Summer 2009

• Associate Professor of Economics Anne York was featured in “The New York Times” College Choice blog. The article discussed York’s research on the effect gender had on valedictorians’ college choices, intended majors and career plans. York’s research was also featured in “Education Week.”
  
  
• Professor of Psychology Rosemary Hornak was featured as an expert in three Associated Press articles, including an analysis of the public memorial service held for singer Michael Jackson, and two articles on how the recession has increased the popularity of sharing. These articles were published in more than 75 media outlets, including “The New York Times,” Slate.com, and the front page of “The Washington Post.”
  
  
• Associate Professor of Business Jane Barnes was an expert source in an Associated Press article about leadership lessons gleaned from Captain Kirk’s leadership style in “Star Trek”. The article appeared in media outlets including ABCNews.com, “The Alaska Journal” and “The Chicago Daily Herald.”
  
  
• Assistant Professor of Political Science Jeff Martinson was an expert source in an Associated Press article about President Obama’s April visit to Turkey. The article ran in news outlets including “The New York Times,” “The Washington Times” and CBSNews.com.
  
  
• Professor of History Michael Novak’s essay “No Fan of Flags” was published in the online Iceland Review.Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Erin Lindquist’s research on land crabs was featured on mongabay.com, an environmental science and conservation news web site that gets more than 1 million unique visitors per month.
  
  
• Professor of English and Director of International Programs Betty Webb was featured in an article about international outreach efforts in “International Educator,” the magazine of NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
  
  
• Professor of Psychology Cynthia Edwards served as an expert source for an Associated Press article on how to help children cope with natural disasters such as hurricanes. The article has run in more than 100 media outlets.
  
  
• Professor of Political Science Clyde Frazier was quoted in an Associated Press article about Republican governors supporting the economic stimulus plan. The article ran in more than 50 media outlets.
  
  
• Chris Eschbach, associate professor of health, exercise and sports science, was quoted in a “Fort Worth Star-Telegram” article about women marathon runners.
  
  
• Associate Professor of Political Science Barbara True-Weber was featured in a “Christian Science Monitor” article about the role of “change” in the 2008 presidential election.

Local coverage in recent months has included:

• a segment on Meredith’s Habitat for Humanity project on NBC-17,
• a feature on Meredith’s Class Dolls and a news story on the College’s Greenprint sustainability plan ran in “The News & Observer”
• The N&O’s Campus Notes blog included Meredith’s new Alumnae Legacy Scholars, the College’s sustainability plan, and the opening of the student apartments.
• Meredith was included in a variety of higher education articles in “The Triangle Business Journal,” on topics such as enrollment trends, tuition costs and financial aid.

Fall 2008

• Higher Education Special Report, “The Triangle Business Journal,” August 1, 2008—Meredith was included in this special report in several ways, including in a listing of accolades and awards received by Triangle colleges and universities during the 2007-08 academic year, and on the list of N.C. MBA programs.
  
  
• Sharpen your ... laptops?, Associated Press, August 1, 2008—Assistant Professor of Education Jennifer Olson was a featured expert in an Associated Press article about unexpected school supplies for elementary school children. The story began running on July 18, and continued into August, when it ran in media outlets including ABCNews.com., “North County Times,” and “The (Ark.) Morning News,” TwinCities.com.
  
  
• Ten Tips to help parents navigate TV with kids, Associated Press, August 4, 2008—Associate Professor of Communication Doug Spero was quoted as an expert in this story, which appeared in media outlets, including “Northwest Illinois News” “The El Paso Times,” “The Detroit Free Press,” “The Ventura County Star,” Standard Freeholder, and “The Brantford Expositor.”
  
  
• The Bill LuMaye Show, WPTF Radio, August 5, 2008—Vice President for College Programs Jean Jackson was interviewed about Meredith’s Summer Reading Program for a segment of WPTF Radio’s afternoon news-talk show.
  
  
• Milestones, “The News & Observer,” August 13, 2008—Column in “The News & Observer” included item on Meredith Professor of Biology John Mecham’s being honored as a SENCER Fellow.
  
  
• Raleigh Boasts Two Synchronized Swim Teams, “The News & Observer,” August 13, 2008—Feature article in North Raleigh News section about synchronized swimming included Meredith’s Aqua Angels.
  
  
• Q&A Education Feature, “Carolina Woman,” August 2008—Meredith College Dean of Students Ann Gleason was one of the college leaders interviewed about their own college experiences.
  
