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

Many thought airfares would spike in the age of coronavirus. That’s not happening yet

Business professor Kent Gourdin talks to CNBC about problems facing the airline industry.

Lindsey Graham is facing his toughest re-election yet. Could a SCOTUS fight help?

NBC News interviews political science professor Gibbs Knotts about the U.S. Senate race in South Carolina.

South Carolina Congressional Contest Sparks a Race to the Middle

 Bloomberg News talks to political science professor Jordan Ragusa about a South Carolina congressional race.

Scientists Working to Understand Sinking Land in Charleston, South Carolina

Norm Levine, director of the Lowcountry Hazards Center, talks to The Weather Channel about Lowcountry flooding.

Cunningham and Mace debate Monday night. Here are 3 things each candidate needs to do.

The Post and Courier interviews political science professor Gibbs Knotts about a congressional debate.

Commentary: 12 SC college presidents: Don’t end COVID measures too so

College of Charleston President Andrew Hsu and other college presidents write an op-ed in The Post and Courier concerning the fight against COVID-19.

Filthy floods cover Charleston area with poop bacteria, viruses and other dangers

Environmental geochemistry professor Vijay Vulava talks to The Post and Courier about flooding in Charleston.

An inside look at a College of Charleston classroom as campus reopens during pandemic

The Post and Courier takes a closer look at the in-person classes at the College of Charleston. 

CofC announces speakers for Class of 2020 commencement

WCIV-TV reports that nationally syndicated columnist Kathleen Parker and founding director of the Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston Bernard Powers will be the featured speakers during the 2020 College of Charleston Spring Commencement ceremonies.

College of Charleston to Host Cougar Campaign 2020 Series

Amanda Ruth McSwain, interim associate dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, talks to Lowcountry Biz about upcoming CofC political programs and events.

Hicks: ’Tis the season when politics get even more unbearable, it’s possible

Political science professor Jordan Ragusa talks to The Post and Courier about negative political ads.

Behind the Curtain: College of Charleston Theatre Department to perform first show since pandemic

WCBD-TV looks at how the theatre department gets ready for a virtual performance.

Erosion caused by high tides threatens beach communities

WCBD-TV interviews geology professor Scott Harris about beach erosion.