Living History Event Highlights CofC’s Role in American Revolution
The little-known history of the College's role in the American Revolutionary War will come to life on Cistern Yard during a living-history event on Sa..
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CofC Professor Explores History of Salem Witch Trials on Travel Channel Show
History professor Jason Coy is appearing in the Travel Channel's new show 'Witches of Salem,' a four-part docu-drama about the Salem Witch Trials, air..
Journalism Under Fire
It’s an increasingly divisive time to work in the news media. These CofC grads are on the front line of a fast-changing industry...
Panel Explores 65th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education Ruling
The College of Charleston will host a panel discussion on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the hallmark Supreme Court..
Professor Emerita to Discuss the History of Women at CofC
Professor emerita Amy McCandless will present “Taking on the Spirit and Tone of Robust Manliness: Women at the College of Charleston Between the Wor..
History Professor Receives Fulbright to Study Cultural Patrimony
History professor Lisa Pinley Covert has a received a Fulbright Global Scholar Award to assist in her study of cultural patrimony in Mexico and Peru. ..
These Professors Study the (Real) Monsters Among Us
Halloween shenanigans are in full swing, but for CofC professors who study the monsters of literature, culture, society and humanity, it’s not alway..
CofC Creates Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston
Under the direction of Bernard Powers, professor emeritus of history, the new center will examine the impact of slavery and race-related issues in Cha..
