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:

Getting in touch with our haptic sense

Communication professor David Parisi is interviewed by the Australian Broadcast Corporation about touch technology.

A Travel Channel Editor’s Top Charleston Picks

The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art is featured in a Travel Channel story.

Sweaty Weekend Coming – “Barry” Threatens New Orleans with Severe Flooding

Physics professor Lee Lindner is quoted in the Minneapolis Star Tribune in a story about hurricanes.

Americans rarely seeking counsel from clergy, new poll finds

Religion professor Elijah Siegler talks to The Post and Courier about the results of a recent poll.

Many SC voters still cross parties for down-ballot races, study finds

The Post and Courier interviews political science professor Gibbs Knotts about voting.

When it comes to public art, what can Charleston learn from a 40-foot puppy?

The Post and Courier quotes Halsey Institute director Mark Sloan in a story about public art.

Travel + Leisure readers name Charleston No. 1 U.S. city for 7th year in a row

The Post and Courier mentions a CofC tourism study in a story about tourism impacts.