College of Charleston

Mike Switzer interviews Frank Hefner, Director Office of Economic Analysis and Professor of Economics at the College of Charleston.

Mike Switzer interviews Frank Hefner, Director Office of Economic Analysis and Professor of Economics at the College of Charleston.

Those opposed to the College of Charleston building a new dorm on a 1790s public burial ground for the poor have launched an online petition as the school prepares to demolish an historic building.

On the eve of America’s 250th anniversary, the College of Charleston reflects on its place in history. Founded by leaders who helped shape the nation, the College has long been tied to the American experiment — a place where ideas, civic responsibility, and public service took root.

Choosing a college used to mean campus tours, college fairs, and meeting with counselors. But a new report from the Education Advisory Board says that’s changing. Of the more than five thousand students surveyed, about half say they use AI to choose a college

Many parents have mixed feelings when their child becomes a licensed driver. There’s the relief of spending less time behind the wheel, shuttling kids to school and practices, but there’s also the very real worry about safety.

As we head into summer, commencement speakers across the country are sharing words of wisdom with high school and college students. The messages are universal: work hard, be kind, and don’t be afraid of failure.

Sibling relationships are complicated. For many, it’s the only relationship that lasts from childhood to adulthood. Siblings are our first friends and rivals. Over time, they become mirrors, reminding us who we were and who we’ve become.

A summer job gives kids more than spending money. It builds grit: showing up, taking feedback, and sticking with a task when it’s not easy.

Mike Switzer interviews Ron Magnuson, director of the Executive MBA program at the College of Charleston.