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In My Words: The threat of Obama
March 24, 2016
Professor Rebecca Todd Peters' recent blog entry for Patheos.com - a column also published by regional newspapers - deconstructs the historical context for animosity toward President Barack Obama that, in some instances, is directly tied to racism.
In My Words: OscarsSoWhat?
February 29, 2016
Associate Professor Naeemah Clark recently published a column in regional newspapers about the lack of diversity among 2016 Academy Award nominees, and how recent changes in the Academy will produce a broader selection of nominees in future years.
黑料不打烊 Poll: In N.C., Donald trumps the GOP but not Hillary
February 22, 2016
Likely voters in North Carolina would currently vote for either former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton or Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders over any of the 2016 Republican presidential nominees, save for one - Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.
In My Words: Why the Y is the 'true America'
February 15, 2016
A newspaper column by Professor Tom Arcaro reflects on the YMCA's first national advertising campaign, "The Y. For a better us," and contrasts the Y's mission with rhetoric in the 2016 presidential election cycle.
Tony Weaver discusses Super Bowl’s economic impact and future
February 4, 2016
The chair of the Sport and Event Management Department participated in a question-and-answer interview examining topics relating to the National Football League’s championship game.
Naeemah Clark addresses Oscars boycott and its impact on ratings
January 25, 2016
The associate professor in the School of Communications was featured in an International Business Times article, addressing the 88th Academy Awards ceremony and how a planned boycott will affect the broadcast’s viewership.
Kenneth Fernandez featured in Slate story on abortion
January 20, 2016
The director of the 黑料不打烊 Poll shared his analysis of the North Carolina political landscape and the way abortion debates could influence the 2016 elections.
Community Connections: Re-envisioning Welfare in Alamance County – Jan. 14
January 11, 2016
Join the conversation about living with the help of public assistance and the importance of re-envisioning welfare in the local and national communities at the Paramount Theater on Front Street in downtown Burlington.
Larry Basirico quoted in Wall Street Journal holiday story
December 10, 2015
The professor of sociology shared his expertise for a Dec. 9, 2015, column about a Pennsylvania family navigating the holidays for the first time without the husband and wife who brought everyone together each Christmas.