates New Library and Awards Founders’ Medals: The new 144,000 square feet building is located at the corner of Coming and Calhoun Streets.- (04/04/05)
College of Charleston to Dedicate New Library and Present Founders’ Medals: Events To be held on April 4. - (03/31/05)
The College of Charleston Celebrates Multicultural Awareness Week.: Events include lectures, movies, music and food. - (03/30/05)
College of Charleston Celebrates Astronomy Day 2005: Events Planned for April 8-9. - (03/22/05)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ANNOUNCES NEW CAROLINA FIRST CENTER: The gift is the largest corporate donation in College of Charleston history. - (03/21/05)
College of Charleston Receives Grant to Encourage Financial Literacy: Program will help young people and women entrepreneurs. - (03/18/05)
Fritz Hollings to Speak at College of Charleston on March 23: Longtime SC Senator Highlights Third Annual Dept. of Communication Ceremony - (03/10/05)
Charleston Men's Chorus Holds Benefit Concert: Money raised will go toward C of C Music Scholarships.- (03/07/05)
CHE Approves Three New College of Charleston Programs: Programs begin in the Fall. - (03/03/05)
College of Charleston Hosts Transfer Student On-Line Chat Session: Chat set for March 10 and March 22. - (03/02/05)
College of Charleston Bookstore Collects $2,500 for Tsunami Relief Fund: Donations are being forwarded to the American Red Cross International Response Fund. - (03/01/05)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON HOSTS FIFTH ANNUAL LANGUAGE FAIR: Students and faculty representing each of the twelve languages offered at the College of Charleston will be on hand to answer questions about language courses and cultural options available to students. - (02/24/05)
College of Charleston To Host Math Meet 2005: Over 1,000 high school students from across the Southeast are expected to take part in the Math Meet.- (02/15/05)
College of Charleston Awards Founder’s Medal to Freeman and Stine: The Founders’ Medal is the highest award presented by the College of Charleston. - (02/14/05)
College of Charleston Awards Founder’s Medal to Freedman and Stine: Founders'Medal is the highest award presented by the College of Charleston.- (02/11/05)
College of Charleston To Host Math Meet 2005: Over 1,000 high school students from across the Southeast are expected to take part in Math Meet.- (02/09/05)
NEW COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON WEBSITE SALUTES STUDENT SERVICE: “The Volunteer Spirit” website features students involved in volunteerism and community service. - (01/20/05)
College of Charleston to Commemorate MLK with 2nd Community 'Challenge': In 2004, fourteen community agencies benefited directly from the College of Charleston challenges as students collected over $4,500 worth of project-specific donations, provided physical labor across the city, and developed creative solutions to a range of community problems. - (01/14/05)
College of Charleston Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library Opens: The $30 million building is located at the corner of Coming and Calhoun Streets. - (01/13/05)
College of Charleston to Commemorate MLK with 2nd Community 'Challenge': To distinguish these challenges from other service projects, the College of Charleston Office of Service-Learning selects projects that require creative problem solving- (01/11/05)
College of Charleston Holds Winter Commencement: The Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters was presented to both South Carolina House of Representatives member Robert W. Harrell, Jr. who was also the keynote speaker for the ceremony, and current College of Charleston Board of Trustee member Robert S. Small, Jr.- (01/05/05)
The College of Charleston Awards Founders’ Medal To Robert Small: Greenville businessman becomes 29th recipient of the award. - (12/18/04)
Laura Griffin 5K Run/Walk Scheduled: Race will be held on January 15, 2005- (12/16/04)
College of Charleston Announces Winter Commencement: Honorary degrees will be presented to South Carolina House of Representatives member Robert W. Harrell, who is also the keynote speaker for the ceremony, and current College of Charleston Board of Trustee member Robert S. Small.- (12/15/04)
Small to Receive The College of Charleston Founders’ Medal: The ceremony will be held on December 18, 2004- (12/08/04)
Governor’s School at the College of Charleston Accepting Nominations: Nomination forms are now available in all S.C. high school guidance departments.- (11/30/04)
Maggie Marie Manigault Charles Retires: President Lee Higdon and Dr. Marty Perlmutter both spoke very highly of Mrs. Charles' generous spirit and steadfast service to the College of Charleston.- (11/29/04)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON TO HOST RELIGIOUS COMMUNICATION FORUM: Forum will be held on December 2. - (11/18/04)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON EMPLOYEE DOES QUIET KIND DEED: “It doesn't surprise any of us that Robert would do such a wonderful thing,” says Fund.- (11/16/04)
Vatican Astronomer to Speak at the College of Charleston: His lecture is entitled "Astronomy, God, and the Search for Elegance”.- (11/08/04)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON HALSEY GALLERY PRESENTS ALUMNI EXHIBITION: The juried exhibition includes seventeen studio art alumni who graduated between 1994 and 2004, featuring their most recent work.- (10/29/04)
College of Charleston Awards Founders' Medal To Arthur Ravenel: Senator Ravenel is a 1950 graduate of C of C. - (10/28/04)
College of Charleston Celebrates National Chemistry Week: This program helps children to have fun learning about the chemistry of keeping well.- (10/14/04)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON HOST BROWN VS. BOARD OF EDUCATION FORUM: Forum will be held on Oct. 14.- (10/11/04)
Genomics Pioneer to Speak at the College of Charleston: Dr. Claire M. Fraser is President and Director of The Institute for Genomic Research.- (10/08/04)
College of Charleston Seeks Help in Star Count: The count will occur between October 4-18. - (09/30/04)
Sports Columnist Peter Vecsey to Speak at College of Charleston: Vecsey is an award-winning sports columnist for the New York Post. - (09/27/04)
College of Charleston to Host U.S. Senate Debate: Debate set for October 3. - (09/24/04)
C of C To Host Panel Discussion on Politics and Communication: Program will be on September 30.- (09/23/04)
Editorial cartoonist Robert Ariail to speak at the College of Charleston: Ariail to speak on October 6.- (09/21/04)
College of Charleston Sends Supplies to Hurricane Victims: SGO collects needed items for the Sunshine State. - (09/17/04)
