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The College of Charleston is a public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina.
The College of Charleston is a nationally recognized, public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1770, the College is among the nation’s top universities for quality education, student life and affordability. The College offers a distinctive combination of a beautiful and historic campus, modern facilities and cutting-edge pr
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The College of Charleston's fourth annual CofC Day celebrated gifts totaling $6.7 million, with nearly 2,300 donors stepping forward to make a difference. Thank you to all who participated!
4th Annual CofC Day Raises $6.7 Million On Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, the College of Charleston held its fourth annual CofC Day, celebrating gifts totaling $6.7 million. During the 24 hours of giving, nearly 2,300 donors stepped forward, including more than 580 current CofC students and almost 400 faculty and staff. “CofC Day was such as ...
College of Charleston sophomore William Helfgott has turned a beehive he won through his 4H program when he was just 8 years old into a thriving business called River Bluff Honey. Read more about it! 🍯🐝
College of Charleston sophomore heads up successful local honey business College of Charleston sophomore William Helfgott has turned a beehive he won through his 4H program when he was just 8 years old into a thriving business called
With support from Thomas and Wanda Martin, the College's new Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication aims to inspire and develop a future generation of leaders and mentors among outstanding communication students.
College Establishes the Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication Above: The new Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication is made possible through support from Thomas and Wanda Martin.The College of Charleston announces the establishment of the Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication. The center will be housed within the Department of Communication in t...
From film screenings to dance classes to book readings: The College of Charleston is celebrating Black History Month with a variety of programming and events throughout February.
CofC Celebrates Black History Month With a Series of Events Black History Month, celebrated during the month of February, is a time to recognize the accomplishments and reflect on the struggles of African Americans. And, as we look back on history, it’s an opportunity for us all to better understand our present culture and improve upon our future as a coun...
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The seventh annual German-American Business Summit, which takes place on Feb. 8, will feature a job and internship expo, a keynote address from Jody Resnick, vice president of revenue – North America at Enlighted/Siemens, and a panel discussion on German industry efforts in decarbonization and clean energy. Learn more ⬇️
CofC to Host Seventh Annual German-American Business Summit Higher education and industry will meet again when the College of Charleston hosts the seventh annual German-American Business Summit on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. The summit, presented by the College of Charleston German studies program, School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs and
CofC's fifth annual Peace Initiative, Feb. 6-10, will explore “Peace as a Pathway to Well-being” and offer participants a variety of ways to promote peace within themselves.
Fifth Annual Peace Initiative to Focus on Well-Being Give peace a chance, John Lennon once sang. Rhonda Swickert has been giving it a chance at the College of Charleston for more than five years now. The psychology professor and director of the College’s Mindfulness Initiative, along with Rachael McNamara, a health educator from the Counseling Cente...
Did you know our Fall 2023 housing application opens on February 1? 🏠
Explore our all of our residence halls, from traditional rooms and apartments to beautiful historic homes, virtual by heading to https://bit.ly/3viZD7h NOW!
On the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, the landmark legislation that guaranteed equal access and treatment in all areas of education, we look back at its impact on the College and women's athletics.
Creating a Level Playing Field for Women Athletes “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of s*x, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” – Title IX or the Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity in Educ...
ICYMI: Check out geology professor Scott Persons talking about his discovery of a previously unknown prehistoric marine reptile called the Serpentisuchops, which means the "snaky croc face." Listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/3CCC66R
CofC Day, the College of Charleston’s annual day of giving, marked the the 253rd anniversary of the university’s founding and was filled with fun, friends and lots of Cougar pride!
College of Charleston Photos of the Week CofC Day, the College of Charleston's annual day of giving, marked the the 253rd anniversary of the university's founding and was filled with fun, friends and lots of Cougar pride!
Did you know some famous movies were filmed on our campus? 🎥
Tell us your favorite movie that uses CofC as its backdrop ⬇️
The Cougars are off to one of the best starts in program history; their 20-game winning streak and .955 winning percentage are the best in the nation. The Cougars are thriving this season, read more here. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
College of Charleston's hoop success good for school's bottom line The basketball court isn’t the only place the College of Charleston is thriving. The Cougars' financial bottom line is also have an historic season.
You won't want to miss our 253rd Big Birthday Bash! 🎉 Join us TODAY in 📍Cistern Yard from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Details below. 👇
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🔘 Crazy Hat Contest: Raid local thrift and craft stores to create a fedora that expresses your deep love for the College. Prizes will be awarded for several categories!
🔘 Students (ticketed or not) are welcome to attend to enjoy free maroon velvet cupcakes, Cougar Punch, ping pong with President Hsu, music by DJ Kidd Shanard ‘18, performances by Chucktown Sound, the cheerleaders , and the Cougarettes .
