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 »
Dear Campus Community, The Charleston Police Department has located and recovered the body of Owen Kenney. More information is available here on the police department’s website. The College community continues to keep the Kenney family and friends in our thoughts and prayers. Students impacted are encouraged to seek support through the Counseling Center, and faculty and staff may contact AllOne Health. These resources are free, confidential and… Read More »
Dear Campus Community, The Charleston Police Department has provided an update on the search for missing College of Charleston student Owen Kenney. As stated in their release, CPD has transitioned to a recovery phase in their investigation. More information is available here on the police department’s website. The College community continues to keep Owen and his… Read More »
College of Charleston Police arrested a student on charges of criminal sexual conduct involving an acquaintance on Tuesday, November 4. Police acted quickly to detain the suspect after the allegations were reported. There was never any threat posed to students or to the public. The alleged suspect in this case has been banned from all College property and placed on trespass notice. Students impacted are encouraged to… Read More »
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 »
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 »
The College of Charleston’s Department of Public Safety is assisting the Charleston Police Department in attempting to locate a CofC student who was reported missing on November 1, 2025. Owen Kenney was last seen on Friday, October 31, 2025 at approximately 2:00 a.m. in the area of King Street and Burns Lane. He was last… Read More »
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 »
Dear Campus Community, The National Weather Service has forecast the potential for major tidal flooding Thursday and Friday, particularly downtown. High tides on Thursday and Friday could reach 8 feet or more, which may make some roads impassable, damage property and pose hazards to pedestrians and motorists. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph are possible from Thursday night into Saturday. HIGH TIDE SCHEDULE… Read More »
Campus Community, We have been made aware of a potential hoaxing incident on campus. There is currently no emergency situation on campus. The College is working with Charleston Police Department as we look into this matter further. Any updates will be communicated to campus. Thank you. -CofC Emergency Management Team