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In the News: CofC School of Business Considers New School of Hospitality & Tourism

Charleston’s hospitality industry is booming and the College of Charleston School of Business is exploring a dedicated School of Hospitality & Tourism to meet growing demand. This week, local media covered this exciting development: College of Charleston could add new School of Hospitality Live 5 News (WCSC) speaks with student ambassador and BHC Service Scholar…

Hospitality Students Craft ‘Clyde’s Juicebox’ with Charles Towne Fermentory

Imagine what the College of Charleston might taste like. Sweet? Salty? Notes of lavender? A class of hospitality students faced this very question while designing a College of Charleston–inspired beer during Jeremy Clement‘s Beer, Wine, and Spirit of Hospitality Service course. Clement, senior instructor and internship coordinator in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, wanted to…

Beyond Generation: Teaching Students to Use AI as Their Toughest Critic

by Kamyar Goudarzi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Management I’ve been working hard this semester on a challenge I think many educators face: moving students past using AI merely for content generation and pushing them toward using it as a sophisticated feedback and refinement tool. If we want our students to thrive in a world saturated…

Holiday Cheer!

Happy Holidays from the School of Business Graduate & Executive Programs! This week, the staff celebrated a successful fall semester with a team lunch at Frannie & The Fox. The department had a big year, providing exemplary administrative and program support for two newly launched programs, EMBA and EDBA. Did your area do something festive…

Co-Pilot, Not Autopilot: Changing How We Work, Not Who’s Essential

by R. Roy Martin, Assistant Professor of Accounting “Anyone looking to contract these [consulting] firms should be asking exactly who is doing the work they are paying for, and having that expertise and no AI use verified. Otherwise, perhaps instead of [paying] a big consulting firm, procurers would be better off signing up for a…

Internship Insights: Reflections from Fall Interns

by Cory Werkheiser, Director of Career Success This semester, twenty-five School of Business students participated in our 344 internship courses, including Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Real Estate. Each week, the students completed a journal that summarized the skills developed and used, as well as reflected on the week’s work experience. After reviewing the most…

Spring 2026 Student Success Conversations

This spring, starting on January 14th, join an engaging Lunch & Learn series sponsored by the Office for Student Success. The sessions will take place every Wednesday from 12 to 1 p.m. via TEAMS. The series is designed to spark dialogue, share insights and build connections across the campus community. Each session brings together faculty, staff and…

Incomplete Grade Option and Student Support

As the semester comes to a close, the Office for Student Success would like to highlight some guidelines for using the incomplete grade option and the support our office provides to students who receive this grade. If you are interested, you can use an incomplete grade contract that was developed by faculty. The Academic Success and Retention…

Intentional AI in Entrepreneurship: Insights from JT White on CofC Connecters Podcast

“The way you do anything is the way you do everything.” This powerful statement set the tone for Episode 6 of the CofC Connecters Podcast, hosted by our Honors College student leaders, Sofie Lindroth and Joba Hickey, featuring JT White, founder of Augie Labs and GrAIded. In this episode, JT shared his journey as an…

Universal Design in Action: A Workshop with Dr. Cynthia May

by Lacey Jackson ’29 Entrepreneurship students at the College of Charleston had the opportunity to explore innovation through a new lens when Dr. Cynthia May, Professor of Psychology at the College of Charleston, visited Wells Fargo Auditorium for a hands-on workshop centered on Universal Design. What began as an introduction to an important design philosophy…

Invitation to Retail CX Innovation Fair: 11/24, 1-3pm

To close out Kelley Cours Anderson’s genAI integrated Retailing course, students are showcasing their final Retail designs for the F25 Retail CX Innovation Fair. She’d love for anyone able to join to do so. MON, NOV 24TH | 1–3 PM (drop in) LIFE DESIGN LAB & TATE 131 Join us for our showcase, where Retailing…

Smarter Thanksgiving, Smarter Finances: How AI Can Help Us Celebrate Wisely

by James Malm, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Finance Thanksgiving is a season of gratitude, but it can also involve travel, shopping, and hosting responsibilities that can challenge both our patience and our budgets. Fortunately, artificial intelligence (AI) can serve as a helpful assistant and resource, guiding us through budgeting, meal planning, and reflection. Here are…

Kelley Cours Anderson Pens New Thought Leadership Article on Influencer Marketing

We’re proud to share that Kelley Cours Anderson, assistant professor of marketing, has contributed a new article to The Conversation, a platform known for blending academic rigor with accessible journalism. Anderson’s article, “Why people trust influencers more than brands – and what that means for the future of marketing,” explores the growing influence of content…

BSides: Where Event Planning Meets Cybersecurity for Melinda Patience

Melinda Patience ’07, Office of Tourism Analysis Research Coordinator, contributed greatly to BSides Charleston this month! She finds it enriching to be able to leverage event management and hospitality skills from the HTMT program to help organize such a great event. “I have been part of BSides since the beginning and stuck around because it’s…

Seeking Nominations for Orientation Interns

From Stephanie Auwaerter, Director of Orientation, Office of New Student Programs: The Office of New Student Programs asks for your assistance in our Orientation Intern selection by nominating outstanding students to serve as Interns in Summer 2026 and January 2027. Please email your nomination(s) with the student name(s) recommending a student as an Orientation Intern to auwaerters@cofc.edu…

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2025 + On-Campus Volunteer Opportunity

From November 15–21, our campus will come together to support members of our community impacted by cuts and delays in federal benefits. This year’s Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week (HHAW) is all about feeding hope and sheltering dignity. How You Can Help Volunteer: Sign up for one-hour shifts on Tuesday, November 18 (3 PM –…

Panel: Business Innovation in the Age of AI: Perspectives from the Frontline

by Lacey Jackson ’29 and Lancie Affonso Thanks to Dr. Kamyar Gourdazi, students and faculty at the College of Charleston School of Business gathered on Monday, November 10, 2025, in the Wells Fargo Auditorium for an engaging panel discussion on “Business Innovation in the Age of AI: Perspectives from the Frontline.” The event explored how…

Elizabeth Ackerman Brings Style and Strategy to the School of Business

by Lacey Jackson ’29 The College of Charleston School of Business recently welcomed Elizabeth Ackerman, founder of Elizabeth James The Label, for an inspiring presentation that offered students a rare look at what it takes to build a successful fashion business. Drawing from her experiences as a designer and entrepreneur, Ackerman shared insights on curiosity,…

Honors Student-Veteran Goes From Service to Service

Leaving family and friends behind to attend university can be nerve-wracking for any student. The adjustment for non-traditional students like veterans can pose a special challenge. Many will leave behind a close-knit group of friends that feel like family, to enter an environment where their life experiences differ from their peers. That could have been…

2026-27 Schottland Scholar Applications are now open

Co-directors Dr. Jessica Madariaga, Mr. Scott Greene, and Dr. Esta Shah are inviting all exceptional School of Business juniors to consider applying for the Schottland Scholars Program. The Schottland Scholar program is a leadership development program for seniors with majors in the School of Business. The program runs the length of their senior year and involves…