28 06, 2021

Religious Studies Students Uncover CofC’s Complex Religious History

By |2021-06-28T11:44:48-04:00June 28, 2021|College of Charleston Magazine, Students|Comments Off on Religious Studies Students Uncover CofC’s Complex Religious History

A student research project tied to the College of Charleston's 250th anniversary examines the role religion has played throughout the institution's history.

18 06, 2021

New Juneteenth Holiday is Reason to Celebrate, But Not a Replacement for Systemic Change

By |2021-07-05T13:58:51-04:00June 18, 2021|Academics, All News|Comments Off on New Juneteenth Holiday is Reason to Celebrate, But Not a Replacement for Systemic Change

African American Studies Director Anthony Greene says the move by Congress to make Juneteenth a federal holiday is an important moment, but one that should be taken in the larger context of ongoing racial and social justice movements.

8 06, 2021

Summer Research Grants Give Students Deeper Academic Experiences

By |2021-06-21T11:03:55-04:00June 8, 2021|Academics, All News|Comments Off on Summer Research Grants Give Students Deeper Academic Experiences

This year's Summer Undergraduate Research with Faculty (SURF) grant projects span a variety of academic interests, from exploring a potential new treatment for spinal cord injuries to environmentally friendly water purification techniques to the integration of video projections into lighting design.

25 05, 2021

Alumna Aims to Make Higher Education More Accessible

By |2021-06-10T12:55:27-04:00May 25, 2021|All News, Alumni|Comments Off on Alumna Aims to Make Higher Education More Accessible

As the deputy assistant secretary for higher education programs in the U.S. Department of Education, Michelle Asha Cooper '95 is in a position to make big changes in higher education, particularly regarding affordability and access.

20 05, 2021

6 CofC Students, Grads Selected for Prestigious Scholarships

By |2021-06-08T09:16:52-04:00May 20, 2021|Academics, All News|Comments Off on 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.

19 05, 2021

Crossing the Cistern Program Expands in Breadth, Impact

By |2021-06-07T13:32:52-04:00May 19, 2021|Academics, All News|Comments Off on Crossing the Cistern Program Expands in Breadth, Impact

The College's Crossing the Cistern program has expanded to each of the institution's academic schools, serving more students and providing more individualized support.