Category Archives: Awards, Grants, Fellowships

Lucia Johnson-Vest and Edward Vest Provide Lasting Impact to CofC Classics

Recently, the College Today featured the lifelong passions of Lucia Johnson-Vest for both the classical world and supporting students. She and her husband, Edward Vest, have been long-standing supporters of classics at the College of Charleston.

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Classics Newsletter launches

The Department of Classics presents the inaugural issue of Nuntianda, its departmental newsletter.

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Commencement Awards and Honors (2012)

This year Classics recognized three of its students with named awards and honors: Mitch Cordes, Dan Egli, and Rachel Barkley.             The Harold A. Mouzon Scholarship in Classical Studies is the highest distinction that a Classics major can achieve. This … Continue reading

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Melissa Huber Awarded Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship

One final bit of good news to report about Melissa Huber (now one of our distinguished alumni).  Melissa has just received word that she has been awarded a Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship.  This is a national award from the … Continue reading

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Angelina Phebus named 2011 ExCEL Outstanding Student of the Year for the School of LCWA

Congratulations to Angelina Phebus, who was recognized as the 2011 Outstanding Student of the Year for the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs through the Excellence in Collegiate Education and Leadership (ExCEL ) program. The award is presented to … Continue reading

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Early returns are in! Classics students earn spots in top programs.

As graduate/professional schools make decisions about the class of 2011, CofC students begin to receive notifications.  Please join us in congratulating the accomplishments of the following students: Melissa Huber has been accepted to the: Ph.D. program in Classical Studies at Duke … Continue reading

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Melissa Huber Awarded 2011-2012 Lionel Pearson Fellowship

The Lionel Pearson Fellowship is a top national honor presented each year by the American Philological Association, one of the top two professional associations for Classics in North America.  Each year, one senior undergraduate nationwide is selected for the award.  … Continue reading

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Student Research Nationally Recognized

Angelina Phebus, a senior AB classics major, was awarded first runner-up overall in the poster session at the annual meeting of the Archaeological Institute of America – one of the top two professional associations for Classics in North America.  This … Continue reading

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Alumna and Adjunct Faculty Awarded Fulbright Alumi Grant

Kelly Smith (M.Ed. 09) has been awarded a Fulbright Alumni Grant to participate in a collaborative unit on Medieval Latin/Gregorian chants in Rome, scheduled for spring 2011. Ms. Smith will be also teaching advanced intermediate Latin in the spring 2011 … Continue reading

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Student a Finalist for National Fellowship

Melissa Huber has been selected as a finalist for the Lionel Pearson Fellowship, a one-year fellowship which allows for study at an English or Scottish university. The Pearson Fellowship is the top national honor bestowed on an undergraduate by the … Continue reading

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