"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Winston Churchill

Welcome to MOMENTUM

Ink and Impact

Barbara Duval, studio art professor, printmaking and drawing, has made an impact on her students during her 42 years teaching at the College of Charleston.   Amongst her printmaking students, Duval has fostered a family.   “We have had...
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The Power of Giving Back

Think about being just a few credits away from graduation and having to step away from school. The experience can be soul crushing. That’s exactly what happened to Suzette Timme ’84. As part of her elementary...
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Judy and Mark Buono

The College Expresses Gratitude for Its Growing Culture of Engagement and Philanthropy

Homecoming event celebrates the people who position the university for a brighter future. The reintroduction of Homecoming at the College of Charleston drew more than 500 people back to campus. As part of Homecoming, on Nov....
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Otis Franklin, Gabrielle Mann, Trinity Metcalf and Ramsey Ray

It’s a Full House

This year marks the fourth year of the 1967 Legacy Program. The incoming 1967 Legacy Scholars continue to be an asset to the campus community.   “When I think of these four cohorts of talented and ambitious...
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Xi Cui and Lauren Hasse of Ketchum

When Academics and Industry Meet

The Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication has multiple programs to inspire and develop a future generation of leaders and mentors among today’s outstanding communication students, ranging from the Martin Scholars Program to the Mentor-Protégé Program....
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Systems Engineering and German Double Major Becomes First CofC Student to Join BMW Co-op Program in Munich

Thanks to the German and Russian Department’s discretionary fund, Jeffrey Werth ’25 gained the German language skills to thrive at BMW’s Munich headquarters. Now, he’s not only reshaping his career path, but blazing a trail for...
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About Momentum


We enjoy sharing stories about the impact of your generous support, and Momentum is just one of the ways we aim to keep you engaged and informed about what you make possible for our students, faculty, staff and campus. We also publish the annual Donor Digest, post stories on our College of Charleston Giving Facebook page and highlight donors and beneficiaries on our website, giving.cofc.edu. If you have feedback or story ideas, please contact Carin Jorgensen at 843.953.5859 or jorgensencl@cofc.edu. We’d love to hear from you!

Latest Stories

Ink and Impact
December 2, 2024
The Power of Giving Back
November 27, 2024
Judy and Mark Buono
The College Expresses Gratitude for Its Growing Culture of Engagement and Philanthropy
November 27, 2024

Scholarship Recipient Profiles

Angelina Fierko
Angelina Fierko ’26 • Yardley, PA
September 16, 2024
Ronit Pathak ’25 • Columbia, SC
July 3, 2024
Della Evans ’25 • Clemson, SC
July 3, 2024

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