In the Media
Eric Heberlig quoted in 2008 again? What NC Democrats say about Kamala Harris’ odds of replicating Obama win
Source: Durham Sun Obama benefited from a campaign infrastructure he built in North Carolina during the state’s primary. It included field offices throughout the state and an extensive voter outreach program, Heberlig noted. Read more at: https://www.heraldsun.com/news/politics-government/election/article290882034.html#storylink=cpy Read more at https://www.heraldsun.com/news/politics-government/election/article290882034.html#storylink=cpy.
UNC Charlotte School of Nursing Receives $2.5 Million In Grants To Help Address Nursing Shortage
Source: WCCB Susan McLennon, the school of nursing director, said the pandemic caused a shortage of nurses that the state is still working to address. Read the story at https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2024/08/13/unc-charlotte-school-of-nursing-receives-2-5-million-in-grants-to-help-address-nursing-shortage/.
B. Ashley Andrews ’97 has been appointed a district court judge for Judicial District 27
Source: Office of the Governor Andrews is the owner of B. Ashley Andrews, Attorney at Law PLLC and serves as privately assigned counsel for Indigent Defense Services. She completed a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Juris Doctorate from the Elon University School of Law.
UNC Charlotte research hopes to use algae to remove microplastics from water
Graduate Jordan Landis ’24 discusses studying the presence of microplastics in city wastewater in collaboration with Charlotte Water. She has been working directly with Muriel Steele, the head of research at Charlotte Water, Read more at https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/unc-charlotte-research-hopes-use-algae-remove-microplastics-water/NDX6B5GMDVGS3OUSX2P3DBBDEY/
Meghan Davenport participated in the panel discussion, ‘Most people retire at some point, but how do you know when the time is right?’
Source: WFAE Davenport is an assistant professor of psychological science whose research focuses on workplace aging. Listen to this program online at https://www.wfae.org/show/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2024-07-31/most-people-retire-at-some-point-but-how-do-you-know-when-the-time-is-right.
Eric Heberlig interviewed for ‘New voter registration surges after Biden drops out’
Source: Queen City News Heberlig, a professor of political science, said younger voters have leaned more to the left of the political spectrum since 2004. He said lately young women voters are continuing the trend, but their male counterparts are more likely to vote for conservative candidates. “We’ll have to see whether the shift to […]
Eric Heberlig participated in a panel discussion on the North Carolina political impact of Biden exiting the 2024 race
Source: WFAE Listen to this Charlotte talks program at https://www.wfae.org/show/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2024-07-22/nc-political-impact-after-biden-exits-the-2024-race.
Michael Dulin appeared on the HIMSSCast discussing population health and artificial intelligence
Source: Healthcare IT News Listen to the podcast at https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/himsscast-where-population-health-getting-boost-artificial-intelligence.
Michael Todd ’16 MBA was named W&M’s executive VP for finance and administration
Source: William & Mary News Todd holds an MBA from University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a master’s degree in physics from University of Virginia. William & Mary President Katherine Rowe said, “A rising star in higher education, Mike Todd brings the expertise and imagination William & Mary needs to keep evolving to excel.” […]
Matthew Metzgar quoted in ‘Family Dollar likely headed for divorce from owner Dollar Tree. What does it mean for NC?’
Source: Carolina Public Press Economics professor Matthew Metzgar said, “They were hoping there would be synergy between Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, but they could never really make them fit together.” Read the article at https://carolinapublicpress.org/64285/family-dollar-split-dollar-tree-nc-outlook/.