During 2010-11, nearly 30 College of Charleston students have received some of the nation’s most prestigious nationally competitive awards, including the first full Fulbright Scholarship by an undergraduate College of Charleston student. http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/jun/02/c-c-students-receive-national-awards/
Archive | June, 2011
C of C student writers travel to Italy- Charleston Post and Courier
In 2002, professors Carol Ann Davis, Scott Peeples, Alison Smith and Bret Lott of the College of Charleston ushered 36 of their creative writing students to the South of France, inaugurating a program of foreign travel. Now, for the second year, that program has carried Lott, colleague Emily Rosko and a new cadre of 13 […]
The Myths About Legalized Gambling- Reason Magazine
Crime? It tends to rise in a city when casinos arrive—but only because there are more people around. “Typically, when tourists are considered in the crime rate, any effect of casinos on crime diminishes or disappears,” notes Douglas M. Walker, an economist at the College of Charleston. http://reason.com/archives/2011/06/06/the-myths-about-legalized-gamb
Local mayors, live oaks a lot alike: Lowcountry’s longest-serving have deep roots in community- Charleston Post and Courier
The long tenures of several local mayors might not be that unusual, considering that most incumbent politicians across the board often keep winning, said College of Charleston political science professor Andy Felts. Felts also said the South’s traditional political culture also likely plays a role. http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/jun/06/local-mayors-live-oaks-a-lot-alike/
College of Charleston playwrights show their stuff in Under the Lights- Charleston City Paper
These short plays aren’t just homework assignments, either. Theater professor Todd McNerney maintains that the caliber of the scripts selected for Under the Lights is very high. “For a period of 15 years, a College of Charleston student playwright has been either the winner of, or a finalist for, a major regional or national award,” […]
Shrimp on A Treadmill- CNN
The real shrimp treadmill is at the Grice Marine Lab at the College of Charleston, South Carolina where they’re using that 500-thousand dollar grant to do what doctors do to people. “This is like a stress test for shrimp?” “Yea exactly.” http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2011/05/26/moos.shrimp.on.treadmill.cnn?iref=allsearch
College merit aid produces bidding wars- Washington Post
Gillian Spolarich’s college search played out like a romantic triangle. She was set on American University. But the College of Charleston was set on her. The Southern suitor sweetened its admission offer with a pledge of more than $10,000 in merit aid. http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/college-merit-aid-produces-bidding-wars/2011/05/17/AG7JwzEH_story.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/college-merit-aid-produces-bidding-wars/2011/05/17/AG7JwzEH_story.html
Review: ‘All-American Songfest’ shows off CofC talent- Charleston Post and Courier
The ‘All-American Songfest,’ presented by the College of Charleston, is a valiant effort in tackling difficult songs. The selections are not jazz standards or patriotic hymns. Instead it’s selections of American arias, art songs and show tunes. Not the easiest repertoire to undertake. The selections are performed by the students at the College of Charleston’s […]
Technology aids communication about storms, but it’s ‘not a panacea’- Hilton Head Island Packet
“It’s not a panacea, but I think because cell phones are ubiquitous, it’s going to give another option for saving people’s lives,” said Doug Ferguson, a professor of communication at the College of Charleston. http://www.thesunnews.com/2011/05/26/2184417/technology-aids-communication.html#storylink=misearch#ixzz1NxA2UZjM
Casino studies inconclusive- Cleveland Plain Dealer
But other research, including some written by economist Douglas Walker at the College of Charleston in South Carolina, argues that crime rates around casinos would stay the same or actually be reduced if number-crunchers accounted for the influx of tourists in addition to the people who live near the casino. http://www.ohio.com/news/122852113.html