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Here is a sampling of links and notes about Carolina people and programs cited recently in the media:

National Coverage

Big Apple Bans Big Sodas
NBC News Channel

…"Boston has started talking about it, a number of cities in California are talking about it, a number of cities in the Midwest, so what Mayor Bloomberg has done is and what the city of New York has done has started a dialogue on a critical issue," said Barry Popkin, an obesity expert from the University of North Carolina.
Note: This interview was recorded in the Carolina News Studio.

A Tax Tactic That’s Open to Question
The New York Times

…In an article that appeared in the journal Tax Notes in 2009, Gregg D. Polsky, a tax law professor at the University of North Carolina School of Law who formerly worked in the I.R.S. office of chief counsel, said he believed the I.R.S. had good arguments that would be likely to prevail in court. In a statement issued by the Romney campaign, Brad Malt, the trustee for Romney’s blind trusts, said the tactic was “a common, accepted and totally legal practice,” although Mr. Romney had never used it personally.

State and Local Coverage

Quality shows in U.S. News rankings (Editorial)
The Herald-Sun (Durham)

In higher education circles, there is a great deal of conversation and hand-wringing surrounding the U.S. News & World Report rankings. …The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was ranked 30th overall, and fifth among public institutions. …UNC was lauded for its undergraduate business programs, and was recognized in the “great schools at great prices” listing, as was Duke, which was noted for service learning, undergraduate research, and the strength of its undergraduate engineering and biomedical and biomedical engineering programs.
Related Link:
http://chapelboro.com/pages/14235325.php?
UNC Release:
http://uncnews.unc.edu/content/view/5551/75/

Slain college student remembered as beautiful spirit
The Rocky Mount Telegram

At age 19, Faith Hedgepeth was known for many things. In her family, she was a beautiful spirit with a bubbly personality. In the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe, she was an active volunteer and beacon of hope for Native American girls growing up in small towns. To her friends, she was a trusted, caring soul that always had time to talk. The young biology major at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill was perhaps best known by all for her signature smile.
Related Link:
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/11546366/

UNC Trustee On Hedgepeth Murder: "We Need To Find This Person"
WCHL-FM (Chapel Hill)

The UNC Board of Trustees is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the recent slaying of 19-year-old UNC student Faith Hedgepeth. Trustee Sallie Shuping-Russell says there’s no University money involved—the trustees dug into their own pockets to make it possible.
UNC Release:
http://uncnews.unc.edu/content/view/5554/107/

Four faculty honored with Hettleman awards
The Herald-Sun (Durham)

Four highly promising professors in diverse fields have been awarded the Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prizes for Artistic and Scholarly Achievement by Young Faculty. Recipients are Evan S. Dellon, assistant professor of medicine and an adjunct assistant professor of epidemiology in the School of Medicine; Malinda Maynor Lowery, associate professor of history in the College of Arts and Sciences; Kimryn Rathmell, associate professor in the departments of medicine and genetics in the School of Medicine; and Yang Yang, associate professor of sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences.
UNC Release:
http://uncnews.unc.edu/content/view/5535/68/

UNC among top contributors to Teach for America corps
The Herald-Sun (Durham)

Teach For America released its annual ranking of the colleges and universities contributing the greatest number of graduates to its 2012 teaching corps. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is among the top contributing large schools with 75 graduates beginning their two-year Teach For America commitment this fall.
UNC Release:
http://uncnews.unc.edu/content/view/5534/68/

Board of Governors shows support for Thorp
WTVD-TV (ABC/Raleigh)

There's a new vote of confidence for UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp as the latest scandal unfolds at the university. The latest incident involves travel records and the mother of former basketball star Tyler Hansbrough. However, the topic was noticeably absent from the day's official business with the UNC Board of Governors, but ABC11 talked to two board members to get their reaction.

UNC donors not scared off by questions surrounding ex-fundraiser
WRAL-TV (CBS/Raleigh)

Despite NCAA penalties against the Tar Heel football program, an internal review of possible academic misconduct and this week's departure of two top fundraisers, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill officials say they will weather the storm and continue to attract donors.

UNC-CH dental foundation declines to release spending report that mentioned Tami Hansbrough travel (Blog)
The News & Observer (Raleigh)

The Dental Foundation of North Carolina declined Thursday to make public the report that details some of the travel spending that Tami Hansbrough did while working there.
Related Links:
http://chapelboro.com/What-Was-He-Thinking-/9737820?pid=265237

Some profs not happy with science grant rule changes
The Triangle Business Journal

…At UNC-Chapel Hill, Barbara Entwisle, the university’s vice chancellor for research, says she does not believe the new rules were meant to hamper any research, or hurt junior faculty directly. “I think this is a classic example of unintended consequences,” she says. “It’s completely understandable that NSF would want to make these changes; their staff are overloaded.” She shares many of the concerns of other faculty, however, and says she hopes all parties can find middle ground.

UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham on Notre Dame joining the ACC (Blog)
The News & Observer (Raleigh)

So yesterday was a busy day. In case you missed it, we had some good stuff both in print and online about Notre Dame joining the ACC. …Some other media members and I had a chance on Wednesday to catch up with UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham, who worked at Notre Dame in a variety of roles from 1988 to 2002. Cunningham spoke on an array of issues surrounding the Notre Dame news.