  
• Arts Season Preview, “The News & Observer,” September 7, 2008—Meredith music, art, theatre and dance events were included in the paper’s annual fall season preview.
  
  
• Triangle Welcomes its College Students, “The News & Observer,” August 13, 2008—Meredith College was one of the local colleges included in this article about move-in days for the class of 2012. Move-In was also covered on NBC-17 and News 14.
  
  
• Student Loans Likely Harder to Get, “The News & Observer,” August 17, 2008—Meredith Associate Vice President for Enrollment Danny Green was quoted in this article on how the current economy affects college loans.
  
  
• Two from Johnston County Spend Summer Studying Abroad, “The Smithfield Herald,” August 20, 2008—Feature on two students who participated in Meredith’s study abroad program in Ireland.
  
  
• Women in Business 2008, “The Triangle Business Journal,” August 29, 2008—Meredith College President Maureen Hartford included in this special section featuring winners of the publication’s 2008 Women in Business awards. Hartford was recognized with the Humanitarian award.

September 2008

• Bookshelves, “Women’s Edge” magazine, September 2008—Meredith assistant professor of marketing Karen Mishra was interviewed for the book feature in “Women’s Edge” magazine. Mishra discussed her book, “Trust is Everything.”
  
  
• Project Real World, “The News & Observer,” September 1, 2008—Diane Ellis, head of Meredith’s fashion program, is profiled in this feature article, which emphasizes the program’s hands-on approach.
  
  
• Study Urges Flipping Teacher Pay, “The News & Observer,” September 2, 2008—Mary Kay Delaney, head of Meredith’s education department, is quoted as an expert source in this article about a study on teacher pay.
  
  
• Recognizing Constitution Day, University Business.com, September 10, 2008—University Business included Meredith College in a round-up of Constitution Day events. The item ran on the publication’s UB Buzz blog.
  
  
• McCain vies with Obama over ‘change’, “The Christian Science Monitor,” September 14, 2008—Meredith Associate Professor of Political Science Barbara True-Weber was quoted as an expert source in this article. True-Weber discussed the different ways the two campaigns were defining “change.
  
  
• Meredith College Hires First Sustainability Coordinator, AASHE Bulletin, September 14, 2008—The weekly newsletter of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education included item on Meredith’s hiring of Laura Fieselman as its first sustainability coordinator.
  
  
• Career Moves, “The News & Observer,” September 15, 2008—Career column included item on Meredith’s hiring of Laura Fieselman as its first sustainability coordinator.
  
  
• Raleigh’s Colleges Seen as Wake’s Big Dollar Sign, “The News & Observer,” September 16, 2008—Article on economic impact study commissioned by the Cooperating Raleigh Colleges, which includes Meredith.
  
  
• Meredith Begins Soccer Field, Track, “The News & Observer,” September 18, 2008—News brief in Triangle & Co. section of “The News & Observer” announced the beginning of construction on Meredith’s soccer field and track complex.
  
  
• Sports Briefs, “The News & Observer,” September 19, 2008—The groundbreaking for Meredith’s athletics field and track complex is previewed in this sports brief.
  
  
• Sports Briefs, “The News & Observer,” September 23, 2008—The groundbreaking event for Meredith’s athletics complex is covered in this sports brief.

October 2008

• Under the Dome, “The News & Observer,” October 21, 2008—Item in politics column about vice presidential candidate Joe Biden’s tour of N.C., including a visit to Meredith College. Meredith also was mentioned in three blog posts leading up to the Biden event.
  
  
• Biden Visits N.C., “The News & Observer,” October 24, 2008—Front page photo of vice presidential candidate Joe Biden’s visit to Meredith College
  
  
• Biden Pledges to Work for Prosperity, “The News & Observer,” October 24, 2008—Article on vice presidential candidate Joe Biden’s rally at Meredith College.
  
  The campaign rally held at Meredith College by Joe Biden also garnered media coverage in the following news outlets:
  • ABC News
  • WRAL
    
  • WTVD
    
  • WNCN
    
  • News 14
    
  • “The Independent Weekly”
    
  • WFMY (Greensboro)
    
  • “The (Wilmington) Star News”
    
  • “The Winston-Salem Journal”
    
  • “The Fayetteville Observer”
    
  • “The Hickory Daily News”
    
  • “The Island Packet”
    
  • “The Daily Tar Heel”
    
  • “The Burlington Times News”
    
  • “The (Mississippi) Sun Herald”
    
  • MLive.com (Michigan)
    
  • UWire.com
    
    
• Duke Scholars Program Aims to Empower Women, “The Daily Tar Heel,” October 24, 2008—Article about Duke University’s Baldwin Scholars program includes expert comment from Meredith’s Associate Vice President for Academic Programs Cynthia Edwards.
  
