College of Charleston “In the News” is a weekly round-up of news articles featuring College of Charleston faculty, staff, students or alumni. Recent media coverage of the College includes:

Former EU ambassador, FCC chief speaks to College of Charleston business students

The Post and Courier reports on the talk at The College of Charleston by former diplomat and federal communications czar William Kennard.

 Gun violence experts to converge on Charleston church six months after shooting

The Post and Courier previews a College of Charleston forum concerning guns and public health that will feature national experts on law, public health and policing.

During tour of Charleston, Pharrell realizes ancestors probably came through harbor during slave trade

WCIV previews an A&E program that deals with the issue of race in the United States. History professor Bernard Powers is featured in the program.

Cruz: Muslim refugees should go to Islamic countries

CNN reports on presidential candidate Ted Cruz’s visit to the College of Charleston.

Auto Preserve: College of Charleston seeks to tie into national group to research notable cars in same vein as historic homes

An automotive heritage pioneer tells CofC students some unusual facts about vintage cars.

Tecklenburg building transition team to be ready to take office Jan. 12

Political Science Professor Gibbs Knotts talks about the challenges facing Charleston mayor-elect John Tecklenburg.

How Do You Forgive Murder?

Time Magazine talks with History Professor Bernard Powers about race relations.

Syrian refugee crisis galvanizes Lowcountry

Political Science Professor Christopher Day speaks with WCBD about the Syrian refugee crisis.

5 months on, work continues sorting mementos, letters in wake of Charleston church shooting

The Associated Press interviews Arts Management Program Director Karen Chandler about gifts left at the site of Emanuel AME Church after the shooting of nine parishioners.

 Environmentalists, S.C. coastal Republicans agree on Atlantic drilling — don’t

The Post and Courier interviews Political Science Professor Kendra Stewart about the politics behind oil drilling in the Atlantic.