In the News 2009

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)
Deborah Bosley, English, wrote the article “Plain Language Builds Trust, and Trust is Good for Business,” for NC Magazine.
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.
Eric Heberlig, political science, appeared on News14 Carolina’s story, “Most Charlotte residents think Perdue not doing enough.” (Aug.18)
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)
Paul Friday, criminal justice and criminology, was quoted in the Charlotte Observer article “Police: Dropoff in crime continues.” (Aug. 15)
Samantha Badger, a 2008 graduate of the communication studies department, was featured in the cover article of the summer 2009 issue of Charlotte Style magazine.
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).
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 Australia’s ABC News for the unique finding they uncovered during their archaeological dig this summer at Mount Zion in Jerusalem.
James Tabor and Shimon Gibson, religious studies, were featured in the Dallas Morning News for the unique finding they uncovered during their archaeological dig this summer at Mount Zion in Jerusalem.
James Tabor and Shimon Gibson, religious studies, were featured in the St. Augustine Record for the unique finding they uncovered during their archaeological dig this summer at Mount Zion in Jerusalem.
James Tabor and Shimon Gibson, religious studies, were featured in the Los Angeles Times for the unique finding they uncovered during their archaeological dig this summer at Mount Zion in Jerusalem.
James Tabor and Shimon Gibson, religious studies, were featured in the Jerusalem Post for the unique finding they uncovered during their archaeological dig this summer at Mount Zion in Jerusalem.
James Tabor and Shimon Gibson, religious studies, were featured in the Israel National News for the unique finding they uncovered during their archaeological dig this summer at Mount Zion in Jerusalem.
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)
David Swindell, political science, was a guest on WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks,” discussing “Efficiency of Charitable Organizations.” (July 27)
James Tabor, religious studies, was also featured on WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks,” discussing “Deconstructing the Lord’s Prayer.” (July 23)
Joseph Kuhns, criminal justice and criminology, was interviewed by WCNC-TV for the story “15 arrested in Craigslist prostitution sting.” (July 21)
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)
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)
Joe Marinello, criminal justice and criminology, was interviewed on WBT Radio’s morning news regarding the Gaffney murders (July 8).
Dr. Harrison Campbell, a UNC Charlotte geography professor who tracks local economic indicators, was highlighted for his benchmark report for the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, which ranks Charlotte third overall among nine Southern metro areas, in The Charlotte Observer.
Dr. Harrison Campbell, a UNC Charlotte geography professor who tracks local economic indicators, was quoted in The Charlotte Observer story “It’s not good yet, but it’s a little less bad.” (June 28)
WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks” featured Dr. Gary Rassel, associate professor of political science, discussing “The N.C. State Budget.” (June 24)
Criminology professor Dr. Paul Friday, was quoted on the WCNC-TV story “Man with three DWI convictions arrested again,” (June 24)
Dr. Heather Perry, assistant professor of history, was featured on WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks,” discussing The Atkins Library’s Berlin Airlift Exhibit. (June 18) The exhibit was also covered by The Charlotte Observer, WTVI-TV and News 14 Carolina, among other outlets.
NBC’s “Today Show” features criminology professor Dr. Joe Kuhns in the story “Are Tasers Safe?” (June 17)
Dr. Vivian Lord, professor and chair of the department of criminal justice and criminology, was quoted in the WCNC-TV story “Craigslist rape case causing legal hurdles for defense.” (June 15)
Dr. Harrison Campbell, a UNC Charlotte geography professor who tracks local economic indicators, was highlighted for his benchmark report for the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, which ranks Charlotte third overall among nine Southern metro areas, in the Charlotte Business Journal.
Dr. Deborah Bosley, associate professor of English, was quoted extensively in The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette story “The language we choose has helped shape U.S. energy debate.” (June 11) Due to her expertise in plain language in financial information, Bosley was quoted in a number of news stories on the new credit card bill in congress, including The Oklahoman (May 27), Transaction World (July 2009), The Omaha World-Herald (May 23), Wall Street Journal Radio and the New Jersey Herald, among others.
WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks” featured Dr. John Szmer, assistant professor of political science, discussing the “Supreme Court Nomination Process.” (June 9)
Leevi Barnard (BA ’07), a first lieutenant with the North Carolina Army National Guard who died when the 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team he was assigned to was attacked by enemy forces, was memorialized in news coverage by Fox 8-TV, NBC 17, News 14 Carolina, and WFMY-TV, among other media outlets.
The Charlotte Observer reported on English professor Dr. Mark West’s Children’s Literature Conference on both May 28 and June 7.
Fox News Charlotte quoted Dr. Dena Shenk, professor of anthropology and director, gerontology, in a report about aging baby boomers. (May 19)
WFAE reported on Distinguished Visiting Research Professor (in biology) Dr. Rob Bierregaard’s research on barred owls in Charlotte’s neighborhoods: “Who gives a hoot? Biologist Rob Bierregaard.” (May 18)
Dr. Kathy Reichs, professor emeritus of anthropology, was featured in The Charlotte Observer story “’Bones’ author gears up for health drive.” (May 18)
Dr. Alfred Stuart, emeritus professor of geography, was quoted in the Winston-Salem Journal in “Forsyth diversity up; Hispanics led increase in population in 2008.” (May 14)
Dr. Owen Furuseth, director of the geography PhD program, was quoted in The Charlotte Observer story, “American Dream fading for Latino business owners.” (May 8)
The Charlotte Observer reported that Dr. Meg Morgan, professor of English, received the North Carolina Board of Governors Award for Excellence in “4 from UNCC win awards.” (May 7)
Doug Shoemaker, associate director of the Center for Applied GIS, was quoted in The Charlotte Observer story “Why Charlotte floods.” (May 7)
Charlotte NPR affiliate WFAE featured biology professor Dr. Mark Clemens in the story “Following the biotech dollars in Charlotte,” which reported that Clemens received $2.5 million from the National Institutes of Health for a ground-breaking organ transplant project. (May 7)
The Charlotte Observer reported on the launch of the new Charlotte Teachers Institute (CTI), “Colleges, CMS create teacher institute.” (May 6) The CTI launch also was reported by The Charlotte Weekly, WSOC-TV, News 14 Carolina, WBTV and WAXN-TV.
Fox News Charlotte broadcast its morning show from the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens to promote the Gardens’ Annual Spring Plant Sale. (Apr. 17)
The New York Times featured department chair and professor of criminal justice Dr. Vivian Lord in the story “3 Cases of ‘Suicide by Cop’? Circumstances Are Murky.” (Apr. 14)
News 14 Carolina interviewed department chair and professor of criminal justice Dr. Vivian Lord in “Charges could still come in fatal CMPD wreck,” (Apr. 13)
WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks” interviewed Yale historian and UNC Charlotte alumna Glenda Gilmore about her book, “Defying Dixie,” to promote her lecture hosted by the history department and the Center for the Study of the New South. (Apr. 6)
WCNC interviewed department chair and professor of criminal justice Dr. Vivian Lord for the story “39 dead in mass shootings in less than a month.” (Apr. 4)
Dr. Dean Kruckeberg, professor and director of the Center for Global Public Relations, was a guest on WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks,” discussing “How do you get the News?” (March 30)
Mohamed-Ali Hasan, associate professor in the Center for Optoelectronics and Optical Communications, was referenced in the Charlotte Observer’s story “UNCC team vies for world title,” about the UNC Charlotte team led by Hasan at this year’s Global Venture Challenge. Michael Fiddy, professor and director of the Center for Optoelectronics and Optical Communications, was also on the team.
