College of Charleston Strategic Investment Symposium returns for ninth year
January 31, 2023
The College of Charleston School of Business Investment Program will host its ninth annual Strategic Investment Symposium on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. Over the past…
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Lowcountry Graduate Center aims high and welcomes a new Director
January 27, 2023
The Lowcountry Graduate Center welcomes Jessica Carter, Ph.D., an experienced professional with a broad skill set encompassing decades of work in a wide variety of fields. Carter joins the LGC…
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McDougal-Rigney gift establishes scholarship and endowed professorship in honor of Citadel graduate and internationally best-selling “Wheel of Time” author
January 25, 2023
James Rigney, perhaps better known by his pen name Robert Jordan, will be memorialized at The Citadel with an endowed professorship and scholarship in his name. His widow and former…
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Avery Research Center awarded $2 million grant from Mellon Foundation
January 23, 2023
The Mellon Foundation has awarded the College of Charleston’s Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture a $2 million grant to support the collection and preservation of the South Carolina…
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College of Charleston professor offers insight to Edgar Allan Poe’s life and writing
January 19, 2023
Poe’s 214th birthday is on Jan.19, 2023 “Edgar Allan Poe is quite possibly America’s most famous literary figure,” says College of Charleston English professor Scott Peeples. Peeples is one of…
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How Edgar Allan Poe Became the Darling of the Maligned and Misunderstood
January 19, 2023
By Scott Peeples, English Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of English, College of Charleston Edgar Allan Poe, who would have turned 214 years old on Jan. 19,…
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Fun and Easy Lessons in Saving
January 18, 2023
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan Helping the children of South Carolina grow up to be financially literate adults is a particular…
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College of Charleston Libraries receive grant to launch new Lowcountry Oral History Initiative
January 17, 2023The College of Charleston Libraries has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation’s (GDDF) “Broadening Narratives” initiative in support of the new Lowcountry Oral History…
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Darlene Roberson appointed SCSBA Region 2 Director
January 16, 2023
Darlene Roberson, a Charleston County School District (CCSD) board member, was appointed Region 2 Director of the South Carolina School Board Association’s (SCSBA) Board of Directors on January 6, 2023.…
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The Institute for Child Success to announce advocacy coalition’s early childhood common agenda for 2023-2024 legislative session
January 11, 2023
On Saturday, January 21, the Institute for Child Success, an early childhood organization, will gather other child-serving nonprofits and family advocates at the State House in Columbia, SC from 10:30-11:15…
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Citadel partners with Common App to streamline application process for prospective cadets and students
January 11, 2023
The Citadel is making the process of applying easier and more streamlined for prospective cadets and students through a partnership with Common App. Common App is an undergraduate college admission…
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New interim principal named at Morningside Middle
January 10, 2023
Charleston County School District announced George R. White as interim principal at Morningside Middle School. An accomplished educator and administrator, White boasts experience in curriculum development and implementation, educational leadership…
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The Citadel designated as federal Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success, enhancing commitment to veteran students
January 9, 2023
Since it was founded in 1842, veterans have been an integral part of the Military College of South Carolina. Veteran students at The Citadel have the opportunity to earn their…
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Computer Science Chair, Renée McCauley, to receive Lifetime Service Award
January 4, 2023
For Renée McCauley, professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science, having a passion for computer science education extends far beyond the classroom. That’s one reason she is such a dedicated…
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Kids On Point receives $57,000 Power:Ed grant to expand its services to North Charleston
January 4, 2023Kids On Point (KOP), a nonprofit that works year-round with students in under-resourced Charleston neighborhoods to foster life-and career-readiness skills, has been awarded a $57,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy…
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Over 150 students receive degrees during College of Charleston winter commencement
December 20, 2022When Mark Buono graduated from the College of Charleston in 1981, he always knew he would return to the Lowcountry. What he didn’t know was that it would take over 40 years.…
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$2 million legacy lives on through CSU students
December 19, 2022Swain’s $2 million legacy lives on through CSU students Lifetime donations and gifts from the estate of the late Ken Swain will impact the lives of Charleston Southern University students…
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Wando’s yearbook staff makes history with national award
December 19, 2022
