29 05, 2017

Memorial Day Uncovered: Charleston’s ‘Martyrs of the Race Course’

By |2020-05-18T16:08:02-04:00May 29, 2017|Academics|Comments Off on Memorial Day Uncovered: Charleston’s ‘Martyrs of the Race Course’

A College of Charleston history professor says the origins of Memorial Day can be traced back to an 1865 ceremony for fallen Union soldiers in Charleston.

2 11, 2016

Alum Mike Gaumer Coaches vineyard vines to Victory

By |2020-10-21T14:16:52-04:00November 2, 2016|College of Charleston Magazine|Comments Off on Alum Mike Gaumer Coaches vineyard vines to Victory

As president of vineyard vines, Mike Gaumer '98 helped steer the popular lifestyle brand through the Great Recession and into a burgeoning retail business.

30 09, 2016

Alum’s Art Raises Funds for Flooded Louisiana Schools

By |2020-02-25T13:01:28-05:00September 30, 2016|Alumni|Comments Off on Alum’s Art Raises Funds for Flooded Louisiana Schools

Artist and middle school teacher Devin DeWulf ’07 is using his art to raise money and awareness for those affected by the flooding in central and southwest Louisiana.

6 05, 2016

Six College Faculty Honored with Distinguished Awards

By |2020-02-25T13:02:30-05:00May 6, 2016|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Six College Faculty Honored with Distinguished Awards

Six faculty members were recently honored with distinguished awards during the College's Celebration of Faculty. Additionally, more than 100 professors were recognized for their achievements and contributions to the College.

18 04, 2016

CofC In the News – Week of April 18, 2016

By |2018-07-10T11:49:00-04:00April 18, 2016|Campus Life, News Briefs|Comments Off on CofC In the News – Week of April 18, 2016

In this week’s installment: a former student comes up with a way to get rid of invasive Asian carp, a professor has thoughts on the International African American Museum, the College releases the names of this year's commencement speakers and more.