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CofC prepares student for impact on a global scale

March 24, 2022ByCollege Charlestonnews0

One thing Jack Watson ‘24, knows for certain is that he is going to be working in the international arena. “I knew I wanted a small to medium school in a city with cultural events and an international focus,” says Watson, who grew up in Newburgh, Indiana. “CofC proved to be a great fit and my intimate glance at the College during interview weekend made my decision clear.” It also...

Another successful CofC Day in the books!

March 24, 2022ByCollege Charlestonnews0

On Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, the College of Charleston held its third annual CofC Day, celebrating the 252nd anniversary of its founding with gifts totaling nearly $6.7 million. During the 24 hours of giving, 2,555 donors stepped forward, an impressive 33 percent increase from last year. More than 500 of those donors were current CofC students. “CofC Day is fast becoming a great tradition here at the College of Charleston,” says...

CofC’s Fresh Prince 

March 24, 2022ByCollege Charlestonnews0

When Brandon Alston ‘24 walked in the front door of Kudu, a coffee shop just off the College of Charleston campus, the barista behind the counter took a step back in wide-eyed recognition.    “You’re the Fresh Prince,” she exclaimed. “I love your stuff!”   In a mustard sweatshirt strategically decked out with sections of a former sweater, Alston wears his upcycled clothing line with a degree of coolness that would make...

Donor Support Takes Student Success to the Next Level at School of Business

December 14, 2021ByCollege Charlestonnews0

The Beatty Center atrium at the School of Business has a vibe very much influenced by those involved with the Student Success Center (SSC). The SSC is literally just inside the doors from Liberty Street and lives up to its name by ensuring students have the tools to succeed at the business school and in life beyond graduation. Serving students has been the SSC’s mission since its inception in 2014....

Supporting Dreams at the College

December 13, 2021ByCollege Charlestonnews0

Joy Kurts Hallinan ’82 wants College of Charleston students to have opportunities that weren’t available when she was a student. “Paid internships weren’t really an option on campus,” says the art history major. “Although I volunteered at Halsey before it was Halsey, I had to go off campus for paid internships.” While she couldn’t find a paid internship at a gallery, Hallinan secured paid internships with Spoleto Festival USA and...

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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!