Send us a text 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 circadian rhythms, revealing how our internal clocks influence everything from academic performance and medical di...
Jun 26, 2025•26 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Send us a text 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 enthusiasts to barbershop quartet singers, you'll meet professors with fascinating passions and stories that go...
May 22, 2025•24 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Send us a text 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 excellence. Some key achievements in the last year include the reorganization of STEM programs into two school...
May 02, 2025•12 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Send us a text 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 impact of COVID-19 on his business and the creation of an outdoor dining space at Seahorse. London shares ins...
Apr 10, 2025•34 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Send us a text 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 a group of students to Ireland for a study abroad program, traveling from Dublin to Galway. “When we ...
Mar 20, 2025•40 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Send us a text 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 shift to the upcoming holiday, she highlights her favorite romantic dramas, including Casablanca , An Affair t...
Feb 12, 2025•29 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Send us a text 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 to keep students engaged. O’Byrne discusses how higher education can integrate AI to support learning ...
Jan 22, 2025•46 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Send us a text 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 in building the church including financial hurdles. The initial cost estimate for the church was around 14 ...
Jan 07, 2025•25 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Send us a text 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 their plans for the future. On Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, the College of Charleston Orchestra will have t...
Nov 20, 2024•37 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Send us a text 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 12 seasons as a head coach, returns to coaching collegiate basketball after a two-year hiatus. His 259 vic...
Oct 31, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Send us a text On this episode of Speaking Of…College of Charleston, we talk to Bret Lott, professor of English and New York Times Best-Selling author, about his latest book, his upcoming retirement after decades of teaching at the College and the importance of maintaining hope. Jesse Kunze, our sound engineer, is stepping into the host’s seat today because he is a former student of Lott’s and because the two spent a lot of time together in this very studio recording the audio version of Lott’s ...
Oct 18, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Send us a text In this episode of Speaking of …College of Charleston, we talk to Michael Lee , professor of communication and Director of the Civility Initiative . Lee has been an influential figure at the college since 2002, focusing on political communication. His research delves into political branding, identity, and strategic communication, earning him numerous awards. Lee is getting ready to launch season two of his podcast When We Disagree , which is focused on powerful, human stories abou...
Oct 02, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Send us a text On this episode of Speaking of…College of Charleston, Edward Hart, professor of music, sits down with Jayme Host, Dean of the School of the Arts, to discuss her background, career and first impressions of the college and the city of Charleston. Host speaks of her passion for dance and education, highlighting her past roles and achievements which include working with various international dance companies and educational institutions. Host talks about the newly renovated Albert Simo...
Sep 12, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Send us a text Join host Corey Werkheiser as he sits down with Ron Magnuson, the Executive Director of Graduate and Executive Programs at the School of Business, to explore the newly launched Executive MBA (EMBA) Program at the College of Charleston. In this episode, Magnuson discusses his extensive experience in business and higher education, shedding light on the distinct features that set the one-year MBA apart from the new EMBA program. Listeners will learn about the innovative cohort struct...
Aug 30, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Send us a text In 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, discuss the concept of meta majors. They explain how meta majors can help incoming students explore various academic fields intentionally while building an academic community. Join us as they discuss the advantages of meta majors for both undecided and declared students, highlighting the essential ...
Aug 13, 2024•11 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Send us a text On this episode of Speaking of …College of Charleston, George Johnson, Executive Director of Strategic Communications, interviews Hayden Cohen, a junior theater major and student orientation leader. Hayden’s Tips for Incoming Students: Less is more when it comes to packing Speak up for yourself, ask for help when you’re feeling homesick Participate in Weeks of Welcome to meet people on campus Featured on this Episode: Hayden Cohen is a Junior at the College of Charleston majoring ...
Aug 08, 2024•25 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Send us a text On this episode of Speaking of… College at Charleston, we talk about the college admission process with Jimmie Foster, Vice President of Enrollment Planning at the College. The conversation covers various aspects of preparing for college, from when to start thinking about applying to understanding the importance of grades, extracurricular activities and campus visits. Foster addresses common misconceptions about college admissions, the reduced significance of standardized tests li...
Jul 25, 2024•19 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Send us a text On this episode of Speaking Of…College of Charleston we talk to Dr. Rénard Harris, associate professor of management in the School of Business. Dr. Harris is the host of Teachable Moments, a radio program about education topics for parents and students on South Carolina Public Radio. Teachable Moments airs every Friday at 6:44 a.m., 8:44 a.m., 1:33 p.m., and 4:48 p.m., but you can listen any time on South Carolina Public Radio.org or today.charleston.edu/podcast. Launched in April...
