“Thanks to my scholarships, I have gained a firm foundation in chemistry, receiving hands-on experience with research and have had the opportunity to study abroad in both Spain and Ecuador,” says Anthony Rovinski ’24.Read More

“CofC has enabled me to unlock my full potential as an engineering student and leader,” says Sydney Pearson ’25 reflecting on her years at the College.Read More

“The College has provided me with experiences and a level of security beyond words,” says Madison Meeks ’25 who attended VP Kamala Harris’ “Fight for Freedoms” College tour.Read More

MEET A SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Savana Kate Schwanda ’25 • Lexington, SC Systems engineering major with the Honors College Engineering Scholarship Shalosky Family Engineering Leadership Scholarship College of Charleston Foundation Scholarship College of Charleston students not only receive a comprehensive education but also benefit from exceptional hands-on opportunities before joining the workforce. Savana Kate Schwanda exemplifies...Read More

On Thursday, March 30, 2023, a reception to celebrate donors who have established a scholarship or award at the College of Charleston took place at the Francis Marion hotel. More than 100 donors had the opportunity to hear from an exceptional student recipient, Adeline Rios ’25. We’d like to share her special story with you...Read More

Kae Mance ’75 (M.A. ’79), the author of Reading Tricks for Jordan, is dedicating all proceeds from her book to the Matthew Scott Ciganovic Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund, in honor of a very special child and his amazing parents.   “The scholarship is awarded to a graduate or undergraduate future teacher who will work with children...Read More

The College of Charleston offers a multitude of extracurricular activities and programs to keep students engaged. For example, the Perlmutter Fellows program, a community leadership development and academic enhancement program, helps students discover and develop an understanding of the many social justice issues faced by society. The Perlmutter Fellows program is named in honor of...Read More

Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center, home to the renowned National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National Opera, has hosted artists including Ariana DeBose, Bob Dylan and Gladys Knight. On Feb. 20, 2023, students in the College of Charleston Orchestra joined the ranks of Kennedy Center performers as part of the Capital Orchestra Festival. “I could not have...Read More

Cultural Immersion with a Scientific Twist  STEM majors often struggle to study abroad; they don’t have a lot of wiggle room because of their required credit hours and summer research projects. Fortunately, Kate Mullaugh, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, and William Veal, professor of teacher education and adjunct professor of chemistry, created an intensive two-week...Read More

A Bright Future for CofC Libraries  By Vincent Fraley With the world focused on Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, nearly 200 guests in Charleston learned about the conflict from an insider’s perspective.  On April 4, the Friends of the Library welcomed Damon Wilson, president and CEO of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), as the...Read More