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College of Charleston Photos of the Week
The spring semester is officially underway at the College of Charleston! From new students joining the Cougars’ ranks to art exhibits, get a glimpse at what’s been happening on campus.
Just Out: Winter 2023 Issue of ‘College of Charleston Magazine’
The Winter 2023 issue of the 'College of Charleston Magazine' is just arriving throughout campus, in homes across the country and around the globe.
How Edgar Allan Poe Became the Darling of the Maligned and Misunderstood
English Professor Scott Peeples reflects on Edgar Allan Poe, who would have turned 214 years old on Jan. 19, 2023, and why he remains one of the world’s most recognizable and popular literary figures.
CAMPUS LIFE
Center for Civic Engagement Revives Alternative Break
After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center for Civic Engagement is relaunching its Alternative Break Program with two planned trips in March 2023. Students must apply by noon on Jan. 23, 2023.
Men’s Basketball on a Roll: 10 Cougars You Should Know
The College of Charleston men's basketball team is on a roll, with 18 wins in a row and a spot in the AP Poll's Top 25. Meet 10 student-athletes who are making plays on the court.
Two Dynamic Artists Featured in Latest Halsey Exhibit
On Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art will open its 121st exhibition – a two-person show featuring the photography of CofC faculty member Elizabeth Bick and the weaving of artist and educator Jovencio de la Paz.
ACADEMICS
Former Jewish Studies Director Leaves Lasting Legacy
Marty Perlmutter, former director of the Jewish Studies Program at the College of the Jewish Studies Program, died on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at the age of 79.
CofC Podcast: Professor Scott Peeples Explores Edgar Allan Poe’s Lowcountry Haunts
On this episode of 'Speaking Of … College of Charleston,' Scott Peeples, interim chair of the Department of English and Poe scholar, takes us on a tour of some of the Lowcountry landmarks associated with Edgar Allan Poe.
Joy Vandervort-Cobb to Receive MLK Humanitarian Award
Joy Vandervort-Cobb, associate professor emerita of theatre and dance at the College of Charleston, will receive the Black History Intercollegiate Consortium's 2023 MLK Humanitarian Award on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
ALUMNI
New Alumnus Responds to Tug of War
This new alumnus went from wearing a white tuxedo jacket at graduation to a flak jacket in Ukraine covering the war for U.S. news outlets.
Alumni Expand Chick-fil-A Scholarship for Graduate Students
The Chick-fil-A Graduate Leadership Scholarship, founded by College of Charleston alumni Daniel and Marie Dickerson '99, supports nontraditional and international students in the College's Graduate School.
Alumnus Scouted Opposition for U.S. Men’s Soccer Team at World Cup
A former player on the CofC men’s soccer team, John Bello '10 did opposition analysis to support the U.S. Men’s National Team coaches with strategy development for matches at the World Cup.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
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- The College of Charleston kicks off basketball season with its annual Block Party on George Street.
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- A student harvests carrots at the student garden at Stono Preserve.
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- Cougar Countdown
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