🔘 4️⃣ food trucks will accept meal swipes and cash: Foxes Fried, Roti Rolls, Smokin’ Gringo’s, and Krystyna’s.
🔘 Students who attend (ticketed or not) receive one entry for four door prize drawings: three $500 scholarships and an official CofC Ring. You MUST be present to win.
🔘 Students donating $5 or more (or pre-registering for “The Big Birthday Bash”) will be inducted into the Committed to Charleston Society (C2C) following CofC Day and will receive a commemorative pin, a headshot session in Cistern Yard, and other benefits and recognition.
🔘 Students may register for $17 for a ticket. All tickets include a limited-edition CofC Day T-shirt, a $10 food truck voucher, a ticket for a spin on the Prize Wheel, and a donation for CofC Day!
Welcome to the 4th annual CofC Day, the College of Charleston’s annual day of giving! There are lots of ways to show your Cougar pride and make a difference at CofC.
4th Annual CofC Day is Here! Welcome to CofC Day, the College of Charleston’s 4th annual day of giving, which began at midnight and will continue to 11:59 p.m. tonight (Jan. 26, 2023). "In planning CofC Day 2023, we worked with the president, the provost, our deans and our athletics director to identify
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A longtime partner of the Cooper River Bridge Run, the College of Charleston is more committed than ever to supporting the annual 10K race and helping students, faculty and staff get involved. Learn more about the College's Bridge Run Training Program and the $10 registration discount available for all CofC community members. ⬇️
CofC Community Goes the Distance with Cooper River Bridge Run As one of the organizations integral to the founding of the Cooper River Bridge Run in 1978, the College of Charleston has always been at the head of the pack of the region’s seminal 10K race. With the bridge run returning to a pre-pandemic scale for 2023, the College, one of seven entities
EXPO 2023 is coming! Students who have conducted research, creative inquiry, community service projects or other scholarship with faculty mentors are encouraged to apply. The deadline to submit abstracts is Feb. 15. Learn more ⬇️
EXPO 2023 is Open for Student Submissions On Thursday, April 13, 2023, EXPO 2023 will showcase the amazing work by College of Charleston students under the mentorship of professors. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to submit any project conducted during summer 2022 or the 2022-23 academic year where they worked with a facu...
is right around the corner! Be sure to keep up with all the Cougar festivities on January 26! 🎉
Take a look at what we have in store 👉🏼 cofcday.cofc.edu
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The spring semester is officially underway at the College of Charleston! From new students joining the Cougars’ ranks to art exhibits, get a glimpse at what’s been happening on campus.
College of Charleston Photos of the Week The spring semester is officially underway at the College of Charleston! From new students joining the Cougars' ranks to art exhibits, get a glimpse at what's been happening on campus. Several hundred new students joined the College for the spring 2023 semester
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The Mellon Foundation has awarded the College of Charleston’s Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture a $2 million grant to support the collection and preservation of the South Carolina Lowcountry’s social and cultural history. Funds will allow the center to expand its staff and increase community engagement with its archives and programming.
Avery Research Center Awarded $2 Million Grant From Mellon Foundation The Mellon Foundation has awarded the College of Charleston’s Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture a $2 million grant to support the collection and preservation of the South Carolina Lowcountry’s social and cultural history. “This grant is a true difference maker for ...
Repost from President Hsu: Great to see College of Charleston - Office of Admissions tour guide Alissa Pressley (senior, elementary education major) with a group of prospective students on campus from Richland Northeast HS in Columbia. Go (future) Cougars! 🎉
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From a look at how Title IX impacted women's athletics at CofC to an alumna leading the charge for innovation at AI4Science at Microsoft Research, there are plenty of reasons to check out the latest issue of College of Charleston Magazine!
Just Out: Winter 2023 Issue of 'College of Charleston Magazine' The Winter 2023 issue of College of Charleston Magazine is just arriving throughout campus, in homes across the country and around the globe. The diverse collection of stories includes a philosophy professor who’s rewriting herstory, a student who has hit the big time with her small business and a
Today is Edgar Allan Poe’s 214th birthday and his enduring popularity in American culture only continues to grow with the release of Netflix's 'The Pale Blue Eye.' On this episode of 'Speaking Of ... College of Charleston', get to know a different side of Poe's life as CofC's resident Poe scholar Scott Peeples explores the writer's time in the Lowcountry.
CofC Podcast: Professor Scott Peeples Explores Edgar Allan Poe’s Lowcountry Haunts Famed American author Edgar Allan Poe, who lived from 1809 to 1849, was a poet, literary critic, short story writer and creator of the modern horror tale. He experienced great tragedy in his life and was notorious for his drinking and dark temperament, which frequently got him into trouble. Poe spen...
