Faculty research on the Internet and North Carolina political developments earned ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ significant media attention in recent weeks.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ faculty, students and alumni appeared regularly in the media in February and March for their research and service both on campus and around the nation.
Making the biggest media impact was new findings by Pew Internet/ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ that examined the “Always On” generation and whether constant connection to the Internet may be changing the way young people think. Media partnerships with North Carolina’s flagship newspapers and television organizations and the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Poll also results in extensive coverage of the university.
The following list should not be considered exhaustive and does not include athletics news.
2/2: WFMY News 2: asks Professor Glenda Crawford and two ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ teacher candidates about the ethics of using personal communication devices and platforms to interact with K-12 students.
2/3: Business Journal of the Triad: is a story that in part examines the details and mission of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Poll.
2/5: (Burlington, N.C.) Times-News: features ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ senior Phyllis Jarrell and her fiancée, a Wake Forest University student, and their entry in a Brides Magazine contest to win a free honeymoon.
2/6: (Greensboro, N.C.) News & Record: was a front-page story on a friendly tournament held on campus for regional high school teams competing in the FIRST Tech Challenge in late February. The event was sponsored by the Department of Physics and coordinated by adjunct professor Jochen Fischer. News 14 Carolina also reported on the event (segment not posted online).
2/10: WGHP Fox 8: includes an interview with Assistant Professor Mileah Kromer on the impact of redistricting in North Carolina on the number of female lawmakers deciding to retire.
2/11: Knoxville (Tenn.) News Sentinel: covers the role of Ian Frazier ’06 in the touring production of the hit musical based on the Disney animated trilogy.
2/12: (Greensboro, N.C.) News & Record: is a monthly column from Professor Emeritus David Noer on the effect toxic dialogue has on shaping public attitudes toward government and politics.
2/15: ESPN.com: profiles Missouri men’s basketball coach Frank Haith ’88 and features comments from retired athletic director Alan White.
2/16: (Burlington, N.C.) Times-News: reports on a film developed by Brynne Miller, a 2010 graduate of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s Interactive Media master’s program.
2/22: (Burlington, N.C.) Times-News: previews an appearance on campus by a theatre group now in exile from its homeland.
2/24: (Burlington, N.C.) Times-News: is a story of five ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ communications students taking part in a national Bateman Team contest that has them developing a local campaign for healthier lifestyles among children.
2/25: (Greensboro, N.C.) News & Record: “High-tech Skills Vital, Biden Says” reported on a visit to North Carolina by Vice President Joe Biden. It includes analysis by Professor Kevin O’Mara on the accuracy of statements Biden made. (Not currently available online.)
2/25: (Greensboro, N.C.) News & Record: featured the work of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ School of Law Humanitarian Law Clinic as it related to an immigrant from Vietnam diagnosed with terminal cancer.
2/29: (Greensboro, N.C.) News & Record: reflects on the legacy of longtime Triad sports anchor Rich Brenner, who died Feb. 27, and includes mention of his roles with ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ.
2/29: Los Angeles Times: reports on a new Pew Internet/ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ survey involving the “Always On” generation and how it may be affecting the way young people think. RELATED from the Chicago Tribune: RELATED from Reuters newswire: RELATED form MSNBC: RELATED from The Atlantic: RELATED from the Triad Business Journal: Coverage was also included in Digital Journal, LiveScience, Economic Times, Central Valley Business Times, Buzz Machine, Tech Daily News, The Republic, Gawker, the Huffington Post and more.
MARCH 2012
3/2: WFMY News 2: includes an interview with Assistant Professor Mileah Kromer, the assistant director of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Poll, on the economics of elections as they relate to North Carolina this year.
3/7: Charlotte Observer / (Raleigh) News & Observer: looks at data from the latest ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Poll. RELATED from the (Greensboro, N.C.) News & Record: RELATED from WRAL-TV: RELATED from the (Burlington, N.C.) Times-News: RELATED from WCNC:
3/10: (Raleigh) News & Observer / Charlotte Observer: uses data from the latest ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Poll in reporting on a proposed state constitutional amendment that voters will decide in May.
3/11: (Greensboro, N.C.) News & Record: is a monthly column from Professor Emeritus David Noer on the “line in the sand” issues of gay marriage, gun control and God in public policy debates.
3/11: (Raleigh) News & Observer / Charlotte Observer: were Sunday front-page stories on issues affecting the lives of North Carolina residents as shared in the latest ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Poll. RELATED from the Triad Business Journal:
3/13: (Wilmington, N.C.) Star-News: cites tips from the Sunshine Center at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ for accessing government records that citizens are entitled to view.
3/14: (Burlington, N.C.) Times-News: features the accomplishments of six students whose ballroom dance skills earned them invitations to the spring 2012 national tournament.
3/15: NBC-17 (Raleigh, N.C.): cites data from the latest ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Poll in its coverage of programs and events surrounding a proposed state constitutional amendment.
3/16: Winston-Salem Journal: is a short profile of the work being done by a 1995 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ alum who now coaches girl’s soccer outside of Winston-Salem, N.C.
3/16: Charlotte Observer/Union News: profiles Peyton Lea ’10 and his project in the Queen City, a script that evolved from a class assignment while studying the School of Communications at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ.
3/18: Charlotte Observer: was an opinion column by Assistant Professor Haya Ajjan on the way the Syrian uprisings has changed the way she views her heritage. RELATED from the (Burlington, N.C.) Times-News:
3/21: (Burlington, N.C.) Times-News: reports on the addition of a new varsity sports program to begin in the 2013-14 season at the university.
3/22: (Greensboro, N.C.) News & Record: reports on recent honors for the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business. RELATED from the (Burlington, N.C.) Times-News: RELATED from the Business Journal of the Triad:
3/23: San Francisco Chronicle: explores data found in the latest research by the Pew Internet & American Life Project and ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. RELATED from MSNBC.com: RELATED from Digital Journal: RELATED from Media Post: RELATED from The Daily Mail: RELATED from Business Insider:
3/23: WFMY News 2: profiles a third-year ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ School of Law student who plans to advocate for disability rights after completing her degree this spring.
3/25: Philadelphia Inquirer: is a column written by ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Law faculty members Thomas Molony and Scott Gaylord on the legality of using ultrasound screenings in conjunction with abortion procedures.
3/29: WUNC 91.5 (NPR affiliate) / “The State of Things”: featured Assistant Professor Safia Swimelar as a guest talking about the Kony 2012 video produced by Invisible Children.
3/30: WRAL-TV (Raleigh, N.C.): reports on the latest data from the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Poll. RELATED from WCNC-TV (Charlotte, N.C.): RELATED from the (Burlington, N.C.) Times-News:
3/30: Fox 8 WGHP: features an interview with Mike Rich, a professor at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ School of Law, on the legality of police officers dressing up to catch people breaking the law.
3/31: Charlotte Observer: includes observations from John Robinson, director of communications for the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Poll, on the wording of a constitutional amendment that North Carolina voters will decide in May.