5 11, 2019

Living History Event Highlights CofC’s Role in American Revolution

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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 Saturday Nov. 9, 2019.

11 10, 2019

CofC Professor Explores History of Salem Witch Trials on Travel Channel Show

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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, airing on Sundays at 10 p.m.

15 02, 2019

Professor Emerita to Discuss the History of Women at CofC

By |2020-02-25T12:56:35-05:00February 15, 2019|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on 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 World Wars” on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019.

3 01, 2019

History Professor Receives Fulbright to Study Cultural Patrimony

By |2020-02-25T12:56:43-05:00January 3, 2019|Academics, Faculty Staff News|Comments Off on 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.

22 10, 2018

These Professors Study the (Real) Monsters Among Us

By |2020-02-25T12:57:43-05:00October 22, 2018|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on 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 always fun and games.

24 09, 2018

CofC Creates Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston

By |2020-02-25T12:57:51-05:00September 24, 2018|Academics, Faculty Staff News|Comments Off on 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 Charleston, the surrounding region, and the College.