College of Charleston “In the News” is a weekly round-up of news articles featuring CofC faculty, staff, students or alumni. Recent media coverage of The College includes:

CofC’s van Delden Working To Connect Students, Local Tech Firms

The Charleston Digital Corridor interviews computer science professor Sebastian van Delden  about a program that links students and local companies.

Two Artists a World Apart Find Common Ground

The Post and Courier tells the story of two very different College of Charleston art students and the merging of their works.

Expanding the Political Pipeline for Women Candidates

The Voice of America writes about a CofC program designed to attract more women into politics.

College of Charleston Announces the Martin Scholars Program

The Moultrie News has information about the Martin Scholars program.

Gov. Nikki Haley Undecided on Whether She’ll Attend GOP Convention in July

Political science professor Gibbs Knots talks to The Post and Courier about the upcoming Republican National Convention.

Further Evidence Found Against Ancient ‘Killer Walrus’ Theory

Science Newsline has information about a study that was conducted, in part, by geologist Robert Boessenecker.

Loran Smith: UGA’s Terry College On Track To True Greatness

The Athens Banner writes about the actions of former College of Charleston President George Benson.


Several articles were published recently concerning the passing of professor and associate provost Conseula Francis:

Dr. Conseula Francis: The Best of Us (Inside Higher Ed)

Noted CofC Professor and Director of African American Studies Dies After ‘Brief Illness’ (ABC News 4)

Conseula Francis, Beloved CofC Professor and Provost, Dies (The Charleston Post and Courier)

Remembering CofC Prof Conseula Francis (Charleston City Paper)