Shottland to Speak at College of Charleston Tate Center: President/CEO of American Packaging Company will speak to business students on September 23.- (09/16/04)
College of Charleston Finishes Ninth at Cougar Classic: This is the second year of this tournament- (09/15/04)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON WI-FI USERS SHOW STRONG INCREASE: Statistics show a sharp increase in students on campus who use Wi-Fi – short for wireless fidelity networks - with their laptop PCs, personal digital assistants and other devices.- (09/13/04)
College of Charleston Collects Items for Florida Hurricane Victims: Bring items to Student Life area in BellSouth Building.- (09/07/04)
Pulitzer Prize Winning Editorial Cartoonist To Speak at C of C: Ann Telnaes will discuss her drawings on the Bush Administration, the U.S. Patriot Act and the War on Terrorism. - (08/30/04)
College of Charleston Freshmen Post Highest Average S.A.T. Scores In S.C.: The S.A.T. average of this year’s freshmen is the highest in the College’s 234-year history.- (08/27/04)
Princeton Review Ranks College of Charleston Among Best in Nation: C of C named one of the best institution for undergraduate education in 2005 edition of the Princeton Review College Guide. - (08/26/04)
College of Charleston Seeks Help in Star Count: Study to measure the amount of light pollution in the tri-county area. - (08/25/04)
The Program in the Carolina Lowcountry & Atlantic World Presents Hines Priz: As part of the Carolina Lowcountry and the Atlantic World Book Series with the University of South Carolina Press, The Hines Prize carries a cash award of $1,000 and includes publication in the program’s book series.- (08/25/04)
The Program in the Carolina Lowcountry & Atlantic World Presents Hines Priz: As part of the Carolina Lowcountry and the Atlantic World Book Series with the University of South Carolina Press, The Hines Prize carries a cash award of $1,000 and includes publication in the program’s book series.- (08/25/04)
College of Charleston Hosts ‘Middle Passage’ Author Johnson for Convocation: “The relationships you make here will not only shape your identity but will profoundly effect your future,” said College of Charleston President Lee Higdon during the ceremony.- (08/24/04)
Former C of C sailor leads going into second half of Olympic sailing: C of C graduate John LOVELL holds the lead after 6 races of the Tornado class sailing competition. - (08/23/04)
College of Charleston Hosts ‘Middle Passage’ Author Johnson for Convocation: Following the ceremony, students will proceed from the Johnson Center down George Street, through Porter’s Lodge to the Cistern, where they will sign a Class Ledger to officially begin their academic journey.- (08/19/04)
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Dedicates New College of Charleston Bell Tower: The donation of the bell tower is a collaborative effort between Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity alumni, College of Charleston trustees and staff.- (08/16/04)
College of Charleston Graduate Competes In His Third Olympics: John Lovell will compete in the Tornado class sailing competition in Greece. - (08/12/04)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ART DIRECTOR WINS NATIONAL HONOR: “I’m excited about competing against schools like MIT, Harvard and UCLA,” says Myers, “and matching the College of Charleston with that level of professional design.”- (08/11/04)
Students Present Marine Biology Research Projects: This 10-week program was developed by the College of Charleston in 1992. - (08/05/04)
Godow Named Dean of College of Charleston North Campus: Dr. Godow will also serve as Executive Director of the Lowcountry Graduate Center.- (07/22/04)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON RANKS HIGH IN FISKE GUIDE: “The College of Charleston has set its sights on becoming the finest public liberal arts and sciences institution in South Carolina, and it seems to be on its way.”- (07/13/04)
College of Charleston Develops Youth Entrepreneurship Program: Program is aimed at "at-risk" middle/high school students.- (07/12/04)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON RECEIVES EWING MARION KAUFFMAN GRANT: “We are confident that it will help us develop programs that prepare students to become lifelong learners and committed citizens,” said Sam Hines, dean of the school of humanities and social sciences at the College of Charleston.- (07/07/04)
College of Charleston Board of Trustees Approve Tuition Increase: The increase will be 7.5 percent for in-state residents and 8.5 percent for out-of-state students. - (07/01/04)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ANNOUNCES PUBLICATION OF “ILLUMINATIONS”: In this issue, poets, writers, academics and activists from around the world pay tribute to the indomitable spirit of South African poet and activist Dennis Brutus, who turns 80 on November 28, 2004.- (06/25/04)
College of Charleston Announces Formation of Patrick Ringwald Scholarship: Scholarship will be given to a student who is majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management.- (06/15/04)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON’S FRIEDMAN AND REYNOLDS WIN 2ND EMMY AWARD: This film was shown as part of South Carolina ETV’s “Southern Lens” series, and documents the story of Holocaust survivors living in Charleston.- (06/14/04)
The Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Center for the Arts: Wayland Henry Cato, Jr. gave, on behalf of himself and his wife, Marion Rivers Cato, the College’s School of the Arts a $ 1.5 million gift to complete the building. The amount is the largest single gift ever given to the College of Charleston School of the Arts. - (06/03/04)
Dr. Peterson Named National Chairman of Afterschool Alliance: Dr. Terry Peterson is the director of the Afterschool and Community Learning Network.- (05/27/04)
Wayland Henry Cato Jr. Gives $1.5 Million Gift To The College of Charleston: The gift is the largest ever given to the School of the Arts- (05/19/04)
College of Charleston Graduates Largest Class Ever: Students urged to leave “the world better than you found it”. - (05/16/04)
NEW WEBSITE PROMOTES C OF C FACULTY: Site features articles about 22 C of C professors and their research interests.- (05/15/04)
Musick to speak to The Graduate School of the C of C Commencement: The ceremony will be held at Sottile Theatre on May 15, 2004- (05/10/04)
Gregorian Speaks at College of Charleston Graduation: Largest class in history is expected to walk across the Cistern on May 16. - (05/07/04)
College of Charleston/ Goodwill Industries Work to Clean Up Charleston: " Move out, Help Out 2004" in full swing. - (05/05/04)
