In the Media
Matt Eastin contributed to ‘Unequal tree cover in Charlotte leaves some areas sweltering’
Source: WCNC “When the sun goes down, the rural areas start to quickly cool down,” Matthew Eastin, an associate professor of meteorology at UNC Charlotte, said. “Whereas the urban core has stored all that heat and energy from the sun — and then it starts re-releasing it to the air in the overnight hours.” Eastin […]
Kimberly Mayer ’95 named UNF’s chief research officer
Source: University of North Florida Read the story at https://www.unf.edu/newsroom/2025/06/Mayer-new-CRO.html.
Steven Rogelberg cited in ‘One in 10 workers spends more than 15 hours a week in meetings’
Source: Raconteur Employees who spend too much time in meetings often feel demotivated, unproductive, stressed out and less focused long after their meetings end. Steven Rogelberg, a professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and author of “The Surprising Science of Meetings,” calls this phenomenon a ‘meeting hangover’, and about 90% of workers in […]
Mark West authored the opinion piece ‘It’s Father’s Day, the day I remember my teenage grill rebellion against my dad’
Source: News and Observer Read the article at https://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/article308392235.html#storylink=cpy.
Kirk Matthews ’07 named VP for Frampton Construction
Source: Groundbreaking Carolinas Read the story at https://groundbreakcarolinas.com/frampton-construction-taps-kirk-matthews-pe-as-vp-to-help-drive-strategic-growth/.
Eric Heberlig quoted in ‘Controversial bills await action from Gov. Stein’
Source: Queen City News Read the story at https://www.qcnews.com/news/politics/controversial-bills-await-action-from-governor-stein/.
Dennis Wiese honored by Illinois State University for outstanding service to the student affairs profession
Source: Illinois State University News Read the story at https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2025/06/dr-dennis-wiese-receives-this-years-outstanding-service-to-the-student-affairs-profession-award/.
Camile Walters ’24 wrote the perspective ‘A new teacher’s journey through literacy education’
Source: EdNC Walters wrote, “Through the Mebane Early Literacy Program, I transitioned from being a teacher candidate to becoming a leader in literacy, paving the way for a future in education where I will make a meaningful impact. “My goal is for my students to leave me equipped to read, comprehend, and effectively communicate through […]
Mike Hill interviewed about investing in relationships
Source: AthleticDirectorsU.com Access the video at https://athleticdirectoru.com/video/investing-in-relationships-uncc-hill/.
Laura Peter offered ‘3 Tips to Communicate the Value of Your Patented Invention’
Source: Forbes Read the story at https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephenkey/2025/06/03/3-tips-to-communicate-the-value-of-your-patented-invention/.