Sullivan’s Island, Shem Creek, Pawleys Island, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Bulls Island. You’ve heard of all these places, right? But did you know they are also the titles and settings of just of few of Dorothea Benton Frank’s books? A New York Times bestselling author of 11 books, Frank was raised on Sullivan’s…
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Hey fellow grad students! My name is Megs Eichorn, and I am in the Masters of Environmental Studies Program. I am the new Recruiting Grad Assistant, and I am excited to be working with Niki to keep you up-to-date. If you’re anything like me, huge crowds of people can be incredibly overwhelming! But who can…
Introducing our newest Advisory Board member
Catherine Cook LaCour, a Charleston native, has deep ties to the College of Charleston. Catherine’s father and grandfather were both professors: Dr. Vernon Cook, professor of German and Russian from 1972-1982 and Dr. Hoyt Cook, professor of Greek and Latin from 1928-1958. Catherine herself is an alumna. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in…
Exploring the Dangers of Pollution
Much of the work our graduate students do has direct applicability to the issues facing society. So, it’s always interesting to hear about the research our students do, and how it impacts the larger world. Jared Ragland’s (Marine Biology) work is one such example. He’s spent years tracking the urgent problem of ocean pollutants and…
Alex Jackson Ramps It Up
Grad Student Alex Jackson (Candidate-M.A. in Communication) is part of an inspiring effort to build ramps across the Lowcountry for people who desperately need them. Read the article from today’s Post and Courier below, and when you’re done register as a volunteer for the Ramp It Up Project: Ramp It Up wants to…
ExCEL Awards
Next Wednesday, the Office of Multicultural Student Programs and Services will host the fifth annual ExCEL Awards program. According to its website, “the Excellence in Collegiate Education and Leadership (ExCEL) Awards program honors faculty, staff, students, community groups and/or individuals for promoting excellence and diversity at the College of Charleston.” Students from each of the…
A Charleston Affair
If you’re ready for a party, you won’t have to wait long. Next Saturday, College of Charleston students, alumni, faculty and staff will gather in the Cistern Yard for the annual Alumni Association gala. A Charleston Affair is a three-hour event complete with food, drinks and a live band, and is always a great time…
English Language Institute
With an ever-innovative spirit, the College of Charleston brings you the English Language Institute (ELI) for non-native English speakers. The ELI is the result of collaboration between two departments on campus: The Center for Continuing Education and Professional Development, and the School of Education, Health and Human Performance. The ELI provides students the opportunity for…
Rally for Higher Education
This is a cross-post of Isaiah Nelson’s email to the College of Charleston student body. If you have questions, please send an email to scrallyforhighered@gmail.com. Students: Did you know that the State of Georgia spends roughly $20,000 per college student in its state, while South Carolina spends $5,000? Did you know that the College is…
What Our Alumni Do
As much as we like to extol the virtues of a graduate degree on our blog and social media sites, nothing speaks louder than the actions of our alumni. They’re prominent leaders, educators, and scholars, and they’re working to change the world in the South Carolina Lowcountry and beyond. Here’s what a few of them…
