2015 was another wonderful year at the College of Charleston. Below you’ll find a photo montage of the year’s highlights as well as some of the most popular stories from The College Today. (Feel free to slow down or speed up the montage by clicking on the gear symbol on the bottom toolbar of the YouTube window)
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The College’s Most Popular Stories from 2015
1. CofC Named a “Top College” by The Princeton Review
The College of Charleston has been honored by the Princeton Review for 12 straight years.
2. College of Charleston Love Stories
Here are 18 College of Charleston love stories that will warm your heart.
3. Darius Rucker Plays Pop-up Concert for CofC Students
Musician Darius Rucker performed an exclusive concert on the Isle of Palms on Aug. 26, 2015, for College of Charleston students as part of Country Music Television’s “Instant Jam” program.
Darius Rucker performs a free, surprise pop-up concert for College of Charleston students at The Windjammer on the Isle of Palms on Aug. 26, 2015.
4. You’ll Never Guess the Fastest-Growing Majors at the College of Charleston
Marketing, finance and exercise science majors are among those on the rise.
5. Five Things I Learned from Appearing on ABC’s Shark Tank
Kevin Waltermire ’03 appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank in 2015.
Kevin Waltermire ’03 competes on “Shark Tank,” ABC’s reality show for entrepreneurs.
6. 12 Packing Do’s and Don’ts for Your First Year of College
Packing for the first year of college can be as stressful. To make it easier, CofC provided a few do’s and don’ts.
7. You’ll Never Guess Who Was Giving Directions on Campus
President Glenn F. McConnell ’69 dispensed advice, gave directions, handed out CofC schwag and posed for photos with students at a Peanuts-inspired information booth on the first day of classes.
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8. Physics Professor Explains Storm Surge and Flooding
Lee Lindner, associate professor of atmospheric physics, teamed with the National Weather Service and his students to develop a storm surge visualization simulator.
9. Meet Six Incredible Students from the Class of 2019
This year’s freshmen class has already achieved a lot – both inside and outside the classroom.
Freshman Preston Johnson is a singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tenn.
10. Obama Honors CofC Alum as “Global Entrepreneur”
Griffin Peddicord ’14 has developed an app that connects music listeners around the world.
