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:

In the Charleston area and across the U.S., renters are squeezed

Economics professor Frank Hefner talks with The Post and Courier about the housing market.

Easley native earns top Marine officer training award

The Greenville News profiles a College of Charleston student who excelled in officer training school.

Coach John Kresse to speak at College of Charleston December commencement

The Moultrie News previews this month’s commencement ceremony.

Gun violence conference explores impacts and options

Gun violence topic of forum at site of Charleston shooting

The Post and Courier and the Associated Press cover the conference organized by the College of Charleston called “Moving from Crisis to Action: A Public Health Approach to Reducing Gun Violence.”

F. Scott Hess Fabricates History and Geneaology

Burnaway interviews the Halsey Gallery’s Mark Sloan about the F. Scott Hess exhibit.

Artist spotlight: choral director Robert Taylor

The Post and Courier profiles College of Charleston choral director Robert Taylor.

Protests On College Campuses Get National Attention

KJZZ Radio interviews visiting instructor John Warner about college protests.

79-year-old questions Rubio on legalized marijuana during CofC visit

GOP hopeful Marco Rubio addresses crowd at CofC

The Post and Courier and WCSC-TV report on Marco Rubio’s visit to the College of Charleston.

Amid Muslim-Christian Violence, Pope Francis Leaves Central African Republic With Hope For Peace, But Little More

International Business Times interviews political science professor Christoper Day about violence in Africa.