We’re excited to welcome Reneé Shackelton, our new Admissions and Administrative Coordinator at the College of Charleston Graduate School! With a rich background in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resources, Reneé brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective to the team. From Human Resources to Higher Education Before joining us, Reneé completed her Master’s…
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Celebrating New Leadership: Graduate Student Association Elects Two New Officers
This fall, the Graduate Student Association (GSA) at the College of Charleston welcomed two passionate and dedicated individuals to their leadership team. The recent elections have brought exciting new voices into the fold with Rafael Guerra and Klaudia Rushi stepping into pivotal roles. Rafael Guerra, a first-year Master of Public Administration student, was elected Secretary,…
Highlighting the Role of Norma J. Salcedo: The Heartbeat of the Graduate Program in Marine Biology at the College of Charleston
The Graduate Program in Marine Biology (GPMB) at the College of Charleston is known for producing top-tier professionals in the field of marine sciences. Behind the scenes, ensuring the smooth operation of this rigorous program, is Norma J. Salcedo, the Administrative Coordinator. With her passion for education, love for natural history, and dedication to student…
Spotlight on Adam Ali: A Passionate Innovator in Aquatic Science at the College of Charleston
At the College of Charleston, innovation and dedication thrive within the walls of the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences. One of the driving forces behind this dynamic environment is Adam Ali, an Associate Professor, Director of the Environmental and Sustainability Studies Graduate Program, and Associate Dean of the Graduate School whose work is shaping…
3MT® 2023 Winner – Jesi Gibbs, M.S. in Marine Biology
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland in Australia. Graduate students have three minutes to present a compelling oration on their thesis/internship/research project and its significance. The exercise fosters academic, presentation, and research communication skills while developing students’ abilities to effectively explain their research in language…
Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition – 2023
The Graduate School proudly presents the annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition! The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland in Australia. Graduate students have three minutes to present a compelling oration on their thesis/internship/research project and its significance. The exercise fosters academic, presentation, and research communication…
Graduate Student Awarded 2023-2024 SC Arts Alliance Fellowship
One of the University of Charleston’s graduate students, Jenna Whetzel, has been awarded as this year’s SC Arts Alliance Fellow “Meet Jenna Whetzel! She is pursuing a dual path in Arts and Cultural Management graduate certificate and a Master of Public Administration degree. Jenna was formerly a Development Associate at PURE Theater and is now…
Child Life Master’s Student Q&A – Allison Campbell
Today we sat down with second-year master’s student Allison Campbell to talk about her experience in the Master’s in Child Life degree program at the College of Charleston. What was your graduate program of choice at CofC and expected year of graduation? “Master of Science in Child Life, 2024.” Please tell us about your…
Graduate Student Alumni Q&A: Jessica Wenclawiak
Q) All right. Jessica, could you tell us about your undergraduate background? Jessica: I went to the University of Georgia. I graduated in the spring of 2020. I got my Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in marine biology. And I also got minors in English and Spanish for fun. I had…
Charleston, SC Ranked 6th In The Country For Best Places To Start a Career
WalletHub is an award-winning personal finance company that is used by millions of consumers, including leading news outlets. Industry experts from the company recently released a study where Charleston ranked 6th out of over 180+ cities as the best place to start a career. Let’s take a look into how this was determined: One of…