College of Charleston

College of Charleston Faculty Pivotal in the New International African American Museum

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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As chairman, Powers worked with experts and museum consultants, Applebaum Associates Inc., to create the interior plan for the museum’s galleries.

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  • As chairman, Powers worked with experts and museum consultants, Applebaum Associates Inc., to create the interior plan for the museum’s galleries.
  • “There have been a number of CofC faculty who helped plan the design for one or more of the galleries based on their expertise and knowledge.
  • “This area conveys a chronological treatment of African American, American and South Carolina histories to show intersections between them,” says Powers.
  • “We want visitors to understand and consume the story by multiple means to supplement the historic record.”
    Other College of Charleston faculty and staff who contributed their expertise to the International African American Museum include:
    Daron Calhoun, Race and Social Justice Initiative coordinator, Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

Insight PA Cyber Charter School celebrates Class of 2023 with in-person prom and graduation ceremony

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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Insight PA Cyber Charter School, an online K-12 public school serving students throughout the state, celebrated its Class of 2023 with a prom and graduation ceremony to launch students into their continued educational and professional careers.

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  • Insight PA Cyber Charter School, an online K-12 public school serving students throughout the state, celebrated its Class of 2023 with a prom and graduation ceremony to launch students into their continued educational and professional careers.
  • The school then held an in-person commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 10th at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.
  • Insight PA Cyber Charter School is an online public charter school authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that serves students in grades K through 12.
  • As part of the Pennsylvania public school system, Insight PA is available to all Pennsylvania residents at no cost for families.

Mercer Appoints Jennifer Kruse as Leader for US Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) Business

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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Mercer, a global leader in redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being, and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), announced the appointment of Jennifer Kruse as US Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) Leader.

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  • Mercer, a global leader in redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being, and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), announced the appointment of Jennifer Kruse as US Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) Leader.
  • Kruse will oversee Mercer’s OCIO business and team in the US and will be responsible for implementing strategic initiatives, driving business development, and managing and expanding client relationships.
  • Most recently, Kruse was Head of Clients for US Investment Solutions.
  • Before joining Mercer in 2021, Kruse served as an Investment Consultant Director at Willis Towers Watson, where she worked since 2007.

EASTEC 2023 Speakers Provide Real-World Solutions to Manufacturing Technology Adoption and Business Practices

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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The two non-profits have partnered for EASTEC 2023 to engage industry, academia, and government agencies in bringing solutions to SMMs that drive the advancement of smart manufacturing principles.

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  • The two non-profits have partnered for EASTEC 2023 to engage industry, academia, and government agencies in bringing solutions to SMMs that drive the advancement of smart manufacturing principles.
  • EASTEC is part of the Manufacturing Technology (MT) Series – four regional events conducted bi-annually to share knowledge, experience, technology, and connections among manufacturers.
  • Panel Discussions Focus on Technology Adoption, Data Strategies
    Thought leadership will be in abundance at EASTEC 2023 with four panel discussions planned over the event’s three days.
  • The student summit will provide several keynote speakers and include guided show-floor tours of exhibiting manufacturing companies.

The Steinberg Law Firm Announces 2023 Scholarship Program

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Steinberg Law Firm is pleased to announce that their 2023 Scholarship Program is now open. This year's program offers a total of five, $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors, and current college students who are residents of South Carolina.

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  • The Steinberg Law Firm is pleased to announce that their 2023 Scholarship Program is now open.
  • CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Steinberg Law Firm is pleased to announce that their 2023 Scholarship Program is now open.
  • The Steinberg Law Firm is pleased to support students who are reaching higher, and who have goals and aspirations.
  • The Steinberg Law Firm Scholarship Committee will select five students to receive a $1,000 scholarship.

HOUSTEX 2023 Speakers Provide Real-World Solutions to Manufacturing Technology Adoption and Business Practices

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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The two nonprofits have partnered on HOUSTEX 2023 to engage industry, academia and government agencies in bringing solutions to SMMs that drive the advancement of smart manufacturing principles.

Key Points: 
  • The two nonprofits have partnered on HOUSTEX 2023 to engage industry, academia and government agencies in bringing solutions to SMMs that drive the advancement of smart manufacturing principles.
  • HOUSTEX, which is part of the Manufacturing Technology Series — is one of four regional events conducted biannually to share knowledge, experience, technology and connections among manufacturers.
  • Panel Discussions Focus on Technology Adoption, Data Strategies
    Thought leadership will be in abundance at HOUSTEX 2023 with four panel discussions planned over the event’s three days.
  • The student summit will provide several keynote speakers and include guided show-floor tours of exhibiting manufacturing companies.

College of Charleston Establishes the Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College of Charleston has announced the establishment of the Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication.

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  • Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College of Charleston has announced the establishment of the Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication.
  • The Martin Center was made possible by a multi-year founding pledge by Thomas and Wanda Martin.
  • “We are thrilled to launch this new center focused on the critical importance of mentoring,” said Andrew S. Hsu, president of the College of Charleston.
  • “I am honored to be working alongside Mr. Martin, the Advisory Council and the Faculty in the Department of Communication to direct the Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication,” said Dr. Goodier.

College of Charleston and National Columnist Kathleen Parker Launch Speaker Series on Public Discourse and Civility

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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Weve already witnessed how divisive rhetoric can lead to disorder with the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

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  • Weve already witnessed how divisive rhetoric can lead to disorder with the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
  • To try to answer this question, the College of Charleston has created the new College of Charleston Speaker Series on Public Discourse and Civility, hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post journalist Kathleen Parker, aiming to highlight the value of civility when sharing opposing ideas.
  • I am excited that we are working with Kathleen Parker on this important speaker series, says College of Charleston President Andrew Hsu.
  • Not only is Kathleen an award-winning journalist and writer, she is a thought leader in the arena of public discourse.

College of Charleston Paleontologists Uncover Strange New Prehistoric Sea Monster

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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Serpentisuchops, whose name literally translates to snakey crocodile-face, has both a long serpentine neck and long crocodile-like jaws.

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  • Serpentisuchops, whose name literally translates to snakey crocodile-face, has both a long serpentine neck and long crocodile-like jaws.
  • The remains of the category-defying creature were unearthed from a sulfuric patch of badlands in eastern Wyoming.
  • That land belonged to a rancher, Anna Pfister, who donated the fossil to the Glenrock Paleon Museum , where Persons is a research curator.
  • The whole of the neck skeleton is beautifully preserved with each bone in articulation with the next one in the series.

$2.1 Million Gift to Assist in Construction of College of Charleston Baseball Performance Center

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Founders Federal Credit Union announced on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, a $2.1 million gift to assist in the construction of a baseball performance center at the College of Charlestons baseball facilities at Patriots Point Athletics Complex.

Key Points: 
  • Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Founders Federal Credit Union announced on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, a $2.1 million gift to assist in the construction of a baseball performance center at the College of Charlestons baseball facilities at Patriots Point Athletics Complex.
  • This partnership and naming agreement with Founders Federal Credit Union is an exciting opportunity for the College of Charleston, says College of Charleston President Andrew T. Hsu .
  • What a great day this is for our baseball program, says College of Charleston head baseball coach Chad Holbrook .
  • The Founders Baseball Performance Center is part of a multimillion-dollar improvement plan to the baseball facilities at the Patriots Point Athletics Complex.