UNC Greensboro today announced that three UNCG centers are providing comprehensive outreach and referral services to residents of Greensboro. The UNCG Center for Housing and Community… Read More >
The UNC Greensboro Graduate School is piloting a new initiative, “Neutral Grounds,” to help build community among graduate students and faculty. Neutral Grounds provides Tate… Read More >
On Wednesday, Feb. 13, UNC Greensboro hosted the ninth annual North Carolina Campus Compact Presidents Forum and 2019 PACE (Pathways to Achieving Civic Engagement) Conference,… Read More >
Feb. 12, UNC Greensboro and the Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program received an extraordinary visitor: 14-time Grammy winner, and illustrious visionary in the jazz fusion… Read More >
As Valentine’s Day approaches, love and relationships are on many people’s minds. The Healthy Relationships Initiative (HRI) at UNC Greensboro invites campus and the community… Read More >
UNC Greensboro is hosting a variety of special events and programming this month in honor of Black History Month. The celebration began Monday, Feb. 4,… Read More >
UNC Greensboro Athletics today announced the Campaign for Champions, a fundraising campaign to transform student-athlete academic and support facilities, and to recruit and retain top… Read More >
Savanna Thomas always knew she wanted to work with kids; she just wasn’t sure what form it would take. UNC Greensboro helped her find that… Read More >
For the eighth consecutive year, UNC Greensboro has been named a Military Friendly School by VIQTORY for excellence in supporting military-affiliated students. UNCG received the… Read More >
Civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. famously urged us to “live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” It’s a message that… Read More >
Tickets are still available for upcoming University Concert & Lecture Series (UCLS) performances by award-winning singer and actress Audra McDonald and the renowned Mark Morris… Read More >
“Feed your appetite. Nourish your community.” It’s the motto and driving philosophy of Providence in Winston-Salem, a family of programs of Second Harvest Food Bank… Read More >
UNC Greensboro today announced that EJ O’Keeffe, a two-time Big South Coach of the Year, has been named the men’s soccer head coach after a… Read More >
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., UNC Greensboro is teaming up with the Greensboro Swarm for a special afternoon of basketball and remembrance. “MLK… Read More >
Author and community activist Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz, will serve as the keynote speaker for the seventh annual joint… Read More >
Spartans arriving on campus next week may notice that the construction phases of UNC Greensboro’s new Nursing and Instructional building and new Chiller Plant are… Read More >
UNC Greensboro’s 2018 State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC) raised more than $170,000 last year for charities across the community, state, and beyond. The campaign kicked… Read More >
What was social media before social media? Decades before the dawn of Facebook, Friendster, or even email, an artist from an Eastern European immigrant family… Read More >
Over the past 12 months, UNC Greensboro has arrived at what Chancellor Gilliam calls an “inflection point” – a critical moment in the University’s history…. Read More >
Many UNC Greensboro students have returned home for the holidays, but there’s still plenty for local Spartans and the Greensboro community to enjoy this holiday… Read More >
When UNC Greensboro MBA student Carrie Longnecker Hall was asked to be the student speaker at December’s Commencement ceremony, she was amazed and more than… Read More >
A new year is a great time for a fresh start in relationships. Maybe you need help understanding boundaries with friendships, a roommate, or at… Read More >
This morning’s December Commencement marked the end of a long journey and the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of nearly 2,000 UNC… Read More >
The post below has been updated to include additional pop up shop event information, as well as a video from the Friday night grand opening… Read More >
UNC Greensboro undergraduate Evan Bradner’s interest in medicine began at a young age, during an exceptionally difficult time. As his mother fought cancer, he witnessed… Read More >
UNC Greensboro is one of 25 colleges and universities nationwide to be recognized by Safe Campus for accomplishments in improving campus safety. The UNCG Police… Read More >
UNC Greensboro will award nearly 2,000 degrees during the December Commencement ceremony Friday, Dec. 7 at the Greensboro Coliseum. The University will confer approximately 1,550… Read More >
The Elliott University Center’s Azalea Room was a palette of colors last Monday for the annual Empty Bowls Sale to benefit Spartan Open Pantry. The… Read More >
The Greensboro community celebrated the grand opening of UNC Greensboro’s The Shops at Spartan Village with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today. Though several shops in Spartan… Read More >
UNC Greensboro this week received a $1 million planned gift from Celia Gomedela Jolley ’71 and David Styles Jolley ’76 MA to fund two scholarship… Read More >
Director of Bands John R. Locke knows exactly why he came to UNC Greensboro. “I know I’ve had a few moments when I’ve stood on… Read More >
UNC Greensboro recognized the indigenous communities who have inhabited the land where the University is now located in a special ceremony Monday evening at the… Read More >
The post below is an abbreviated version of a story that originally appeared in the Fall 2018 edition of UNCG Magazine. To read the full… Read More >
UNCG will host its annual Veterans Day Celebration this Friday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Maple Room of the Elliot… Read More >
Cone Ballroom was stirring with innovation last week as current students, alumni, faculty and staff gathered to connect and learn about entrepreneurship. The first-ever Entrepreneurship… Read More >
UNC Greensboro women’s soccer (15-4-1) won the Southern Conference Tournament Championship for the second straight year with a 2-1 win over Furman Sunday afternoon. With… Read More >
Freshman year is all about firsts: First time living away from home; first midterm exam; first roommate; and for some students, it’s the first time… Read More >
UNC Greensboro is one of the 399 most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company features UNCG in the 2018… Read More >
As current UNC Greensboro students buckle down for the last half of the fall semester, prospective students will be visiting campus to help them make… Read More >
