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Semaan Secures NSF Grant to Address Veteran Transitions with Technology

Tuesday, April 4, 2017, By J.D. Ross

What happens to people after they experience a disruptive event in their lives—a job loss, physical or emotional trauma, a natural disaster, a disease diagnosis, returning from war or homelessness? These life changes, or invisible crises, can be debilitating on…

Campus & Community

Call for Nominations: 44 Stars of Excellence Awards

Tuesday, April 4, 2017, By Shannon Andre

The 44 Stars of Excellence Awards acknowledge students, advisors and recognized student organizations (RSOs) who demonstrate outstanding dedication and commitment to their organization and its mission. Students, faculty and staff can submit nominations for the awards now through April 10…

Campus & Community

(Video) Chancellor’s 100th ROTC Military Review

Tuesday, April 4, 2017, By Keith Kobland

The 100th Chancellor’s Review afforded an opportunity for the campus community to see the many men and women who make up the longest continuously running ROTC program in the nation.

Campus & Community

Memorial Service to Be Held for Professor Emeritus William Mangin

Tuesday, April 4, 2017, By News Staff

A memorial service will be held for William “Bill” Mangin, emeritus professor of anthropology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and College of Arts and Sciences, on Monday, April 17, from 4-6 p.m. in the Founders Room…

Publisher's Weekly

Assistant Professor Osamah Khalil’s Newest Book Reviewed

Tuesday, April 4, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Osamah Khalil, assistant professor of history, was the subject of coverage in Publisher’s Weekly for his new book “America’s Dream Palace: Middle East Expertise and the Rise of the National Security State.”

NBC News

Professor Rick Burton Discusses North Carolina’s Latest Bathroom Bill

Tuesday, April 4, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Rick Burton, David B. Falk Endowed Professor of Sport Management, was quoted in an NBC News story “Even After Repeal, HB2 Controversy Could Cost North Carolina.”

Forbes

Professor Amanda Nicholson and the Deterioration of Sears

Tuesday, April 4, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Amanda Nicholson, professor of retail practice at the Whitman School of Management, was quoted in a Forbes story “Retail Check Up: Sears.”

WSYR

Vice Chancellor Mike Haynie Discusses the 100th Review of the ROTC Cadets

Tuesday, April 4, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Mike Haynie, vice chancellor for veteran and military affairs, was interviewed for WSYR-TV and WWTI-TV coverage of the “100th Chancellor’s Review.”

STEM

Dropping Drones Provides Valuable Research Information (Video)

Tuesday, April 4, 2017, By Keith Kobland

Students from the College of Engineering and Computer Science are conducting research on the damage caused by a drone dropping from the sky, using high-tech test dummies and pork ribs as part of their experiment.

Campus & Community

Common and Diverse Ground Interfaith Dinner Dialogue Series Continues April 4

Monday, April 3, 2017, By News Staff

The University’s spring 2017 Interfaith Dialogue Dinner Series, Common and Diverse Ground: Raising Consciousnesses by Acknowledging the “Hidden” Things that Divide Us, continues Tuesday, April 4, with “Remembering/Honoring/Responding to Pulse, Orlando.” The dialogue, which is in solidarity with the LGBT…