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Beta Alpha Psi to bring 10 students to national conference

Next weekend, ten Beta Alpha Psi members and two faculty advisors will be attending the organization’s midyear meeting in Atlanta, GA. During the meeting, students will have the opportunity to network with accounting and business professionals, share best practices with other university chapters, and take part in community service projects. Beta Alpha Psi is collecting…

Thank You! / Various Data Points

The drop/add period for the Express I and full semester classes has ended. I wanted to send a quick note to you to THANK YOU for our continued partnership. Meeting class needs (for individual or groups of students), addressing student issues, and much more absolutely would not be possible without our collaboration and shared trust. …

Help us this Schottland Scholar Recruitment Season

Esta Shah, Jessica Madariaga, and Scott Greene are in full recruitment mode for the Schottland Scholars and would like your student recommendations. They would also love to send student ambassadors to attend your classes and present for 5 min at the start of class to verbally speak of the program to your students. If you…

Professionals studies alum gives back, empowers students through scholarship

Think about being just a few credits away from graduation and having to step away from school. The experience can be soul crushing. That’s exactly what happened to Suzette Timme ’84. As part of her elementary education major, Timme had to student teach for a semester. Outside work during this unpaid experience was strongly discouraged. In the end,…

Feb 12, 2025 – German-American Business Summit

Hope we’ll see you (and your students) at the Francis Marion Hotel on February 12 for GABS IX! FREE for students/faculty/staff. Check out our website for more details and registration info. https://go.charleston.edu/GABS Agenda and panel discussion topics: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Job & Internship Expo 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. – Break/Registration/Check-in 1:00 –…

Welcoming Ashley Redmond

Ashley Wieters Redmond is our new Director of Development for the School of Business. She will be working with Dean Paul Schwager and our development team to build and grow relationships with major and principal gift donor prospects for the School of Business. Ashley joins us after serving as the Vice President of Development and…

School of Business welcomes inaugural executive MBA cohort

Exciting times at the College of Charleston! The first-ever Executive MBA cohort has officially kicked off. This week, we celebrated the inaugural Residency Week—an incredible opportunity for our students to connect, learn, and immerse themselves in real-world business challenges. It’s inspiring to see the hard work of the entire team come to life as this…

Center for Public Choice and Market Process 2025 Spring Schedule of Events

The Center for Public Choice and Market Process is pleased to share its schedule of events for Spring Semester 2025. Please add these programs to your calendars and syllabi for extra credit opportunities to use when the event topics meet your course goals. FEBRUARY 19TH, Dept. of History Black History Month Lecture, 5 PM/SSMB 124…

Feb 12, 2025 – German-American Business Summit

Please consider adding the 9th German American Business Summit on Wednesday, February 12th, to your syllabi. And if you are holding class during the event on that Wednesday, it could serve as a destination for your entire course for the day! Please see our website for more info (go.charleston.edu/GABS) Questions? Contact us at GABS@cofc.edu. FREE for…

In-state and Out-of-state Enrollment

Ever wonder about our in-state and out-of-state enrollment percentages? Wonder no more! Please find below data provided by the Office of Institutional Research.

Economics alumna profiled by UChicago

Andrea Kimpson, a 2023 Economics and International Studies graduate of the College of Charleston, is excelling in public policy. As a student, Andrea gained experience as a Mayor’s Fellow in Columbia and participated in the Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute. Now, she’s pursuing a Master’s in Public Policy at the University of…

Celebrating Achievements: 2023-24 Annual Reports from the School of Business

As we reflect on the past academic year, the School of Business is proud to share the remarkable achievements and milestones of our centers and programs. The 2023-24 annual reports highlight the dedication, innovation, and impact of our faculty, students, and partners. Center for Public Choice and Market Process Honors Program in Business Certiport Authorized…

MBA Program Earns Top 100 Spot by Poets&Quants

The College of Charleston’s one-year MBA program has secured the 83rd spot on Poets&Quants’ 2024-2025 Top 100 U.S. MBA programs list. This recognition is particularly significant when considering that there are more than 1,100 accredited, full-time MBA programs in the United States. Being ranked among the top 10% of all MBA programs in the country…

Faces to Know: Ron Magnuson

Ron Magnuson, executive director of graduate and executive programs, was recently featured as a “Face to Know” at the College. His perfect day includes getting up early, walking the dog, playing tennis, and teaching his capstone course. He also loves a good chick flick! Read more about our colleague Ron

Billy VanDenburgh and Mike Braswell Featured on the Cover of Tax Notes

Billy VanDenburgh‘s and Mike Braswell‘s comprehensive article on corporate income tax reporting was featured on the cover of the December 9, 2024 issue of Tax Notes Federal. In the article, titled “FASB Revised Income Tax Disclosures Compared With Present Practices,” VanDenburgh and Braswell examine the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s 2023 update on income tax disclosures…

Chris Rodgers earns Cistern Standard recognition for innovation

Chris Rodgers, administrative assistant for the Department of Management and Marketing, just received a special award from HR recognizing her contributions to the School of Business for innovation. It’s well deserved. Her nominator Drew Newton had this to say: “With many thanks to Chris’s entrepreneurial spirit, our School of Business has adopted an approach where…

Snip! Snip! A Grammarly Tip!

When I started using Grammarly, I didn’t believe that I needed AI to assist with my grammar, but I found that I needed some help with the tone and conciseness of my emails. However, I felt I was only scratching the surface of how Grammarly could impact my efficiency. I recently discovered Grammarly Snippets which…

MGMK Students and Faculty Recognized at Spark! Awards

College of Charleston was well represented at the Spark! Awards presentations on November 14. The awards are sponsored by the American Marketing Association Charleston professional chapter. Two SB members received awards, Nadelie Rosen, a marketing major and president of the CofC AMA Collegiate Chapter for Best Student Marketing Project, and David Murray, our beloved former…

2024 Gingerbread House Contest

The Student Success Center broke the department of Finance’s winning streak during this year’s annual Holiday Gingerbread House competition! Finance came in as first-runner up this year and Hospitality and Tourism Management was second runner up. Everyone really stepped their game up this year despite more official rules. It is great to see what teamwork…

Student business recognized in Made in the South Awards

Harland Handmade, a leathergoods company by student entrepreneur Marcus Vause (BADM), received recognition as the Style category’s runner-up in Garden and Gun’s 2024 Made in the South Awards. The prestigious awards showcase 20 businesses across five categories, emphasizing craftsmanship and innovation. For self-taught leatherworker Marcus Vause, a decade in the Navy instilled in him an…