The UNCG Police Department prides itself on its service to the University, its students, faculty and staff, as well as its dedication to the Greensboro… Read More >
A burly man with a long beard and a flannel shirt. That’s become the stereotypical image of a brewer in today’s world of craft beer…. Read More >
Award-winning author and memoirist Reyna Grande visited campus last week to meet and speak with students about her book “The Distance Between Us,” this year’s… Read More >
Autumn is transformative. Changing leaves, fall harvests, new friends, mid-semester exams. And at UNC Greensboro’s Weatherspoon Art Museum: “wolves that pose as grandmothers, pumpkins that… Read More >
As Hurricane Michael continues to move inland, UNC Greensboro and our Emergency Management Team have been in consultation with state and local officials while closely… Read More >
The Fall 2018 UNCG Magazine is now available online. This engaging online magazine – newly enhanced for handheld devices as well as computers – tells… Read More >
UNC Greensboro alumni have launched a new podcast in which Spartans talk about their UNCG experience and offer advice for soon-to-be graduates. The monthly show… Read More >
It’s our favorite week of the year: UNCG Homecoming. The campus-wide celebration kicks off on Wednesday, Oct. 10, and alumni, students, faculty and staff are… Read More >
UNC Greensboro has received a $100,000 grant from NC IDEA to promote entrepreneurial ambition and economic advancement on campus and across the state. The funding will support… Read More >
Since dance programs first began at Woman’s College in 1957, they have lived in the Rosenthal wing of the Coleman Building, once called Rosenthal Gymnasium…. Read More >
A few special guests paid a visit today to Moss Street Partnership School in honor of its inaugural year. UNC System President Margaret Spellings, UNC… Read More >
UNC Greensboro students, faculty and staff received a master class in communication from storied actor, writer, director and master communicator Alan Alda Sept. 21. Over… Read More >
UNC Greensboro’s newest construction project has started its rise from the site of the now-demolished McIver Building. When the Nursing & Instructional Building makes its… Read More >
On Tuesday, Sept. 18, Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. sent a message to the campus community. The full message is below. Dear Spartan Community, As… Read More >
UNC Greensboro received the 2018 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher… Read More >
Earlier this month, hundreds of colorful pinwheels decorated the EUC lawn – 1,100 to be exact.* It’s a number symbolizing the 1,100 college students lost… Read More >
Due to the anticipated and potential effects of Hurricane Florence in the Triad, UNC Greensboro will cancel all classes and all other university activities beginning… Read More >
For 2018-19, UNCG presents a campus-wide collaboration: “The ‘60s: Exploring the Limits,” a series of events that draws inspiration from the extraordinary decade of the… Read More >
The Fall Career Fair was originally scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 13. Due to the potential affects of Hurricane Florence, the event has been rescheduled. This… Read More >
UNC Greensboro alumna Rhiannon Giddens was selected to perform at Greensboro’s inaugural National Folk Festival in 2015. This week, she returns to Greensboro as special… Read More >
It’s a big week for the city of Greensboro, as the entire community pulls together to host the inaugural North Carolina Folk Festival, a free… Read More >
UNC Greensboro senior Samaya Roary wants to spend her life advocating for causes. The long-term goal for the political science (pre-law) and communication studies double… Read More >
UNC Greensboro, the Triad’s largest state university, today announced record enrollment for the University’s Fall 2018 Census. It’s the fifth year in a row UNCG… Read More >
At 7:15 a.m. Monday morning, Moss Street Partnership School opened its doors wide to greet 420 children of Reidsville on their first day of school…. Read More >
Spartans were spread across the City of Greensboro last weekend cleaning bikes, painting classrooms, removing invasive weeds and everything in between. Spartan Service Day, in… Read More >
From free comedy shows to tutoring and transportation, there are tons of resources and events offered to Spartans at no extra charge. Here are a… Read More >
It’s been a big week at UNC Greensboro, with the unveiling of a new, modern spirit mark and the University’s new “Find your way here”… Read More >
On Tuesday, Aug. 14, Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. sent a “Chancellor Musings” message to the campus community. The full message is below. Welcome students,… Read More >
Campus safety has always been a top priority for UNC Greensboro. Students, faculty, staff and community members should make use of these resources whenever there… Read More >
Spartan sports are back in action this weekend with women’s soccer, volleyball and men’s soccer competing at home. Women’s soccer kicks off the 2018-19 athletics… Read More >
New to campus? You’re invited to UNC Greensboro’s 13-day welcome home party: Rawkin’ Welcome Week. The annual event is an opportunity for first-year and transfer… Read More >
UNC Greensboro will host its second annual NAV1GATE New Student Convocation on Monday, Aug. 13, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on campus. The event,… Read More >
UNC Greensboro is one of 384 institutions named to the Princeton Review’s “The Best 384 Colleges” for excellence in undergraduate education, marking 20 years on… Read More >
The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) Spartan has a bold new look. Capitalizing on a year of historic growth, outstanding performance in the classroom and record-breaking results… Read More >
The halls of Moss Street Partnership School in Reidsville were filled with a flurry of activity on Wednesday morning, as volunteers from UNC Greensboro and… Read More >
It’s a hot Tuesday morning in July. The horses twitch and stomp. A barn cat snoozes in the sun. Seems like just another day at… Read More >
Family. It’s the first thing that comes to mind for Megan Delph Cayton when asked about UNC Greensboro’s Team QUEST program. “As a facilitator, not only… Read More >
It’s hard to miss: The towering 54-foot wall with colorful grips sprouting from the basement floor of UNC Greensboro’s Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness…. Read More >
UNC Greensboro’s Department of Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (CARS) moved up this year in rankings among the nation’s top fashion merchandising programs, according to Fashion-Schools.org…. Read More >
