9 06, 2014

Incumbent senator eclipses crowded field in S.C. Republican primary

By |2014-06-09T10:45:42-04:00June 9, 2014|Campus Life|Comments Off on Incumbent senator eclipses crowded field in S.C. Republican primary

"He’s really the only one able to spend and get his name out there statewide," said Gibbs Knotts, a political science professor at the College of Charleston. "It’s an uphill battle for the challengers.” Read more of the Reuters story

9 06, 2014

After violence, SC gov. wants end biker weekend on coast; Mayor, locals stand by event

By |2014-06-09T10:44:13-04:00June 9, 2014|Campus Life|Comments Off on After violence, SC gov. wants end biker weekend on coast; Mayor, locals stand by event

Tourism is an $18 billion industry and another violent incident could hurt, said John Crotts, a professor of tourism management at the College of Charleston. "It does cast a negative image on Myrtle Beach and if something sprang up in another part of the state you have the potential to hurt the entire industry," he

9 06, 2014

College of Charleston graduate develops new sunscreen applicator

By |2014-06-09T10:42:16-04:00June 9, 2014|Campus Life|Comments Off on College of Charleston graduate develops new sunscreen applicator

Recent College of Charleston graduate Arianna Megaro hopes to roll out a new sun care product soon. Called BlokRok, the hand-sized device uses a silicone-based roller to apply sunscreen or other lotions onto the body from a 5-ounce container. Read more of the Post and Courier article.

9 06, 2014

Cougars Narrowly Miss Top 5 Finish at National Co-ed Sailing Championships

By |2015-03-25T09:40:49-04:00June 9, 2014|Athletics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Cougars Narrowly Miss Top 5 Finish at National Co-ed Sailing Championships

The College's Co-ed sailing team finished out a strong season with a seventh place finish at the national championships. Portions of the event will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU on June 11, 12, and 13.

9 06, 2014

Halsey Exhibition Features Art of Shepard Fairey and Jasper Johns

By |2015-04-06T15:45:32-04:00June 9, 2014|Campus Life|Comments Off on Halsey Exhibition Features Art of Shepard Fairey and Jasper Johns

The work of two distinguished artists from South Carolina is the subject of an exhibition at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art. Recurrent Motifs in the Art of Shepard Fairey and Jasper Johns runs through July 12, 2014.

6 06, 2014

10 Epic Facts about College of Charleston

By |2020-02-25T13:06:11-05:00June 6, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on 10 Epic Facts about College of Charleston

In celebration of the baseball team's recent strong showing in the NCAA tournament and the national attention it brought to the College, we offer this list as a sample of the many achievements and distinctions that make our university so incredible.

6 06, 2014

Professor’s Health Communication Research Addresses Women’s Health Taboos Through Social Marketing

By |2020-01-14T14:10:18-05:00June 6, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Professor’s Health Communication Research Addresses Women’s Health Taboos Through Social Marketing

College of Charleston Professor Beth Sundstrom's research on postpartum health taboos and social marketing is featured on Social Marketing Quarterly's cover

6 06, 2014

College’s Shark Experts Present at Sharks International Symposium

By |2020-02-25T13:06:11-05:00June 6, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on College’s Shark Experts Present at Sharks International Symposium

Five scientists with College of Charleston ties presented in front of the world's leading shark and ray researchers, who represent 22 countries.

6 06, 2014

US Sen. Graham’s 6 Republican opponents in SC attack him for bipartisanship, not faith

By |2014-06-06T11:08:54-04:00June 6, 2014|Campus Life|Comments Off on US Sen. Graham’s 6 Republican opponents in SC attack him for bipartisanship, not faith

Some of that hinges on making sure Democrats don't get any ammunition since Graham's seat is a virtual lock for Republicans. A Democrat can't attack his GOP opponent for not being conservative enough, but character attacks can transcend party lines, said College of Charleston political scientist Gibbs Knotts. "To make more personal accusations, that's a