President Andrew Hsu, CofC Senior Leadership Team, will hold a virtual town hall for the students and parents. These virtual and in-person town halls will be conducted using the Microsoft Teams Live Event video conferencing platform.
👉 Students & Families Town Hall – Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m.
👉 go.cofc.edu/virtual-town-hall-students
Virtual Town Hall for Students, Families Scheduled for Thursday The College of Charleston will hold a virtual town hall for students and families on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at 5 p.m. to discuss how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will impact the spring semester. "As we settle back into our work and school routines, I know many of you have questions and concerns a...
Under the visionary leadership of Marty Perlmutter, former Jewish studies director who died on Sunday, the College's Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program grew and flourished, becoming a place of scholarship and community.
Former Jewish Studies Director Leaves Lasting Legacy Above: Marty Perlmutter (second from left) in 2017 at a Food and Faith event co-sponsored by the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program. Marty Perlmutter, former College of Charleston faculty member and director of the Jewish studies program, died on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at the age of 79.
After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Center for Civic Engagement is relaunching its Alternative Break Program with two planned trips in March to New York City and Washington, D.C. Students must apply by noon on Jan. 23. Learn more ⬇️
Center for Civic Engagement Revives Alternative Break Above: Students participate in a service project during an Alternative Break trip in 2018. After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) at the College of Charleston is relaunching its Alternative Break Program with two planned trips in March 2023. Des...
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As a voiceover artist, actor, teacher, director, mentor, advocate and friend, Joy Vandervort-Cobb, associate professor emerita of theatre and dance, knows exactly how to use her voice to make a difference. For those efforts, she is receiving the Black History Intercollegiate Consortium's 2023 MLK Humanitarian Award during the annual celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
Joy Vandervort-Cobb to Receive MLK Humanitarian Award Joy Vandervort-Cobb has a voice that can be heard across the world. And, as a voiceover artist, an actor, a teacher, a director, a mentor, an advocate and a friend, she knows just how strong that voice can be – and exactly how to use it. But when she learned she’d won the 2023 MLK Humanitarian
President Andrew Hsu, CofC Senior Leadership Team, will hold a virtual town hall for the students and parents. These virtual and in-person town halls will be conducted using the Microsoft Teams Live Event video conferencing platform.
👉 Students & Families Town Hall – Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m.
👉 go.cofc.edu/virtual-town-hall-students
Virtual Town Hall for Students, Families Scheduled for Thursday The College of Charleston will hold a virtual town hall for students and families on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at 5 p.m. to discuss how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will impact the spring semester. "As we settle back into our work and school routines, I know many of you have questions and concerns a...
Charles Lampten '23 wants our incoming class of Cougars to know, "It's more than a school, it's such great place, such a good community" 🐾❤️
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4AGoeAp0_c&t=22s
Back 🏠 for a game day tomorrow! Don't miss your chance to see these Cougars at TD Arena at 4 p.m. 🏀
➡️ https://bit.ly/3GR4mVN
What makes Edgar Allan Poe so fascinating? And what Lowcountry locations did he haunt? Find out on the latest episode of 'Speaking Of ... College of Charleston': bit.ly/3GBZiDB
The College of Charleston men's basketball team is on a roll, with 16 wins in a row and a spot in the AP Poll's Top 25. Meet 10 student-athletes who are making plays happen on the court. 🏀 🔥
Men’s Basketball on a Roll: 10 Cougars You Should Know Above: No. 21 Jaylon Scott on the court at a home game in TD Arena. The College of Charleston men’s basketball program is definitely on a roll this season. The team’s record currently stands at 17-1 – at this moment, the best in the nation. And, for the first time in 20
We are so happy to have our students back on campus, now it feels like home 🏡
As Edgar Allan Poe’s 214th birthday approaches on Jan. 19, his enduring popularity in American culture only continues to grow with the release of Netflix's 'The Pale Blue Eye.' On this episode of 'Speaking Of ... College of Charleston', get to know a different side of Poe's life as CofC's resident Poe scholar Scott Peeples explores the writer's time in the Lowcountry.
CofC Podcast: Professor Scott Peeples Explores Edgar Allan Poe’s Lowcountry Haunts Famed American author Edgar Allan Poe, who lived from 1809 to 1849, was a poet, literary critic, short story writer and creator of the modern horror tale. He experienced great tragedy in his life and was notorious for his drinking and dark temperament, which frequently got him into trouble. Poe spen...
To all our new students this semester, welcome to College of Charleston, and to all of our returning students, welcome back! We are so glad to have you here 😎
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