  
• Women’s Strides Put Tracks on N.C. Ballot, “The News & Observer,” October 26, 2008—Article on increase in women on the ballot in North Carolina for the 2008 election included expert commentary by Meredith Associate Professor of Political Science Barbara True-Weber. This article also ran on the AP wire, and was published in newspapers including South Carolina’s “The State” and “The Lexington (Ky.) Herald Leader” and TheWhiteHouseProject.net.
  
  
• Next US president will have deep Asia Ties, Associated Press, October 27, 2008—This article the connections both presidential candidates had with Asia included expert commentary by Meredith Associate Professor of Political Science Barbara True-Weber. The story was published in media outlets including MSNBC.com, “The Taipei (Taiwan) Times,” eTaiwan News.com, “The Irrawaddy (Indonesia) News Magazine,” “The Malaysia Star,” “The Straits (Singapore) Times”, “The Philippine Star,” and “The International Herald Tribune (the international edition of “The New York Times).
  
  
• Poll: Students in Battleground States Support Obama, Plan to Vote, “YouthVoteBlog.com,” October 27, 2008 --Article on CBS/Chronicle of Higher Education/UWire poll of students in battleground states of Colorado, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Meredith College was one of the schools that participated in this survey.
  
  
• Colleges Welcome Visits from All Candidates, “The Daily Tar Heel,” October 29, 2008—Article about political events at N.C. colleges, including Meredith.
  
  
• Experts: Plot Detracts from Race Progress in South, Associated Press, October 29, 2008—Article on case against two men charged with threats against presidential candidate Barack Obama included expert commentary on the state of race relations in the South by Meredith Assistant Professor of History Dan Fountain. The article ran in 78 news outlets including “The USA Today,” “The Chicago Sun-Times,” Forbes.com, FOXNews.com, “The (S.C.) State,” “Central Florida News” Kilgore News Herald, Elizabethton (Tenn) Star, “The Plain Dealer”, San Diego Union Tribune, eTaiwan News, GoErie.com, Montgomery Advertiser, Bismarck Tribune, Knoxville News Sentinel, New Hope (Okla.) Courier, Ottawa (Canada) Recorder, “The Jackson (Wyoming) News-Tribune,” “The Prescott Herald,” “The York Daily Record,” “The Philadelphia Inquirer, “The Oakland (Calif.) Tribune, “The Santa Cruz Sentinel,” “The San Jose Mercury News”, “The El Paso Times,” and “The Houston Chronicle.”
  
  
• Poll: Students Less Engaged Than Thought, “The Chronicle of Higher Education,” October 31, 2008—Article on CBS/Chronicle of Higher Education/UWire poll of students in battleground states of Colorado, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Meredith College was one of the schools that participated in this survey. A story on the poll also ran on CBS Evening News with Katie Couric.
  
  
• “At Issue,” NBC-17, November 2, 2008— Meredith Professor of Political Science Clyde Frazier was one of the experts featured in a segment previewing the 2008 election.
  
  
• News Report, News 14 Carolina, November 5, 2008—Meredith Professor of Political Science Clyde Frazier and Meredith students were interviewed for this story on the reaction to the 2008 election.
  
  
• Mooresville Player Makes USA -South First Team, “Mooresville Tribune,” November 5, 2008—News brief on Meredith soccer player named to USA South All Conference team.
  
  
• In the Wings, “The News & Observer,” November 6, 2008—Meredith Ensemble Theatre production of “Jerry’s Girls” included in this column about local theatre and dance events.
  
  
• Tuition Hikes Foreseen to Stem Student Aid Gap, “The Triangle Business Journal,” November 7, 2008—Meredith Associate Vice President for Enrollment Danny Green was quoted in this article about how colleges are meeting the financial assistance needs of their students.
  
  
• Meredith College Waives Application Fee Through Friday, “The Asheville Citizen-Times,” November 13, 2008—Item on Meredith’s participation in the CFNC free application week.