LATEST NEWS
Professor’s Research Helps Shed Light on 18th-Century African Remains Found at Gaillard Center
Recent findings by researchers, including Joanna Gilmore, an adjunct professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, examining the remains of 36 enslaved Africans and people of African descent from the 1700s found at the Charleston Gaillard Center offer new insights into African diversity and history in colonial America.
College of Charleston Opera to Perform ‘The Tales of Hoffmann’
College of Charleston Opera will explore one man’s outlandish quest for love during performances of 'The Tales of Hoffmann,' Friday, Feb. 24, and Sunday, Feb. 26.
KION North America Establishes New Engineering Scholarship
KION North America has established the KION Endowed Engineering Scholarship at the College of Charleston, which will be awarded to its first recipient in the fall of 2023.
CAMPUS LIFE
Everything You Need to Know to Start the School Year Off Right
Whether you’re embarking on your first year at CofC or settling in for your final year, starting the school year off right is essential. From staying healthy and stress free to mapping your way around campus, here are a variety of helpful tips to start the school year off right.
CofC Student Brings Coast Guard Experience to Supply Chain Internship
A former active-duty officer in the Coast Guard, Jeptha Tanksley put his maritime experience to good use during an eight-week internship in the supply chain industry with the South Carolina Ports.
SPECTRA Program Welcomes a Growing Number of International Students
SPECTRA, a summer program designed to help first-generation students and students of color adjust to college life, has become an avenue of support for international students, with over 10% of students participating this year coming from outside the U.S.
ACADEMICS
New Digital Exhibits Explore Untold Facets of Black History in the Lowcountry
The Lowcountry Digital History Initiative has debuted two new exhibits, 'Hidden Voices' and 'The Morris Street Business District,' which examine different aspects of Black history in the Lowcountry.
Hines Prize Puts Carolina Lowcountry and Atlantic World Program on the Map
An initiative of the Carolina Lowcountry and Atlantic World Program, the Hines Prize is awarded to the best first book manuscript relating to any aspect of the Carolina Lowcountry and/or the Atlantic world.
6 CofC Students, Grads Selected for Prestigious Scholarships
During the 2020-21 academic year, College of Charleston students have been applying for and winning competitive scholarship awards in impressive numbers, despite the many challenges and disruptions created by the pandemic.
ALUMNI
Alumna Runs a Tight Ship
As a top executive at a busy California port and a Bulgarian immigrant, Dona Lacayo '05 knows the value of international travel.
Athletics Scholarships Named in Honor of Trailblazing Alumnus
The Alumni Association Board of Directors has named two athletics scholarships in honor of associate athletics director Otto German '73.
Meet President ‘Oz’
Get to know CofC Interim President Stephen C. Osborne as he prepares to take the helm of his alma mater.
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