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College of Charleston Launches Two New Schools

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월요일, 4월 15, 2024
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Charleston, South Carolina, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College of Charleston Board of Trustees has approved the creation of two new academic schools: the School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics; and the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences.

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  • Charleston, South Carolina, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College of Charleston Board of Trustees has approved the creation of two new academic schools: the School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics; and the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences.
  • The formation of these two schools, approved unanimously on April 12, 2024, is a significant step forward in ensuring the long-term viability of the College of Charleston’s unique brand of education.
  • “We are excited to organize our current STEM-related departments into these two new schools, which will enhance the student experience and create more opportunities for strategic partnerships,” says College of Charleston President Andrew T. Hsu.
  • Pritchard says, “Formalizing these Schools as unique identities illustrates our traditional and growing strengths in basic and applied sciences and allows greater focus on developing solutions to diverse modern challenges, which is exciting progress.”

South Carolina Public Radio and College of Charleston announce the April 12 premiere of 'Teachable Moments'

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화요일, 4월 9, 2024
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Charleston, South Carolina, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) and the College of Charleston are proud to announce a partnership aimed at delivering concise, impactful insights tailored for both students and parents.

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  • Charleston, South Carolina, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) and the College of Charleston are proud to announce a partnership aimed at delivering concise, impactful insights tailored for both students and parents.
  • The collaboration between SC Public Radio and the College of Charleston underscores the shared vision of fostering community engagement and advancing educational initiatives.
  • Tune in to Teachable Moments on SC Public Radio every Friday during Morning Edition and All Things Considered beginning April 12.
  • “SC Public Radio is excited to unveil this collaboration with the College of Charleston.

What’s with the Extra Day? A College of Charleston Professor Explains Lear Year.

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화요일, 2월 27, 2024
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Our calendar year is based on the time it takes the Earth to complete one full orbit around the Sun.

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  • Our calendar year is based on the time it takes the Earth to complete one full orbit around the Sun.
  • So, in a non-leap year, after 365 days, the Earth would be slightly behind where it started relative to the Sun.
  • The Julian calendar added an extra day at the end of the year every four years.
  • Later on, two extra months were added to the calendar with February being made the last month of the year.

Coursera Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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목요일, 2월 1, 2024
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Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • “In 2023, we grew revenue 21% year-over-year and delivered positive Adjusted EBITDA for the first time in the fourth quarter,” said Ken Hahn, Coursera’s CFO.
  • We have provided a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures in the financial statement tables for our historical non-GAAP financial results included in this press release.
  • As previously announced, Coursera will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 performance today, February 1, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time).

The Insurance & Brokerage House Launches in Charleston

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화요일, 1월 30, 2024
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Narowski is backed by the decades of experience and professionalism of Hilton Head Insurance & Brokerage, located in Hilton Head and Bluffton, SC. With over 60 years of combined experience and a team of professionals, the firm offers custom insurance plans at an affordable price for those looking to insure their home, car, boat, business, and more. With an emphasis on empathy and listening to their clients, the firm's assets are in line with Narowski's skill sets and priorities -- making the partnership a perfect match.

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  • HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilton Head Insurance & Brokerage, a leading provider in comprehensive insurance for home, auto, boat, business & more, announced it will launch The Insurance & Brokerage House in Charleston to serve that area.
  • Narowski is a licensed insurance producer who excels in customer service and time management.
  • Narowski is backed by the decades of experience and professionalism of Hilton Head Insurance & Brokerage, located in Hilton Head and Bluffton, SC.
  • "We started as a small, family-owned and operated business," said Hilton Head Insurance & Brokerage's co-owner, Jeff Hedden.

