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:
Media Stories about the College’s new School of Health Sciences:
Gender Identity Norms Shift, and Institutions Move to Reflect Them
Mark Staples, the College’s chief information officer; Alicia Caudill, executive vice president for student affairs; and Ryan Thompson, president of the student body, are all quoted in an Inside Higher Ed story about gender identity.
5 leadership tips from The Plank Center’s 2021 ‘Milestones in Mentoring’ honorees
PR Daily quotes Tom Martin, executive-in-residence in the Department of Communication, in a story concerning mentorship.
While pandemic fatigue mounts, SC experts say the end isn’t in sight yet
The Post and Courier talks with history professor Jacob Steere-Williams about the pandemic.
Charleston, Georgetown see pre-pandemic and higher travel numbers in 2021
Dan Guttentag, director of the Office of Tourism Analysis, talks with WCSC-TV about tourism numbers.
College of Charleston report analyzes short-term rentals, local governments
The Post and Courier reports that a new study conducted by the College of Charleston looks at the impact short-term rentals have on local communities.
Charleston race conciliation commission buckling under weight of compromise
The Post and Courier interviews Gibbs Knotts, dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, about the Commission on Human Affairs and Racial Conciliation.
Avery Research Center receives grant to support oral history project
Lowcountry Biz reports on a new grant awarded to the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture.
College Of Charleston: N95 Masks Available For Campus Community
Patch News reports that the College has received a large shipment of N95 masks to help contain the spread of COVID-19 on campus.
Queen Street Hospitality Group establishes scholarship for College of Charleston students
WCBD reports that Queen Street Hospitality Group will establish a scholarship fund for students involved in the School of Business.
Charleston mayor pushes spending for cameras, flood projects, housing in State of the City
Sociology professor David Morris talks to The Post and Courier about security cameras.
Tax season starts today for South Carolinians
WCSC-TV interviews accounting instructor Thomas Spade about taxes.
