Higher Education

McKINNEY Eric McKinney has been named a new public information specialist for the Charlotte Campus of Edison State College. In this role, Mr. McKinney will be the media liaison for the Charlotte campus and will be responsible for disseminating information about events and programs available at Edison State. He will also plan and publicize special events for the college, coordinate media interviews and keep the Charlotte Campus's Web site up to date. He will be responsible for press release, press inquiries, content for the Web site, newsletters and brochures. A journalist for several years, his most recent position was sports writer and designer for the Charlotte Sun.