Supervisory Council Meeting of the Lowcountry Graduate Center

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수요일, 1월 17, 2024
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A meeting of the Supervisory Council for the Lowcountry Graduate Center will be held on Monday, January 22nd at 4:00 PM EST, virtually via Zoom Webinar. Access the meeting online at: https://cofc.zoom.us/j/98941607255

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  • CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A meeting of the Supervisory Council for the Lowcountry Graduate Center will be held on Monday, January 22nd at 4:00 PM EST, virtually via Zoom Webinar.
  • Written comments will be provided to the board 24 hours in advance of the meeting and will be acknowledged into the record and summarized.
  • Public Comment Instructions: Use one of the following methods to submit written comments or sign up to speak at the meeting.
  • Mail comments to: College of Charleston, Provost Office-Lowcountry Graduate Center, 66 George St., Charleston SC 29424.

The College of Charleston Partners with Coursera to Equip Students, Faculty and Staff with In-Demand Skills

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수요일, 11월 8, 2023
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Students will be able to earn professional certificates for in-demand workplace skills that will complement any academic major or minor.

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  • Students will be able to earn professional certificates for in-demand workplace skills that will complement any academic major or minor.
  • Faculty and staff will also be able to earn professional certificates through flexible, online training.
  • “This partnership will provide members of the College of Charleston community the opportunity to build skills using resources from some of the world’s leading companies,” said College of Charleston President Andrew T. Hsu.
  • The College of Charleston is the first university in South Carolina to offer the full suite of Coursera’s Career Academy.

College of Charleston Establishes Civil Discourse Initiative

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목요일, 10월 19, 2023
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Charleston, S.C., Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It is no secret that people are not getting along.

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  • Charleston, S.C., Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It is no secret that people are not getting along.
  • College of Charleston communication professor Michael Lee wants to help change all that.
  • Lee was recently named director of the College of Charleston Civil Discourse Initiative.
  • The initiative was established to highlight the value of civility when sharing opposing ideas and how these civil conversations could help to bridge political divides.

The Athlete's Foot Announces Inaugural Employee IMPACT Scholarship Program

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월요일, 8월 21, 2023
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ATLANTA, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Specialty footwear and lifestyle chain, The Athlete's Foot (TAF), is proud to announce its inaugural class of Employee IMPACT Scholarship Program 2023 recipients that will receive a five thousand dollar grant towards their continuing education. TAF is passionate about promoting education and driving change at the community level. This generous scholarship program focuses on the merits of five outstanding The Athlete's Foot employees across their 60 US and Caribbean franchises. The recipients are all TAF employees who have shown exceptional dedication to their store and team.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Specialty footwear and lifestyle chain, The Athlete's Foot (TAF), is proud to announce its inaugural class of Employee IMPACT Scholarship Program 2023 recipients that will receive a five thousand dollar grant towards their continuing education.
  • This generous scholarship program focuses on the merits of five outstanding The Athlete's Foot employees across their 60 US and Caribbean franchises.
  • Cassidy Dansberry, Marketing Manager shares, "At The Athlete's Foot we value our employees and support them in continuing their pursuit of higher education.
  • We hope our IMPACT Scholarship Program will inspire our employees to complete their courses of study or continue to their next level of learning.

FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE'S FLORIDA LECTURE SERIES FOCUSES ON LITERATURE, CONSERVATION, AND ARCHITECTURE

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월요일, 7월 24, 2023
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LAKELAND, Fla., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Lecture Series returns to the Lawton M. Chiles Jr., Center for Florida History at Florida Southern College for the 2023-24 season with six guest speakers, each offering a glimpse into Florida's unique lifestyle and culture.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Lecture Series returns to the Lawton M. Chiles Jr., Center for Florida History at Florida Southern College for the 2023-24 season with six guest speakers, each offering a glimpse into Florida's unique lifestyle and culture.
  • French colonization in Florida will be the subject of College of Charleston Professor of History Christophe J. Boucher.
  • The final scheduled lecture for the 2023-24 will feature one of America's premier historians, public intellectuals and commentators, Douglas Brinkley.
  • The Lawton M. Chiles, Jr., Florida Lecture Series is a forum that brings speakers to the Florida Southern College campus to explore Florida life and culture through a wide range of disciplines, including history, public affairs, law, sociology, criminology, anthropology, literature, and art.