Since 1770, The College of Charleston has played a critical and vital role in the city, state, nation and the world. The College’s year-long celebration will reflect on the past, acknowledge the present and boldly imagine its impact on making the world a better place. Our deeply rooted tradition of philanthropy – starting with our first president Robert Smith, who gave of his personal finances to keep the College afloat – continues to this day with donors who have set the stage for the next great era at the College with their generous support.