Restoring gravestones in an old fishing village on the Outer Banks of North Carolina – it’s not your typical classroom experience. But for 10 students… Read More >
UNC Greensboro’s interior architecture program recently earned a nod from global coatings giant Sherwin-Williams, when senior Amber McCullough snagged third place for residential design in… Read More >
It’s the longest day of the year, and the best evening for artistic fun at UNC Greensboro’s Weatherspoon Art Museum. Friday, June 22, 6 to… Read More >
The healing power of nature – it’s the premise of a program launched in 2016 by the Department of Community and Therapeutic Recreation at UNC… Read More >
The health and wellness of Guilford County residents is a top priority, thanks to a collaboration between UNC Greensboro, Cone Health and the Guilford County… Read More >
On Friday, June 1, UNC Greensboro received national attention as the official kick-off site for The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Healthy Homes… Read More >
A lot of people know UNC Greensboro is a great place to work. Now, we’re getting national recognition. UNCG is ranked 114th nationally among the… Read More >
For 18-year-old Kobe Streeter, wishes really do come true. The recent graduate of High Point Central High School spent Saturday with UNC Greensboro faculty and… Read More >
Although campus may have quieted down after graduation, there’s still plenty to do for Spartans who are sticking around for the summer months – from… Read More >
UNC Greensboro is stepping out for heart health at the 2018 Greater Guilford Heart & Stroke Walk Saturday, May 19, on campus. The free, 5K (3.1… Read More >
UNCG Magazine, the university’s semiannual publication for alumni and friends, has launched a newly enhanced, interactive website. Readers can now access all of the content in… Read More >
The ceremonies may be over, but Spartan graduates continue to celebrate their achievements on social media, expressing gratitude to the friends, family, faculty and others… Read More >
UNC Greensboro and Guilford County have announced a joint agreement as the newest members of the innovative MetroLab Network, a network of 37 regional city/county-university… Read More >
UNC Greensboro brought out the hardhats and golden shovels today at a ceremony to celebrate the official groundbreaking of its new Nursing and Instructional Building…. Read More >
The University of North Carolina System has named UNC Greensboro Police Department Officer Taylor Trantham as its 2018 Officer of the Year. Officer Trantham received… Read More >
UNC Greensboro was abuzz with science last Saturday as over 4,000 people descended onto campus for the fourth annual Science Everywhere festival. “It was an… Read More >
This spring and summer, UNC Greensboro will partner once again with LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro to present “Spartan Cinema,” a series of Friday night… Read More >
UNC System President Margaret Spellings visited Greensboro Wednesday afternoon for a special State of the University Address that highlighted the system’s four Triad area universities:… Read More >
This Saturday, UNC Greensboro is partnering with the Carolina Cobras, Greensboro’s newest arena football team, for a special UNCG Night at the Cobras. The Cobras… Read More >
Well Crafted NC, a new digital project by UNC Greensboro University Libraries that documents the history, business and culture of beer and brewing in downtown… Read More >
UNC Greensboro will host the 36th annual International Festival (I-Fest) – a celebration of world cultures featuring food, arts and crafts, music, games, exhibits and… Read More >
UNC Greensboro Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. will host a student town hall on Thursday, April 5, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the School… Read More >
UNC Greensboro has announced the extension of head men’s basketball coach Wes Miller’s contract through the 2028-29 season. The agreement in principle comes after Miller’s program… Read More >
There’s a unique mix of weekend relaxation and edge-of-your-seat excitement when you spend a Saturday at UNCG Softball Stadium. You’re sitting with sunflower seeds in… Read More >
This Friday, March 16, UNC Greensboro is teaming up with the Greensboro Swarm for a special night of basketball and all things blue and gold…. Read More >
What’s Piney Lake? Find out this Saturday, March 17th, when you can be among the first paddlers at the all-day reopening celebration. Free Spartan Chariots… Read More >
UNC Greensboro and the Rockingham County Schools Board of Education yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the Moss Street Partnership School in Rockingham County…. Read More >
On Tuesday, Feb. 27, UNC Greensboro hosted UNC System President Margaret Spellings and the UNC Board of Governors, the policy-making body charged with the governance… Read More >
It’s tournament time for the Spartans. The men’s and women’s basketball teams travel to Asheville this week to compete in their respective Southern Conference tournaments…. Read More >
On Tuesday, Feb. 27, Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. sent a “Chancellor Musings” message to the campus community. The full message is below. There’s… Read More >
Nearly 2,000 future Spartans and family members visited the UNC Greensboro campus on Saturday for Destination UNCG. The annual event is an opportunity for admitted… Read More >
Five UNC Greensboro alumni were recognized at the Triad Business Journal’s 15th-annual 40 Under Forty event, honoring young leaders across the Triad, held at UNCG’s… Read More >
UNC Greensboro will host Fit Expo 2018 – a national conference for young fitness professionals – this weekend at the Leonard J. Kaplan Center for… Read More >
It’s that time of the year again. Feb. 21 and 22 mark the fifth annual Believe in the G – a 48-hour celebration of Spartan… Read More >
For the second straight year, UNC Greensboro hosted the Triad Business Journal’s “Bizwomen Mentoring Monday” networking event. Approximately 200 students and young professionals participated in… Read More >
They met in different times and places: A health class during the Vietnam War; laughing at a movie in Reynolds Residence Hall; sitting side by… Read More >
On Thursday, Feb. 1, UNC Greensboro tested its emergency response and recovery plans with a large-scale, mass casualty emergency exercise on campus. The drill, one… Read More >
Affecting positive change in today’s global landscape is a challenge UNC Greensboro’s Office of Leadership and Service-Learning (OLSL) takes head on. This week, Dr. Nicholas… Read More >
Author Colson Whitehead spoke last week at UNC Greensboro’s University Concert and Lecture Series (UCLS), opening with a personal comic monologue and reading several selections… Read More >
