College of Charleston “In the News” is a weekly summary of news articles featuring faculty, staff, students or alumni of the College. Recent media coverage of the College includes:

Jill Biden wears bracelet made by designer from South Carolina

The Associated Press reports that a former CofC Natalie Holst ’01 designed a bracelet recently worn by First Lady Jill Biden.

When Halloween became America’s most dangerous holiday

history teacher Scott poole authors a story in Haaretz about Halloween.

CofC professor receives grant from NASA to study volcanoes on Mars

WCIV-TV reports that the geology professor John Chadwick received a grant from NASA to examine the evolution of the four largest volcanoes on Mars.

America’s 30+ Oldest Universities

Men’s health mentions the College of Charleston in a list of the oldest colleges in the country.

Monday’s activity is a reminder that Palmetto State is in “earthquake country”

Post and courier talk with the geologist Steven Jaumé on earthquakes in the region.

Grant helps Avery Research Center support local black community

Biz Netherlands reports that the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture has received a grant to digitize some of its vulnerable photographic collections.

Lowcountry earthquakes shake opinions on earthquake insurance

geology teacher Steven Jaumé talks to WCIV-TV about earthquake insurance.

College Of Charleston: College Of Charleston Welcomes New Faculty For 2021-22 Academic Year

Patch News introduces the College of Charleston’s new faculty this semester.