Darius Rucker tells C of C Students about the Business of Music: The lead singer of the band Hootie and the Blowfish gives students "inside look" at business. - (04/27/04)
College of Charleston Board of Trustees Approve New Programs: Programs will be Latin American and Caribbean Studies; Hospitality and Tourism Management; Corporate Communications and Historic Preservation. - (04/23/04)
Novelists John Edgar Wideman Speaks at College of Charleston: Wideman will hold a book signing and lecture on campus. - (04/21/04)
College of Charleston Professors Honored For Their Work: Faculty Awards of Distinction for the 2003-2004 academic years announced. - (04/20/04)
College of Charleston Board of Trustee Meeting: Board meets on April 22-23. - (04/16/04)
College of Charleston Announces Employee and Employer of the Year: Shelley, the ninth winner of this honor, is employed by the College of Charleston Counseling and Substance Abuse Services and was nominated by her employer, Guy Ilagan. - (04/16/04)
College of Charleston Communication Department Forms Advisory Council: Council will be a sounding board for faculty and students in the Department.- (04/14/04)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON SENIOR WINS $5000 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP: “It was a real surprise and I’m honored to represent Phi Kappa Phi and the College of Charleston,” says Grier, who intends to pursue a career in government intelligence.- (04/13/04)
INTEL RANKS COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ONE OF NATION’S “MOST UNWIRED COLLEGES”: Called “CampusWide,” the College of Charleston’s wireless network enables students, faculty, and staff to have convenient, twenty-four hour, mobile access to email, class schedules and other information offered via the World Wide Web.- (04/12/04)
College of Charleston Opened Multi-Cultural Center April 7: Along with housing offices for the College intercultural programs, the Multi-Cultural Center provides a place for students to relax and study before, between and after classes.- (04/08/04)
College of Charleston Fights Alcohol and Drug Abuse: College takes part in National Alcohol Screening Day on April 8th. - (04/05/04)
College of Charleston opens the new Multi-Cultural Center on April 7: New building located at 207 Calhoun Street.- (04/01/04)
NICKELODEON EXEC TO SPEAK AT COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ON APRIL 22: Marva Smalls is part of Distinguished Communicators Series.- (03/31/04)
College of Charleston Host Fulbright Visiting Specialist March 30-31: Dr. Saleem Kidwai is an expert in Islamic societies and cultures. - (03/30/04)
Kauffman Foundation Awards College of Charleston $50,000 Grant: Grant used to establish the new undergraduate multidisciplinary initiative: “Liberal Education and the Entrepreneurial Mind.” - (03/29/04)
College of Charleston Student Pianist Heffernan to Play Kennedy Center: Jazz pianist/C of C student Conor Heffernan will perform in "Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead" program.- (03/24/04)
Dr. Robert Pitts Named Dean of College of Charleston School of Business: Dr. Pitts begins work on July 1st. - (03/23/04)
College of Charleston Host The Waters of Hermes Italian Festival: Festival will be on March 25-26 at Physicians Auditorium. - (03/15/04)
College of Charleston Geology Professor Wins International Courage Award: Stephanie Schwabe honored for her dedication to the preservation of the water-filled cave systems in the Bahamas and around the world. - (03/05/04)
College of Charleston Professor To Speak at White House Literary Function: Bret Lott to take part in event sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts. - (03/04/04)
Furlong Named Director of Intercultural Program at College of Charleston: Sumita Furlong named to post. - (03/01/04)
College of Charleston Hires Wilson as new Senior V-P for Student Affairs: Victor Wilson begins work at C of C this summer. - (02/25/04)
College of Charleston Presents Diversity Expert: William E. Leftwich III will lecture on March 1st.- (02/24/04)
Iota Omicron Offers Free Black History Walking Tour Today: Sites will include three houses once owned or rented by African-Americans now used as departmental offices, four African-American cemeteries which will be a part of the grounds of the new library, three of the city's oldest African-American churches- (02/18/04)
College of Charleston Host Math Meet: Close to 1,000 high school students from across the Southeast will participate.- (02/17/04)
GARRISON KEILLOR SPEAKS TO COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON STUDENTS: Famed public radio broadcaster and best selling author spoke to several Communication majors during a visit to the C of C.- (02/12/04)
College of Charleston Scientists Take Part in Earthquake Drill: Drill involved over 20 experts from the US and Puerto Rico. - (02/11/04)
U.N. POPULATION LAUREATE TO SPEAK AT COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON: Werner Fornos will speak on campus on February 17th.- (02/09/04)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON TO HOST HEALTH COMMUNICATION FORUM: Forum set for February 12 at Physicians Auditorium- (02/03/04)
CNN TO BROADCAST LIVE FROM THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON: Political Shows will be "Live from the Cistern" - (02/01/04)
Dr. Leslie Sautter named to Sanctuary Advisory Board: Sautter named to the Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary.- (01/30/04)
John Grisham Visits the College of Charleston: Best selling author speaks to students.- (01/28/04)
Professor Scott Poole Publishes Never Surrender: "Never Surrender should have an honored place on the surprisingly short shelf of serious studies of the southern conservative tradition," writes Gaines M. Foster, author of Ghosts of the Confederacy: Defeat, the Lost Cause, and the Emergence of the New South, 1865 to 1913.- (01/27/04)
Bell Named Secretary of College of Charleston Board of Directors: Bell was named to the Board in 1996- (01/12/04)
College of Charleston ‘Challenges’ Community to Commemorate MLK: Between 10am and 4pm on Monday, January 19, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, student led teams will complete service missions that benefit local non-profit agencies, schools, religious organizations, and local government with specific needs. - (01/08/04)
Graduates Receive Degrees During College of Charleston Winter Commencement: 560 students receive degrees. - (12/21/03)
Explore Mars with The College of Charleston: C of C will provide an exclusive real time video stream of the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity as they explore the Mars surface. - (12/17/03)
Laura Griffin 5K Run/Walk Scheduled: Race will be held on January 17,- (12/09/03)
