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

Netflix wants to be everyone’s friend on Twitter. The feeling isn’t always mutual.

The Washington Post talks with communication professor Ryan Milner about Netflix and social media.

Charleston found their remains 6 years ago. Now, 36 people will be named, and reburied.

African American studies professor Ajani Ofunniyin talks with The Post and Courier about the identification of graves uncovered during the renovation of the Gaillard Center.

What’s the Controversy Over the Baby T. Rex Listed on eBay?

Live Science talks with geology professor Robert Boessenecker about a baby T. rex.

Homeless youths are hiding in plain sight in Charleston

Riley Center assistant director Bob Kahle is interviewed by WCIV-TV about homeless young people in Charleston.

Nikki Haley talks about her future after United Nations in SC visit

The State interviews political science professor Jordan Ragusa about Nikki Haley.

Commencement Speakers Announced

Inside Higher Ed reveals the CofC commencement speakers.

CofC offers new digital writing program

Charleston Currents looks at the College’s new minor and concentration in Writing, Rhetoric and Publication.

No Need To Fear, Avery Will Be Here

The Charleston Chronicle has an update on the Avery Research Center renovations.

Tour the College of Charleston campus from your couch

Lowcountry Biz writes about a new CofC tour.

Cancel student debt, make public college free, Elizabeth Warren tells SC crowd

Political science professor Gibbs Knotts talks about college tuition to The State.

Patricia Williams-Lessane is leaving CofC’s Avery Research Center for Baltimore job

The City Paper reports on Patricia Williams-Lessane, executive director of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, leaving the College.

CofC Student Explores the Role of Activism Through Social Justice Grant

Charleston CEO looks at students and social justice.