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National Coverage

Five Years After the ACC's Expansion, Is Bigger Really Better?
The Washington Post
...Revenue generated by the ACC conference championship game decreased from 2005 to 2006, a development that left outgoing University of North Carolina chancellor James Moeser unimpressed with the financial payoff from expansion. "There was a financial concern, and [the expansion] has not been an enormous benefit," said Moeser, who stepped down June 30 after eight years. "Certainly, it has done no damage. It has been positive, but not overwhelmingly."

Maybe it's all that high-fructose corn syrup
The Los Angeles Times
..."A number of recent studies . . . have convinced me that HFCS does not affect weight gain," says Barry Popkin of the University of North Carolina, who was an early proponent of the HFCS-obesity hypothesis. "At the same time, there is a new body of research that suggested HFCS might be linked with higher triglyceride levels and other health effects. This research is too preliminary to make any conclusion."

The Hardest Sell in Fund Raising: Attracting Talent
The Chronicle of Higher Education
...Many college development offices have experienced similar rapid growth in recent years, with many adding fund raisers at a faster rate than ever. At a time when many industries are shedding jobs, this hiring boom shows no signs of slowing. ...Among public doctoral institutions, these five had the largest percentage increases in fund raisers between 2002 and 2007. ...U. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 33%.

Brainstorm survey: What tech leaders want
Fortune Magazine
We asked attendees at our upcoming conference three questions. The answers show tech industry leaders are deeply engaged with big social problems, and optimistic that tech can help. ..."Bring access to health care in the U.S. up to the global standard." - Paul Jones, creator, ibiblio.org

Regional Coverage

Atherotech gets green light from diabetes, heart groups
The Birmingham Business Journal
Atherotech Inc.'s fortunes have reversed after two national medical advocacy organizations announced the company's cholesterol test meets their guidelines. ...University of North Carolina Public Health Professor Oscar Aylor said the backing of the Diabetes Association has the potential to influence decision makers.

State and Local Coverage

Thorp's launch (Editorial)
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Holden Thorp has begun his position as chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in promising fashion. His immediate priorities are clear -- more money for research and to recruit new faculty, talking with students about the future of higher education, working with the town of Chapel Hill to bolster famed Franklin Street, which is in a bit of a slump.

UNC law professor retiring with honors
The Chapel Hill Herald
Whether he likes it or not, Rich Rosen's secret has been out for some time now. "Some people go around trying to magnify their presence," said Jack Boger, dean of the UNC law school. "He's just the opposite. Rich tries to act without leaving fingerprints."

UNC dentistry prof is honored
The Herald-Sun (Durham)
Jessica Lee, D.D.S., an associate professor in the UNC School of Dentistry, has received a national award for her efforts to advance childhood oral health and well-being. Lee received the 2008 Jerome B. Miller "For the Kids" Award at the 61st American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry annual session.
UNC News Brief:
http://uncnews.unc.edu/news/health-and-medicine/dental-researcher-receives-
national-honor-for-service-to-childrens-health.html

UNC's Zhang honored for work
The Herald-Sun (Durham)
Yi Zhang, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and biophysics in the UNC School of Medicine, has been awarded the first Hyman L. Battle Distinguished Cancer Research Award in recognition of his work. The award, established last year by the Battle Foundation of Rocky Mount, recognizes exceptional cancer research at the medical school and comes with a $25,000 prize.
UNC News Brief:
http://uncnews.unc.edu/news/health-and-medicine/unc-lineberger-scientist
-receives-first-ever-battle-research-award.html

PlayMakers picks new director
The Herald-Sun (Durham)
PlayMakers Repertory Company, the professional theater in residence at UNC Chapel Hill, has chosen Hannah Grannemann as its new managing director. Grannemann will head the administrative organization of PlayMakers, part of UNC's College of Arts and Sciences.
UNC News Brief:
http://uncnews.unc.edu/news/arts/playmakers-names-
grannemann-managing-director.html

Journalism school to join program
The Herald-Sun (Durham)
The Carnegie Corp. of New York and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation selected the UNC School of Journalism and Mass Communication for an education initiative. Carolina will join 10 other top journalism schools in this three-year program to adapt journalism education to the challenges of a struggling news industry.
UNC News Release:
http://uncnews.unc.edu/news/business/carnegie-corp.-knight-foundation-
select-unc-journalism-school-for-initiative.html

Stop signs to go
The Times-News (Hendersonville)
Hendersonville residents can kiss the four-way stop signs on Main Street goodbye after a 3-1 vote by the City Council on Thursday night. ...The University of North Carolina Safety Research Center at Chapel Hill analyzed observations collected by the Walk Wise, Drive Smart effort comparing traffic flow and pedestrian movements before and after the switch to four-way stops.

Chamber, medical office roll out health-care option
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
A collaboration between the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce and a local clinic, Piedmont Health Services, could expand medical-care options for small-business employees in Orange County. ...Students at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School interviewed chamber members in the spring of 2007.
Related Link:
http://www.chapelhillnews.com/front/story/15545.html

Group tries a new tactic
The Winston-Salem Journal
Opponents of annexation flooded the Lexington City Hall yesterday with requests to have their homes linked to the city's sewer system. ...David Lawrence, a professor at the Institute of Government at UNC Chapel Hill, said that state law allows the city some latitude on how to pay for those sewer extensions.

Accident brings family home
The Chapel Hill Herald
"I was impressed with the fact that they decided to come back to North Carolina," said Scott Hultman, the chief of plastic surgery at the Jaycee Burn Center. ...But what brings patients to UNC, Hultman said, is that in addition to a wide range of specialists, the center offers the latest technologies and techniques long before many private practices. And due to UNC Hospitals' open-door policy, the center doesn't pick and choose its patients.

Issues and Trends

Research Campus taking shape
The Salisbury Post
Street signs have gone up at the N.C. Research Campus just as landscaping is being completed. ...Construction on the Core Research Lab is still underway, but UNC-Chapel Hill's Nutrition Research Institute and NC State University's Fruit and Vegetable Science Institute now have addresses on Laureate Way.

Economic recruiter cites area assets
The Chapel Hill Herald
In the midst of an ever-worsening national economy, Orange County's new economic development director doesn't seem to be shaken. ...Other local assets, he said, include UNC Chapel Hill, the county's vibrant tourism, agriculture and strong local interest in long-term planning and the environment.

UNC won't review all salaries
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
The UNC system is talking to campuses about its pay raise policy but will not order a statewide analysis in the wake of N.C. State's recent 88 percent pay increase for first lady Mary Easley. "There are no plans for a widespread review," said Joni Worthington, a spokeswoman for the UNC system.
Related Link:
http://www.wral.com/news/state/story/3196133/

UNC student reports robbery near planetarium
The Herald-Sun (Durham)/The Chapel Hill Herald
The UNC Department of Public Safety is warning the campus community to stay alert and take extra safety precautions in the wake of a reported strong-arm robbery on north campus just before 2 a.m. Saturday.
Related Link:
http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=6261502
http://news14.com/content/headlines/597321/student-robbed-on
-unc-campus/Default.aspx
UNC News Release:
http://uncnews.unc.edu/news/campus-and-community/strong-arm-robbery-
reported-saturday-near-morehead-planetarium-unc-police-offer-safety-tips.html

Execution foes may win one fight, lose another
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Anti-death penalty forces are pushing the legislature in its final days to pass a law that would allow capital murder defendants to challenge prosecutors' decisions as racially biased. ...Anti-gang legislation has become a big issue this year, largely because of two recent high-profile killings that so far have not been confirmed as gang related. Eve Carson, president of UNC-Chapel Hill's student body, and Abhijit Mahato, a Duke University graduate student, were shot in separate incidents.