In the Media

Source: WFAE Mark West, professor of English and co-editor of the book “The Literary Legacy of Jimmy Carter,” joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry to discuss the recently released work. According to West, Carter had a lot to say, and he wanted to be able to say it in the level of complexity that reflected his thought […]

Source: North Carolina Health News Poler’s research involves a process called ion exchange, which, in the most basic of explanations, works by trading an atom or group of atoms (ions) with ones that do not degrade the quality of drinking water. “There’s really no hazardous waste for our processing and the materials that we start […]

Source: The New York Times Apryl Alexander, director of UNC Charlotte’s Violence Prevention Center, said city nonprofits have responded by offering mentoring programs and activities for teenagers. She noted that as Charlotte grows, rents are increasing, “causing stress and strain on community.” Read the story at https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/30/us/murders-decline-crime-concerns.html.

Source: WCCB Reid, an associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, said early intervention is key. “Parents and the families, they know these children the best,” Reid said. “They have to be the first line of sort of raising an alert if they feel like the child has changed behavior dramatically or is becoming more self-isolating or starting […]

Source: Business Insider Quinlan, a professor of communication studies, has a two-part solution: year-round schooling and remote work after 2 p.m. A flexible afternoon schedule “would maximize quality time with family while still fulfilling work responsibilities,” she said. Read the article at https://www.businessinsider.com/parents-schedule-doesnt-align-school-heres-how-to-solve-it-2024-12.

Source: MSN Alex Dornburg, assistant professor in the College of Computing and Informatics, co-authored “One size doesn’t fit all: Best time for COVID-19 booster depends on where you live, infection history,” published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases. “This research has transformative implications for public health policy,” said Dornburg. “By refining vaccination schedules, we can significantly […]

Source: The Nation Renowned Nigerian poet Tanure Ojaide, the Frank Porter Graham Professor of Africana Studies, delivered an address at the University of Lagos, where in his address, “Experience the Power of Poetry,” Ojaide emphasized the importance of combining scholarly and creative achievements in academia. He shared his personal experience of becoming a professor in […]

Source: WFAE Katherine Idziorek is a professor of urban design at UNC Charlotte and leader of the Charlotte Heat Mappers. She expected to find Charlotte’s history of underinvestment in low-income, nonwhite communities reflected in the way heat moves through the city. “We were also thinking that there would be a clearer ‘Crescent and Wedge’ pattern […]

Source: Queen City News Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nfn1pVOamyM.

Source: WSGE Listen, starting around the 13-minute mark, at https://soundcloud.com/wsgeradio/consider-this-november-24-2024-hope-street-free-clinic-thanksgiving-safety-nc-real-estate?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing.