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Faculty–Student Research Collaboration Earns Publication

The College of Charleston School of Business is celebrating a new publication in the Journal of Marketing Theory & Practice that grew out of a student’s bachelor’s essay. Assistant Professor of Marketing Kelley Anderson co-authored the article with former student Kiley Pettit ’24, along with Breanne A. Mertz and Ashley Hass.

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College of Charleston Welcomes Stuart Weitzman in Art and Business Collaboration

The College of Charleston recently welcomed internationally renowned designer and entrepreneur Stuart Weitzman for a special program highlighting the intersection of art, design and business. Hosted in collaboration between the School of the Arts and the School of Business, the event provided students with a rare opportunity to learn from global fashion icon.

Hunter Kim Selected as CMAA Scholar

We’re proud to share that Young Hoon “Hunter” Kim, professor and chair of the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, has been selected as a 2025–26 CMAA Faculty Development & Immersion Program Scholar.

Business Study Abroad Summer 2026 Programs

The Center for International Education has a fantastic resource to help students explore global learning opportunities for Summer 2026. One-page flyers feature QR links to every program offered across each school, making it easier than ever to discover and plan their study abroad experience.

Upcoming Talk: Dr. Gloria Mark on Attention, Technology, and Well-being

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting upcoming event open to the entire campus community: a talk by renowned researcher Gloria Mark (University of California-Irvine), whose work explores the intersection of technology, attention, and mental well-being.

Study Abroad: A Career Catalyst for Business Majors

A new national salary study is out, and it’s great news for business students who have international experiences. According to a report from The Forum on Education Abroad, undergraduate business majors who study abroad earn, on average, $4,159 more in their first job after graduation than those who don’t.

Algorithmic Decisions, Human Accountability

As I close out teaching an Express I course on Stakeholder and Procurement in Project Management, I’ve been asking: what can AI really do today for stakeholder analysis, procurement planning, and contract oversight?

CPM Welcomes Visiting Scholar Javier Portillo

The Center for Public Choice and Market Process is pleased to announce that Javier Portillo will join the School of Business as a Visiting Scholar beginning the week of September 28th.

Life Design and Intentional AI

We are thrilled to share that our “AI For Good” first-year students had the opportunity to learn from alumna Madison Van Caugherty ’20 (Business Administration) at the Life Design Lab two weeks ago. Madison’s compelling story about the benefits of Life Design, paired with her practical advice on Intentional use of AI, made a significant impact on our students.

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Marketing Major Wins Big at National Microsoft Excel Championship

Our students achieve extraordinary accomplishments regularly, and marketing major Emilia Haynes ‘26 is a standout example. This summer, she earned second place in the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship for Microsoft Excel (Office 2019), held in Dallas, Texas.

Business Graduates Finding Their Place

For our graduates, the transition from classroom to career isn’t just about landing a job – it’s about finding their place to make meaningful impact in their industry. We caught up with recent graduates, Catherine Linden ‘25 and Reid McGowan ‘25, to learn how the School of Business helped shape their journey from student to professional.

Business Students Turn Math Tutoring Into Community Impact

Discover how two College of Charleston business students, Lali Bagwell (MKTG) and Claire Varnum (HTMT), are making a lasting impact through Heart Math Tutoring.

Welcoming Elizabeth Clarke!

We are happy to welcome Elizabeth Clarke to the School of Business as the Operations and Events Coordinator for the Department of Graduate and Executive Programs. A proud graduate of the College of Charleston Honors College, Elizabeth earned her B.S. in Marketing with minors in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship. As a student, she interned with…

Welcoming Bhoomi Gohil!

The Student Success Center and Global Business Resource Center are elated to share that Bhoomi Gohil will serve as the new Academic Success and Global Studies Advisor effective Wednesday, September 17. She fills the role vacated by Matthew Zittritsch, who accepted a new opportunity at James Madison University. Bhoomi is a proud 2024 graduate of the…

Service With a Smile: Danieri Manirakiza

Thanks to scholarships and a transformative internship with Mercedes-Benz of Charleston, first-generation student Danieri Manirakiza is turning ambition into achievement. A marketing major and economics minor, Manirakiza brings his persuasive talents and entrepreneurial spirit—first sparked in high school—to his role as a sales assistant and delivery specialist. Read more in the digital edition of College…

Market Process Scholar Alumni in the News

by Genevieve McCutcheon Market Process Scholars from the Center for Public Choice mentoring program continue to make great strides post-graduation. Lucas Moyon ’22, a Market Process Scholar and CofC alum, was cited for his research assistance in the Federal Reserve’s semi-decadal Framework Review. The Review was released in conjunction with the recent Jackson Hole speech….

Calvin Blackwell Named Intentional AI QEP Director

Congratulations to Dr. Calvin Blackwell on his selection to serve as Director of the College’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) for Intentional AI. A professor of economics and former department chair, Dr. Blackwell brings deep experience in academic leadership, curriculum development, and accreditation reporting. He has been an early faculty leader in our generative AI efforts—designing and teaching a…

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School of Business Welcomes Inaugural Executive DBA Class

Left to right: Ryan Morris; Megan Burks; Leigh Smalley; Georgianna May; Drew Hall; Mac Kindel; Jeremy Clement; Tim Henn. Photo by Lizzie Koschnick. Earlier this month, the School of Business welcomed its inaugural cohort of Executive Doctorate of Business Administration (EDBA) students to campus. The newly launched program is designed for experienced professionals who want…

Bill Finn Named A 2026 OneSC Award Winner by Furman’s Riley Institute

Congratulations to William “Bill” Finn, a longtime dedicated supporter of the School of Business, on being named a 2026 OneSouthCarolina award winner by the Riley Institute at Furman University. Finn will receive the organization’s Civic Leadership Award for his decades of executive experience and board leadership that have helped shape South Carolina’s economy and nonprofit…

“How do we stop AI?”—An Answer as an Business Instructor and IT Training Specialist

by Debby Marindin As a College of Charleston Information Technology trainer with ITTS (formerly titled, Instructional Technologist at TLT), I hear the same two questions every week: “How do we stop students from using AI?” and “What tool will catch them?” Short answer: we can’t stop it; we can shape it. Detector-only strategies are brittle—false…