College of Charleston Photos of the Week

September 26, 2026
Catie Cleveland
Campus Life

Our students are flying through the fall semester with carnivals in the Cistern Yard, voter registration on Rivers Green and seeking future job opportunities at the career fair.

National Voter Registration Day

Students, faculty and members of the community register to vote and speak to local political candidates at Voter Registration Day on Rivers Green. (Photos by Lizzie Koschnick)

A person in a cougar mascot costume stands with a smiling individual inside a handmade frame that reads “Cougars Vote!” and “National Voter Registration Day!” while others take photos.
A group of people gather outdoors at a sunny event, engaging in conversation around a table with materials and a bicycle nearby.
A group of people engage in conversation outdoors near a fountain, with one individual in a white uniform and another holding a phone.
Two individuals engage in conversation outdoors near a fountain, with a red table bearing “College of Charleston” signage and event attendees visible in the background.
A person in a mascot costume interacts with others at an outdoor event, while another individual flexes their arms near a colorful table.
A group of people, including a person in a large bear mascot costume, pose for a photo taken by another individual holding a smartphone outdoors.
A group of people socialize outdoors under trees, with one person laughing joyfully while others engage in conversation.
Two individuals smile beside a large teddy bear at an outdoor event, standing next to a table with a sign for COFC NAACP.
Several individuals gather around a table outdoors, engaging with materials and interacting with each other in a sunny, tree-lined setting.
A young person gestures while speaking at an outdoor event, surrounded by attendees and tables set up under large trees.
A group of people, including a person in a suit and two others holding basketballs, stand outdoors near a trampoline net in a park setting.
A group of people gather around a fountain in a park-like setting, with trees and tables in the background.
A puppy lies on grass, chewing on a stick while a hand gently holds its paw.
A group of people gather around a table outdoors, where one individual is signing paperwork while others converse and observe.
A group of people, including a mascot, gather outdoors in front of a historic church, many wearing maroon shirts with "Charleston" branding.

Carnival in the Cistern Yard

Students play games and eat treats at the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs Carnival in the Cistern Yard. (Photos by Lizzie Koschnick)

Two people enjoy sliding down a colorful inflatable water slide under a canopy of trees.
A group of young people gather outdoors around a table with a purple tablecloth, where one person is crouching beside a colorful inflatable pool filled with yellow rubber ducks.
Two young people smile and give thumbs-up gestures at an outdoor event with a bounce house and balloons in the background.
A group of people gathers around a red-clothed table outdoors, engaging with materials and each other under the shade of large trees near a historic building.
A person smiles in a vibrant, ornately decorated hall with intricate arches, stained glass windows, and richly patterned carpets.
Students gather around a table at an outdoor event, engaging with a representative under trees and colorful balloons.
A person slides down a colorful inflatable slide outdoors, arms outstretched and smiling.
Several people laugh and gesture around a large blue inflatable structure under leafy trees.
A person interacts with a colorful inflatable basketball game in an outdoor setting surrounded by trees and other attendees.
A group of people gather outdoors under trees, interacting around a table with a large blue and white patterned object, while balloons shaped like globes float above.
A group of people gather around a table covered with a red cloth, engaging in an activity that involves writing or drawing with brushes and ink on paper.
Two individuals interact at a table covered with a red tablecloth, surrounded by inflatable play structures and balloons in an outdoor setting.
Several individuals are practicing archery outdoors on a sunny day, with bows and arrows set up on a table.
A group of young people play a game of ring toss on a sunny lawn in front of historic buildings.
A person in a pink dress serves food from a buffet table at an outdoor event.
A person holds a large globe balloon while speaking to another individual at an outdoor event.
Two individuals approach a large inflatable bounce house with palm tree decorations at an outdoor event.
Three individuals interact near a large inflatable football-themed game structure outdoors.
A person slides down a large blue and green inflatable water slide outdoors, surrounded by trees.
A smiling person holds up cotton candy and a ticket at an outdoor event with inflatable slides and people in a grassy area.
A group of people socialize outdoors near a large inflatable water slide under trees.
A group gathers around a table outdoors under trees, where one person in a red fez interacts with others holding papers, while a table displays items including a red box and a brass lamp.

Career Fair at the Gaillard Center

Students mingle with employers at the Career Center’s annual Career Fair in the Charleston Gaillard Center. (Photos by Lizzie Koschnick)

Two individuals in professional attire walk through a bustling career fair, engaging with booths and networking among attendees.
A person with a backpack engages in conversation with a recruiter at a job fair booth, surrounded by other attendees and career-related displays.
Two individuals smile for the camera at an event, one holding a blue circular sign with “DSS South Carolina” branding.
A group of people gather around a table with merchandise and informational materials at an event in a ballroom.
A bustling career fair with attendees engaging with various booths, including one for Forsyth County Schools.
Attendees engage in conversation at a career fair with booths displaying company information and promotional materials.
A person with a backpack leans over a table at a college fair booth, interacting with a seated representative who is using a laptop.
Two individuals shake hands in a warmly lit indoor space, surrounded by others and photography equipment.
A group of people engage in conversation at an indoor event, with some standing near a table displaying floral arrangements and informational materials.
Attendees engage in conversation at a professional networking event with booths and informational displays.

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