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

Welcome to MOMENTUM

Emma Potter '26 and Edelman

Opening the Door to Opportunities for Martin Scholars

For senior communication majors, the Martin Scholars Program opens a world of opportunities, but it requires them to make both a time and financial commitment. As a Martin Scholar, students meet once a week to discuss...
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Mapping the Seafloor

For Nikolai Sarlo ’26, the College of Charleston opened the door to his passion for seafloor mapping. Through mentorship, study abroad and hands-on research with NOAA, and the BEAMS program, Sarlo has developed the skills and...
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Chayse Nunciato in Seville, Spain

Making Study Abroad Work

For pre-med students, with all the lab and course requirements, finding time for a study abroad experience can be a challenge. When Chayse Nunciato ’27, a pre-med track biology major and Spanish minor in the Honors...
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Students 4 Success

Dedicated to a Supportive and Healthy Campus Culture

Have you ever had a friend in distress, and you don’t know what to do? It’s a problem many of us face, and we often don’t know where to turn for help. Sadly, Lynn Luckey Moody...
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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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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 [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!

Latest Stories

Emma Potter '26 and Edelman
Opening the Door to Opportunities for Martin Scholars
December 3, 2025
Mapping the Seafloor
September 10, 2025
Chayse Nunciato in Seville, Spain
Making Study Abroad Work
August 5, 2025

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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