Author Archives: Christine Mahoney

Cougar Alert: Update on Classes and Business Operations for Feb. 2.

By | February 1, 2026

The College of Charleston Emergency Management team continues to monitor weather conditions from the National Weather Service (NWS). Detailed winter weather forecasts can be found on the NWS website.  Impacts include:   Online learning for students on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.  Campus operations to resume at noon on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.  Employee Impacts   College business operations will be delayed until noon on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Where possible, employees will work remotely until… Read More »

Campus Advisory: Winter Weather Update

By | February 1, 2026

Dear Campus Community,  At this time, no decision has been made regarding tomorrow’s academic schedule or business operations.   The College’s Emergency Management Team will update the campus community later this afternoon via university email and at emergency.charleston.edu regarding any changes in campus operations and/or class schedules.  Please note that hazardous conditions remain on and around campus due to winter weather and cold temperatures.… Read More »

Campus Advisory: Winter Weather Impacts

By | January 30, 2026

Dear Campus Community,  The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning for the Charleston area. The NWS is forecasting winter weather conditions beginning Saturday, Jan. 31 and lasting through the weekend. Weather impacts could reach into the early morning hours of Monday, Feb. 2.   This winter weather system is expected to bring light rain and cold temperatures on Friday, followed by freezing precipitation midday Saturday with likely snow accumulation. On Sunday, it is expected to… Read More »

Campus Advisory: Monitoring Winter Weather

By | January 15, 2026

Dear Campus Community, The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting winter weather conditions for the Charleston area beginning Saturday night, Jan. 17, into Sunday, Jan. 18. This winter weather system could bring bitterly cold temperatures, freezing rain, sleet and/or black ice. Detailed winter weather forecasts can be found on the NWS website. Cold weather Advisories, Watches or Warnings may be issued by the NWS. At this time, campus operations and classes remain on a normal schedule.  Monday,… Read More »

Cougar Alert Test

By | January 12, 2026

This is a test of the COUGAR ALERT emergency notification system.   If this had been an actual emergency, you would have received specific instructions and been directed to the College of Charleston’s emergency website at emergency.charleston.edu for information.  Now is also a good time to familiarize yourself with the College’s Staying Safe – Emergencies on Campus page, the glossary of common emergency… Read More »

Campus Advisory: College to test emergency alert system Jan. 12, 13

By | January 7, 2026

On Jan. 12 and 13, 2026, the College of Charleston will conduct a test of the Cougar Alert emergency notification system. The testing dates and times are as follows:     3:55 p.m., Monday, January 12, 2026     11:55 a.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2026    You can help us ensure that the technology works properly by acknowledging the alerts when you receive them. Response… Read More »

Campus Advisory 3: College of Charleston Public Safety Shares Update from Charleston Police on Missing Student Owen Kenney

By | November 4, 2025

The College of Charleston Department of Public Safety continues to share information from the Charleston Police Department in their search for missing student Owen Kenney. Please read the latest update.  Charleston Police ask anyone with information about Owen’s whereabouts to contact the Charleston Police Department at 843.720.2422 and request to speak with the on-duty Central Detective, or submit… Read More »

Campus Advisory 2: CofC Public Safety Continues to Assist Charleston Police in Attempting to Locate Missing Student

By | November 4, 2025

The College of Charleston Department of Public Safety continues to work with the Charleston Police Department in their search for missing student Owen Kenney. Owen was last seen wearing a green Boston Celtics jersey Halloween costume.  CofC Public Safety personnel are working diligently to share with Charleston Police any information that may be helpful in… Read More »

Campus Advisory: Support Resources Offered in Off-Campus Shooting

By | November 1, 2025

  The College of Charleston is aware of a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this morning at an off-campus apartment complex (930 Morrison Drive, about 1.5 miles from campus).   The Charleston Police Department is continuing its investigation. The victim and those injured are not College of Charleston students.   Support for those impacted is… Read More »