For the first time in school history, Wando High School’s yearbook, Legend, has been recognized as the top yearbook in the nation by Quill & Scroll. Wando’s 2022 edition, “Something…
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Office of Expanded Learning receives $25,000 from Denny and Mark’s Pro-Am Jam
December 14, 2022
Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Office of Expanded Learning (Kaleidoscope) was selected as the recipient of funds raised through the Denny and Mark’s Pro-Am Jam’s “Call to Give.” The 10th…
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CofC MBA program receives national recognition from Bloomberg Businessweek, Fortune
December 14, 2022The College of Charleston School of Business has recently been named among Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2022-23 Best Business Schools list for its Master of Business Administration program. The MBA program has also made Fortune’s 2022-23 Best…
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Citadel names new Chief Inclusive Excellence Officer
December 14, 2022
Robert Pickering, a member of The Citadel Class of 1994, has been promoted to Chief Inclusive Excellence Officer. In this position, Pickering will lead, develop and enhance a culture of diversity…
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Bonner Leader coordinates Service Saturday rooted in Gullah culture, cuisine
December 13, 2022Food has a way of connecting us. It brings us together, builds relationships and teaches us about different cultures and histories. And – although chef James Beard probably wasn’t thinking…
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MUSC board of trustees names new dean and vice president of Medical Affairs for the College of Medicine
December 12, 2022
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled committee sessions and board meeting on Dec. 8 and 9,…
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REI Automation creates new engineering scholarship
December 6, 2022
When it comes to manufacturing, engineers play a key role – from conception and implementation to maintenance and innovation. Because of the importance of engineers in the entire operations of…
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Dorchester’s Gail Hughes installed as SCSBA president
December 5, 2022
Gail Hughes, chair of the Dorchester School District Two’s (DSD2) Board of Trustees, was installed as president of the South Carolina School Boards Association’s (SCSBA) Board of Directors during Delegate…
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Daniel Frezza named new Chief Advancement Officer
December 2, 2022
College of Charleston President Andrew Hsu on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, announced the appointment of Daniel Frezza as the next chief advancement officer and executive director of the College of Charleston Foundation. He…
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Tri-County STEMersion receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed. Earmarked for expansion and development of new student camp
December 1, 2022Dorchester County Economic Development has been awarded a $25,000 grant on behalf of Tri-County STEMersion, a nonprofit created to link existing industry needs with local educators to implement high-demand STEM…
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A Conversation with Jacqueline Haynes, Acceleration Schools
December 1, 2022
Jacqueline Haynes is the associate superintendent for Acceleration Schools – a multi-year initiative designed to enhance student learning and support teachers as they help students fully prepare for the next…
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College of Charleston students score high in statewide pitch competition
November 30, 2022
Pitch competitions can be nerve-racking, especially when you’re pitching to an audience of over 200 people with judges watching intently and cash prizes on the line. That’s part of why…
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Freligh named Lowcountry Regional Librarian of the Year
November 30, 2022Katherine Freligh, the teacher librarian at Mary Ford Early Learning & Family Center, was named the Lowcountry Regional Librarian of the Year on November 28, 2022, by the South Carolina…
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USC research calls for long-term strategy to address teacher shortages
November 30, 2022
A University of South Carolina research team’s new report suggests that the state does not need another series of programs, but rather a new strategy, to truly change the future…
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CSU packs 13k Christmas boxes; breaks 4x national record
November 29, 2022Once again, Charleston Southern University surpassed its Operation Christmas Child gift goal. In the 11th year of packing these shoeboxes, the campus exceeded its 12,000-box benchmark with a whopping 13,019.…
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Cougar Night Lights returns for holiday season
November 28, 2022A College of Charleston holiday tradition returns this month to mark the start of the season. The sixth annual Cougar Night Lights holiday light show kicks off in historic Cistern…
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Biggest credit card balance spike in 20 years
November 28, 2022
Nov. 28 is Cyber Monday. It’s one of the busiest shopping days of the year, which means many buyers will add to their credit card debt. The impact of doing…
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$3.1 million in locally grown food headed to South Carolina schools
November 22, 2022
South Carolina students will be eating more food grown by local farmers as part of a partnership involving the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and the South Carolina Department of…
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USC to launch Apple iOS coding certifications for students, residents across S.C.
