Need your logo? Look in the logo database!

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…

Creating Equity for Future Students

Sally Rutherford and Glenn Wagner lost their son, Andrew Wagner ’10 last year after a difficult and prolonged illness. After Andrew passed away, they reached out to the College of Charleston to explore different ways to honor their son’s memory. They did so because of the tremendous role CofC had played in Andrew’s life, both during his…

Start-of-Semester Advising Support

Our advising team (Drew Newton, Robin Bradley, Kenndal Rote, and Matthew Zittritsch) will offer drop-in hours to help students with schedule changes through the add-drop period. All drop-in hours are held in Beatty 100 (the Student Success Center). Drop-in hours are viewable here, and they are also posted below: Friday, August 16 – 9 a.m.-3 p.m….

Olympic Role

It’s hard to believe it’s August 1st, and we are in the midst of the Olympics. The Olympics can be like life where focusing on the stars is easy. This year, some incredible stars like Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles dominate their sport. You’ve probably watched as a self-proclaimed nerd from Penn State has captured…

Ryan Faucher ’15 — Part of the Fabric of the College

Thanks to scholarships, Ryan Faucher ’15 graduated from the College of Charleston magna cum laude without any debt. Since graduation, he has been reciprocating. In 2022, Ryan put the College in his will and created the Ryan C. Faucher ’15 Scholarship for out-of-state students with financial need. Read more about Ryan’s story and his gift…

College of Charleston student starts peer mentorship service

The universal experience of adjusting to a new environment can be challenging, especially for new students. That’s why Michael James “MJ” Biener decided to create Palmetto Mentors, a student-lead mentorship service offered to incoming first-year and transfer students. Inspired by his entrepreneurship classes, MJ Biener started the service to mitigate the stress of being a new student. Read…

College of Charleston Scholarship Opens Doors to Hospitality

When Chase Hirshorn was looking at universities as a high schooler in Rhode Island, the College of Charleston stood out. “There are not a lot of schools with a hospitality and tourism management major,” explains the rising senior, adding that it helped that the College is located in a city that repeatedly makes the top tourist destination lists….

Cory Werkheiser receives Dr. Murrell Award at Suitable Pathways

A big congratulations to Cory Werkheiser, director of Career Success, on winning the Dr. Murrell Award at this year’s Suitable Pathways Conference! The award is the student engagement software’s highest honor given to a partner who has significantly contributed to student success through innovative programs. The award recognizes individuals who have developed and implemented innovative…

Tickets now on sale for Women for Women Summit 2024

The Women for Women Summit, presented by the School of Business, returns Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Charleston Gaillard Center. Speakers include: Lisa Cook, member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Dianne Culhane, Transformational Leadership Coach and Strategic Guide Alice Finn, founder and CEO of PowerHouse Assets and author of Smart…

Frank Hefner shares insights on South Carolina Business Review

2024 has been a hot year so far for our state’s thermometer and economy. But could the business climate be cooling soon? Recently, Frank Hefner, director of the Office of Economic Analysis and professor of Economics, spoke with Mike Switzer of the South Carolina Business Review about the economy. Listen to the interview