Jul 15, 2024•21 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Send us a text On this episode we speak with Student Government Association President, Lilli Taylor about her time at the College, her academic pursuits, extracurricular activities, experiences as the student body president, involvement in student organizations, academic achievements, upcoming graduation and future plans like participating in the Disney College Program and pursuing medical school or a master's in public health. Featured on this Episode: Lilliana “Lilli” M. Taylor, Student Govern...
Apr 26, 2024•25 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Send us a text On this episode of 'Speaking of College of Charleston,' host Ron Menchaca, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the College of Charleston, has a year-end discussion with President Andrew Hsu , focusing on the accomplishments and future directions of the institution. President Hsu celebrates his five years in office, discussing the significant strides the college has made academically and financially through collaborative efforts involving faculty, staff, students and ...
Apr 25, 2024•16 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Send us a text On this episode, we speak with Anne Pryor, the Vice President of Alumni Affairs that was founded in 1888 to support the College of Charleston and according to Ann Pryor, in the subsequent 136 years the mission has not changed one iota. The Alumni Association is an international organization of more than a 103,000 members worldwide. Pryor says there are many tangible benefits for members including free professional certificate courses through Coursera, a platform that was launched ...
Mar 26, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text On this episode of Speaking Of...College of Charleston, Julia Heslin, CofC senior majoring in communication, speaks with Jim Allison, executive director of the College's career center and Karen Fritchman, director of employer relations at the career center. Allison kicks off the conversation by talking about the various offerings at the career center for students of all ages. "In higher education and student development, probably the areas that are most underutilized or areas that...
Feb 20, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Send us a text On this episode of Inside the College of Charleston, we speak to Kameelah L. Martin , dean of the graduate school and professor of African American Studies and English and Keonya Booker, associate professor of educational psychology and associate dean of the Graduate School about the history of the Graduate School, its current programs and future initiatives. Martin discusses the history of the Graduate School , its range of programs and recent additions such as the first Ph.D. pr...
Feb 13, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text In this episode we talk to Brian Rutenberg , College of Charleston alumnus and one of the great American painters of the past 30 years. "My entire experience here at the College of Charleston can be summarized in a single word. The word is yes. For the entire four years I was here 1983 to 1987. I never heard the word no, not even once. The answer to my every question was yes. And that made all the difference." On this episode of Speaking Of…College of Charleston podcast, we talk t...
Jan 10, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Send us a text On this episode, we speak with Aimee Arias, Dean of the School of Languages, Cultures and World Affairs (LCWA). Arias shares some upcoming events, internship opportunities, study abroad programs and much more. Featured on this Episode: Aimee Arias, Ph.D., was appointed the dean of the College of Charleston School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs on July 1, 2023. In this role, Arias will build upon the school’s dedication to preparing students to become discerning, knowled...
Jan 04, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text On October 3rd, 2007, the College of Charleston started a brand new political communication lecture series called the Bully Pulpit Series. The goal was to have national politicians who were running for president come to the College and speak to students about politics and how they planned to communicate to the public if they were elected President of the United States. Over the last 15 years, 32 politicians have participated in the series. The events have ranged from very small, i...
Nov 20, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Send us a text On this episode of Speaking Of. ..Jen Wright, director of the first-year experience, Jennifer Bradley, director for the center for excellence in peer education and Gabriella Gibson, peer facilitator join us to talk about the First-Year Experience program. "We challenge students in a supportive environment," explains Jen Wright. "Our goal is to help them really challenge themselves, challenge their beliefs, challenge their knowledge, challenge their capacity for things. We want the...
Oct 10, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Send us a text John White, the dean of the libraries, talks about the recent renovations at Addlestone Library, programs and services available to the College of Charleston community, and the future of libraries. The host is Mike Robertson, senior director of media relations in the Office of University Marketing and Communications.
Oct 04, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text On today’s episode of Speaking Of… College of Charleston, Nick Plasmati, associate director of marketing and academic programs in the Honors College, speaks with Sydney Pearson, a junior majoring in systems engineering in the Honors College, about her summer internship. Sydney interned as a project manager for Mercedes-Benz Vans at its production plant headquarters in Charleston. She spent time developing data-driven tools for MBV employees across the world to make the production ...
Sep 19, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Send us a text This episode of Speaking Of. ..College of Charleston is a special edition about cannabis legislation in South Carolina. The program is hosted by Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker. Guest panelists include South Carolina State Senator Tom Davis, Gary Hess, the founder and executive director of the veterans alliance for holistic alternatives and Pawleys Island attorney Margaret Ann “Muffy” Kneece. Featured on this Episode: Kathleen Parker writes a weekly column on politics an...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 9
