February 2026 Archives - Notes from the Provost

Emm Named Department Head of Modern Languages

Web Admin — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:42:48 +0000

The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures has announced that Amy Emm, Ph.D., associate professor and director of the German Program, will serve as its new department head beginning in July.

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91�� Teams Earn Honors at International Physics Competition

Web Admin — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:42:23 +0000

Four teams of students participated in the University Physics Competition, an international contest for undergraduate students. The 48-hour competition took place November 7–9 and drew more than 800 teams, each tasked with analyzing a scenario using physics principles and submitting a formal paper detailing their work.

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Bezjian Named Department Head of Management and Entrepreneurship

Web Admin — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:55:40 +0000

The Baker School of Business has announced the promotion of James Bezjian, Ph.D., to department head of management and entrepreneurship.

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Citadel Earns Community Engagement Classification

Web Admin — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:48:03 +0000

91�� is among the more than 230 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching that highlights an institution’s commitment to community engagement.

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91�� Teachers Step into Classrooms Ready

Web Admin — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:44:14 +0000

This spring, the Zucker Family School of Education is supporting student teachers as they begin their clinical placements in classrooms across South Carolina. A recent collaborative orientation brought together student teachers, faculty, mentor teachers and school partners to establish strong mentorship relationships, clarify expectations and lay the foundation for a successful semester.

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February New Faculty Spotlight

Web Admin — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:38:45 +0000

February New Faculty Spotlight: Hope LaFreniere, Ph.D. and Mark Newton, Ph.D.

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Teaching with AI: Workshops and Lecture with Jose Bowen

Web Admin — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:35:42 +0000

As part of the AI Action Plan Speaker Series, the Provost’s Office and the School of Engineering co-hosted Jose Bowen, Ph.D., co-author of Teaching With AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning. Bowen led two workshops and a noon lecture for more than 40 faculty members across campus on January 21.

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Criminal Justice Professor Weighs in on Basketball Betting Scandal

Web Admin — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:24:35 +0000

Professor of criminal justice Sean Patrick Griffin recently appeared on CBS News as an expert commentator in a sports betting scandal involving a college basketball game-rigging scheme.

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