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Another successful CofC Day in the books!

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...

CofC’s Fresh Prince 

ByKendra Conwaynews0

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,...

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

ByKendra Conwaynews0

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...

Supporting Dreams at the College

ByKendra Conwaynews0

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...

Young Alumna Shares Her Inspiration for Estate Gift

ByKendra Conwaynews0

Over the course of its 250+ year history, the College of Charleston has meant so many things to so many people. It has provided what seemed like long-shot opportunities to pursue a college education for first generation students who hail from single-parent households. It has drawn curtains on the first of many opening nights of performance...