In the Media
UNC Charlotte earns prestigious Research 1 designation
Source: WBTV Read the story at https://www.wbtv.com/2025/02/13/unc-charlotte-earns-prestigious-research-1-designation/.
Tanure Ojaide quoted in ‘Intellectual integrity in HE should be paramount, expert says’
Source: University World News Nigerian academics must restore the intellectual integrity of the country’s academic institutions. They should also prioritise their roles as agents of progress, said Tanure Ojaide, the Frank Porter Graham Professor of Africana Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Read the article at https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20250210195253361.
Doctoral students Anastasia Proctor and Charlitta Hatch authored the opinion piece ‘Parents have the power to drive change and make sure that AI addresses inequality’
Source: Hechinger Report Read the piece at https://hechingerreport.org/opinion-parents-have-the-power-to-drive-change-and-make-sure-that-ai-addresses-inequality/.
Matthew Metzgar and John Connaughton interviewed for ‘Charlotte economists warn consumers of price hikes as tariff on Chinese imports moves forward’
Source: Queen City News Read the story at https://www.qcnews.com/news/politics/charlotte-economists-warn-consumers-of-price-hikes-as-tariff-on-chinese-imports-moves-forward/.
Blaine Brownell authored ‘Glass Reimagined: The Newfound Potential of Structural Glass in Sustainable Design’
Source: Architect Magazine Read the article at https://www.architectmagazine.com/technology/glass-reimagined-the-newfound-potential-of-structural-glass-in-sustainable-design_o.
John Connaughton interviewed for ‘Delayed tariffs with Canada were already affecting Charlotte real estate’
Source: Queen City News UNC Charlotte economics professor John Connaughton noted the immediate effects may not be 25% increase total for goods. He noted any price increases would only affect the specific goods coming from Canada. His belief that Canada needs access to the American market and that they will eventually “come around.” “The big mistake […]
Matthew Metzgar was a featured expert for ‘Best Car Insurance in North Carolina’
Source: WalletHub Read the story at https://wallethub.com/car-insurance/north-carolina#matthew_r._metzgar.
UNC Charlotte’s Respectful Conversation website referenced
Source: Inside Higher Ed The University of North Carolina at Charlotte provides a collection of resources on a Respectful Conversation website that includes information on free expression, media literacy, constructive dialogue and critical thinking. On this website, users can also identify online classes, many of which are free, that provide an overview or a deeper level look at […]
Here’s what UNC Charlotte leaders say they’ll do if ICE approaches students on campus
Source: WCNC “As a public university, UNC Charlotte will continue to comply with all applicable federal and state laws, including those that protect student privacy,” Chancellor Gaber wrote in an email to campus. Read the story at https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/unc-charlotte-immigration-enforcement-on-campus/275-b51b629b-52e0-40bd-96c9-e7e50e497199.
Cori Faklaris interviewed for ‘Many online reviews are fake or written by AI; can you spot them?’
Source: WSOC Read the story at https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/many-online-reviews-are-fake-or-written-by-ai-can-you-spot-them/K5W2MGOOYFGWPBZJEHHFCHM3KY/.