College of Charleston In The News: Week of July 14, 2025
CofC “In The News” is a weekly roundup of news articles featuring College faculty, staff, students or alumni.


College of Charleston Alumna awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
With the help of the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, marine biology graduate Emily Dombrowski ’23 received a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.

Misinformation lends itself to social contagion – here’s how to recognize and combat it
Shaon Lahiri, assistant professor of health and human performance, explores how false information can ripple through communities like a behavioral virus, subtly shaping beliefs and actions.

College of Charleston Welcomes Dean of Engineering, Computing, Mathematics
Steven Schreiner was appointed the inaugural dean of the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics.

Former Cougars suiting up for NBA 2K26 Summer League in Vegas
Two former basketball standouts will take the floor in Las Vegas. Ante Brzovic ’25 will suit up for the Memphis Grizzlies while CJ Fulton ’25 will play for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Teachable Moments: Reducing screen time over the summer
Rénard Harris, associate professor of management in the School of Business, discusses reducing screen time on the South Carolina Public Radio program, Teachable Moments.
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