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 monitoring a potential winter weather event that could impact the Charleston region beginning Friday evening, January 30. For the city of Charleston, rain may fall Friday night, followed by a Saturday to Sunday total snow accumulation of up to 1.5 inches. Gusty winds are predicted for… 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 »

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 »