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:

On The Campaign Trail, These Are Hot Spots Candidates Can’t Resist

NPR reports that the College of Charleston is one of the “must stop” locations for presidential candidates.

Charleston-area hotels saw more nights sold, dips in occupancy in first quarter

Hospitality and Tourism professor  Daniel Guttentag talks to The Post and Courier about hotel occupancy rates.

One of the Earliest Memorial Day Ceremonies Was Held by Freed Slaves

The History Channel mentions the Avery Center in a story about Memorial Day.

Detroit Union Claims Activist Hedge Fund Investors Pose Risk to Casino Workers, Revenue

 Economics professor Douglas Walker is quoted by Casino.org about casino owners.

Fahamu Pecou: “DO or DIE: Affect, Ritual, Resistance”

The Philadelphia Sun mentions the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art in a story about upcoming performances in Philadelphia.

Finding fossils in the Lowcountry – A Moment of Science

WCBD-TV interviews paleontology professor Robert Bossenecker about fossils in the Lowcountry.

Two veterans of Afghanistan conflict meet in Charleston and launch project together

The Post and Courier writes about CofC student-veteran Rebekah Edmondson’s military project.

Two CofC Biochemistry Majors Named Goldwater Scholars

Charleston CEO reports on two students being named Goldwater Scholars.

Keep Kids Busy with College of Charleston Summer Camps

The Charleston Chronicle has a story on CofC summer camps.