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:

Coding Bootcamps Focus of College of Charleston Research

The Charleston Digital Corridor highlights new research at the College.

 S.C. Republican regret: defeating Hillary might be a lost opportunity

The Post and Courier interviews political science professor Kendra Stewart about the presidential election.

Foes emerge to defeat sales tax referendum; support still unclear

Kendra Stewart talks about a sales tax referendum in Charleston.

 ‘Sixteen Crowns’ brings the force of Ase to the City Gallery

Anthropologist Ade Ofunniyin is interviewed by The Post and Courier about his collection of Nigerian art.

There are several stories about the passing of Women’s and Gender Studies professor Alison Piepmeier.

 A Q&A with outgoing College of Charleston athletic director Joe Hull

College of Charleston athletic director Joe Hull reflects on his years at the College.

College of Charleston’s Henken gives U.S. its first sailing race win at Rio Olympics

The Associated Press writes about the Olympic sailing victory of CofC sailor Paris Henken.

Romeo and Juliet opening at College of Charleston

A preview of an upcoming College of Charleston play.

College of Charleston receives grant for Elementary Engineers Pilot Program

Moultrie News reports on a new STEM program for elementary school children.

 Weather, meteor forecasts synching up for big show

Astronomer Terry Richardson talks about meteors with The Post and Courier.

Local Surfrider chapter to bring Ocean Friendly Restaurants initiative to Charleston

CofC Office of Sustainability Director Brian Fisher talks about zero waste efforts.

 As local jobs boom, new study finds growing gaps in Charleston’s workforce

Economist Frank Hefner discusses the Charleston employment picture with The Post and Courier.