In the Media
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/.
Will Carrouthers ’04 named Southern Bancorp CFO
Source: Arkansas Money and Politics Read the story at https://armoneyandpolitics.com/carrouthers-southern-bancorp/.
Nicole Benford contributed to ‘What is a budget?’
Source: WalletHub Benford, director, Niner Finances, responded to questions related to the benefits of having a budget. Read the article at https://wallethub.com/edu/b/what-is-a-budget/142825#expert=Nicole_Benford.
John Connaughton interviewed for ‘Here’s how much North Carolina’s economy is expected to perform in 2025’
Source: WCNC Connaughton says the wildcard for the economy is President Donald Trump’s tariff plan, warning this could slow the economy further and cause a mild bump in short-run inflation. Closer to home, North Carolina’s slow growth is a direct link to Helene. Recovery will take time because of the nature of the damage, as […]
Alexander Kustov was interviewed for ‘How to Make Immigration Popular Through Demonstrably Beneficial Policies’
Source: Bipartisan Policy Center Kustov, assistant professor of political science and public administration, argues that the most effective way to build durable support for immigration is to adopt demonstrably beneficial policies that make voters confident their government is managing immigration in their interest. Read more at https://bipartisanpolicy.org/podcast-episode/ep-195-how-to-make-immigration-popular-through-demonstrably-beneficial-policies-re-release/.