Associate Professor of Foods and Nutrition Susan Fisher was interviewed for a Fox Business News story on the new Trenta “supersized” drinks at Starbucks. Click here to read the story.

 

Fisher was also recently interviewed by Voice of America for a story on the popularity of cooking, and by The Arizona Republic for a story on eggnog’s popularity during the holidays.

Professor of Political Science Clyde Frazier was interviewed for a January 12 Associated Press article on the role of U.S. presidents as “healer to a distressed nation.” Frazier was asked about President Barack Obama’s plan to speak at a memorial service in Tucson, Arizona, for those killed on January 8. The article has been published in media outlets including The London Evening Standard and newspapers in Canada, India, New Zealand and The Philippines.

 

Associate Professor of Economics Anne York was quoted in an HR Executive Magazine article on the gender pay gap. York discussed how motherhood and women’s different career paths affect pay. View the story here.

 

Professor of Psychology Cindy Edwards was interviewed by The Charlotte Observer for an article about whether it is appropriate to buy Ipads for toddlers. Click here to read the story.

 

Many of Meredith’s recent media successes were a result of our partnership with the national media firm Dick Jones Communications. Our consultant, Scott Willyerd, will be at Meredith to conduct story assessment meetings February 7-8.

 

Meet Meredith’s media consultant: Faculty and staff who have story ideas to share, or would like to learn more about Meredith’s national media projects are invited to attend a meet and greet session on Monday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel Common Room.

 

Contact Melyssa Allen, news director, at ext. 8087 or allenme@meredith.edu with any questions.

 

In this Issue:

Spring Provides Opportunities for Prospective Student Visits
Faculty Distinguished Lecture Introduces Audience to Icelandic Novel

Summer School Update
Meredith in the News
Wellness Release Time is Meredith’s Newest Employee Benefit
A Tradition of Student Giving to Meredith
From the President’s Desk
Faculty/Staff Accomplishments
Upcoming Events
News Briefs

 

Have you presented research or attended a professional meeting recently? Has your department earned an award? Share news of these accomplishments and more with the Meredith community. Faculty and staff are invited to email items to Melyssa Allen, “Campus Connections” editor, at allenme@meredith.edu.