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Produced by the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, “Speaking of… College of Charleston” features conversations with faculty, students, staff, alumni and supporters who bring prestige and positive recognition to the university across a wide array of academic endeavors, professional interests and creative passions. 

  1. 'On the Prowl’ Podcast Brings Fans Inside College of Charleston Athletics

    JAN 28

    'On the Prowl’ Podcast Brings Fans Inside College of Charleston Athletics

    Send us Fan Mail The College of Charleston is excited to announce the launch of a new podcast from the Athletics department. On the Prowl with Charleston Athletics is hosted by longtime men’s basketball play-by-play announcer Everett German. For more than two decades, German has been the voice behind some of the College’s most memorable moments on the court. A job that he says brings him joy.  “As I often tell people, I have the coolest part-time gig in the world,” says German. On the Prowl will bring listeners behind the scenes of Cougar athletics, offering candid conversations with student-athletes, coaches, and administrators across all of the College’s 19 varsity sports. “We’re excited to launch “On the Prowl,” says Matt Roberts, Director of Athletics at the College. “With the everchanging landscape of college athletics, we continue to look for unique ways to communicate with Cougar fans around the country. On the Prowl will deliver in-depth stories from student-athletes, coaches and staff giving our fans, donors, and stakeholders insight to the happenings of not only Charleston athletics, but the college athletics landscape as a whole.” And for German, who was recently named a 2025 Cougar Trailblazer for his impact on the College and the local community, the opportunity to spotlight the next generation of athletes is especially meaningful.  “We have so many unique student-athletes who represent the College on and off the court, and we want people to see who they are beyond the jersey,” says German.  “They’re not robots, they’re going to make mistakes, and they have feelings and emotions just like everyone else. Some of them have overcome serious medical challenges to get where they are. Others have come from countries where English isn’t their first language. This podcast is a chance to tell those stories and help people understand what our kids go through, the training, the travel, the academics and the pressure from social media. Hopefully this can connect generations of Cougar fans and give everyone a deeper appreciation of who these student-athletes really are.” On The Prowl will launch in February 2026. Cougar fans can listen and follow the show on all major podcast platforms.

    18 min
  2. 12/18/2025

    AI and Arts Education: How Technology is Transforming Classroom Creativity

    Send us Fan Mail Artificial intelligence is everywhere, but how does it fit into the world of art and arts education? On this episode of Speaking Of…College of Charleston, three faculty members discuss how AI is reshaping creative practice and teaching, from sculpture studios to fundraising classes and art history seminars.  Guests include: Bex Ferrell, assistant professor in Arts Management Jarod Charzewski, studio art professor in sculptureMarian Mazzone, professor in Art History They share candid insights on the opportunities and tensions AI brings to the arts, why the creative process still matters and how educators are helping students balance efficiency with authenticity. From fundraising and marketing to sculpture and art history, this conversation dives into the opportunities and tensions AI brings to the arts.  In this episode, you’ll hear: Real classroom examples of students experimenting with AI toolsHow arts managers gamify AI for fundraising and marketingWhy the creative process is messy and why that mattersInsights on the future of AI art, including major museums collecting AI-generated worksResources and links: Learn more about the College of Charleston’s Arts Management, Studio Art and Art and Architectural History programsExplore contemporary AI artists like Refik AnadolLos Angeles’ AI Museum Dataland, opening spring 2026Full transcript and additional resources in the episode show notesOr, visit  today.charleston.edu/cofc-podcast for more episodes.

    32 min

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Produced by the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, “Speaking of… College of Charleston” features conversations with faculty, students, staff, alumni and supporters who bring prestige and positive recognition to the university across a wide array of academic endeavors, professional interests and creative passions.