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College of Charleston Photos of the Week
Future Cougars have been getting a taste of College of Charleston life over the past few weeks with a variety of summer camps, while the College prepares to welcome current and new students to campus in just a few, short weeks.
Summer Research Grants Keep Learning Cool
From the testing of flood water contaminants in Charleston to the study of witchcraft and medicine to the use of mathematical models to target brain cancer, students at the College are getting a variety of hands-on experiences through Summer Undergraduate Research with Faculty (SURF) grants.
Director of Tourism Analysis Receives Fulbright to Teach, Study in Panama
Daniel Guttentag, assistant professor of hospitality and tourism management and director of the Office of Tourism Analysis, has received a Fulbright award to teach and study in Panama for the 2023–24 academic year.
CAMPUS LIFE
Commencement Speakers Praise Graduates For Their Perseverance
Over 900 graduates crossed the Cistern Yard stage on Saturday to officially become the newest College of Charleston alumni.
Graduates Urged to Embrace the ‘Extraordinary’ in Life’s Challenging Moments
Years of hard work culminated in a momentous afternoon of joy and pride for nearly 500 graduates from the College of Charleston’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences and School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs during commencement exercises on Friday, May 12.
CofC’s van Wyk Repeats as CAA Golfer of the Year
College of Charleston golfer Kieron van Wyk has been named the Colonial Athletic Association Golfer of the Year for the second year in a row.
ACADEMICS
Computer Science Major Codes His Future
After participating in a long-term internship program at Red Hat, Inc., CofC senior Isaiah Stapleton has a full-time job waiting for him when he graduates in May 2023 with a degree in computer science and a minor in data science.
CofC, Trident Tech Partner on Transfer Program for Systems Engineering Majors
CofC and Trident Technical College have created a 2+2 program that provides a clear map for students to transfer to the College of Charleston and graduate with a bachelor's degree in systems engineering in four years.
CofC Paleontologists Uncover Strange New Prehistoric Sea Monster
The just published findings by a research team led by geology professor Scott Persons is challenging paleontologists' perceptions about plesiosaurs.
ALUMNI
Alumnus Helps Visualize Social Distancing
After a recent walk, alumnus Walter Cain '82 became concerned people weren't taking social distancing seriously. So he took action with the goal of helping us see what we need to do.
Founders of Student Alumni Associates Come Together for 35th Anniversary
On the 35th year anniversary of the SAA at CofC, Tony Meyer '49 and Eileen Ray '85 met up to reminisce about their time starting the organization.
Basketball Alumna Remains Focused on the Game
CofC women's basketball alumna Kelli Garrett '89 has remained dedicated to her alma mater, with a focus on engaging alumni to support the team.
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