Public Safety Officer Awarded the Medal Of Valor: Officer Charles Becktell was recognized for his courage concerning a traffic incident last month. - (12/04/03)
College of Charleston Professor Wins International Courage Award: Dr. Schwabe to receive The Women of Discovery Awards in March.- (11/24/03)
Governor’s School of College of Charleston Accepting Nominations: All nominations must be submitted before the January 30, 2004 - (11/20/03)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON TO HOST FORUM ON THE INTERNET AND POLITICAL STRATEGY: Forum set for December 4, 2003- (11/18/03)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ANNOUNCES NEW CRAZYHORSE: For over forty years Crazyhorse has published the finest poetry and prose. The editors are especially interested in original writing that engages in the work of honest communication. Editors ask, “What’s at stake in this writing?” What’s reckoned with that’s important for other people to read?”- (11/17/03)
College of Charleston Study To Focus on Forest Management: Study will expand research and information on the effects of management, specifically prescribed fire, on forested ecosystems. - (11/14/03)
College of Charleston Host Liberal Arts and Entrepreneurship Meeting: Group wants to infuse entrepreneurship into the framework of a liberal arts and science education.- (11/14/03)
College of Charleston Host Non-Profit Seminar: Over 50 non-profit organizations attend seminar. - (11/13/03)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON DEAN ELECTED TO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: “ICFAD is a terrific organization,” says Morris. “I am honored that my peers have elected me to serve on the Board.- (11/13/03)
College of Charleston Board Member Vincent Price Dies: School sets up Vincent Price Scholarship Fund.- (11/12/03)
College of Charleston Featured on ABC-TV Program "The View": The show was broadcast from The Cistern- (11/10/03)
C of C's Avery Center Acquires William H. Johnson Painting: “Bicycling Boys,” will be officially accepted by Avery and College of Charleston on November 12, 2003 - (11/10/03)
College of Charleston Dedicates the Rita Liddy Hollings Science Center: Hollings is a 1957 C of C Grad. - (10/31/03)
College of Charleston Offers an Astronomy Double Extravaganza.: Public invited to view a total lunar eclipse and a view of Mars.- (10/27/03)
College of Charleston Board of Trustees Meeting: Board to meet on October 23-24.- (10/17/03)
Dr. Sam Stafford Named to College of Charleston’s Board of Directors: Governor Mark Sanford names Dr. Stafford to the Board.- (10/16/03)
Kiplinger Magazine Names College of Charleston “Best Value”: This is the second year in a row the College has made the list. - (10/13/03)
College of Charleston Awards Honorary Degree to Krawcheck: The award comes 21 years after he enrolled in the school as a part-time student. - (10/10/03)
College of Charleston Program Ranked as Best in the Nation: The report shows that the College of Charleston is a national leader when it comes to producing astronomy and physics graduates. - (09/23/03)
National Minority Organization Recognizes College of Charleston Student: The organization recognized four undergraduate and three graduate students from across the United States who maintained outstanding academic records and successfully completed major research projects.- (09/19/03)
Governor Sanford Awarded College of Charleston Founders’ Medal: The Founders’ Medal Award was established in 1985 to mark the 200th anniversary of the chartering of the College of Charleston. - (09/18/03)
College of Charleston Holds Open House: First of three open houses slated for Sept. 20th.- (09/11/03)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON TO HOLD 9/11 VIGIL IN CISTERN: The vigil will include readings and music by the College of Charleston Concert Choir, Directed by Robert Taylor, and Lux Aeterna, Directed by Karen Marrolli. - (09/09/03)
College of Charleston Professor Helps NASA Develop Educational Program: Program will address the academic requirements of students with special needs.- (09/05/03)
College of Charleston Offers a View of Mars: College will set up telescopes for a Mars viewing on September 13 - (09/04/03)
College of Charleston Offers Business Etiquette Class: Program will focus on everything from the art of handshaking to working a room. - (09/02/03)
Report Shows College of Charleston Has $480.8 Million Impact on Lowcountry: Report released by the Joseph P. Riley Jr., Institute for Urban Affairs and Policy Studies at the College of Charleston. - (08/29/03)
Motown Bassist, James Jamerson Featured in Jazz Initiative Events at Avery: In this first program of the recently established jazz initiative- (08/27/03)
College of Charleston Unveils New Athletic Logos: This is the first logo change for the school’s athletic department since September 1992. - (08/25/03)
College of Charleston 2003 Freshmen Class Sets SAT record: The average SAT score for the incoming freshmen class is 1205.- (08/21/03)
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON HOLDS 2003 CONVOCATION: New Student Convocation is a College of Charleston tradition that kicks-off the academic year and includes messages from the president of the College, student government president, and several other representatives.- (08/20/03)
College of Charleston Bookstore Holds Grand Opening: The new store will feature cutting edge innovation in C of C merchandising design and fixtures. - (08/19/03)
Princeton Review Ranks College of Charleston Among Best in Nation: The College is one of the 100 schools profiled in the very first edition of The Best Southeastern Colleges- (08/19/03)
College of Charleston Astronomy Department Presents Mars Lecture: “What is All the Hype About Mars Really About”lecture will be presented by C of C Astronomy Professor Dr. Terry Richards.- (08/18/03)
Nadel Named Director of Community Outreach: Evelyn Nadel takes over post.- (08/15/03)
College of Charleston Concert Choir Wins Top Honor: “A performance at the regional ACDA convention is one of the greatest honors a college choir can receive,” says Rob Taylor- (08/07/03)
College of Charleston Student Wins National Playwright Competition: A conference for the winners will be held in New York City from July 31 – August 1, 2003. - (07/29/03)
College of Charleston Student-Athletes Are Making the Grade: During the Spring 2003 semester, 10 out of 17 teams earned GPAs above the College of Charleston average- (07/28/03)
College of Charleston Dean Elected President of Prestigious Council: “This is good visibility for College of Charleston to play more of a leadership role and to act as a vehicle for furthering goals set for the College on a national scale,” says Dr. Hines.- (07/28/03)
