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Communication, Diversity, Events, Graduate School Office, Graduate Student Association, Networking, Prospective Students

Brandy Francis, Graduate Student ExCel Award Winner

Congratulations to Brandy Francis our Graduate Student Excel Award Winner. The annual Excellence in Collegiate Education and Leadership ( ExCel) Awards program honors members of the College and community who promote excellence and contribute to the College’s core values of diversity and inclusion. The award ceremony was held  on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Sottile Theatre. Brandy is working on her Masters in Communications. Additionally, she teaches a lab associated…

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Computer & Information Sciences, Diversity, Events, Graduate Programs, Graduate School Office, Guest Bloggers, Networking, News, Student Services, Uncategorized

Graduate Student Spotlight: Husna Siddiqui

Tell me about yourself My name is Husna Siddiqui. I was born in Hyderabad, India. I’m currently pursuing a masters in Computer and Information Sciences with a concentration in Software Engineering. Right now, I work as a Software Engineer at Blackbaud, the world’s leading cloud software company that powers social good. A few of my hobbies include cooking,eating, DIY home projects, taking walks and traveling. I love going on random…

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Academics, Award, Charleston, Deadline, Diversity, Environmental Studies, Events, Graduate Programs, Graduate School Office, Graduate Student Association, Prospective Students, Public Administration

Graduate Spotlight: Abbie Cain

Please join us in welcoming Ms. Abbie Cain to the M.S. in Environmental Studies (MES) program. Abbie is our new Program Coordinator and Director of the Student Garden at Dixie Plantation. Abbie has been at the College of Charleston since 2014, previously in the Center for International Education. Prior to that, she held various positions at her alma mater, Northern Kentucky University. Her undergraduate degree is in Economics and International Studies…

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Interested in Joining the 2015-2016 Graduate Student Assocation Executive Board?

As the spring semester ends soon, the Graduate Student Association (GSA) is running the annual election for all the officer positions for the 2015-2016 GSA executive board.  The following positions will be vacant: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. What is GSA? The GSA is composed of all University of Charleston, S.C. graduate students. We participate in major administrative committees, act as an advocate for graduate students, and organize regular academic, social, and cultural events. Students interested in running…

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Guest Blogger: Ciera Gordon, Co-Founder of Graduate Students of Color Association

Greetings! My name is Ciera Michele Gordon’16. I am a proud native of Florence, South Carolina. I am a proud graduate of the University of South Carolina. Go Gamecocks!  I am currently studying African American History at the Graduate School of the University of Charleston, SC. My family is filled with stories of black history. All families have stories to tell, regardless of their culture or their circumstances. Of course, not all of…

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Academics, Arts Management, Charleston, Events, Graduate Programs, News, Public Administration

MPA/Arts Management Graduate Student Research Featured in Campus Exhibit

You might see some familiar faces if you find yourself passing by the student art exhibition case in the  Stern Student Center in the coming weeks. Nancy Cooper, a graduate student in the Public Administration and Arts Management programs, was recently invited to display her research outreach project in the Stern Center in celebration of Graduate Education Week. Nancy’s project, the Charleston Self-Portrait Project, is a community engagement initiative the…

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Graduate Education Week 2015!

The Graduate School of the University of Charleston, South Carolina is excited to present a week of informational sessions about various aspects of graduate education here at the College of Charleston.  Throughout the week, we will be hosting a variety of events that all highlight aspects of graduate education. We hope that you can join us in our week-long celebration of graduate education! Today, we kick off the week’s festivities…

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Charleston, Diversity, Events, News

In Celebration of Black History Month, OID Presents Rep. Bakari Sellers as Keynote Speaker

This Thursday, February 5, the Office of Institutional Diversity will be hosting a presentation by South Carolina Representative Bakari Sellers in celebration of  2015 Black History Month. Representative Sellers will present “How far have we come and where do we go from here?: A Journey to excellence….” at 5:00 pm in the Stern Center Ballroom. This event is free and open to the public. In 2006, at the age 22, Sellers was elected to…

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Events, Graduate Programs, Graduate Student Association

First Meeting of the Graduate Students of Color Association on 1/23

The first meeting of the Graduate Students of Color Association (GSCA) will be held this Friday! Come out and learn more about the Graduate Students of Color Association What is GSCA? The Graduate Students of Color Association seeks to build and sustain a supportive community for graduate students of color that contributes to their academic development, social growth, and well-being. We are committed to increasing the enrollment, retention, and success of people of…

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New Year, New Professional Development Opportunities!

With the new year comes a multitude of resolutions, and our new year’s resolution here at the Graduate School is to provide a semester full of professional development opportunities specifically tailored for graduate students! We’ve teamed up with Addlestone Library and the Center for Student Learning to offer an even bigger variety of workshops for 2015. The workshops will address the unique needs of graduate students and will explore topics that…

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