Randolph Hall FeaturedCollege of Charleston “In the News” is a weekly round-up of news articles featuring College of Charleston faculty, staff, students or alumni. Recent media coverage of the College includes:

Charleston voters electing their first new mayor in 40 years

 Political Science Professor Gibbs Knotts talks to the Associated Press about the upcoming mayoral race.

Protect our Atlantic Ocean

Biology Professor Gorka Sancho writes and op/ed in The Hill about the dangers facing our oceans.

The 6 most important factors to consider when choosing your MBA

USA TODAY sites the excellent job placement program at the the College of Charleston MBA program.

On Tuesday, city voters to decide who will succeed Joe Riley

Political Science Professor Gibbs Knotts previews the Charleston mayoral race.

Anniversary of Avery school, research center being observed

The Associated Press looks at the activities surrounding the anniversaries of both the Avery Normal Institute and the Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston.

In North Charleston, many choices for voters

Political Science Professor Gibbs Knotts talks to The Post and Courier about the North Charleston mayoral race.

BuzzFeed readers deem College of Charleston campus one of the world’s ‘most beautiful’

The College of Charleston’s campus, teeming with sprawling oak trees, sun-dappled walkways and historic buildings, is one of the world’s “most beautiful,” according to readers of BuzzFeed.

 College of Charleston Starts ‘Top 10%’ Admissions

Inside Higher Education looks at the College of Charleston’s “Top 10% Program”

 Cosmos to play trick or treat

Astronomer Terry Richardson discusses an asteroid coming close to the earth with The Post and Courier.