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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Speaking Of… College of Charleston, College of Charleston marketing professor Kelley Cours Anderson discusses her latest research on burnout among social media managers and the pressures shaping digital marketing careers. The work, recently published in The Conversation as The hidden burnout crisis facing social media marketers, traces its origins to a student p...

Send us Fan Mail President Andrew Hsu joins Speaking of… College of Charleston to look back on a landmark academic year for the College. In this year‑end conversation, he highlights record‑breaking philanthropy, major academic expansions, and the continued rise in student demand that’s shaping the future of the university. The episode explores transformational gifts supporting new facilities and p...

Send us Fan Mail Content note: This episode includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs immediate help, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, U.S.). In South Carolina, you can also call the Mobile Crisis line at 833-364-2274. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.  On this episode of Speaking of… College of Charleston, alumnus Luke Shirley ’18 shares how depression...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the College of Charleston’s Life Design Center and how it helps students move from uncertainty to action through individualized coaching, practical tools, and community support. What You Will Learn What the College of Charleston’s Life Design Center is and how it helps students build clarity and confidence with practical tools and coaching. Life Design...

Send us Fan Mail The College of Charleston is excited to announce the launch of a new podcast from the Athletics department. On the Prowl with Charleston Athletics is hosted by longtime men’s basketball play-by-play announcer Everett German . For more than two decades, German has been the voice behind some of the College’s most memorable moments on the court. A job that he says brings him joy.  “A...

Send us Fan Mail Artificial intelligence is everywhere, but how does it fit into the world of art and arts education? On this episode of Speaking Of…College of Charleston , three faculty members discuss how AI is reshaping creative practice and teaching, from sculpture studios to fundraising classes and art history seminars.  Guests include: Bex Ferrell , assistant professor in Arts Management  Ja...

Send us Fan Mail Lauren’s tips for hosting dinner parties: Get people involved and feel wanted in the kitchen, give them tasks Handwritten timeline Get as much done ahead of time as possible Resources from this episode: Focaccia Bread Recipe Les Dames d’Escoffier   Lauren’s Favorite Cookbooks: 1. "Deep Run Roots" by Vivian Howard 2. "Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking" by Na...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how CofC students are leading a movement for civil discourse. Hear their strategies for navigating tough conversations and why empathy is the key to bridging divides. Does pineapple belong on pizza?  It’s an easy yes or no question for most. It’s an easier question to answer then one about politics or religion and it’s the kind of question that the Civility Initiative Fre...

Send us Fan Mail Ed Macy 91’ knows truth is stranger than fiction. The College of Charleston alumnus is a professor, historical journalist and a Charleston tour guide.  He is the author of the best-selling books Haunted Charleston and Haunted Harbor and has spent many years researching and telling Lowcountry ghost stories.

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Speaking of … College of Charleston, we talk about something that impacts every student: money. From tuition and textbooks to coffee runs and weekend plans, managing your finances in college can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re diving into financial wellness—what it means, why it matters, and how you can take control of your money while you’re here at CofC an...

Send us Fan Mail What makes Charleston one of the most vibrant arts cities in the South? The College of Charleston’s School of the Arts (SOTA) might just be the answer. From Agatha Christie mysteries to Broadway classics, from world-class pianists to cutting-edge contemporary art, this season is packed with creativity that pulses through the city like a heartbeat. In the latest episode of Speaking...

Send us Fan Mail What happens to human creativity when machines can write, paint, compose and even evoke emotion? On this episode of Speaking of … College of Charleston , we explore the intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence with Anurag Tiwari, a computer science instructor in the College of Charleston Computing in the Arts program whose background is in computer vision, AI a...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we're revisiting a popular and timely episode from 2022 with three former College of Charleston students, Jaylen Newell , Bella Pack , and Lauren Pinto about successfully managing the first few weeks and months of college. Their advice is timeless and will benefit new students who are starting classes, finding their way around campus and making new friends. Fr...

Send us Fan Mail At the College of Charleston, Clyde the ai powered chatbot is transforming how students engage with campus life—from academic questions to emotional wellness. In this episode, we explore how Clyde is reshaping student support—one message at a time. Alicia Caudill, executive vice president for student affairs, and Chris Korey, associate provost for student success dive into the ori...

Send us Fan Mail What began as a stack of forgotten letters in a college archive became a transatlantic journey of remembrance, culminating in a powerful tribute to the Landsmann family, Holocaust victims nearly erased by history. In this episode of Speaking of ... College of Charleston, we follow the story of how student research, archival discovery and community collaboration led to the placemen...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why you feel sharp and focused at dawn while your partner hits their stride after sunset? Or why your teenager seems to come alive just as you're winding down? These patterns aren’t just quirks—they’re rooted in biology. In this episode of Speaking of … College of Charleston , Psychology professor Cindi May unpacks the science of chronotypes and circadi...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Speaking of … College of Charleston , Mark Del Mastro, Associate Provost for Academic and International Programs, and Chris Korey, Associate Provost for Student Success, talk about launching their new podcast, Faculty Off the Clock. This podcast takes you beyond the classroom to reveal the hidden lives of College of Charleston faculty. From woodworking enthusias...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Speaking Of…College of Charleston , we sit down with President Andrew T. Hsu to reflect on highlights of the year. From reaching an all time high of 32,000 applicants to establishing new academic programs like the BA in entrepreneurship , Hsu talks about his drive to keep moving, full speed ahead, to ensure the College’s position as a leader of academic excellen...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Speaking of College of Charleston, guest host Tom Cunneff interviews James London '07, owner and chef of Chubby Fish and the cocktail bar Seahorse in Charleston. London, a native of Charleston, discusses his journey from growing up fishing on Edisto Island to pursuing his career in fine dining after attending the College of Charleston. He talks about the im...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Speaking Of…College of Charleston, we have a great conversation with Joe Kelly , director of Irish and Irish American Studies and Colleen Glenn, director of film studies at the College about Irish books and movies. The colleagues first met playing softball with faculty from the English department and quickly became friends. They put their heads together and took...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Speaking of … College of Charleston podcast, in honor of Valentine’s Day, we ask Colleen Glenn , associate professor and director of the College's Film Studies Program, to weigh in on her favorite romantic movies. We discuss some of the classes she teaches at the College, including Dreams and Movies and The Myth of the Road in American Cinema. As we shi...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Speaking Of…College of Charleston, we speak to Ian O’Byrne , associate professor of literacy education at the College about AI in higher education. His work centers on teaching, learning and technology and is incredibly prolific, publishing newsletters, blog posts and videos on digital literacy. O’Byrne is innovative in the classroom and always seeking new ways...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Speaking Of...College of Charleston, Father Gregory West, a 1980 College of Charleston graduate and pastor of Saint Clare of Assisi on Daniel Island, shares his journey from a devout Catholic upbringing on Sullivan's Island to a successful career in the maritime industry and eventually to the priesthood. He discusses the challenges and divine interventions...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we speak to Yuriy Bekker , conductor of the College’s orchestra,  and two of his students, Rj Grant and Isaac Hill about performing at Carnegie Hall. We talk to Bekker about emigrating from Minsk, Belarus when he was ten years old and his journey from studying music to teaching and performing. Grant and Hill share stories about their passion for playing music and t...

Send us Fan Mail Featured on this episode: Chris Mack, one of just 19 coaches in college basketball history to lead their team to a No. 1 ranking within the first two years at their school, has agreed to a five-year contract as the new men's basketball head coach at the College of Charleston entering the 2024-25 season. Mack, whose teams have participated in the NCAA Tournament in nine of his...