College of Charleston Receives $89,000 Kauffman Grant: The Consortium will serve to encourage and stimulate liberal arts and sciences colleges and universities to infuse entrepreneurship into the framework of a liberal arts and sciences education.- (07/24/03)
College of Charleston Announces John M Rivers Sr. Scholarship: The scholarship will be used to recruit and retain a student majoring in communication.- (07/21/03)
College of Charleston Host Canadian Business Seminar: The seminar will cover all aspects of doing business with Canada.- (07/17/03)
SUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL EXPLORES UNIVERSAL THEMES: The festival, which is the only one of its kind in Charleston, will offer professional level performances of the Bard’s timeless works. - (07/15/03)
School of the Arts Hosts International Fine Arts Deans: Valerie Morris, Dean of the School of the Arts and Steve Rosenberg, Chair of the School of the Arts’ Music Department and Director of the Charleston Pro Musica, will present information to the ICFAD - (07/10/03)
Russian Entrepreneurs Visit College of Charleston: Group will receive a crash course on U.S. business and global entrepreneurship.- (07/09/03)
College of Charleston Biologist Explores Mountains in the Sea: The deep sea mission will explore several little known seamounts in the New England Seamount Chain. - (07/09/03)
College of Charleston Student Playwright Wins National Honor: Donnelly’s play was written for the College of Charleston Theatre Department Playwriting II course as a final project- (07/07/03)
Governor’s School Students Stage Mock Refugee Camp at College of Charleston: Several Charleston physicians as well as MUSC medical students volunteered their time to administer the clinic. - (07/03/03)
College of Charleston/MUSC Receive Grant Money For Study: Grant will be used to develop programs in genomics and proteomics. - (07/03/03)
College of Charleston Freshman Awarded Beatty Scholarship: Dustin Anthony Barr of Mooresville, NC will attend the College of Charleston under scholarship.- (06/30/03)
Service Learning with a Computer Science Twist: College of Charleston Computer Science students have accomplished work that has global impact. - (06/27/03)
Avery Center Kicks Off African American Tourism Marketing Initiative: Reception to be held on July 16th - (06/27/03)
College of Charleston Publishes International Literary Magazine: The nineteenth issue of Illuminations: An International Magazine of Contemporary Writing has arrived.- (06/23/03)
College of Charleston Faculty Member Receives Research Enhancement Award: Dr. Hughes receives $5000 in research "seed money."- (06/17/03)
Professor Danaher Selected to National Poverty Center Workshop: C of C Sociology Professor William F. Danaher will receive national recognition this summer for the quality of his social policy research.- (06/11/03)
Dr. Beam Receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Scientific Awareness: C of C Professor was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the education of undergraduate students - (06/10/03)
College of Charleston Board of Trustees Votes to Increase Tuition: C of C tuition still expected to remain below that of many public institutions in the state and the southeast. - (06/09/03)
College of Charleston Announces $50,000 “Ask Jackie” Scholarship: At $50,000, "Ask Jackie" Scholarship is the largest Communications Department scholarship at the School.- (06/06/03)
CofC Professor Selected to National Poverty Center Workshop: Dr. William F. Danaher will analyze poverty and welfare trends this summer at the University of Michigan- (06/06/03)
College of Charleston Board of Trustees Hold Special Meeting: Meeting scheduled for June 9th. - (06/02/03)
History Professor Gleeson Wins Distinguished Prize: Professor David T. Gleeson of the College of Charleston Department of History has won the 2001 Donald Murphy Prize for Distinguished First Book - (06/02/03)
College of Charleston Upward Bound Program Awarded $2-million Grant: The United States Department of Education has awarded the College of Charleston’s Upward Bound Program a five-year grant of more than two million dollars. - (05/23/03)
Jorgens named Provost/ Senior V.P. for Academic Affairs: Dr.Elise Jorgens will be the chief academic officer of the College with oversight of the academic program.- (05/15/03)
Abrams Named Senior V.P. for Strategic Planning and Administration: Andy Abrams will also serve as General Counsel for the College of Charleston- (05/15/03)
College of Charleston Graduates Largest Class Ever: More than 1,500 strong—crossed the stage at Cistern Yard during the traditional Mother’s Day Graduation Ceremony. - (05/11/03)
C of C Names Sobiesuo as Director of International Education: Dr. Andrew Sobiesuo responsible for developing and implementing international education at C of C- (05/08/03)
Governor Sanford Selects Scarborough to C of C Board of Trustees: Scarborough to fill one of two seats on the Board of Trustees. - (05/07/03)
College of Charleston Student Studies Mindset of Henry Laurens: Psychology Major Neal Polhemus recently traveled to Boston, Massachusetts to conduct research for his paper entitled, “The Mind Frame of Henry Laurens: President of the First Continental Congress from 1777-78.”- (05/07/03)
College of Charleston Senior Receives $500 Award: Senior John D. Lockair received a $500 award from Entrepreneur-in-Residence Tommy Baker.- (05/05/03)
College of Charleston Presents Astronomy Day: The event is free and open to the public.- (05/02/03)
College of Charleston Communication Chair Wins National Award: Dr. Douglas A. Ferguson, Professor and Department of Communication Chair at the College of Charleston, was a member of the winning team- (05/02/03)
College of Charleston Honors Communication Students: The College of Charleston Department of Communication honored students for various awards during the 2002-2003 school year- (05/01/03)
Public Safety Announces Employee of the Quarter: Officer James Washington receives Employee of the Quarter Award- (05/01/03)
College of Charleston Publishes Crazyhorse Literary Journal: The College of Charleston announces the Spring 2003 issue of Crazyhorse, a nationally distributed literary journal of fiction, poetry, and essays- (04/30/03)
College of Charleston Honors Language Students: The College of Charleston Department of Languages honored students for various awards during the 2002-2003 school year- (04/30/03)
College of Charleston Honors Public Safety Officers: The College of Charleston honored nine officers on Wednesday, April 30 for making the campus safe secure.- (04/30/03)
Dr. Shirley Malcolm to Speak at C of C Graduate School Ceremony: The Graduate School of the College of Charleston will award degrees to 92 students during the ceremony. - (04/29/03)