November 22, 2022
The University of South Carolina, in partnership with Apple Inc., is launching a free coding certification course in the Spring 2023 semester to teach Apple’s iOS language to students in…
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CofC Students partner with MUSC urban farm to build connections with Gullah culture
November 21, 2022
Nearly two dozen College of Charleston students immersed themselves in Gullah history, culture, agriculture and culinary traditions as part of a hands-on “Service Saturday” project coordinated by CofC sophomore Alani…
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Mueller named co-chair of South Carolina International Trade Coalition
November 21, 2022
Rene Dentiste Mueller. professor of international marketing at the College of Charleston School of Business, has been named co-chair of the South Carolina International Trade Coalition (SCITC). SCITC is an organization made up…
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The Truth Behind Thanksgiving
November 21, 2022
By Christophe Boucher Associate professor of Native American History College of Charleston Just about everyone can get behind the themes of Thanksgiving – gratitude and sharing. But those weren’t…
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SC Space Grant Director over the moon about Artemis launch
November 17, 2022
After a number of false starts, hiccups and weather delays, NASA’s Artemis 1 rocket finally left the ground early Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. The rocket’s historic liftoff is a much…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund expands to Barnwell County
November 17, 2022
Donor-funded scholarship continues growth across South Carolina The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit helping high-achieving students with financial need pay for college, today announced the expansion of the scholarship…
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2022-23 South Carolina Annual Educator Supply & Demand Report
November 17, 2022The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its 2022-23 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report. The report, which is attached to this email, is now a…
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Archeologists, historians unearth remarkable discovery at Camden Battlefield
November 17, 2022On November 11, the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust announced a significant historic discovery at the Revolutionary War Camden Battlefield. The Trust, acting on behalf of Historic Camden Foundation, contracted…
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Students eligible for $1000 after CSU campus visit
November 15, 2022
Prospective students have an opportunity to receive $1,000 after touring Charleston Southern University, the Lowcountry’s only Christian higher education institution. The $1,000 Tour Treasure Grant is provided to a student…
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CCSD’s Vision 2027: Where all students read on grade level by grade 5
November 15, 2022Superintendent Don Kennedy looks back on his childhood with great admiration for his parents who instilled in him the importance of education and work ethic. His parents grew up in…
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College of Charleston biologist uses nature to solve human problems
November 15, 2022
As a biologist, Deborah Bidwell can tell you about the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees. She can also tell you how that understanding of nature can help…
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College of Charleston Opera Workshop Showcase Explores ‘What If’
November 10, 2022
Life is made up of many moments and decisions that lead to the next. But how would things have played out if we made a different choice, gone in a…
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CCSD, MUSC, and TTC team up to expand healthcare career opportunities for students
November 10, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced a partnership with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Trident Technical College (TTC) that will expand opportunities for Charleston area students to…
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College of Charleston’s men’s basketball team ready for action
November 7, 2022
The 2022-23 NCAA basketball season is set to start next week. On Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, the College of Charleston’s men’s basketball team will begin its march toward a conference…
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Game On! Thousands of students statewide learning about life science careers, lining up to win prizes
November 2, 2022
In response to an unprecedented initiative rolling out across the Palmetto State, tens of thousands of South Carolina middle and high school students are learning about the state’s fastest-growing industry…
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