Kelsey Sutton ’14 was recently recognized at an event hosted by the College honoring veterans, current service members, and the donors who support the Veteran and Military Services Program. Ms. Sutton’s family foundation, the Schoen Foundation, made a generous gift to enhance the

Catherine McCartney Schuck ’13 recently took a big leap and opened her first brick-and-mortar boutique, Schuck and Chic, in downtown Charleston. After graduating from the College, she began her career in sales but always had a deep passion for fashion and entrepreneurship. Known

Position is not an opinion. It's not a strategy document. Not a tagline. Not what your leadership team decided in a workshop. Position is neural architecture. Physical wiring in your customers' brains. Here's what neuroscience actually shows: When customers repeatedly

Alumni Pep Supper has brought Greek life together for more than 100 years, helping make a future of possibilities a reality for students through the Alumni Greek Life Scholarship. Skylar Friday ’26, a scholarship recipient and chapter president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,

Michael Plunkett, MA ’22, recently published his debut novel, Zone Rogue. A former United States Marine and EMT in South Carolina, Mr. Plunkett serves as Co-founder and Executive Director of the Literature of War Foundation, a nonprofit committed to expanding access to literature

Caroline Simas ’93 spent much of her career as a first-grade teacher while nurturing her passion for art. Recently, she has shifted her focus to something that brings her the greatest joy: helping women discover and rediscover their creativity through art. Ms. Simas hosts

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate Homecoming with us! 🎉 Tickets are available through this Sunday, Nov. 9. Secure yours today and join fellow Cougars for a weekend full of celebration and pride. To purchase tickets: https://t.co/1Fwf2RC93i.

Ben D’Allesandro ’05 celebrated a win for a seat on Charleston’s City Council. Mr. D’Allesandro is a well-recognized community figure for serving the best neighborhood-style pizza at his family-owned restaurant in the Elliotborough neighborhood, D’Allesandro Pizza. Being located

Sylvie Baele ’15, MPA/MS ’22, is an adjunct faculty member in the College’s Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program. While at the College, she found a sense of belonging through the cycling community, an experience she now shares with her First Year Experience students.

Dr. Alexandria Russell ’09 has built a career dedicated to honoring and preserving the stories of Black women throughout history. She serves as Executive Director of the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail and is the Founder and Executive Director of Black Women Legacies, a nonprofit

Presley Leopard ’18 was recently named one of Grand Strand’s Best & Brightest Under 35. She currently serves as Director of Communications and Community Engagement at Grand Strand Medical Center, building on a strong foundation in public service through previous roles with

Emeline Carlisle ’16 recently received her first Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special for producing Conan O’Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. She began her career as an intern in the Kennedy Center’s Special Programming department shortly after

Dr. Joynicole Martinez ’96 was recently named to the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) 2025 Global Top 50 Philanthropy & Social Impact Edition and recognized during the United Nations General Assembly. For more than 25 years, she has championed inclusive

Greg Banks ’94 has been named Most Valuable Athletic Trainer 2025 by Training and Conditioning Magazine, a prestigious honor recognizing his 35 years of excellence in sports medicine and performance. Over the course of his career, Banks spent 17 years with the U.S. Women’s

Dakota Isaacs ’15 recently served as executive producer of the award-winning documentary The Abnormal Beauty Company, set to premiere on streaming platforms in 2026. Honored at TribecaX, the film has been described as “a character piece, a scintillating business profile and a

Thank you to all who joined us for our 8th Annual Tip-Off Dinner! Thanks to your support, we raised over $166,000 for our student-athletes. 🏀

Aimee Gisondi ‘00 is the founder of the jewelry brand, Gypsy & Gem. She recently opened her first retail space in July in Rock Hill, SC. Her passion for designing jewelry began during her time at the College, where she enjoyed crafting pieces for friends and family. She later

Hali Kai Lujan Castro ’24 was recently selected to study and work in Germany through the prestigious Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals program. She is one of only 65 Americans chosen for this bilateral exchange of the U.S. Congress and German

The College of Charleston is the Academic Partner for the Charleston Literary Festival, Nov. 7-16. CofC alumni get 10% off tickets to individual sessions by applying Promo Code "COFCALUMNI10" at checkout. https://t.co/KGfxIB4Vf4

Congrats to James London ’07, owner and chef of Chubby Fish, which was recently named to The New York Times’ list of the best restaurants in the U.S. Since opening in 2018, Chubby Fish has earned numerous awards, including a Bon Appétit Best Restaurant nod (2019), a Food & Wine