As a communication expert, UNC Greensboro’s Dr. Marianne LeGreco understands that the way we talk about food impacts the solutions we put in place. For… Read More >
Next week, UNC Greensboro will receive a visit from esteemed author Colson Whitehead. His best-known work, “The Underground Railroad,” has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize,… Read More >
On Thursday, Feb. 1, UNC Greensboro will conduct a large-scale, mass casualty emergency exercise in and around the McIver Building on campus. The drill, which… Read More >
Navigating the health care system isn’t easy. For Clementine Aulath, who immigrated to Greensboro from Central Africa three years ago, language and cultural barriers made… Read More >
Imagine an art gallery full of trunks, suitcases and crates. There’s a damaged FedEx package, a piece of luggage that has been inspected by the… Read More >
Sixteen community partners. More than 200 students. Nearly 700 service hours. The impact of this year’s MLK Day of Service will be felt for years… Read More >
The American Heart Association announced today that UNCG Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. will serve as chairman for the 2018 Greater Guilford Heart & Stroke… Read More >
Update: Due to inclement weather on Jan. 17, this event has been rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 12. All times and locations remain the same. For… Read More >
It’s going to be a big year for Spartans. UNCG is investing in its campus with new infrastructure projects, including a two-part construction project that… Read More >
“Figaro, Figaro, Figaro!” It’s a line of opera that many know, perhaps from Saturday morning cartoons. The classic line is from “The Barber of Seville,”… Read More >
It’s been a historic year for UNCG. The university kicked off its 125th anniversary celebration, launched a new strategic plan and continued to take “Giant… Read More >
UNCG will confer more than 1,800 degrees at the university’s December Commencement ceremonies next week. The university-wide commencement will take place Friday, Dec. 8, at… Read More >
If there’s one person who knows UNCG’s history, it’s University Archivist Erin Lawrimore. From the days of McIver to the Woman’s College era to the… Read More >
When Wes Miller became head coach of the Spartans, he was just 29 years old – the youngest head coach in Division I men’s basketball…. Read More >
On Saturday, Nov. 18, take a step back into ancient Greece and Rome for the 7th annual Classics Day festival. The free student-run event is… Read More >
UNCG has been named a Gold-rated institution in the 2017 Sustainable Campus Index, and a top performer in the subcategories of public engagement and well-being and… Read More >
UNCG will host a campus-wide Veterans Day Celebration this Friday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. along College Avenue and inside Elliott University… Read More >
The board of directors of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Endowment Fund today announced a strategic real estate investment to acquire a property… Read More >
A regular season Southern Conference title. The most wins in program history. And a trip to New York to compete against Syracuse in the National… Read More >
A mysterious invitation is floating around campus. “You’re invited to dinner,” it begins. “It’s a dinner party that goes wrong, you could say,” said sophomore… Read More >
UNCG is partnering with Guilford County Schools (GCS) to help public school teachers use the arts more effectively, thanks to a $1.4 million grant from… Read More >
The Juilliard String Quartet, widely known as the quintessential American string quartet, will perform at UNCG on Friday, Oct. 27, at 8 p.m. as part… Read More >
UNCG and UNC Wilmington collaborated on a full-scale hurricane evacuation and sheltering exercise on the UNCG campus Oct. 16 and 17. The exercise, called “Hurricane… Read More >
In honor of its 125th anniversary, UNCG will sponsor a special 1.25-mile costume walk/run at the annual Run 4 the Greenway event in Greensboro on… Read More >
Thousands of alumni from across the state and beyond will descend on UNCG’s campus this week for one of the university’s favorite traditions: Homecoming. The… Read More >
Distinguished guest artists come to UNCG’s campus every semester, but for the 125th anniversary Founders Day concert, the music star was one of our own. Last… Read More >
When UNCG student Homayoon Ershadi’s friend in Houston left his job to help those devastated by Hurricane Harvey’s destructive path, it got him thinking. “It… Read More >
Spartans sure know how to throw a party. Thousands of UNCG students, alumni, faculty and staff gathered together yesterday for a campus-wide Founders Day celebration…. Read More >
UNCG emeritus professor and lauded poet Fred Chappell, who helped create the UNCG MFA in Creative Writing program, has now graced UNCG’s 125th anniversary celebration… Read More >
It’s going to be a sweet 125th anniversary. On Oct. 5, 1892, UNCG opened its doors to its first class of students. Now, on the… Read More >
Tia Kratter has been a part of the artistry of Pixar films since the very first one, “Toy Story,” released in 1995. Before that, she… Read More >
Collaborative. Challenging. Community-based. For junior Alyssa Sanchez, that’s the UNCG Lloyd International Honors College in a nutshell. It’s rigorous, yes. For the pre-pharmacy biochemistry major… Read More >
The fall edition of UNCG Magazine – a special 125th anniversary issue – published this week, with more than 100,000 copies arriving in the mailboxes… Read More >
It’s a beautiful time of year in Greensboro, North Carolina. There’s a refreshing crispness in the air, leaves are slowly starting to change colors, and… Read More >
UNCG has unveiled its new five-year strategic plan, a road map for the university that outlines significant areas of focus, key goals and initiatives, and… Read More >
The UNCG Office of Leadership and Service-Learning (OLSL) is teaming up with Campus Activities and Programs (CAP) to host a campus-wide Constitution Day Celebration on… Read More >
UNCG’s Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness has received the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold rating by the U.S. Green Building Council…. Read More >
The UNCG men’s and women’s basketball teams have announced their 2017-18 schedules, and this year Spartan fans can expect some tough non-conference competition and exciting… Read More >
On Wednesday, Sept. 6, Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. sent a message to the campus community regarding the U.S. Attorney General’s recent DACA announcement. The… Read More >
UNCG today announced record overall enrollment of 19,922 students for this year, the fourth straight year enrollment has grown at the Triad’s largest state university. Enrollment… Read More >
Get ready to paint the town blue and gold when Davie Street in downtown Greensboro is transformed by Spartan pride for the 77th annual National… Read More >
The UNCG School of Music is kicking off the new academic year with the 10th annual Collage concert, featuring more than 300 student and faculty… Read More >
In just seven days, prepare for a global weekend, and it starts at UNCG. On Thursday, Sept. 7, the night before the National Folk Festival kicks… Read More >
UNCG and Rockingham County Schools today unveiled a proposal for an innovative new partnership school in Rockingham County. The school – also called a “Lab School”… Read More >
For the seventh straight year, UNCG ranks among the most sustainable colleges and universities in the United States and Canada according to the Sierra Club’s… Read More >
If there’s one word to describe junior communication studies major Holly Shields, it’s passionate. She’s passionate about the UNCG Student Government Association (SGA) – an… Read More >
It’s an exciting time for UNCG Spartans. With the university’s 125th anniversary in full swing, the campus community is celebrating not only UNCG’s unique history,… Read More >
UNCG Athletics kicks off the 2017-18 home season in a big way this weekend with three marquee events as volleyball, women’s soccer and men’s soccer… Read More >
With the start of a new year, campus safety is a top priority for UNCG. There are a number of resources on campus that students,… Read More >
UNCG is bringing its 125th anniversary celebration to First National Bank Field this weekend for a special Fan Appreciation Night with the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Join fellow… Read More >
UNCG and Allegacy Federal Credit Union have announced a new collaboration that offers rewards for UNCG students, faculty and staff who use UNCG’s state-of-the-art Leonard… Read More >
UNCG Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. marked the beginning of the new academic year this morning with a simple, yet impactful call to the campus… Read More >
In celebration of its 125th anniversary, UNCG is kicking off the academic year with a new campus tradition: NAV1GATE New Student Convocation. The daylong event,… Read More >
UNCG Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. will kick off the university’s 125th year with the annual State of the Campus Address, an opportunity for the… Read More >
UNCG University Libraries is expanding on its popular “Hop into History” events with the newly launched “Well Crafted NC,” a project that documents the history… Read More >
Single-event tickets are now on sale for the 2017-18 UNCG University Concert and Lecture Series (UCLS), a year-long series of live arts experiences formerly known… Read More >
Sixty-one Latino high school students from across the state traveled to Greensboro last week to take part in UNCG CHANCE (Campamento Hispano Abriendo Nuestro Camino… Read More >
This summer, UNCG is partnering with LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro to present “Spartan Cinema,” a series of Friday Night movie screenings that are free… Read More >
It’s a record year for UNCG’s 35th annual Summer Music Camp. More than 2,000 student musicians from 21 states and Bermuda will attend the two… Read More >
Community health is community wealth. That idea led Casey Thomas ’16 MPH to become a key player in the establishment of the Renaissance Community Cooperative… Read More >
This past month, a UNCG alumna’s words reached thousands across the globe. In her work, she conveyed the profound joys of life, in the midst… Read More >
The North Carolina General Assembly today (June 29) announced the reappointments of two members of the Board of Trustees for The University of North Carolina… Read More >
UNCG Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. will receive one of the Triad’s Most Admired CEOs awards from the Triad Business Journal. The 2017 class of honorees includes… Read More >
Erika Rauer saw the usual suspects when she poked her head into a student-led violin class at a Greensboro Boys and Girls Club – an… Read More >
More than 4,000 new Spartans will visit UNCG’s campus this summer for SOAR, the university’s undergraduate orientation program. The two-day orientation sessions kicked off last… Read More >
Today marks the beginning of UNCG’s 125th anniversary celebration, a yearlong commemoration of UNCG’s history of opportunity and excellence as the university looks forward to… Read More >
The warmer days of summer have finally arrived. For some Spartans, summer means studying abroad, returning home or moving to a new city for a… Read More >
UNCG will host the first annual Barbershop Talk Conference addressing issues of youth education and health on Monday, June 5, from 9 a.m. to 3… Read More >
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) announced that Joseph M. Bryan Jr. and Robert E. (Bobby) Long Jr. are the 2017 Charles Duncan… Read More >
Verna Torain has lived in east Greensboro’s Cottage Grove neighborhood for more than 25 years. When she first moved to the community, many residents worked… Read More >
This June, the UNCG College of Visual and Performing Arts is bringing the sounds of renowned composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim to the Triad with… Read More >
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors today approved a proposal from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) for the establishment of… Read More >
The new Office of the Chancellor website launched this week with a redesign that reflects the university’s increased focus on creating meaningful engagement – and… Read More >
There’s a new resource at UNCG, and Director of Emergency Management Zach Smith can explain how it benefits the entire campus and campus community. “I… Read More >
Spartans took to social media last week to share one of the biggest events of the year – the May Commencement ceremony for the Class… Read More >
Approximately 350 UNCG students and 34 UNCG police officers gathered together on Friday, April 28, to enjoy food and fun at the first annual Spring… Read More >
On Saturday, April 22, UNCG’s campus was transformed into a playground for science. Drawing an estimated crowd of nearly 5,000 on a beautiful spring day,… Read More >
When the world’s most renowned trumpet player brings the world’s most celebrated jazz orchestra to campus, that’s big. When the performers take the time to… Read More >
UNCG’s campus will transform into a 200-acre science lab this Saturday at the third annual UNCG Science Everywhere, part of the North Carolina Science Festival…. Read More >
