College of Charleston Graduate School offers fee-free applications
December 6, 2019Getting an advanced degree – or a graduate certificate – can make an important difference in the workplace. It can mean a significant bump in salary or even a promotion.…
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Citadel provides best ROI of public institutions in SC, according to Georgetown University study
December 5, 2019
A first of its kind report by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) attempts to answer the question about whether a college degree is worth the…
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Elizabeth Warren to speak at College of Charleston’s Bully Pulpit Series
December 5, 2019
The Bully Pulpit Series at the College of Charleston will welcome Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts) on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. Along with South Carolina state Sen. Marlon Kimpson,…
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Project SEARCH puts students on path to employment
December 5, 2019
Charleston County School District proudly boasts a program that provides career readiness skills for children with exceptional needs. Project SEARCH, which was implemented last year in partnership with AccessAbility, Embassy…
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District’s partnership with Lowcountry Food Bank addresses needs of at-risk students
December 4, 2019
Since 2006, the Charleston County School District has partnered with the Lowcountry Food Bank to serve at-risk students through a program called BackPack Buddies Program. The mission is to meet…
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College of Charleston awards 2019 Alumni Award
December 4, 2019
The College of Charleston Alumni Association in partnership with the College of Charleston Foundation has honored six alumni at the recent 2019 Alumni Awards Gala. The 2019 Alumni Award recipients are: Alumni Award…
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Pickens school leader named SC Elementary Principal of the Year
December 4, 2019
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named Mrs. Jessica Patterson the 2020 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year. Mrs. Patterson is the principal of Chastain Road…
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Citadel board raises cadet residency requirements
December 2, 2019The Citadel Board of Visitors (BOV) voted to raise the minimum number of semesters students pursuing a cadet degree must complete on campus in the South Carolina Corps of Cadets.…
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CSU makes 100 Best College Buys and Best Christian Colleges lists again
November 26, 2019
National lists recognizing affordable colleges and Christian education have once again included Charleston Southern University. CSU has been named to America’s 100 Best College Buys for 15 consecutive years and…
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Riley Center announces six Mayors selected to Mayors’ Design Fellowship’s second class
November 25, 2019The Riley Center for Livable Communities announces today the six Mayors who have been selected to participate in the second class of the Riley Mayors’ Design Fellowship. The 2020 Riley…
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City of Charleston to give away free reusable bags and straws at upcoming workshops for residents
November 25, 2019
Residents are encouraged to join one of two free workshops designed to provide tools and resources that will help support a smooth community-wide transition to the City’s new single-use plastic…
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Discovery uncovers new information on horned dinosaurs
November 25, 2019
A new discovery is changing what paleontologists thought they knew about horned dinosaurs. In the summer of 2015, College of Charleston professor Scott Persons was looking for fossils in the badlands of…
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MUSC Health names Patti Hart chief nursing officer for Charleston division
November 25, 2019
Patrick J. Cawley, M.D., CEO of MUSC Health and vice president for Health Affairs, University, has named Patti Hart the chief nursing officer for the health system’s Charleston division. The appointment is…
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Gov. Henry McMaster designates chair of South Carolina First Steps Board of Trustees
November 21, 2019
South Carolina First Steps, the state’s early childhood agency and a statewide nonprofit organization, announced that Governor Henry McMaster has designated business leader David Morley as the new chair of…
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Comcast provides digital support for Morningside students
November 20, 2019Fifty scholars from Morningside Middle School are enjoying more access to technology thanks to the generosity of Comcast. On November 13, 2019, the telecommunications company hosted the Bandwidth for Growth…
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Andrew Yang to speak at College of Charleston’s Bully Pulpit Series
November 18, 2019
The Bully Pulpit Series at the College of Charleston will host a conversation with Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang. Yang will meet with faculty, staff, students and the community as part of…
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CCSD Board of Trustees advances recommendations
November 13, 2019The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees agreed to proceed with a list of recommendations to be voted on at two upcoming meetings. Some of the proposals will…
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College of Charleston to feature Nikki Haley at inaugural women’s summit
November 13, 2019
The College of Charleston School of Business is doubling down on its commitment to diversity and inclusion by hosting the 2020 Women for Women Summit, a day-long conference where attendees will celebrate, elevate,…
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‘Limitless’ Conference encourages women entrepreneurs to step out in confidence
November 12, 2019
Women entrepreneurs often struggle with limiting beliefs, thinking they aren’t good enough, talented enough or simply capable of achieving great things. Hatch Tribe, a community for women entrepreneurs, is blowing…
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TCCC gives awards to two local high schools for improving their FAFSA completion rates
November 10, 2019
Academic Magnet High School and Military Magnet Academy have been named champions of Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative’s College Cash Campaign for increasing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)…
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College of Charleston Pep Supper donates over a ton of food to Lowcountry Food Bank
November 8, 2019Pep Supper is an opportunity for the College of Charleston’s fraternities and sororities to work together to help make a positive contribution to the local community. This year’s event, which…
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John Delaney to speak at College’s Bully Pulpit Series – November 8
November 7, 2019
The Bully Pulpit Series at the College of Charleston will host a student roundtable with Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney, former U.S. representative (Maryland-6th), as part of the College of…
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Living History event highlights College of Charleston’s role in American Revolution
November 7, 2019
The American Revolution tends to get overshadowed by the Civil War, the deadliest conflict in U.S. history, which has resulted in myths and inaccuracies. Erick Nason, a self-proclaimed “history nut,”…
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College of Charleston makes Bloomberg Businessweek’s Best Business Schools List
November 5, 2019
The College of Charleston School of Business has been included in Bloomberg Businessweek’s rankings of the best U.S. business schools of 2019-20. The list is based on data compiled from more than…
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College of Charleston and Naval Information Warfare Center enter partnership
November 5, 2019The Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC) and the College of Charleston School of Sciences and Mathematics have announced a new educational partnership agreement. Under the agreement the two groups will share…
