CofC Honors College

A running tally of highlights from across the College of Charleston Honors College community. Views are our own and not necessarily those of the College.

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Introducing our newly re-imagined @CofCHonors Twitter account, where we’ll be featuring highlights and accolades from across the CofC Honors community. Be sure to send us your updates so we can share them!

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ALUMNI UPDATES: Andrew Spector '15 (Psychology) was recently named a Fellow with the @ThePattersonFdn for the innovative philanthropic ideas he and his cohort have been developing through the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI. Amazing work, Andrew!

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Andrew Spector has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the Honors College at College of Charleston. Originally from Bedford, Massachusetts, Spector joins The Patterson Foundation after eight years in Tulsa, Oklahoma. https://t.co/CuD0oLM4P4

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STUDENTS IN ACTION: Lucas Moyon '23 (ECON/PHYS/ASTR) took concepts from his senior capstone project with Asst. Professor of Physics & Astronomy Dr. Ashley Pagnotta and applied them towards an op-ed recently published in the Wall Street Journal! https://t.co/40Q7PzG70N

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STUDENT RESEARCH: Olivia Yalden '23 (PUBL) recently had her research accepted for publication in @NTjournalonline! The project is part of Olivia's Honors bachelor's essay project conducted with Dr. JD Adams in the Dept. of Health&Human Performance. Outstanding work Olivia!

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MENTOR ACCOLADES: Honors Faculty Fellows Jennifer Cavalli and Brooke Permenter '06 received the 2023 William Farrior III & Brian Porterfield Collaborators Award for working with the College's the REACH Program to uphold the values of an inclusive post-secondary education. Bravo!

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STUDENTS IN ACTION: Mary Stuckey ’25 (BIOL/SPAN) will be working as a Social Media Intern in the Anthony J. Meyer ’49 Alumni Welcome Center this semester. A marvelous undertaking, Mary!

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SUMMER SPOTLIGHT: Sydney Pearson ‘25 (Systems Engineering) will spend the summer working as a VIOS Project Management intern with Mercedes-Benz Vans Charleston (@MBvansUSA), applying her engineering education to an innovative industry. A splendid opportunity, Sydney!

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STUDENTS IN ACTION: Frannie Cohen-Dumani '23 (PSYC) recently began an internship with Knowledge Capital Group, a boutique healthcare consulting firm specializing in strategy and organizational transformation. Fantastic work, Frannie!

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STUDENTS IN ACTION: William Helfgott '24 (FINC/SPAN) isn't just a #CofCHonors student. He's also an entrepreneur with a thriving local business: jars of River Bluff Honey are now available in 30+ stores throughout SC and GA. Way to go William! https://t.co/1viT2GKSuf

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STUDENT RESEARCH: Francesca Gibson '24 (HIST; PSYC) just had a research article published in the Columbia Journal of History (@HistoryColumbia)! Francesca worked with History Professor Jason Coy and her research was funded by a SURF grant (@cofcurca). Fantastic work, Francesca!

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ALUMNI UPDATES: The College of Charleston Magazine has a terrific article about our favorite faculty mentor/Honors alumnus/Director of the Honors E-LLC: the one and only Lancie Affonso!!! Check it out! https://t.co/dMISUWX1qg

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POST-GRAD PLANS: After graduating in May, Rex Bingham ‘23 (INTB; SCIM; INFO) will begin working with Ernst & Young on their Supply Chain and Operations Consulting Team in Denver, CO. Really great news, Rex!

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ALUMNI UPDATES: Maggie Howe ’21 (ACCT/DANC), a Senior Associate at Wise Rhino Group, will serve as the Boston area co-chair for WIPN–WE Inspire Promote Network–an advocacy network advancing equity and opportunity for women in the retirement industry. Marvelous work Maggie!

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ALUMNI UPDATES: Holly Caudle ‘19 (Marine Bio major) recently graduated from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo with a degree in Zoo Animal Technology, and will be continuing on as a bird keeper at the North Carolina Zoo. Huzzah, Holly!

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STUDENTS IN ACTION: Tyler Bauereis ‘24 (MKTG) is in the midst of a self-administered challenge: 90 straight days of posting insightful marketing-related commentary on LinkedIn focused on the #MostInterestingThinginMarketing. A terrific undertaking, Tyler!

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ALUMNI UPDATES: Evelyn Berry’s ‘16 (INTL; POLI) debut poetry collection GRIEF SLUT was recently accepted for publication by Sundress Publications. Exemplary work, Evelyn!

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I am overjoyed to share this good news!
My debut poetry collection GRIEF SLUT has been accepted by Sundress Publications!

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ALUMNI UPDATES: Ashley Clements ‘20 (INTB; INTL) was recently promoted to Program Manager at Amazon, her second promotion with the company in as many years. Amazing work, Ashley!

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CAMPUS LEADERSHIP: Jenna Cagle ‘26 (BIOCHEM), Kylee Poole ‘25 (DANC; COMM), Emma Willingham ‘26 (INTB) are part of the College's first ever Social Media Ambassador program, a group that showcases the authentic CofC student experience from dining halls to experiential learning.

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ALUMNI UPDATES: Austin Ruedrich ‘10 (PhysEd) recently received her Certification in Neuro-Developmental Technique, and is currently working as a physical therapist at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Largo, FL, specializing in brain injury. Admirable stuff, Austin!

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[1/2] CAMPUS LEADERSHIP: Cistern Yard Media’s news staff features numerous Honors students, including editor-in-chief Margaret Bruce (ENGL;INTL), creative director Tyler McCormack (COMM;CITA), managing director Lara Odell (ENGL;WGST), and opinions editor Madison Como (COMM;POLI)

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[2/2] Check out their work in the latest issue of the Yard Magazine!
https://t.co/OvCIjBNZ5y