Twenty minutes north of UNCG’s main campus is the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE), a technical assistance center that has been a part of… Read More >
Wynton Marsalis, renowned trumpet player, composer, bandleader, educator and a leading figure in the promotion of jazz music throughout the world, will visit UNCG next… Read More >
There’s something special about springtime at UNCG. It’s the perfect time to take a stroll down College Avenue, grab a cone at Yum Yum or… Read More >
A fire incident occurred on Tuesday, April 4, in UNCG Auditorium during a dress rehearsal for the opera “The Consul,” directed by David Holley. No serious… Read More >
UNCG teamed up with the Triad Business Journal to host the fourth annual “Bizwomen Mentoring Monday” on April 3 at the Elliott University Center on… Read More >
Travel the globe this weekend, right on campus. It’s the 35th annual International Festival, or I-Fest, offering music, food, exhibits, educational demonstrations and live entertainment… Read More >
Winston-Salem architecture firm Walter Robbs recently received the North Carolina State Building Commission Excellence in Design Award for its design of UNCG’s Leonard J. Kaplan… Read More >
Excavators broke ground in the Peabody Park recreation area (between the soccer fields and native prairie) and in the adjacent Peabody Park woodland area (near… Read More >
There are couches and comfy chairs, sunlight pouring in from floor-to-ceiling windows, and engaged, lively discussion. Walking into a classroom at UNCG’s Ashby Residential College… Read More >
Electric. That’s the best way to describe the atmosphere on campus today as the UNCG men’s basketball team prepares to take on East Tennessee State… Read More >
Two Guilford County educational institutions have been selected to take part in a national initiative to help close achievement gaps in higher education. The University… Read More >
Members of the North Carolina General Assembly today marked the 125th anniversary of the first classes to attend The University of North Carolina at Greensboro… Read More >
On Friday, Feb. 3, Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. sent a message to the campus community regarding how to move forward and make a difference… Read More >
UNCG’s War & Peace Imagined event series continues this semester with a variety of lectures, performances and discussions that explore the themes of war and… Read More >
UNCG students, faculty and staff are joining together to host a series of campus events – including a variety show, diversity expo and daylong conference… Read More >
Internationally recognized photographer Lucinda Devlin’s first museum retrospective “Sightlines” will open on Saturday, Jan. 28, at UNCG’s Weatherspoon Art Museum. The exhibition will feature 83… Read More >
More than 50 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial… Read More >
For Spartans, 2016 has been a year of giant steps. From the installation of Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. to the opening of the Leonard… Read More >
UNCG was named the top university nationally for employees who commute in the 2016 Best Workplaces for Commuters “Race to Excellence” awards. Best Workplaces for… Read More >
UNCG has received a $46,112 grant from the Duke Energy Water Resources Fund to construct two wetlands on campus. The wetlands will improve water quality… Read More >
UNCG will host the annual lighting of the Vacc Bell Tower and Anniversary Plaza on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 5:30 p.m. Held each year on… Read More >
The UNCG Humanities Network and Consortium (HNAC) will host a lecture by renowned historian Heather Ann Thompson titled “The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and… Read More >
Humanities for everyone. That’s the simple, yet impactful vision of UNCG’s new Humanities Network and Consortium (HNAC), launched by faculty in humanities disciplines such as… Read More >
The UNCG men’s basketball team finished last season with a five-game winning streak in the regular season and a trip to the College Basketball Invitational… Read More >
UNCG has a reputation of supporting and celebrating its veteran students, and this Friday will be no exception. “Veterans Day is a time of celebration,”… Read More >
UNCG will host States of Incarceration, the first national traveling multimedia exhibition and coordinated public dialogue on mass incarceration, from Nov. 8 through Dec. 15… Read More >
UNCG continues to expand its presence on West Gate City Boulevard with Spartan Village Student Housing Phase II, a new $50.9 million mixed-use project featuring… Read More >
The university thanks its campus community and distinguished guests for their support of Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam Jr. in his installation ceremony on Oct. 7, 2016. Below are highlights from the ceremony and congratulatory remarks shared on social media.
Dr. Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. was installed as The University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s 11th chancellor today in a ceremony held in UNCG Auditorium…. Read More >
The campus community will gather together this Wednesday, Oct. 5, to celebrate Founders Day, an annual celebration that commemorates UNCG’s history. The tradition dates back… Read More >
In 1941, UNCG’s Gregory Ivy established a university teaching art gallery based on the belief that students should be exposed to the art of their… Read More >
UNCG will host a panel discussion titled “Immigrants and Refugees in Greensboro: Current Challenges” this Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the… Read More >
The UNCG Career Services Center will host its annual Fall Career Fair this Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Leonard… Read More >
UNCG students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members gathered together on Friday, Sept. 16, to celebrate the official dedication of the Leonard J. Kaplan Center… Read More >
The student video series “Gtalk” is back this semester at UNCG, giving current and prospective students a chance to hear what Spartans are saying about their… Read More >
This Thursday, UNCG will kick off War & Peace Imagined, a yearlong, interdisciplinary event series that explores war and peace throughout the arts and humanities…. Read More >
When you talk with senior English major Joseph Graham, you get the sense that he was destined for UNCG. He comes from a long line… Read More >
The start of the fall semester at UNCG is always an exciting time for the campus community as new and returning students move into their… Read More >
The Spartan community followed Paul Chelimo’s Olympic journey from his qualifying race in July to his silver medal finish in Rio. Check out social media highlights from Paul’s week in Rio.