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The third annual James Sawers Jr. Speaker Series
November 5, 2019
The third annual James Sawers Jr. Speaker Series presented by the Charleston Interreligious Council and Roper St. Francis Healthcare starts this Thursday The third annual James Sawers Jr. Speaker…
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Four South Carolina teachers receive Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
November 4, 2019
The White House announced that four South Carolina educators are among the most recent recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The Presidential Awards for…
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South Carolina class of 2019 shows improvement on ACT
November 4, 2019
The ACT® released assessment data for 2019 South Carolina high school graduates who took the ACT test. South Carolina public school graduates’ average composite score increased from 18.0 in 2018 to 18.6 in 2019. Additionally, 24% of graduates…
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Citadel to represent America in world’s most prestigious military music festival
October 31, 2019The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes to be “America’s Band” at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 2020 The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes will proudly represent the United States…
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Rep. Gary Simrill and Nella Barkley to receive Wilkins Leadership Awards
October 31, 2019
State Rep. Gary Simrill (R-York) and Nella Barkley, community leader and president of Crystal-Barkley Corporation, will receive The Riley Institute at Furman University’s 2019 David H. Wilkins Leadership Awards recognizing…
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Oscar Douglas named Director of General Counsel Investigations
October 31, 2019
Charleston County School District is proud to announce that Oscar Douglas has been named the Director of General Counsel Investigations. Douglas has served the District as Deputy Director of Security…
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Morbid history haunts College of Charleston’s facilities management headquarters
October 31, 2019It’s not the most frequented corner of campus these days, but there was a time when most of Charleston would eventually end up there. And – while visitors today might…
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District hosts dedication ceremony for new Stono Park Elementary School
October 31, 2019
The brand new Stono Park Elementary School building was dedicated October 30, 2019 during a celebration attended by Charleston County School District (CCSD) board member, constituent board members, school officials,…
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A day to demonstrate the servant leadership of Citadel cadets
October 25, 2019
Once a year, cadets at The Citadel trade classes for community service. Servant leadership through community service is integral to the college’s mission of developing cadets into principled leaders. Most…
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College of Charleston Podcast: Bernard Powers on The Life and Legacy of Denmark Vesey
October 23, 2019
When ground is broken this week on construction of the International African American Museum along the banks of the Cooper River in downtown Charleston, it will mark another significant milestone for a…
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STEM Program for College of Charleston minority students celebrates 25th Anniversary
October 23, 2019
Diversity isn’t just about increasing inclusivity among minority and underrepresented students. It’s also about elevating differences of thought and perspective. Having a variety of ideas from a variety of people…
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Public invited to review proposed instructional materials and textbooks
October 22, 2019
The public is invited to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s K-12 public schools in fourteen subject areas. The materials will be…
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Abrams to retire in 2020 as dean, will remain on faculty
October 22, 2019
Longtime Charleston School of Law Dean Andy Abrams will retire from his leadership position at the end of the academic year in May 2020, the school announced today. He will remain on…
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College of Charleston’s Center for Creative Retirement scholarship focuses on gerontology
October 21, 2019When you have more than 300 senior citizens passionate about lifelong learning, like at the College of Charleston’s Center for Creative Retirement (CCR), it’s only natural that a scholarship for younger…
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South Carolina ETV announces changes to staff structure
October 21, 2019
Assistant general manager and director of Digital Strategies positions created South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced a slight restructuring and the creation of two new positions – assistant general manager and…
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College of Charleston to hold inauguration for President Hsu
October 21, 2019
Andrew T. Hsu will be formally installed as the 23rd president of the College of Charleston on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. The inauguration ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.m. in Cistern Yard.…
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College of Charleston to hold Fall Alumni Weekend 2019
October 17, 2019Fall: It’s that time of year when the leaves turn a warm shade of reddish orange, the days get shorter and the hot air of summer makes way for crisp,…
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Clemson rises in national rankings of America’s best architecture and design schools
October 16, 2019
The School of Architecture at Clemson University has been named one of “America’s Best Architecture and Design Schools” by DesignIntelligence. In addition, three Clemson faculty members were named among only 29…
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Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative welcomes Phyllis Martin as new CEO
October 16, 2019
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative, a non-profit organization focused on improving education in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties, is announcing the appointment of Phyllis Martin as its next chief executive…
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2019 Excellence in Mathematics Teaching winners announced
October 16, 2019
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative’s Math Pathways Project Team announced the winners of the “2019 Excellence in Mathematics Teaching” awards at a dinner celebration on Monday, October 14 at Charleston…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics to host open house for prospective students
October 16, 2019
The Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is hosting a Preview Day for prospective high school sophomores and their families on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00…
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District boasts 30 first-year teachers from College of Charleston
October 15, 2019The College of Charleston (CofC) has long been a local producer of educators for Charleston County School District (CCSD). This year alone, 30 CofC graduates are first-year teachers in CCSD.…
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College of Charleston professor explores history of Salem Witch Trials in Travel Channel show
October 14, 2019It was a dark time in the history of Salem, Mass. From February 1692 to May 1693, more than 200 people in the small New England village were accused of…
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SeamonWhiteside plays key role in $28M higher education learning facility
October 10, 2019
SeamonWhiteside, local landscape architecture and civil engineering firm, has completed its key role in yet another community-shaping project, The Continuum. The Continuum in Lake City is a $28M higher education…
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College of Charleston students are fired up about new blacksmithing class
October 9, 2019If you were to accidentally stumble into the big sculpture studio on the first floor of the College of Charleston’s Albert Simons Center for the Arts on a Thursday afternoon…
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