College of Charleston In The News: Week of July 28, 2025
CofC “In The News” is a weekly roundup of news articles featuring College faculty, staff, students or alumni.


What is an ICE hold? Beaufort County jail’s immigration enforcement explained
Will McCorkle, assistant professor of education, talks to The Island Packet about the role of county police and local jails in enforcing immigration law.

How to stay safe during heat waves – and heat stroke warning signs to watch for
Yahoo! News publishes an article by public health professor Brian Bossak about keeping cool in a heat wave.

CofC partakes in chemical exposure study
Moultrie News reports on new research from Leslie Hart and Miranda Dziobak of the Department of Public Health Sciences and Administration comparing concentrations of endocrine-disrupting compounds in dolphins from rural vs. urban waters.

Congress Votes to Defund PBS—What This Means For Your Kid’s Favorite Shows
In an article for Parents news, Robin Berlinsky, founder of The Abundant Nonprofit and adjunct professor in the School of Education, talks about the possible impacts of cuts to public broadcasting.

College of Charleston partners with Trident Tech
WCBD reports on a new direct admissions pathway between the College and Trident Technical College that aims to increase workforce development in South Carolina.

Rénard Harris, associate professor of management in the School of Business, discusses avoiding heat illnesses on the South Carolina Public Radio program, Teachable Moments.

WalletHub speaks to finance professor James Malm in an “Ask the Experts” piece about the Citi Simplicity Card.

Tax Talk with Big Beautiful Bill: What You Should Know
WTAT-TV speaks to senior accounting instructor Thomas Spade about how certain legal or financial shifts could hit taxpayers where it hurts.
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