Next week is GOWeek at UNCG’s new Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness, and the campus community is abuzz. The Kaplan Center officially opened its doors… Read More >
UNCG kicks off its annual Rawkin’ Welcome Week on Wednesday, and this year’s festivities are packed with a variety of campus events, Spartan spirit and… Read More >
The Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness has officially opened its doors, ushering in a new era of recreation and wellness at UNCG focused on… Read More >
At the corner of Arlington Street and Gate City Boulevard, the Union Square Campus is a symbol of partnership and revitalization in downtown Greensboro, and… Read More >
UNCG Summer Music Camp is a homecoming of sorts for camp counselor Lars Holmberg ’11. The sights and sounds evoke memories not only from his… Read More >
“Take a leap of faith” is Santiago Gonzalez’s advice to incoming freshmen and it’s exactly what he did his first year at UNCG by attending… Read More >
Tank tops, flip-flops and day trips to the beach can only mean one thing: summer has officially arrived. And this Friday, June 24, UNCG’s Weatherspoon… Read More >
More than 4,000 incoming undergraduate students and family members will visit UNCG this summer to meet advisors, register for classes and learn about campus resources. Check out the highlights from SOAR’s first week.
On Friday, April 22, University of North Carolina System President Margaret Spellings visited UNCG as part of her statewide tour of the 16-campus UNC university… Read More >
What makes a good leader? Is it adaptability, effective communication, a knack for identifying prudent risks? This past semester, UNCG’s Department of Communication Studies worked… Read More >
UNCG will host its 7th annual Spartapalooza festival – featuring carnival rides, fair-style foods and plenty of prizes – on Saturday, April 16, from 3… Read More >
What does a turtle’s shell feel like? Did you know that you can pick up a Cheerio with a magnet? Have you ever wanted to… Read More >
This weekend, you can travel the world without leaving Greensboro. I-Fest, UNCG’s 34th annual international festival, is bringing Russia, Peru, India, Korea, Mexico and more… Read More >
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is committed to being an inclusive community that embraces and supports the diverse needs of our faculty, staff, students and visitors. As part of our ongoing evaluation of restroom spaces – and with a core belief that everyone in our community should have ready access to them – we have been working on identifying and designating certain restrooms as single occupancy
UNCG’s Department of Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (CARS) will host its third annual Industry Summit, sponsored by VF Jeanswear, on Thursday, March 24, from… Read More >
North Carolina voters overwhelmingly passed the Connect NC Bond, which will bring a new nursing and STEM instructional building to UNCG’s campus. Chancellor Franklin D…. Read More >
MacArthur Fellow Sarah Deer, widely known as a top legal scholar and advocate for Native American women, will visit UNCG on Tuesday, March 22, to… Read More >
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) announced today a $5 million gift made by Tobee Kaplan in honor of her late husband, Leonard… Read More >
Voters across the state will head to the polls on Tuesday, but the presidential primary isn’t the only thing on the ballot. They’ll also decide… Read More >
With less than 10 days until the first day of spring, you can feel the buzz around campus. Days are longer, the weather is warmer… Read More >
Over the last year, a group of nearly 100 UNCG students called the Food Recovery Network have been helping to feed the hungry across the Triad… Read More >
In the fall of 2014, student group UNCGreen presented a unique yet simple proposition to UNCG’s Student Fees Committee: implement a $2.22 annual fee per… Read More >
The university received more than 900 gifts during its annual 48-hour giving campaign on Feb. 16-17, 2016.
Longer days, warmer weather and the “ping” of a bat heard across campus can only mean one thing. Baseball season is officially upon us. Having… Read More >
Ten UNCG alumni and staff were honored at the Triad Business Journal’s 40 Leaders Under Forty ceremony at UNCG’s Elliott University Center on Thursday, Feb…. Read More >
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) Board of Trustees voted that the university’s historic facility no longer be named Aycock Auditorium at its… Read More >
The UNCG School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD) and Triad Stage have announced plans to create a formal partnership that will capitalize on the… Read More >
Why do you #BelieveInTheG? That’s the question UNCG will be asking alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends this week as it holds its third… Read More >
UNCG University Archives is celebrating the 125th anniversary of the passage of the bill establishing the State Normal and Industrial School (now UNCG) with a… Read More >
UNCG’s Bryan School of Business and Economics is among the top North Carolina business schools for veterans according to the Military Times’ Best for Vets:… Read More >
The Gateway Materials Test Center (GMTC) has earned a new, international accreditation that is expected to attract significantly more contract testing to the site. The… Read More >
From an exhibition highlighting early African-American staff at UNCG to a discussion of the persona and speechmaking of Michelle Obama, UNCG is marking Black History… Read More >
The United States makes up just 5 percent of the world’s population, yet has 25 percent of the world’s prisoners. And it’s costing the nation… Read More >
This week faculty, staff and students gathered to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by volunteering in the community and discussing the… Read More >
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, along with key state officials and Triad academic leaders, visited UNCG on Thursday, Jan. 21, to discuss the proposed… Read More >
“What are you doing for others?” That’s the challenge that UNCG Chancellor Dr. Frank Gilliam presented to a sold-out crowd of nearly 900 people during… Read More >
UNCG and N.C. A&T are partnering for the fourth straight year to host the 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 7 p.m. on Thursday,… Read More >
UNCG Chancellor Frank Gilliam, N.C. A&T Chancellor Harold Martin and GTCC President Randy Parker met Thursday, Jan. 14, on GTCC’s campus to sign a joint… Read More >
More than 200 UNCG students will spend Monday, Jan. 18, living out the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders at… Read More >
The leaders from three Guilford County educational institutions will come together on Thursday, Jan. 14, to sign a joint resolution in support of the $2… Read More >