McGraw to Speak at College of Charleston Graduation: Harold McGraw III, President and Chief Executive Officer of McGraw-Hill Companies will be the commencement speaker at the College of Charleston Commencement Ceremony on May 11th. - (04/28/03)
College of Charleston Presents Faculty Awards: Awards presented to 6 C of C faculty members- (04/24/03)
College of Charleston Honors Students/Faculty: The College of Charleston honored 75 students and faculty members who have won various awards during the 2002-2003 school year. - (04/24/03)
College of Charleston Professor Heads Charleston Cruise Ship Committee: Committee will review the operations of the cruise ship industry and manage its impact in Charleston. - (04/22/03)
College of Charleston Students Deliver “Bears for the Abused”: Students hope to deliver more than 100 teddy bears to the Childern's Emergency Shelter in Charleston. - (04/16/03)
CofC Students Receive Prominent Arts Internships in Washington, D.C.: CofC Arts Management students Christina Leventis and Amanda Swenson have received prominent summer internships in Washington, D.C.- (04/16/03)
College of Charleston Senior Takes Center Stage Internship: College of Charleston Senior and Baltimore native, Melanie Zolenas, has taken an internship with Center Stage Theater.- (04/16/03)
C of C Announces Student Employee and Student Employer of the Year Awards: Elizabeth Abraham and Matt Yousefzadeh share award for CofC Student Employee of the Year and Andrew Garland, Assistant Director of Alumni Services, wins Employer of the Year- (04/15/03)
College of Charleston Presents Research Poster Session: Over 100 Research Posters will be on display.- (04/11/03)
C of C Students Take the Diplomatic Approach to Washington, D.C.: College of Charleston students participate in the Maya Model Organization of American States General Assembly in Washington, D.C. - (04/09/03)
Brownyard Named Associate V-P of Business Services: Brownyard will oversee the newly created Business Services Division- (04/04/03)
Willette Burnham Named Associate V-P of Enrollment Management: Burnham will recommend, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate strategies, programs and services that augment the quality of student life. - (04/04/03)
College of Charleston Host “Play Day” for Preschool Children: Event will have games and art activities designed for preschool aged children - (04/03/03)
CofC Student Wins National Award for Sociology Project: College of Charleston Senior and Sociology major Joseph Valenti has won first prize in the “Best Undergraduate Poster” category from the Southern Sociological Society.- (04/03/03)
Johnson Awarded College of Charleston Founders’ Medal: F. Mitchell Johnson gets College of Charleston top honor- (03/27/03)
C of C Music Student Wins National Classical Guitar Competition: College of Charleston Senior and classical guitarist Marco Sartor has won first place at the 2003 Music Teachers National Association Finals- (03/26/03)
S.C. Teachers/Students Prepare Samples for Space Station: Program sponsored by College of Charleston and S.C. Space Grant Consortium- (03/25/03)
College of Charleston Board of Trustee Meeting: Board meets on April 7-8, 2003- (03/24/03)
College of Charleston host Scholarship Luncheon: Over 120 Scholarship winners meet donors- (03/21/03)
College of Charleston to Present Founders’ Medal Award: Award will be presented to F. Mitchell Johnson on March 26th- (03/19/03)
College of Charleston Project to be featured on SC Educational Radio: The Green Building Project will be featured on the March 20th edition of "Your Day"- (03/18/03)
C of C Music Faculty Member Trevor Weston Wins Goddard Lieberson Prize: Music Professor Trevor Weston is the recipient of the Goddard Lieberson $15,000 prize for “mid-career composers of exceptional gifts”- (03/17/03)
Journalist John Palmer to Speak at College of Charleston: Award-Winning Newsman will speak on war, politics, and the influence of media - (03/14/03)
College of Charleston Professor Wins Science Award: Dr. Charles Beam awarded the “2003 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science Awareness- (03/13/03)
College of Charleston and Clemson Seek New Masters Program: Schools Propose masters degree of Science in Historic Preservation- (03/12/03)
College of Charleston Applications Increase For Fall Term: Deadline to apply for Fall Semester is April 1st. - (03/11/03)
Conference on Carolina Lowcountry and Caribbean Cuisines Set: This conference will highlight the rich parallel traditions of cookery in the Lowcountry and the West Indies. - (03/07/03)
Rosengarten Wins Governor’s Archives Award: Curator of the Jewish Heritage Collection receives first ever “Governor’s Archives Award” - (03/06/03)
Charleston Men's Chorus Raises Scholarship Money: The Charleston Men's Chorus, directed by Lon H. Shull III, and accompanied by Pamela Nelson, enchanted a large audience- (03/03/03)
College of Charleston for the Adult Student: Open House on March 18th - (03/03/03)
Magazine Ranks College of Charleston Chemistry Degrees in Top 25: College of Charleston is the only S.C. school to make the list. - (02/27/03)
Dr. Larry Carlson Receives Governor’s Distinguished Professor Award: Dr. Larry Carlson, Professor and Chair of the Department of English at the College of Charleston- (02/27/03)
College of Charleston received S.C. Lottery Grant from S.C. Lawmakers: Grant will be used to install "smart classrooms", train faculty members and to make the WebCT course management software available in all courses. - (02/24/03)
C of C Professor Says Higher Gas Prices Could Help S.C. Tourism: High Prices at the pump may bring more tourist to Palmetto State. - (02/10/03)
College of Charleston Students Called to Active Duty: College of Charleston student military reservists Melissa Henderson and Stanislov Komitov have answered the call to active duty- (02/07/03)
College of Charleston Schedules Events for Black History Month.: C of C events range from lectures to jazz concerts.- (02/03/03)
MESSA Runs for Money and Environmental Awareness: (MESSA) 8K for H2O RUN/WALK took place on Saturday, February 1st, 2003 at Folly Beach, South Carolina- (02/03/03)
Summer Undergraduate Research Proposals: Applications for Summer Undergraduate Research proposals are due Friday, January 31st. For details about the undergraduate research component of the 4th Century Initiative program, please see the Undergraduate Research webpage. - (01/31/03)
Study Looks at Non-Television Families in South Carolina: New case study by a C of C professor reveals that there may be some similarities among households that do not own a TV. - (01/30/03)
