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:
‘Another Milestone in the Long, Long Road.’ Rev. Raphael Warnock’s Georgia Senate Victory Made History in Multiple Ways
Time Magazine talks to history professor Adam Domby about the recent senate race in Georgia.
These Are The Oldest Universities In America
Yahoo News features CofC in a list of old universities in the United States.
First black cardinal in US history
Deutschlandfunk interviews religion professor Matthew Cressler about Wilton Gregory being named the first African American cardinal in U.S. history.
The Last Surviving Widow of a Civil War Veteran Dies at 101
History professor Adam Domby is quoted by Smithsonian Magazine in a story concerning the death of Helen Viola Jackson.
Classes begin Monday at the College of Charleston
WCBD-TV previews the upcoming spring semester.
Charleston region to continue to grow, but pandemic clouds forecast, economist says
Economic professor Frank Hefner talks to The Post and Courier about the Lowcountry’s economy.
Edward Hart named College of Charleston’s Dean of the School of the Arts
The Post and Courier reports that Edward Hart has been named the new dean of the School of the Arts.
CofC’s Dr. Gibbs Knotts speaks on Capitol chaos
WCIV-TV interviews political science professor Gibbs Knotts about the attack on the U.S. capital.
College of Charleston to require mandatory COVID-19 testing for students in the spring
The Post and Courier reports that CofC will require mandatory testing for students throughout the spring semester.
The College of Charleston Cistern: More Than Meets the Eye
Lowcountry Biz looks at the interesting history surrounding the CofC Cistern.
400-year-old King James Bible donated to College of Charleston
WCIV-TV reports that CofC has received a copy of a King James Bible that was printed in 1613.
Canceled events for the Lowcountry cause worry for business owners in upcoming fiscal year
Daniel Guttentag, the director of the Office of Tourism Analysis, talks to WCBD-TV about Lowcountry tourism figures for 2020.
Commentary: We must understand challenges to address affordable housing problem
Political science professor Maren Trochmann writes a Post and Courier op-ed concerning the lack of affordable housing in Charleston.