Inclusive jobless data land N.C. fourth in nation
The Triangle Business Journal

Though beginning to show slow improvement, North Carolina’s latest comprehensive unemployment rate of 17.5 percent makes it the fourth hardest hit in the country. …Technically, U6 is a measure of the extent to which the state’s labor force remains idle, explains UNC-Chapel Hill researcher Daniel Gitterman in a new report on the state’s recovery from the Great Recession.

NCSU at core of $18.5M sensor work
The Triangle Business Journal

…David Peden, project medical director and senior associate dean for translational research at the UNC School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, says the devices are being designed to communicate in real time, possibly sending signals about a person’s health or environment to his or her own smartphone. “We’re hoping this will be a springboard to answer a variety of health questions,” he says.

Ackland the place to visit this fall
The Herald-Sun (Durham)

The clouds of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima hover over the Ackland Art Museum’s “Season of Japan.” It is ironic a people with such a long and influential cultural heritage share it with a history of military aggression. But World War II ended 67 years ago and enemies change to allies and nations move on.
UNC Release:
http://uncnews.unc.edu/content/view/5530/66/

Rothko’s intense art in ‘Red’ play
The Herald-Sun (Durham)

A 2010 Tony-winning play about the intensity of artist Mark Rothko, “Red” asks questions about “What is art?” and art for art’s sake. PlayMakers Repertory Company will present “Red” by John Logan as its main stage season opener next week. … “Red” begins preview performances Sept. 19, with opening night Sept. 22 in the Paul Green Theatre at the UNC Center for Dramatic Art in Chapel Hill.
UNC Release:
http://uncnews.unc.edu/content/view/5532/66/

Brunswick eyeing merger of DSS, Health Department
The Star News (Wilmington)

Brunswick County could soon lead Southeastern North Carolina in merging its health and social services departments to bring them under direct control of the county manager. …Aimee Wall, UNC associate professor of public law and government, said about 10 to 15 counties are having conversations about the bill.

Community college programs intrigue
The Herald-Sun (Durham)

These days, the relationship between Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington and Indiana University is a cordial one with students from the college easily transferring into the state’s flagship school under a liberal articulation agreement. …Whikehart, talking to a roomful of community leaders from UNC, Chapel Hill and Carrboro in Bloomington earlier this week on an inter-city visit, said that when he came to Bloomington in 2002, only 39 credit hours transferred from Ivy Tech to IU.

UNC panel to address affirmative action case Sept. 17, Constitution Day
The News of Orange County

Constitution Day, Sept. 17, will be marked at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a free public panel discussion on affirmative action. …This year’s panel discussion will focus on the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case Fisher v. University of Texas. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday, Oct. 10, on whether the university’s race-conscious admissions practices violate the Constitution. UNC filed a friend of the court brief, which referred to UNC research on the positive impact of diversity in law school, on the case Thursday, Aug. 9.
UNC Release:
http://uncnews.unc.edu/content/view/5543/70/

McAdoo appeals dismissed lawsuit against NCAA, UNC
The Associated Press

Lawyers for former University of North Carolina football player Michael McAdoo asked a state appeals court Thursday to reinstate a lawsuit against the school and NCAA, claiming his prospective NFL career was irreparably harmed when he was kicked off the team.
Related Link:
http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/09/13/2338919/former-unc-football-players-suit.html

Issues and Trends

Key legislators, business leaders on UNC strategic planning group (Under the Dome)
The News & Observer (Raleigh)

UNC system leaders have formed a broad advisory group that will help shape the future of the state's public universities. Serving on the planning group are UNC chancellors, UNC board members, education leaders, business leaders and GOP leaders in the legislature — House Speaker Thom Tillis and Senate Pro Tem Phil Berger. The appointments were announced this morning by UNC President Tom Ross and Peter Hans, chairman of the UNC Board of Governors.
Related Links:
http://triangle.news14.com/content/663960/unc-strategic-planning-committee-named
http://www.heraldsun.com/view/full_story/20145060/article-Committee
-to-begin-plotting-UNC%E2%80%99s-future?

Budget And Finance Committee Approves Financial Aid Change; Now To Full Board
WCHL-FM (Chapel Hill)

The UNC Board of Governors is one step closer to passing a proposal that would give system schools more of a say about how much tuition money should go toward financial aid. On Thursday, the Board’s Budget and Finance Committee unanimously voted in support of the new plan, although it can’t go into effect without the full board’s nod of approval.
Related Link:
http://triangle.news14.com/content/664006/unc-board-of-governors
-to-vote-on-changes-to-financial-aid-policy

Report: UNC must pay more attention to China
The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area

China may have taken a huge bite out of North Carolina’s manufacturing sector in the past 15 years, but today the world’s most populous country is paving tens of thousands of miles of roads, trying to solve complex water quality challenges and talking on hundreds of millions of cell phones — and the University of North Carolina needs to do more to help the state take advantage of those and other economic opportunities.

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