Author Archives: Christine Mahoney

The College of Charleston’s Emergency Management team is closely monitoring weather conditions for the College’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.   The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting showers with thunderstorms possible. Detailed forecasts can be found on the NWS site.   While safety is always our top priority, the College will do everything possible to keep the ceremony in the Cistern Yard. As a… Read More »

There are several events scheduled in the Charleston area this weekend which will have a significant impact on traffic and parking throughout downtown and near campus.   Impacts will begin on Thursday, April 30 and continue through Saturday, May 2, 2026.  Charleston Airshow  Preparations for the Charleston Airshow featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will begin on Thursday, April 30 and continue through Friday, May 1.   The airshow will take place along the Charleston… Read More »

The 49th running of the Cooper River Bridge Run will take place this Saturday, March 28, 2026. Approximately 38,000 participants are scheduled to be on the course, which starts in Mt. Pleasant along Coleman Boulevard and continues over the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge into downtown Charleston, finishing on Meeting Street near TD Arena.  Many roadways near campus will become impacted starting at approximately 8… Read More »

Liberty Street Food Hall (30 St. Philip St.) is currently closed due to flooding after a water line break.  In addition, portions of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors of Liberty Hall are impacted by standing water.  Please avoid these areas and follow signage and directions provided by staff.    Campus Services is arranging alternate dining and housing locations, and information is being communicated directly to impacted students.   Meal plan holders have been notified of… Read More »

Due to several large events being hosted on the College of Charleston campus on Saturday, March 14, 2026, there will be some pedestrian and parking access changes in place for those attending events, including campus tours for admitted students.  In order to ensure the best experience for all, pedestrian access will be limited as follows:  Access to George Street between St. Philip to Glebe Streets will be limited… Read More »

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 »

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 »

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 »