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

 Emanuel AME Church Plays A Significant Role In African-American History

Charlotte radio station WFAE-FM interviews history professor Bernard Powers about a new book he co-author entitled We Are Charleston: Tragedy and Triumph at Mother Emanuel.

 ‘We Are Charleston’ a new book that puts Mother Emanuel shooting in context

The Post and Courier writes about the book co-written by Bernard Powers.

My Big Sister Was Gunned Down In Charleston One Year Ago

NPR speaks with Malcolm Graham about his sister, Cynthia Graham Hurd, a College of Charleston librarian and victim of the Emanuel A.M.E shooting last year.

TD Arena transformed into sanctuary for Emanuel AME service

WCIV-TV looks at the way the TD Arena was converted from a basketball arena to a sanctuary for the Emanuel A.M.E ceremony.

Response to tragedies in Charleston, Orlando give us hope

President Glenn McConnell writes an op/ed in The State about the shootings in Charleston and Orlando.

 1 year after church shooting, much is the same in Charleston

The Associated Press interviews history professor Bernard Powers about changes in Charleston since the Emanuel A.M.E. shooting one year ago.

Haley, A Great Day, still have work to do in primary runoffs

Political science professor Gibbs Knotts speaks with the Post and Courier about recent primary elections.

Sanford-Horne close primary race defies expectations while raising questions

The Post and Courier interviews political science professor Kendra Stewart about the 1st district congressional race.