C of C students headed to Music Teachers National Association Finals: College of Charleston students William Villaverde, piano, and Marco Sartor, classical guitar, both recently won first place at the Music Teachers National Association Finals (MTNA) Southern Division Competition- (01/29/03)
College of Charleston Trustees vote to add 1,600 seats to College Arena: Trustees vote to raise the current 3,400 seats to 5,000 with the flexibility to enlarge in the future.- (01/24/03)
Hospitality Leadership Development Institute Begins Training: The Hospitality Leadership Development Institute has established an intense management program that provided managers with educational opportunities designed to enhance their career development and professional growth. - (01/23/03)
College of Charleston Breaks Ground on New School of Business Building: The $2 million endowment is the largest single gift ever given to the College of Charleston. - (01/23/03)
Governor’s School of College of Charleston Accepting Nominations: The Governor’s School is a four-week residential summer program designed for gifted and talented high school students.- (01/21/03)
400 Receive Degrees at College of Charleston’s Mid-year Commencement: More than 350 undergraduate students and 50 graduate students recieved their degrees at the College of Charleston’s mid-year commencement on December 15 at the North Charleston Coliseum. - (12/15/2002)
Arena to Remain on George Street: The College of Charleston Board of Trustees met on November 15, 2002 and decided that the College's athletic/PEHD complex will remain on George Street, thereby rejecting the upper Meeting Street option. The board charged the administration with the task of working with architectural consultants and others to develop various sized arena configurations. - (11/21/2002)
Gospel Choir to Perform on Good Morning America as a Part of the “50 States” Tour: The College of Charleston’s Gospel Choir, under the direction of Jonihfer Q. Fashion, has been invited to perform on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Wednesday Nov. 13, on the steps of the Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street. WCIV-TV4 will be assisting in this exciting, live broadcast. Monday, Nov. 11, GMA will be leaving its Times Square studio and going on the road again, continuing ABC News’ “50 States” tour across America with a special weeklong southern swing. - (11/13/2002)
College of Charleston “Interns” Revisit Good Morning America: Good Morning America, ABC-TV’s early morning show, will broadcast live on Wednesday, November 13, from the Dock Street Theatre as part of its “50 States, One Nation, One Year” campaign. For College of Charleston senior Khaliah El-Amin and alumna Jaime Newsom it will be a reunion of sorts. - (11/11/2002)
Author Steve Turner to Lecture on Artist William Henry Johnson: Steve Turner, owner of the Steve Turner Gallery in Beverly Hills, Calif., will present a lecture on artist William H. Johnson at the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, 125 Bull Street, at 6:30 PM on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002. - (10/22/2002)
Naming and Dedication Ceremony for the Center for Jewish Studies: At 2:30 p.m. on October 13, 2002, the College of Charleston will hold a naming and dedication ceremony for the Center for Jewish Studies. - (10/8/2002)
Naming and Dedication of McAlister Residence Hall: On October 14, 2002, the College of Charleston held a naming and dedication ceremony for its newest residence hall: Marcia Kelly McAlister Hall. Located on the corner of St. Philip and Vanderhorst Streets, McAlister Hall is available to all full-time students and features its own café, student lounge, laundry, and administrative and security offices. - (10/15/2002)
College of Charleston Announces Admissions Open House: The College of Charleston will host an open house for prospective freshmen and transfer students from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2002. Students interested in enrolling at the College of Charleston will have an opportunity to learn more about admission, academic departments, financial aid, and student life. - (10/18/2002)
College of Charleston Students Earn Writing Lab Certification: Tamara Keith, a consultant for the College of Charleston Writing Lab has been awarded the second level of certification by the National College Reading and Learning Association. Keith is a junior at College of Charleston, majoring in biology. She is a graduate of Crestwood High School in Sumter, S.C. and is the daughter of William and Kathleen Keith of Dalzell. - (10/7/2002)
National Conference Hosted by College of Charleston's Arts Management Program and Avery Research: The College of Charleston's Arts Management Program and the Avery Research Center will co-host the 28th Annual “Social Theory, Politics & the Arts Conference,” Oct. 3 - 5, in the Lightsey Conference Center, 160 Calhoun St.- (9/30/2002)
C of C’s School of Education Announces Goizueta Foundation Scholarship Recipients: The College of Charleston School of Education has announced the 2002-2003 Goizueta Foundation Reach to Teach Scholarship recipients. These five individuals, chosen for their commitment to South Carolina schools and children, will receive $4,000 a year for up to three years to complete their education degrees at the College of Charleston. The recipients are Laurie Dennis, Milita Johnson, Celeste Monette, Dawn Monroe, and Jacqueline Villinger. Ruth Cohen will serve as their mentor. - (9/25/2002)
Early Childhood Development Center Dedicates Renovated Building: The College of Charleston School of Education will host a celebration and dedication of the newly renovated N.E. Miles Early Childhood Development Center on Friday, November 1. Celebration activities will include an open house from 9-11 a.m., a dedication ceremony at 11 a.m., and a drop-in from 4-6 p.m., during which refreshments will be served. Campus and community members are invited to attend. - (9/30/2002)
College of Charleston announces First Black Alumni Reunion Weekend: The College of Charleston announces the first Black Alumni Reunion Weekend to take place on Friday and Saturday, October 25 and 26, 2002. Planned activities include a cocktail party, a street fair, and a banquet and dance featuring music all alumni can groove to. - (9/30/2002)
College of Charleston Faculty Member Receives Fulbright Scholar Award: David M. Kowal, Professor of Art History at the College of Charleston, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to lecture and research the University of S. Carlos, Guatemala during the 2002-2003 academic year, according to the United States Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. - (9/13/2002)
