The Quest for a Scholarship

Douglas Wurster is a Revenue Specialist for Charleston County, and a current grad student in the Public Administration program. We recently received the good news that Doug was selected for a prestigious scholarship from the South Carolina City and County Management Association. Since Doug was successful in his search for a scholarship, we asked him…

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Weekly MPA Newsletter

Below is the weekly letter from MPA graduate assistant, Matthew Irwin. Hello everyone!  Happy New Year!  I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season!  Students and faculty, good luck returning to classes today! Welcome to all the new MPA students starting this semester, as well! Here comes the news… NEW INFORMATION: The MPASA will meet…

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Keeping Charleston’s Streets Safe

I am always impressed by the outstanding grad students here at The Graduate School of the College of Charleston. Our students and graduates are comprised of some of the finest public servants, scholars, and activists that you’ll find anywhere. David Wojslawowicz is certainly no exception. A 2008 graduate of our M.A. in  History program, and…

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Guest Blogger: Geoff Pallay

I met Geoff in my first graduate school class, which coincidentally was his last.  He graduated in May with his Master’s in Public Administration and has been pretty busy ever since.  I’ve invited him to be a guest blogger for the Fall semester.  Below is his first entry.  Hope you enjoy getting to know him…

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Spring MPA Professional Development Panel

“Politics, Government, and the Nonprofit Sector – Collaboration or Conflict?” Join us on Wednesday, April 8 at 6:15 for the Spring MPA Professional Development Panel.  Dana Beach, William Wert, Andy Benke, Tammie Hoy and Ellen Dressler Moryl will discuss how nonprofits collaborate, or otherwise interact, with politicians and government agencies.  This panel will also address…

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