Category Archives: History
College of Charleston Introduces a Public History Concentration to the MA in History
We are pleased to announce that our Master of Arts in History has introduced a Public History concentration, better preparing graduates from the program for a career as a historian. What is Public History? Studies have shown that a very small percentage of undergraduates who major in history continue on to pursue a PhD. This…
Spring 2019 Graduate School Grants Roundup
As we move into the summer months, we look back on the travel and projects funded through the Graduate School’s Student Research, Presentation, and Professional Development Grants! 27 students were funded a combined total of $7,942.56! Here’s a look at the students and projects funded through the grants program during the Spring 2019 semester: Luz…
13th Annual Graduate Research Poster Session Winners!
On Wednesday, March 13th, the University of Charleston, S.C. held our 13th Annual Graduate Research Poster Session! The Graduate Student Poster Session provides an introduction to the impressive research activities currently taking place in our graduate programs. Students are encouraged to participate even if they are only in the beginning stages of their studies. The…
Apply for Fall 2019 for Free before January 31!
The new semester is just beginning, and application deadlines are looming for many of our graduate programs and certificates here at the University of Charleston, S.C. Applications for our Master of Science in Child Life close January 15, 2019. This program provides graduate level instruction and clinical experience that prepares students to become Certified Child…
Fall 2018 Graduate School Grants Roundup
Another Fall semester is coming to an end, and campus has emptied out for the winter holidays. Here at the Graduate School, we’re looking back at all the great opportunities we helped students make happen through our Graduate School Grants! We granted a total of $8,480 to fund 34 students for 13 projects. Below are…
Spring, Summer, and Fall 2019 Applications are Open!
The Fall 2018 semester has just begun, but the University of Charleston, S.C. is already looking forward to welcoming our Spring, Summer, and Fall 2019 graduate students! The application period began on August 1, 2018 for all 24 degree and 10 certificate programs offered here at UCSC. Each degree and certificate program has their own…
Graduate Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch, ‘97
Alumna Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch is adding to our history books, one story at a time. Dr. Jones-Branch, a Charleston native, graduated from the College of Charleston with her B.A. in History in 1994, as well as her M.A. in History in 1997, and obtained her Ph.D in American History from The Ohio State University in…
Vaughn Estate Gift Establishes Three Endowed Professorships
We are so proud of our awesome alum Dr. Cherisse Jones- Branch’97 who was one of the first recipients of the Vaughn Endowed Professorships at Arkansas State University. The professorships have been created through the generosity of an estate gift from James E. and Wanda Lee Vaughn of Jonesboro, formerly of Delaplaine. Inducted in 1999 into the…
Graduate School Office Spotlight: Dr. Jon Hakkila, Professor and Associate Dean
I grew up and attended college between New Mexico and California (with some time in Hawaii), and spent many years working in Minnesota and Alabama before coming to the College of Charleston. My undergraduate degrees are in Physics and English/American Literature, and my M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are in Astronomy. I briefly wrote poetry and worked in industry as a…
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