The Charlotte Observer reviewed director of the Shakespeare in Action Center Dr. A.J. Hartley’s new book: “‘Act of Will’ plays with words, Hartley’s book is set in what could be, but isn’t, Elizabethan England.” (March 29)
Dr. Robert Kravchuk, professor and chair of political science, was featured on WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks,” discussing “Your Finances: What Now?” (March 23)
Public History graduate student Brandon Lunsford was featured in the Charlotte Observer for his book “Charlotte: Then and Now,” which was recently published. (March 22)
The research of assistant biology professor Inna Sokolova was highlighted on WFAE in the story “UNC Charlotte scientist helps oysters fight Dermo disease.” (March 20)
Gregory Weeks, associate professor of political science, published a column in the Raleigh News & Observer, “A highly flawed but fixable program.” (March 26)
The Atlantic Monthly quoted Dr. Deborah Strumsky, assistant professor in the geography and earth sciences department, in the article “How the Crash Will Reshape America.” (March)
Dr. Eric Heberlig, associate professor of political science, was quoted in the Myrtle Beach Sun News in “Effort on to make aid for citizens only.” (March 10)
Dr. Anita Blanchard, associate professor of psychology, was featured on WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks,” discussing “Social Media.” (March 10)
Dr. Gregory Starrett, professor of anthropology, was featured on NPR’s “On the Media,” discussing the origin of the phrase “apes and pigs.” (Feb. 27)
The Charlotte Observer quoted Dr. Ted Arrington, professor of political science, in the story “Hagan speech in Charlotte key for gay rights,” (Feb. 21)
The Charlotte Business Journal featured the new Center for Global Public Relations in “UNCC launches Public Relations Center.” (Feb. 16)
The Charlotte Observer featured an article on alumnus Boris Rogers (BA ’06), “SlamCharlotte gets positive about politics,” group leader of the city’s national champion poetry team. (Feb. 14)
Dr. Jonathan Marks, professor of anthropology, appeared on ABC Radio National discussing the topic of “All in the Mind and the Philosopher’s Zone: Happy Birthday Charles Darwin.” (Feb. 14)
The Charlotte Observer quoted Dr. Ted Arrington, professor of political science, in “Lassiter kicks off campaign for mayor.” (Feb. 11)
The Hickory News and Record highlighted Dr. Akin Ogundiran, department chair and professor of Africana studies, in “Newton shows its spirit of Unity.” (Feb. 9)
Dr. Owen Furuseth, professor in the department of geography and earth sciences, was quoted in The Charlotte Observer story about “Immigrants now key to telling Charlotte’s tale.” (Feb. 7)
The University Times highlights the work of communications professor Dr. Scott Phillipson to help get a university radio station started: “UNCC has a radio station.” (Feb. 04)
Winston-Salem Journal featured an article on UNC Charlotte freshman history major Ivory Paysour, “Local teen campaigner met Obama.” (Jan. 22)
Dr. Eric Heberlig, associate professor of political science, appeared on WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks” to discuss “Obama’s First 100 Days.” (Jan. 21)
WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks” hosted history professor Dr. David Goldfield and Africana studies professor Dr. Debra Smith on the show “Inauguration Day 2009.” (Jan. 20)
The Charlotte Observer quoted Dr. Ted Arrington, professor of political science, in the story “Issues drew young voters to Obama,” (Jan. 19)
The Charlotte Observer featured comments from Dr. Cindy Combs, Bonnie E. Cone Professor of Political Science in the story “How Obama May Govern.” Dr. David Goldfield, Robert Lee Bailey Professor of History, was quoted in the same issue in “Dear Mr. President-elect.” (Jan. 18.)
Dr. Eric Heberlig, associate professor of political science, appeared on WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks” to discuss the “The Bush Legacy ,” (Jan. 16)
Creative Loafing featured Dr. Jean-Claude Thill, Knight Professor of Geography and Earth Sciences, in the story, “Government wants inside your car.” (Jan. 13)
Department chair and professor of English Dr. Malin Pereira was featured in The Charlotte Observer article, “Inaugural poet about to join elite company.” (Jan. 11)
Dr. Paul Friday, professor of criminal justice, was featured in a WFAE news story, “Charlotte-Mecklenburg crime drops to a 14 year low.” (Jan. 6)
Alumnus Eric Robinson (BS ’07) was featured in The Charlotte Observer in the article “UNCC graduate drives the stars around town.” (Jan. 4)