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:

Tiny Dorm Rooms

Inside Higher Education looks at the renovation of the Rutledge Rivers Residence Hall, part of a trend in tiny living spaces.  

How to Survive College Midterms

Teen Vogue Magazine speaks with computer science department chair Sebastian van Delden about studying for midterm exams.

CofC police officers have new body cameras for new school year

WCIV-TV has a story on new body cameras being used by CofC public safety officers.

Residents worry consolidated polls may hurt north Casper voters

 The Casper (WY) Star-Tribune interviews political science chair Gibbs Knotts about polling places.

CofC to begin allowing students to list gender identity on applications

The Charleston City Paper highlights changes in the College’s application process.

Smithsonian Researchers Uncover Extinct, Ancient River Dolphin Fossil Hiding in Their Own Collections

Smithsonian Magazine interviews paleontologist Robert Boessenecker about a recent fossil discovery.