New SB podcast episodes

New SB podcast episodes

In the newest episode of Speaking of … College of Charleston, host Cory Werkheiser, director of career success in the School of Business, sits down with Ron Magnuson, the business school’s executive director of graduate and executive programs, to explore the newly launched Executive MBA program. In the latest episode of Multiple Economists Goofing Off (MEGO), Mark…

Memorial Service for David Murray

Our colleague David Murray, a Visiting Instructor in Management, was larger than life. His dedication and positive spirit clearly touched many lives, from his students to his colleagues and administrators. Please join us as we remember David. Thursday, September 26, 2024 College of Charleston School of Business Tate Center, 9 Liberty St., Room 202 4–6 p.m….

A discussion about addiction, overdose, and treatment

Our colleague Alan Shao, former dean of the School of Business, has started a nonprofit organization, Alan II’s Legacy, to honor his late son whom he lost last year. All proceeds go toward drug overdose awareness and prevention and will help create education programs in middle schools, high schools and colleges. The nonprofit will host…

Join in on The Conversation

Share your scholarship with a national audience! As many of you know, the College of Charleston became a member of the non-profit news organization The Conversation in January 2023. Thanks to many of our faculty, this initiative has been an unqualified success: Since January 2023, CofC faculty members have published 41 articles on the site,…

Phew & Thank You!

As we dive into another semester at the School of Business, I want to say “Phew” and “Thank You!” The start of the semester is always a bit of a whirlwind, and this year has been no different. Your hard work, dedication, and positivity have made all the difference. To our extraordinary faculty, thank you…

Drop-In Data – and Thank You!

Now that the drop/add period has ended (and I think I say this for us all: WHEW!), I wanted to report some data that further personifies the growth we are all experiencing. Below is a chart comparing drop-in attendance during the drop/add period from the three main semesters since the new centralized advising model began:…

Generative AI Fall 2024 Guest Speaker Series

Join the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning as we discuss the landscape of AI in higher education. In this series, leading experts will share both promises and challenges with AI, pushing us to consider how to ethically and effectively implement generative AI tools in administrative and instructional tasks. Each session will be followed…

Independent Studies & Bachelor Essays

I wanted to share some exciting news regarding our undergraduate programs at the School of Business. Last fall, we saw 52 students engage in “individual enrollment” courses, which include internships, independent studies, and bachelor essay classes. This fall, with the deadline for individual enrollment forms not until September 5th, we are already at 42 students…

Jennifer Barhorst and co-authors announce new publication in Psychology & Marketing

Dr. Jennifer Barhorst, along with her co-authors, has a new publication in Psychology & Marketing titled “Revealing the Double-Edged Sword: Introducing the Technology and Consumer Well-being Paradox Model.” The article examines technology’s double-edged sword effect of both enhancing and detracting from consumer well-being. Additionally, a technology well-being paradox is uncovered whereby technology is used to…

Need your logo? Look in the logo database!

Did you know the university has a logo database where you can download your academic department or program’s official logos? Find your logos here: BLOCK C LOGO DATABASE From the Official Logo Guidelines: The logo or the Block C with approved type treatment should be used on all College of Charleston print materials, websites, communications…

The Dallas Experience

by Genevieve McCutcheon, Marketing and Communications Coordinator for CPM Market Process Scholars and Public Choice Associates from the Center for Public Choice & Market Process recently traveled to Dallas, Texas with CPM Director Peter Calcagno. They met with Robert Lawson, Director of the Bridwell Institute of Economic Freedom at SMU; CofC alum Rupert Munro, Chief…

Introducing new advanced manufacturing programs

The College of Charleston is launching both an undergraduate certificate and a Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) concentration in advanced manufacturing, starting in fall 2024. An innovative collaboration between the School of Business and the School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics, the new advanced manufacturing programs will equip students with cutting-edge skills and knowledge for the rapidly evolving field. It…

Get The Word Out

There’s nothing quite like the buzz in the Beatty Atrium at the start of new semester. It’s a busy time, but I wanted to ask for your help to spread the word on three important items. Now, we have a lot more going on in the School, but these three for now (more later). Women…

Textbook Submission – Cougar Complete

Don’t forget to submit your textbook and course materials to Cougar Complete. We expect more students to participate this year, and not submitting your materials will likely cause confusion on the first day of class. To submit your materials, go to: My Portal –> BNC Adoption and Insights You can submit your materials there. There…

Thank you, Molly!

At the end of the month we will be saying “see you later” to our colleague Molly as she returns to Texas to be closer to family and her new opportunity at UT Arlington. Molly has positively impacted our School since she arrived almost a year ago and has helped us build a culture of…

Hospitality alumnus handles public affairs in Baltimore bridge collapse

Dylan Burnell ’21, a Charleston District public affairs specialist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, spent 33 days handling media relations at the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland. Check out his photography on The College Today.

Let’s Have Fun!

Yesterday, the School of Business leadership team had our fall retreat. Why do we call it a retreat and not an advance? That’s a topic for another post. It was a focused day where we learned about our upcoming AACSB visit, our next step in a Strategic Framework, opportunities and challenges in each area, and…

Storm Before the Storm

Typically, a “calm before the storm” post would make sense this time of year. But right now, we are at the tail end of Tropical Storm Debby. Not what I had planned this week, but it reminded me that we have a lot to be thankful for. First, the students aren’t here yet (other than…

Introducing the Newly Endowed Market Process Scholar Award

** From Peter Calcagno, Professor of Economics and Director, Center for Public Choice & Market Process ** Harold “Jay” Bowen, III, President and CIO of Bowen, Hanes & Company, Inc., a member of the Center for Public Choice & Market Process Advisory board, has made a four-year commitment to establish an endowment named after Jay’s…

Early bird tickets end soon for 2024 Strategic Investment Symposium

The 10th Annual CofC Strategic Investment Symposium is just 3 months away on October 25th, 2024, at The Charleston Place. This premier event offers unparalleled insight and networking opportunities for financial professionals, institutional wealth managers, individual investors, and students. Don’t miss out on early bird registration rates available until August 14th. Professional early bird registration…