The College of Charleston Graduate School is proud to announce that a team of Environmental and Sustainability Studies (EVSS) alumni are helping lead the charge in protecting Sullivan’s Island, a close-knit community and popular tourist destination. Due to significant environmental challenges faced by the 3.8-mile-long barrier island—including low elevation, outdated drainage systems, and rising sea…
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…
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…
We pulled aside Annabelle Tierney to discuss her thesis research addressing plastic pollution in the marine environment. Annabelle is a third-year graduate student in marine biology from Australia with aspirations of going into conservation work. Q) Can you tell me about your research? Annabelle: For my thesis research I am analyzing the distribution and…
This week on A Day with a GA we caught up with Brooke Hammons, a second year student in the Child Life Program. Brooke is the graduate assistant in the Teacher Education Department. Name: Brooke Hammons Hometown: Louisville, KY Graduate Program/Year: MS in Child Life second year! Previous Education (Undergrad and/or Grad): I received my…
The M.Ed. in Languages Program is excited to announce their first-ever newsletter covering both the ESOL and Spanish graduate programs. The M.Ed. in Languages is designed to meet the demands of working professionals with classes offered online. Students in the program have the option of selecting the emphasis that best suits their career aspirations by…
On September 24th, esteemed alumna of the M.A. in History program Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch joined the College community for a virtual Q&A session about her life since graduation. Moderator Dr. Shannon Eaves, Assistant Professor of History at the College fielded questions from the audience for the session, which included graduate current students at the College…
Ever wonder what the summer looks like for graduate students? For each program, the summer semester looks a little different, with students taking summer courses, participating in internships, conducting research, among other activities. This summer, we will be inviting current graduate students to share their experiences in their own words. Our next guest blogger is…
Hanover Research recently published a very interesting infographic that detailed the top master’s and bachelor’s degrees on the rise. The findings are based on the programs with the highest annualized growth rate in degree completions in the United States from 2013 and 2017, and you will likely not be surprised to discover that STEM programs…
The Fall 2018 semester has just begun, but the University of Charleston, S.C. is already looking forward to welcoming our Spring, Summer, and Fall 2019 graduate students! The application period began on August 1, 2018 for all 24 degree and 10 certificate programs offered here at UCSC. Each degree and certificate program has their own…
