CLAS in the News, July – August 2009

September 11, 2009
Categories: College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences, Updates

Faculty Expertise

  • Bill Brandon, political science, was quoted in the WCNC-TV story responding to the online discussion about health care reform. He also discussed health care reform on WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks.” (Aug. 18)
  • Deborah Bosley, English, wrote the article “Plain Language Builds Trust, and Trust is Good for Business,” for NC Magazine.
  • Rosemarie Tong, philosophy and Center for Professional and Applied Ethics, was a guest on WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks,” discussing “Political Scandals of the Carolinas.” (July 28)
  • Rich Tedeschi, psychology, was the featured guest on Philadelphia’s WHYY radio program “Voices in the Family.” (Aug. 10).
  • Vivian Lord, criminal justice and criminology, was quoted in the Louisville Courier-Journal story “’Suicide by cop’ might be behind police shootings. (Aug.9)” She was also quoted in the Associated Press story “Residents on edge as 9 women vanish from NC city,” which was picked up by a number of media outlets.
  • James Tabor and Shimon Gibson, religious studies, were featured in the national and international media for the unique finding they uncovered during their archaeological dig this summer at Mount Zion in Jerusalem. Here is a sampling of their coverage to date:
    • Australia’s ABC News
    • Los Angeles Times
    • Israel National News
    • Jerusalem Post
    • St. Augustine Record
    • Dallas Morning News
  • Tabor was also featured on WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks,” discussing “Deconstructing the Lord’s Prayer.” (July 23)
  • Joe Marinello, criminal justice and criminology, was interviewed on WBT Radio’s morning news regarding the Gaffney murders (July 8).
  • Scott Phillipson and his media communications courses were featured in the “UCity Sizzles” article, outlining 12 of the hottest people, places and things happening around town, in University City Magazine. (July 2009)
  • David Swindell, political science, was a guest on WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks,” discussing “Efficiency of Charitable Organizations.” (July 27)
  • Kathleen Nicolaides, criminal justice and criminology, was quoted in the WCNC-TV story, “Will home invasion victim face murder charge?” (Aug. 24)
  • Anita Blanchard, psychology, was quoted in the Charlotte Observer article, “Health care debate sets Facebook all abuzz.” (Aug. 21)
  • Eric Heberlig, political science, appeared on News14 Carolina’s story, “Most Charlotte residents think Perdue not doing enough.” (Aug.18)
  • Paul Friday, criminal justice and criminology, was quoted in the Charlotte Observer article “Police: Dropoff in crime continues.” (Aug. 15)
  • Joseph Kuhns, criminal justice and criminology, was interviewed by WCNC-TV for the story “15 arrested in Craigslist prostitution sting.” (July 21)
  • Ted Arrington, political science, was quoted in the Charlotte Business Journal article “Cost of Charlotte mayor’s race could pass $1 million.” (July 14)
  • Political science professor emeritus Nish Jamgotch Jr. was interviewed by the Charlotte Observer in the story “Obama, Russia and fresh starts.” (July 13)

Alumni and Student Newsmakers

  • Communication studies graduate and current Master of Liberal Studies student Brandon Kirkley was profiled in Creative Loafing about his band and his role as station manager of UNC Charlotte’s new radio station.
  • Samantha Badger, a 2008 graduate of the communication studies department, was featured in the Fayetteville Observer story “Fayetteville native a rising star in Charlotte” (Aug. 10). She was also featured in the cover article of the summer 2009 issue of Charlotte Style magazine.