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The New York Times
As the E.P.A. Withers, Will Its Museum Follow?
“It was really a labor of love,” said Stan Meiburg, who served as acting deputy E.P.A. administrator from 2014 until 2017. Meiburg recalled that the inspiration for a tribute to the E.P.A.’s work came after Gina McCarthy, the E.P.A. administrator at the time, toured an environmental museum during a 2015 visit to Japan. “That was really all it took,” Meiburg recalled in an interview. “People were tremendously enthusiastic about it.”
February 28, 2025
The Conversation
The U.S. government is attempting to dismantle itself. President Donald Trump has directed the executive branch to “significantly reduce the size of government.” Economic inequality and loss of opportunity – were caused by the free market’s response to the lack of government action, or insufficient or misdirected action. The market cannot be expected to fix what it has created. And markets don’t answer to the American people. Government does, and it can take action, writes law professor Sidney Shapiro.
February 27, 2025
The Charlotte Observer
Joann closing stores in Winston-Salem, Greensboro
The pending ending of Joann is a telling symbol of the innate vulnerability of brick-and-mortar-focused retailers, said marketing professor Roger Beahm. “The COVID-19 pandemic actually fueled interest in stores like Joann’s, as more people stayed away from work and took up hobbies at home, such as sewing and handicrafts. Following the pandemic people began returning to more out-of-home activities, spending less time on some of the very things that Joann Fabrics offered."
February 27, 2025
Courthouse News Service
Protectionism threatens trade war with Europe – and poses risks for both sides of the Atlantic
It's Europe that arguably risks the most from a trade war with the U.S. because its prosperity has been built on exports. This can be traced back to how Europe rebuilt after World War II. In the wake of the war, Europe was a collection of war-ravaged nations with small domestic markets and exports were seen as a solution. “To grow economically rapidly, they couldn't really focus solely on domestic sales,” said politics and international affairs expert Mark Vail. “They had to be open to the rest of the world and had to find export niches in which they could be competitive.”
February 26, 2025
Winston-Salem Journal
Wake Forest honors Don Flow with Medallion of Merit honor
The civic resume of Winston-Salem businessman and serial entrepreneur Don Flow has added another achievement with being selected for the Medallion of Merit honor at Wake Forest University. It is Wake Forest's highest honor, presented annually for outstanding achievement and distinguished contribution to the university. Flow was honored Feb. 20 during the university's Founders Day events.
February 26, 2025
South China Morning Post
How China is filling void left by France, US with stronger military ties in Africa’s Sahel
"It is important to note that as France retreated, we did not see China jump right in," said politics and international affairs professor Lina Benabdallah. "This means that Beijing is ... moving steadily on its own terms, not as a reaction to France's withdrawal but taking advantage of the opportunity to advance its own interests in the area."
February 25, 2025
Winston-Salem Journal
A Republican-sponsored N.C. House Bill restricting the attorney general's ability to challenge presidential executive orders in court may be the first test of whether House Democrats will sustain vetoes from Gov. Josh Stein. Politics professor John Dinan said: "It will take some time before we know whether any Democratic House members will be open to working with the Republican majority and sticking with Republicans on the all-important veto-override votes."
February 25, 2025
Winston-Salem Journal
Wake Forest renames residence hall for Larry and Beth Hopkins
Wake Forest University will name a residence hall in honor of Larry and Beth Hopkins, two trailblazing alumni with deep ties to the University and Winston-Salem. In recognition of their extraordinary contributions – as former students, faculty members and leaders, South Hall will be renamed Dr. Larry D. Hopkins and Professor Beth N. Hopkins Hall.
February 22, 2025
Yes! Weekly
Don Flow awarded ‘Medallion of Merit’
Chairman and CEO of Flow Automotive Companies, community leader and Wake Forest University Trustee Don Flow (MBA ‘83) was awarded Wake Forest’s Medallion of Merit at the University’s Founders Day celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 20. The Medallion of Merit is the highest honor awarded by Wake Forest and is presented annually for outstanding achievement and distinguished contribution to the University.
February 21, 2025
Quartz
Walmart shoppers come more often than Target’s — and stay longer
“It takes shoppers longer to simply get to a specific merchandise area once they are in the Walmart store versus in a Target store,” marketing professor Roger Beahm said. Larger also means more merchandise, which means more choices. “Target, on the other hand, offers fewer options for their customers, curating these offerings specifically to meet the needs and wants of a more narrowly defined target audience. With fewer choices, Target customers can often select their desired items more quickly.”
February 20, 2025
The Charlotte Observer
Disney bound? Breeze Airways bringing non-stop flights from PTI to these 2 cities this summer
"While not everyone will be willing to fly a relatively unknown airline, the timing for introducing these routes at PTI certainly seems well thought-out," said marketing expert Roger Beahm. "As Orlando is a tourist destination, travelers will be interested in saving more money on their airline flights this summer so they have extra to spend on other things — whether it be on vacation or back at home."
February 20, 2025
WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)
U.S. Department of Education cancels teacher training grants for Triad universities
The U.S. Department of Education has canceled over $600 million in teacher training grants across the country. That’s impacting universities in the Triad. Winston-Salem TEACH is a partnership between Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University and Salem College working to create a pipeline of quality teachers for local high-need public schools. Stories also appeared in several other media outlets, including WGHP, WXII, Winston-Salem Journal, Raleigh News & Observer and the Winston-Salem Chronicle.
February 20, 2025