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:
Three major Charleston events are coming back. Their return could be worth $105 million
MSN quotes Daniel Guttentag, director of the Office of Tourism Analysis, in a story about several high-profile Charleston events.
Colleges Cope With IT Staff Flight in Wake of Pandemic
Mark Staples, chief information officer, talks to Inside Higher Ed about IT staff retention during a pandemic.
Higher inflation and interest rates worrying markets
Economics professor Frank Hefner talks with SC Public Radio about inflation and interest rates.
Former BMW CEO takes on university position
Charleston Regional Business Journal reports that former BMW Manufacturing’s CEO and president Knudt Flor has been appointed as the College of Charleston’s senior vice president of innovation and industry engagement.
‘Carrying on the Dream’ exhibit among UL’s Black History Month events
KATC-TV (Lafayette) previews an upcoming lecture from Aaisha Haykal, manager of archival services at the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture.
CofC fourth annual Peace Initiative focuses on the power of connection
Lowcountry Biz previews the College’s Peace Initiative.
College of Charleston raises $6.7 million on CofC Day
WCIV-TV reports that the College raised millions of dollars during the recent CofC Day.
Charleston Music Fest returns with a Beethoven-centric fundraising concert
The Post and Courier previews the College’s Charleston Music Festival.
Commentary: Why can’t C of C fans just play by the rules?
History professor Jacob Steere-Williams writes an opinion piece in The Post and Courier.
Public input sought on Charleston region’s economic development plan
Kendra Stewart, director of the Riley Center for Livable Communities, talks to The Post and Courier about issues that could threaten the long-term growth and competitiveness of Charleston businesses.
Queen Street Hospitality Group Establishes College of Charleston Scholarship Benefitting Hospitality Students
The Charleston Regional Business Journal reports that Queen Street Hospitality Group will establish a scholarship fund for School of Business students.
