December 20, 2002

Carolina in the News

Current National Coverage

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

Anti-Psychotics Approved to Treat Suicidal Behavior
The New York Times
Clozapine, one of a new generation of anti-psychotic drugs, has become the 
first psychiatric medication to win federal approval as a treatment for suicidal 
behavior. ... Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman, a professor of psychiatry and 
pharmacology at the University of North Carolina, said the study that led 
to the F.D.A.'s approval made clear "that clozapine has the ability to alleviate 
the symptoms which impel patients to suicidal behaviors." ... 
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/20/health/20SUIC.html
(Note: The New York Times requires free registration to access articles.)

Updates on Billion-Dollar Campaigns at 21 Universities
The Chronicle of Higher Education
The 21 American universities that are seeking to raise at least $1-billion 
collected a total of more than $200-million in gifts and pledges during the 
last month for which they had data available ... The University of North 
Carolina at Chapel Hill, $882.6-million as of November 30 (increase of 
$9.02-million in the last month); the goal is $1.8-billion by 2007. ...
http://chronicle.com/daily/2002/12/2002122007n.htm
(Note: The Chronicle of Higher Education requires a subscription to access 
articles.)

NFL big men at higher risk of cardiovascular diseases
South Florida Sun-Sentinel 
Tim Bowens would be considered overweight in any other line of work. But 
in the NFL, the Dolphins' 6-foot-4, 320-pound defensive tackle is considered 
a tenacious athlete. ... The rate these guys are increasing in size over the 
past decade ... it's not the same linear trend we see in the general population," 
said Kevin Guskiewicz, director of the Center for the Study of Retired 
Athletes at the University of North Carolina. ... 
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/sfl-fatguys20dec20,0,7840213.story?coll=sfla-sports-headlines

National News Note

Laurie Maffly-Kipp , associate professor of religious studies, was quoted 
in an article in the December 21 edition of "The Economist" about 
fundamentalist Christian denominations in America. No online links are available. 

Current Regional Coverage

Graduation speaker creates debate at UGA 
Augusta Chronicle
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, no stranger to controversy, 
will deliver the graduation speech at the University of Georgia School of Law 
in May - a decision that has stirred debate among professors and students. ... 
Mr. Shipley recognized the controversy that often accompanies Justice Thomas - 
Justice Thomas recently spoke at the University of North Carolina-Chapel 
Hill School of Law, instigating a protest by five professors - but he said he 
hopes professors who may be tempted to protest Justice Thomas' appearance 
at UGA realize that graduation is a day to honor students and their families. ...
http://augustachronicle.com/stories/122002/met_172-4576.001.shtml

North Carolina News Note

Fulton Crews, director of the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies and 
professor of pharmacology and psychiatry, will be a featured guest on 
WUNC-FM's "The People's Pharmacy" on Saturday, December 21. 
The program will address the impact of alcohol and prescription drugs 
on driving and will air at 7:00 a.m and  rebroadcasted on Saturday, 
December 28 at 4:00 p.m.

State and Local Coverage

Panel: Raise UNC tuition $350 for 3 years 
The Herald-Sun
A UNC task force examining future tuition increases has recommended raising 
it $350 a year for three years to increase salaries for faculty, staff and teaching 
assistants. 
http://www.herald-sun.com/orange/10-301146.html
(Note: A News and Observer story on this topic is at: 
http://newsobserver.com/news/story/2034102p-1963440c.html)

UNC grads face weak job market 
The Herald-Sun
A year ago, as America struggled with the economic aftereffects of the Sept. 11 
terrorist attacks, newly minted college graduates entered an extraordinarily 
suspect job market. ...
http://www.herald-sun.com/orange/10-301145.html

Planetarium’s offerings grow 
The Herald-Sun
UNC’s Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is offering expanded 
program offerings and additional screenings of its popular holiday presentation 
"Star of Bethlehem," Saturday through Jan. 3. 
http://www.herald-sun.com/orange/10-301142.html

Area's teacher training average
Charlotte Observer
Teacher training programs at universities in Mecklenburg County rank about in 
the middle of the pack, according to a recent report about programs across the 
state by the N.C. Board of Education. ... 
http://www.charlotte.com/mld/observer/news/local/4771266.htm
(Note: This report rated area universities in three areas: how well they comply 
with state and national standards; the quality of their graduates; and how well 
the college is serving public schools. Out of a possible 140 points, UNC 
Chapel Hill scored 125.) 

Issues and Trends Affecting Carolina

Women's Groups Castigate Education Department for Actions of Title IX Commission
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Leaders of several groups promoting women in education and sport held a news 
conference on Thursday to criticize the U.S. Department of Education for the 
way it has handled a commission charged with examining Title IX of the Education 
Amendments of 1972. ... 
http://chronicle.com/daily/2002/12/2002122003n.htm
(Note: The Chronicle of Higher Education requires a subscription to access 
articles..)

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