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Graduates Embrace Commencement Ceremony at Patriots Point
Over 400 students received degrees in the first CofC commencement ever held outside the City of Charleston.
Anthropology, Dance Double-Major Charts Her Own Course
Jayne Pardys, who graduated last week as a double-major in dance and anthropology, discovered her love for education while exploring the intersection of dance and culture.
Class of 2021 Graduation Profile
Check out the Class of 2021 by the numbers.
CAMPUS LIFE
College of Charleston Photos of the Week
The spring 2021 semester at the College of Charleston ended with a flurry of activity including an arts festival, putt-putt in the Cistern Yard, the annual Multicultural Graduation Celebration and much more.
Charleston Tourism Executives to Speak at Commencement
With lessons learned over a lifetime in their respective careers, Helen Hill of the Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and Nigel Redden of Spoleto Festival USA will provide graduates with insights at commencement.
2021 Spring Commencement: Everything You Need to Know
Here are answers to some common questions about the College of Charleston's Spring 2021 Commencement ceremonies taking place May 6-8.
ACADEMICS
Master’s Grad Gets Best of Both Worlds With Concurrent Degree Program
With a double master's degree on her résumé, one recent graduate of the University of Charleston, S.C. is ready to start making meaningful environmental changes in the world.
Biology Grad Paves New Paths as Scholar, Leader
Vernon L. Kennedy Jr., who will graduate this week with a degree in biology, recently received the 2021 Presidential Award for Scholarship, Leadership and Service – the College’s most prestigious honor for students.
Graduating Senior Proves What’s Possible With Hard Work, Determination
The Program in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) recognized LACS-Spanish double major Leasette León with its Outstanding Student Award earlier this year – something the graduating senior never imagined.
ALUMNI
Alumnus on the Frontlines of COVID-19 Variant Research
When Matthew Keller '10 graduated from the College with bachelor's degrees in chemistry and biochemistry, he had no idea that a decade later he would be researching the virus causing the worst pandemic in over a century.
Women’s History Month: CofC Women to Know
In honor of Women's History Month, which runs from March 1-30, here are a few of the College of Charleston women who have helped shape the past, present and future at CofC and beyond.
Alum’s Beepr App is Climbing the Charts
Arts management alum Jake Zinn '20 wants to offer music fans all the latest music news at their fingertips with the new app Beepr.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
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- Students volunteer at the Warren Place Community Garden.
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- Students score CofC swag at a Maroon Monday event on Rivers Green, College of Charleston.
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- Vernon Kennedy is a biology major, who has done neuroscience research and will be working with the National Institutes of Health after graduation.
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- 2021 Spring Commencement | Patriot’s Point Thursday Afternoon Ceremony
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- Students participate in the Multicultural Graduation Celebration wtih President Hsu on Rivers Green, College of Charleston.
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