College of Charleston Photos of the Week

September 4, 2026

Catie Cleveland

Students, General News, Campus Life, All News

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!

Dog Therapy

Some adorable pups visited campus for Dog Therapy, a favorite among the Weeks of Welcome events and activities. Research shows that interacting with dogs helps reduce homesickness and increased feelings of connection. (Photos by Catie Cleveland)

Two individuals are gently petting a happy corgi puppy while crouching on a tiled floor.

Two people interact with a large brindle dog on a polished floor, one holding a phone and the other offering a treat.

A group of people gather around a large dog on a colorful mat, with one person gently petting it while others watch attentively.

A greyhound with a red collar sits calmly between two people seated on the floor, appearing relaxed and attentive.

A white therapy dog wearing a pink vest adorned with colorful beads looks up with a gentle expression.

A large gray and white husky stands attentively as two individuals sit on the floor, observing it closely.

A group of young people sit in a circle on the floor in a brightly lit room, engaged in a collaborative activity with a facilitator seated nearby.

A group of people, including a man and two women, interact with a black and gray dog in a wheelchair in a brightly lit indoor space.

Two hands hold a stack of colorful dog-themed cards in front of a large, fluffy golden dog lying on a soft surface.

A group of people are interacting with dogs in a spacious indoor setting, with one person gently holding a small dog while others observe or participate.

On the Bricks

Students find their way from one class to the next, catching up with friends and making new ones along the way. (Photos by Catie Cleveland)

Students walk along a tree-lined path near the Simons Center, with bicycles parked nearby and a fountain in the foreground.

Two young people walk together in a park-like setting, smiling and holding hands, with bicycles and other individuals visible in the background.

Two young people smile while walking down a city street, surrounded by others in a casual, urban setting.

A group of people walk along a tree-lined path on a campus, with some carrying backpacks and others holding drinks.

A group of young people walk across a crosswalk in front of a modern building entrance.

A person with a backpack stands among a row of bicycles on a brick-paved path under leafy trees, near a sign for the College of Charleston.

Students walk along a tree-lined brick pathway on a campus, carrying backpacks and bags.

A diverse group of young people walk down a city street, with one person talking on a phone.

Students study and collaborate at round tables in a modern campus lounge with brick walls and digital displays.

A group of young people walk together on a sidewalk, some carrying backpacks and holding water bottles, with trees and a street sign visible in the background.

A person with a backpack walks down a modern hallway toward a glass-enclosed area, with others visible in the distance.

A group of young people walks along a tree-lined sidewalk, with some carrying backpacks and others engaged in conversation.

A group of young people walk together down a busy street, some smiling and others looking ahead.

A group of young people cross a street in a sunny urban area with palm trees and brick buildings.

Stono Preserve

Environmental studies students and volunteers measure live oak trees and learn about sustainability on a field trip to the College of Charleston’s beautiful Stono Preserve. (Photos by Mike Ledford)

A serene swamp scene with calm water, lush green vegetation, and a prominent bare tree with Spanish moss.

A group of people gathers in a sun-dappled forest under large trees draped with hanging moss, attentively listening to a guide.

Several individuals gather under a large tree, with one person adjusting something on another's back while others stand nearby in a sunlit, grassy area.

Three people are measuring the circumference of a large, ancient tree in a sunlit forest clearing.

Three individuals stand beneath a large tree, with one pointing at its trunk while another gestures, suggesting an educational or exploratory activity in a natural setting.

A group of people walks along a gravel path through a lush, tree-lined area with hanging moss.

A pink wading bird stands in shallow water surrounded by lush green grass and trees in a swampy forest.

A diverse group of individuals poses together under a large, moss-draped tree in a grassy outdoor setting.

Celebration of Scholars Research Poster Session

Student-researchers in the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences and the School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics gathered in the SNES lobby to present their summer projects at a poster session celebrating student scholars. (Photos by Abby Albright)