We pulled aside Annabelle Tierney to discuss her thesis research addressing plastic pollution in the marine environment. Annabelle is a third-year graduate student in marine biology from Australia with aspirations of going into conservation work. Q) Can you tell me about your research? Annabelle: For my thesis research I am analyzing the distribution and…
The Graduate School has recently welcomed Matt Bowersox, the new Director of Graduate Marketing and Communication. Here’s more information about Matt: Matt Bowersox is a seasoned marketing professional and communications strategist with over a decade of experience in both the private sector and academia. Born and raised in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Matt moved to South Carolina…
The Winter 2023 edition of the College of Charleston Magazine features many graduate students, faculty, and alumni. A summary of the features can be found below and how to learn more about their stories and work: Gary Jackson, M.F.A. – M.F.A Faculty: Professor Jackson is featured for his recent publication of Origin Story (University…
Last week, we shared stories of some of our incredible graduate students going above and beyond for the Lowcountry community during the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, we are grateful to share stories of our graduate faculty who have stepped up to help the medical community in Charleston. Grant Gilmore III, program director for the M.A…
On September 16, Presidential hopeful Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MO) visited campus as part of the College of Charleston’s Bully Pulpit Series. The Bully Pulpit series encourages and facilitates political participation on campus and in the community by providing a platform for dialogue with national leaders. As part of Klobuchar’s visit, she sat down with Interim…
Did you know that taking study abroad courses isn’t just for undergraduates? The College of Charleston’s Center for International Education offers a wide array of study abroad programs catering to every discipline and interest. Many of these are open to graduate students as well! Tiffany, a graduate assistant in our office, still raves about her…
The College of Charleston’s Board of Trustees voted this week to revise the Spring 2011 semester tuition for in-state students. Tuition for an in-state graduate student enrolled in twelve or more credit hours will decrease from the current rate of $5673 to $5290. This represents an overall decrease of $383. Similarly, in-state students enrolled in…
It’s officially less than one month until the start of classes. If you’re a new graduate student, now might be the time you start panicking. One of the most common questions we receive in the Grad School Office at this point in the year is, “What should I do now?” Well, to answer that question,…
We’re pleased to announce that Betsy Sutherland (M.A.T. Elementary Education) was accepted for the prestigious Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship to study at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. Betsy was recently featured in the Post & Courier’s Moxie section, and she’s also been busy informing readers of her travel preparations on her blog. She…
Anyone who’s ever had to do any research here at the College of Charleston is familiar with Eileen Callahan. She’s a ubiquitous presence on campus, ensuring that the College upholds the highest ethical standards for our research in every discipline. If you’ve ever attended a Responsible Conduct of Research Seminar here, then you know how…
