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The College of Charleston Class of 2028 come from across the country and around the globe, adding fresh viewpoints to the campus community.

College of Charleston Class of 2028 First-Year Student Profile

The Civility Initiative at the College of Charleston is preparing a full slate of events this fall to help foster civil conversations.

College of Charleston Civility Initiative Announces Fall Events

A Conversation with Executive MBA Program Director, Ron Magnuson

COFC Podcast: A Conversation with Executive MBA Program Director, Ron Magnuson Join host Cory Werkheiser as he sits down with Ron Magnuson, executive director of Graduate and Executive Programs at the School of Business, to explore the newly launched Executive MBA Program at the College of Charleston.

In the third quarter of 2023 alone, the Lowcountry Graduate Center awarded $150,000 worth of Opportunity Fund Grants to six programs, covering such topics as AI Learning, a geriatric PT residency, and an executive MBA. There are more funds to award this year, says Dr. Jessica Carter, director of the LGC. The deadline to apply for program funding in the fall is September 1, 2024. https://buff.ly/3ULjFXg

At the Citadel, the graduate school of education decided to take on the challenge of AI proactively, with the help of a $25,000 Opportunity Grant from the Lowcountry Graduate Center. It is being used to demystify AI and integrate it into the curriculum for students who are or will be literacy teachers. https://buff.ly/4ds9E8s

MUSC’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Is Unique

MUSC’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Is Unique There are many graduate Speech Language Pathology (SLP) programs at universities across the U.S. but only one that pairs didactic learning with clinical rotations during the first four semesters. T…

To arm itself for the more competitive admissions environment, MUSC enlisted the Lowcountry Graduate Center for aid. Employing a $25,000 Opportunity Fund grant from the LGC, the MUSC College of Pharmacy boosted its digital advertising to drive awareness of the pharmacy profession generally and boost applications to the College of Pharmacy program for the class that entered in the fall of 2023.

LGC Grant Boosts MUSC Pharmacy School Even as Reid Petrus’s higher education journey spanned three colleges, he always knew he wanted to become a pharmacist. Graduating with a degree in chemistry from College of Charleston, Petrus enro…

CofC’s Arts and Cultural Management Certificate

CofC’s Arts and Cultural Management Certificate Jenna Whetzel worked for a TV network and a housing non-profit before she realized she had a passion for a melding of the arts and the non-profit sector. So she came to Charleston to prepare for a …

Supervisory Council for the Lowcountry Graduate Center will be held on Tuesday, May 28th

Supervisory Council for the Lowcountry Graduate Center will be held on Tuesday, May 28th A meeting of the Supervisory Council for the Lowcountry Graduate Center will be held on Tuesday, May 28th at 1:00 pm EST, virtually via Zoom Webinar. Access the meeting online at: To access via ph…

You’ve got that bachelor’s degree and now you’re wondering, what’s next? For those seeking careers in the professions – law, medicine, most clinical healthcare and mental health positions, librarians, CPAs and academics – there is no mystery; entry into practice requires a master’s degree or doctorate.

Is a Graduate Degree Worth the Time, Effort and Money? You’ve got that bachelor’s degree and now you’re wondering, what’s next? For those seeking careers in the professions – law, medicine, most clinical healthcare and mental health positions, libraria…

LGC Offers Grants for New Graduate Programs Serving the Lowcountry https://buff.ly/3ULjFXg

As one of the first healthcare organizations in the nation to fully embrace telehealth, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has been named one of only two centers of excellence for implementation of this important diagnostic and treatment tool. With the help of the Lowcountry Graduate Center, MUSC has established a six-week course in which students can earn a certificate and digital badge for telehealth and digital transformation.

MUSC Offers Certificate in Telehealth and Digital Transformation As one of the first healthcare organizations in the nation to fully embrace telehealth, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has been named one of only two centers of excellence for impl…

For 2 years, The Citadel's Anita Zucker Institute for Entrepreneurial Educational Leadership has been addressing the leadership pipeline issues every district is facing. In doing so, the institute has been working to provide continued professional learning to administrators in the Low Country to prepare them for the leadership challenges faced today. Come join us on Saturday, May 18th for a FREE CONFERENCE at The Citadel to learn more about this important work and the needs of school administrators as school leaders present on valued lessons learned and how they have implemented the learning in their schools. The conference runs from 8:30 - 4. Come part of the day or the whole day and take home great ideas for your district. To register for this free, invaluable experience, click here!

Fill | The Anita Zucker Institute for Entrepreneurial Educational Leadership Forum 2024 Capers Hall, Room 1026, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, S.C. 29409 Registration Required to Attend

LGC Offers Grants for New Graduate Programs Serving the Lowcountry

LGC Offers Grants for New Graduate Programs Serving the Lowcountry Back in 2021, the Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Health Professions saw a need for more genetic counselors in its own institution and throughout the state. The U.S. Department of…

Massive challenges facing schools today – including an intractable teacher shortage, intense focus on instructional supervision, destructive social media and its impact, the transition from management to leadership and school finance and equity issues -- are prompting administrators to flee the profession.

Citadel Center for Excellence for School Leadership Massive challenges facing schools today – including an intractable teacher shortage, intense focus on instructional supervision, destructive social media and its impact, the transition from managem…

CofC President Andrew T. Hsu reflects on his five years of presidency, discussing the accomplishments and future direction of the College.

CofC Podcast: College of Charleston President Reflects on Five Years in Office On this episode of the 'Speaking of ... College of Charleston' podcast, President Andrew T. Hsu discusses the accomplishments and future of the College.

The Launchpad for Success program provides a springboard for students’ personal and professional growth, aiming to get them career ready through mentorship, experiential learning and collaborative support.

College of Charleston Diversity Program Fosters Student Success The College of Charleston's Launchpad for Success diversity program provides a springboard for students’ personal and professional growth.