LATEST NEWS
Astronomy Professor Develops Innovative Medical Imaging Device
Astronomy professor Joe Carson and his business Pensievision were awarded a $400,000 National Institutes of Health grant to test the medical imaging instrument he created with the help of CofC students and alumni.
College of Charleston Photos of the Week: Spoleto Edition
The College was abuzz with artistic energy over the last two weeks, serving as a venue for Spoleto Festival USA.
College a Key Player in Charleston’s New Climate Action Plan
Wanting to be good stewards and good neighbors, CofC faculty, staff and alumni helped shape the City of Charleston's new Climate Action Plan, which aims to create an equitable strategy for a healthier future.
CAMPUS LIFE
Sailing Team Claims Ninth Fowle Trophy
The sailing team added to the program's already storied history on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, securing the school's ninth Leonard B. Fowle Trophy with a fifth-place finish at the Gil Coed National Championship.
Orientation 2021: Everything You Need to Know
Running from June 14 to Aug. 18, 2021, a total of 22 virtual orientation sessions will be held for students to learn more about campus resources, academic programs and student life.
How the College Navigated the Pandemic and Emerged Stronger
Using a mix of learning modalities, safety procedures, town halls and coordinated teamwork, the College of Charleston emerged from the pandemic stronger than ever.
ACADEMICS
Summer Research Grants Give Students Deeper Academic Experiences
This year's Summer Undergraduate Research with Faculty (SURF) grant projects span a variety of academic interests, from exploring a potential new treatment for spinal cord injuries to environmentally friendly water purification techniques to the integration of video projections into lighting design.
Honors College Scholarship Memorializes Graduate
The Chad V. Adams ’18 Memorial Scholarship is for graduating Honors College seniors with a focus on students who demonstrate a strong work ethic with excellence in science.
New Digital Exhibits Explore Untold Facets of Black History in the Lowcountry
The Lowcountry Digital History Initiative has debuted two new exhibits, 'Hidden Voices' and 'The Morris Street Business District,' which examine different aspects of Black history in the Lowcountry.
ALUMNI
Alumna Aims to Make Higher Education More Accessible
As the deputy assistant secretary for higher education programs in the U.S. Department of Education, Michelle Asha Cooper '95 is in a position to make big changes in higher education, particularly regarding affordability and access.
New Scholarships a Testament to Couple’s Devotion
Two newly endowed scholarships at the College of Charleston celebrate the love of Dr. John Covington '84 and Robert Lukey while giving back to future generations.
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.
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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