The College of Charleston has named Dr. Cynthia Lowenthal as new dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Dr. Lowenthal was previously dean of the H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College at Tulane University. In addition to assuming the deanship on July 1, 2006, Lowenthal will continue to be an active teacher and scholar at the College of Charleston.

The largest of the academic schools at the College of Charleston, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers core programs and departments in Communication, Political Science, English, Psychology, History, Religious Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy and Urban Studies. The faculty members are esteemed “teacher-scholars” who frequently win awards for distinguished teaching and research.

See also: The School of Humanities & Social Sciences Website