Newest Class Begins the Hospitality Leadership Development Institute: On September 18, eighteen middle managers of Charleston’s leading hospitality organizations began the fall session of the Hospitality Leadership Development Institute, established by the School of Business and Economics at the College of Charleston. - (9/30/2002)
College of Charleston to Host Political Communications Forum: CHARLESTON, SC — Eight of the state's most prominent political communication experts will share opinions and anecdotes on Monday, September 30, at a forum, titled "South Carolina Elections 2002: Campaign Strategy and the Media." The forum sponsored by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, along with the College's departments of Communication and Political Science, will be held at 7 p.m. at C of C's Physicians Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. - (9/16/2002)
College of Charleston Makes Princeton Review College Guide Cover: Randolph Hall and the Cistern yard, which have inspired generations of photographers, now grace the cover of the Princeton Review’s Complete Book of Colleges 2003.- (8/5/2002)
C of C Announces New Board of Trustee Leadership and Four New Trustees: On July 19, 2002, the Board of Trustees of the College of Charleston elected new leadership. The new chairman of the board is Robert S. Small, Jr.- (7/19/2002)
Business School Establishes New Hospitality Leadership Institute: On May 22, twelve Lowcountry hospitality professionals completed the new Hospitality Leadership Development Institute established by the School of Business and Economics at the College of Charleston. - (7/12/2002)
Distance Education Links Downtown Campus and C of C- North: The Spring 2002 semester saw the debut of three new computer science distance education courses at the College of Charleston. Video and audio links enabled students at College of Charleston- North in North Charleston to be part of classes taught in specially equipped classrooms at the downtown campus. - (7/11/2002)
C of C Researchers Receive National Science Foundation Grants: College of Charleston Chemistry and Education faculty have received separate grants from the National Science Foundation. - (7/5/2002)
C of C Students Excel at S.C. Academy of Science Competition: The College of Charleston’s undergraduate research program reaped numerous awards at the South Carolina Academy of Science 75th Annual Meeting held recently at the University of South Carolina- Aiken. - (7/3/2002)
C of C Alumna Wins Prestigious Journalism Award: Kelly Golden, a College of Charleston alumna and news anchor-reporter at Charleston’s WTMA Radio, is the recipient of a 2002 Edward R. Murrow Award presented by the Radio-Television News Directors Association. - (7/2/2002)
New School of Sciences and Mathematics Dean Named: College of Charleston President Lee Higdon has announced the appointment of Dr. Norine Noonan as the new Dean of the School of Sciences and Mathematics. - (6/24/2002)
C of C Names New School of Education Dean: College of Charleston President Lee Higdon announced today that Dr. Frances C. Welch is the new dean of the university’s School of Education. Welch had been interim dean since January 2001. - (5/24/2002)
Frederick Douglass IV Tours C of C's Avery Center: A descendant of one of this country's most prominent 19th century figures visited the College's Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture on May 17. - (5/23/2002)
Business School Honor Society Inducts Local Executives: In recognition of their business and civic contributions to the Charleston area, George W. Fennell and Gregory D. Padgett of Fennell Holdings, Inc. have been inducted into the College of Charleston’s chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma. Beta Gamma Sigma is the honor society for business programs accredited by AACSB International-- The Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business. - (5/23/2002)
Economic Developers School at C of C Graduates Six: Six more South Carolina professionals have completed the College of Charleston- sponsored South Carolina Economic Developers School (SCEDS). - (5/22/2002)
C of C Graduates Largest Class Ever on Mother's Day: The College of Charleston’s Class of 2002-- more than 1,100 strong-- is the largest ever at South Carolina oldest institution of higher learning. - (5/14/2002)
Survey to Probe Businesses about Higher Education Needs: The recently formed Lowcountry Graduate Center- a consortium involving the College of Charleston, The Citadel and the Medical University of South Carolina- will survey 500 area businesses to gauge the level of interest in launching new graduate and post-graduate degrees in the Lowcountry. - (5/14/2002)
2001-2002 Faculty Awards Announced - (5/8/2002)
Hurricane Class Hits C of C: The Spring 2002 semester has been hurricane season for College of Charleston students enrolled in a new course devoted to understanding the physics of hurricanes as well as the influence these feared weather phenomena have on man and the environment. - (5/6/2002)
Kresse Honored by C of C Toastmasters: Recently retired College of Charleston men’s basketball head coach John Kresse has been honored by the school’s Toastmasters organization. College of Charleston’s Toastmasters, which promotes excellence in public speaking, presented Kresse with its Communications & Leadership Award. - (5/2/2002)
C of C Plans Events to Recall America's First Memorial Day: It’s a little known part of Charleston history that America’s first Memorial Day-style ceremony was held in the city’s Hampton Race Course (now Hampton Park) on May, 1 1865, just weeks after the Civil War ended. Historians say this public event- originally called “Decoration Day” - set into motion the rituals that today have become known as Memorial Day. - (5/2/2002)
C of C Greeks Raise $8,000 for Children's Hospital: On April 19 the Sigma Chi fraternity at the College of Charleston presented $8,000 to the Medical University of South Carolina’s Children’s Hospital. The funds were raised during Sigma Chi’s annual Derby Days, a week-long series of games, contests, and fundraising activities in which C of C sororities compete. - (4/30/2002)
Commencements Set for May 11-12: The College of Charleston will holds its outdoor undergraduate commencement on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12. Approximately 1,300 members of the Class of 2002 are expected take the traditional walk across The Cistern to receive their hard-earned diplomas. The ceremony begins at 2:30 p.m. The speaker will be Edward Villella, America’s most celebrated male dancer. Villella, Founding Artistic Director of the Miami City Ballet and a National Medal of the Arts recipient, will receive an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree. - (4/30/2002)
Sports C