Biology Professor Earns Prestigious Fulbright Appointment
Andrew Shedlock, associate professor of biology at the College of Charleston, will deliver high-impact STEM and AI education to faculty and students in Vietnam through the Fulbright Specialist Program.
7 CofC Students Receive Gilman Scholarships for Study Abroad
The national Gilman Scholarship supports global learning opportunities for students.
6 Alumni-Owned Businesses Located Downtown
Here are six local businesses that are owned by College of Charleston alumni. Stop by and say hello to your fellow Cougars anytime!
CofC Photos of the Week
Between their classes and academic research, College of Charleston students find ways to catch up with friends and meet new ones, including some really cute ones with four legs!
Latest News
Doctor of Education Program Shapes Leaders, Luminaries
The first cohort of the College of Charleston Ed.D. in Learning and Inquiry in Practice program is now in their second year. Find out how the program is changing their lives – and the lives of learners around them.
Miss Judy's Legacy of Hospitality
From 1975 to 2022, Judy Riser, known to many as Miss Judy, had a smile for everyone who entered the College of Charleston dining hall. Her legacy of hospitality continues to smile at the College, even after her passing.
Campus Life
CofC Photos of the Week
It's all Greek to us! Check out these photos from Sorority Bid Day, the National Pan-Hellenic Council and a fraternity-hosted fundraiser in the Cistern Yard!
Class of 2030: By the Numbers
Meet the College of Charleston Class of 2030 with facts and figures about the newest class of Cougars, including where they’re from and more.
Academics
What is Play-Based Learning and Why Does it Matter?
On this episode of the "Speaking of ... College of Charleston" podcast, teacher education professor Kelley White explains why play-based learning is essential for children’s comprehension, development and emotional growth.
Battleship of Experiments: The Fight Against Brain Cancer
Wil Galang '26 and Sam Ford are researching a potential improvement to the treatment of glioblastoma, a highly malignant type of brain cancer. The College of Charleston researchers aren’t in a lab with test tubes and petri dishes, though: They are on their computers compiling data using mathematics and image analysis.
Alumni
The Perfect Mentor
Although he passed away in 2014, Bernie Puckhaber ’50 continues to be honored as an integral member of the Nicholson Wealth Management Team.
Ambassador of Fun
In Atlanta for the FIFA World Cup semifinals, Eli Dent ’17 had Argentina fans clamoring to give the Kickit Kourt a try. Life couldn’t be better.
News Briefs
View All News BriefsCofC Joins LearningWell Coalition
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View All Press ReleasesBennett School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Announces Community Wine Education Course
The Introduction to Wine & Wine Tasting course is designed for wine enthusiasts as well as hospitality professionals looking to deepen their knowledge.
Read moreApply Now for the Catalyst by Beemok Pitch Competition!
The College of Charleston is encouraging and preparing students to apply for the Catalyst by Beemok pitch competition. The deadline is Aug. 31, 2026.
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