In the Media
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/.
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 […]