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:

Local terrorism analyst monitors Islamic State social media

The Post and Courier has the story of College of Charleston alumnus Michael S. Smith II and his work with counterterrorism.

Charleston, Folly Beach consider curbing plastic bag use; could bring national fight to SC

Communication professor Douglas Ferguson is interviewed by The Post and Courier concerning the debate over paper or plastic.

Women have come a long way, baby, but not in SC legislature

McClatchy News Service interviews political science professor Kendra Stewart about women and politics.

Summer camp inspires young female engineers

WCIV-TV looks at the summer science camp at the College.

What Is the Biggest Thing in the Universe?

Astronomy researcher Jon Hakkila is interviewed by Space.com concerning the universe.

 Writer With Terminal Brain Cancer Pens Heartbreaking Final Column For the Charleston City Paper

US Magazine has a story about professor Alison Piepmeier.