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:

Diversity and moderation over tradition – why Democrats moved South Carolina to the start of the 2024 presidential campaign

Political science professors Gibbs Knotts and Jordan Ragusa write an article in The Conversation about the 2024 presidential primary schedule.

 

Confessions of a Sometimes-MAGA Critic

Political science professor Gibbs Knotts talks to Rolling Stone magazine about congresswoman Nancy Mace.

College Of Charleston Establishes The Martin Center For Mentorship In Communication

The Associated Press reports on the creation of the College’s Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication.

 

Mass Shootings Reopen the Debate Over Whether Crime Scene Photos Prompt Change or Trauma

Mari Crabtree, professor of African American studies, talks to The Good Men Project about graphic crime scene photos.

 

Park access varies across Lowcountry but Charleston research aims to help cities do better

Kendra Stewart, political science professor and director of the Riley Center for Livable Communities, and Morgan Hughey, public health researcher and assistant professor of health and human performance, talk to The Post and Courier about a new project designed to help cities create greater access to green spaces.

Learn video game design Friday during Global Game Jam

Charleston City Paper previews the Department of Computer Science’s Global Game Jam 2023.

4th Annual CofC Day Raises $6.7 Million

Holy City Sinner reports that the College of Charleston raised $6.7 million during the recent CofC Day.

Charleston’s Ranky Tanky wins 2nd Grammy Award

Charleston City Paper reports that the band Ranky Tanky, which includes three graduates from the College of Charleston, has won a Grammy Award.


SC Launch Inc. invests in Heron Farms

Lowcountry Biz reports that Sam Norton ’16 received a $250,000 investment from the South Carolina Research Authority to help grow Heron Farms.

 

College of Charleston sophomore heads up successful local honey business

WCIV-TV interviews CofC student William Helfgott about his thriving business called River Bluff Honey.

 

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