College of Charleston In The News: Week of Jan. 30, 2023

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:

Donald Trump begins presidential campaign but faces lackluster reception

Political science professor Gibbs Knotts talks with the Financial Times (London) about South Carolina voters.

College of Charleston’s hoop success good for school’s bottom line

President Andrew T. Hsu and athletics director Matt Roberts talk to The Post and Courier about the men’s basketball team.

Mellon Foundation commits $2 million to Avery Research Center

Philanthropy News Digest announces a $2 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in support of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture.

German companies continue to have big impact in SC

Knudt Flor, senior vice president for innovation and industry engagement, talks to South Carolina Public Radio about the annual German-American Business Summit.

The distorted reality of ‘Southern Charm’ and ‘Southern Hospitality

The Charleston City Paper interviews hospitality and tourism professor Steve Litvin and history professor Scott Poole about reality TV shows.