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Welcome to MOMENTUM

Johnny and Kaye Wallace

A Full Circle Moment

Sitting in Sottile House brought back a flood of memories for Kaye Wallace ’82. Before it became the home of Institutional Advancement, Sottile House had been a women’s dormitory and Kaye’s home. “I was on the...
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Malcolm Clark

Remembering Malcolm Clark

Malcolm Clark, beloved professor of history, passed away on August 16, 2025. Clark taught at the College of Charleston for more than 50 years, and his dedication in the classroom and willingness to mentor made him...
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Ella Bougher '25

A Passion for Rococo

Supported by the Michael W. Haga Study Abroad Award, Ella Bougher ’25 improved her German language skills and experienced in person the German Rococo art she studied.  Ella Bougher ’25 chose to attend the College after...
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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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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

Johnny and Kaye Wallace
A Full Circle Moment
September 7, 2026
Malcolm Clark
Remembering Malcolm Clark
September 7, 2026
Ella Bougher '25
A Passion for Rococo
August 10, 2026

Scholarship Recipient Profiles

Roger Brown '26
Roger Brown ’26 • Greenville, SC
June 25, 2026
Matt Cruse '12 (EMBA '26)
Matt Cruse ’12 (EMBA ’26) • Charleston, SC
June 16, 2026
Reece Mack '26
Reece Mack ’26 • Chapin, SC
June 10, 2026

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