As our students, alumni, faculty and staff are reunited with their families and spend time celebrating the joys of this holiday season, let us also… Read More >
More than 1,600 Spartans graduated from UNCG on Thursday, and many students and family members celebrated the milestone by posting photos and best wishes on… Read More >
More than 1,600 Spartans will turn their tassels at UNCG’s December Commencement on Thursday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. in the Greensboro Coliseum. The university… Read More >
UNCG is a place where learning comes to life, and the Classical Society proved that by bringing a taste of ancient Greece and Rome to… Read More >
It started in 2007 with a few coins. Three years later, apples appeared. Since then, there have been notes, flowers and various fruits left at… Read More >
All are invited to the UNCG campus for the Lighting of the Vacc Bell Tower and Plaza Tuesday, Dec. 1. The event will begin at… Read More >
UNCG’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD) recently honored five of its most accomplished alumni in the school’s second Distinguished Alumni Awards. On Thursday,… Read More >
This Saturday, Nov. 21, UNCG students, alumni, faculty and staff will gather together to spread holiday cheer during the 10th annual Branches of Love. The… Read More >
UNCG has been named to the Military Times’ annual Best for Vets: Colleges 2016 list, the most comprehensive school-by-school assessment of veteran and military student… Read More >
What do you do if Chancellor Gilliam invites you to ride along in his GEM car? Tweet about it! The Office of the Chancellor recently… Read More >
Ever wonder what it would have been like to watch chariot races, participate in the Olympic Games or fight a gladiator in ancient Greece or… Read More >
Ranked by a number of publications as one of the best colleges for veterans in the United States, UNCG has a reputation for providing a… Read More >
Each year, UNCG honors its veteran students and all who have served in the United States military with a Veterans Day celebration. The Field of… Read More >
Next week, UNCG students will give back to those in need as part of National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, an annual initiative sponsored by… Read More >
Downtown Greensboro Inc. honored UNCG Associate Vice Chancellor for Economic Engagement Bryan Toney last week with the Ed Kitchen Leadership Award for his efforts to… Read More >
Dr. Christine Murray, associate professor in the Department of Counseling and Educational Development, has one goal in mind for Domestic Violence Awareness Month: end the… Read More >
The UNCG Alumni Association’s Spartan Legislative Network will once again be hosting the Greensboro Municipal Candidate Forum on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6-8 p.m. in… Read More >
Beautiful weather and a diverse lineup of events contributed to strong turnout during Homecoming this year. Check out highlights from the festivities in the Storify… Read More >
UNCG’s Alumni Association honored 15 university graduates this fall with Alumni of Distinction Awards. Recipients are chosen for their distinguished service to the university and… Read More >
Meteorologists are calling for bright skies and crisp, autumn air this weekend – perfect conditions for UNCG’s Homecoming festivities. Homecoming events kick off Wednesday at… Read More >
UNCG celebrated Founders Day Monday, Oct. 5, to remember the legacy of Charles Duncan McIver, the university’s first president. UNCG was founded in 1891 and opened as the State Normal and Industrial School on Oct. 5, 1892.
Earlier this week, students, faculty and staff gathered at Moran Commons and Plaza to hear the big news: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro… Read More >
Interested in being a part of the student newspaper? How about being involved in the wizard-like sport of Quidditch or Chinese Culture and Language? With… Read More >
UNCG is a remarkable institution, uniquely positioned to grow and thrive. Chancellor-Elect Franklin Gilliam Jr. delivered remarks at the 124th State of the Campus Address… Read More >
You are invited to attend UNCG’s Learning Factory Summer Camp Maker Faire on July 17 and 24. The UNCG School of Education’s TQP grant, Transforming… Read More >
UNCG’s Sustainability Coordinator Trey McDonald appears to be an easy-going, gregarious man willing to talk about most anything with visitors. Until, that is, you mention… Read More >
UNCG’s Fleming Gym was packed. The student section was going crazy. Who knew you were seeing the future superstar of the Euroleague (Kyle Hines)? Or… Read More >
GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 22, 2015) – Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr., Dean of the Luskin School of Public Affairs at the University of California, Los Angeles… Read More >
Dan Elder’s hip hurt, a lot, but ibuprofen took care of it. He was working out, trying to build muscle, but he kept losing weight…. Read More >
Spring 2015 Commencement — May 8, 2015
On May 3 and 4, UNCG will be one of only three locations in the state to be part of the Americans with Disabilities Act… Read More >
Kids don’t mind a little drizzle. Kids are fascinated by (non-venomous) snakes … by making their own creations … by science experiments of all types,… Read More >
Looking into summer camp options? Each year, thousands of young people in the Triad and beyond enjoy camps at UNCG providing summer learning opportunities. The… Read More >
Tim Rice, former CEO and current CEO emeritus of Cone Health, will deliver the commencement address at the May 8 graduation ceremony of The University of North… Read More >
Philip Glass, one of the most celebrated composers of the modern era, performs with violinist Timothy Fain Tuesday, April 14, at UNCG. The performance begins at… Read More >
A pair of UNCG MBA students won third place in the 2015 Small Business Institute Project of the Year contest for their analysis of the… Read More >
The clock has started on a 48-hour campaign calling on Spartans to show how much they #BelieveInTheG. UNCG is hosting the second “Believe In The… Read More >
A significant increase in undergraduate students has boosted UNCG’s 2015 spring semester enrollment compared to spring semester 2014. Undergraduate enrollment increased by 534 students to… Read More >
Kathy Reichs — best-selling crime writer and inspiration for the Fox TV series “Bones” — will be the guest speaker at the Friends of the… Read More >
Charlie Lovett, author of “First Impressions: A Novel of Old Books, Unexpected Love, and Jane Austen” will speak at UNCG Feb. 5. The free event… Read More >
Flutist-composer Ian Clarke is the featured artist for a weekend of exciting flute performances and classes at Carolina Flute Fest, held at the UNCG School… Read More >
The Kit Kat Club opens for business Feb. 12-22, so come hear the music play. See UNCG Theatre’s production of “Cabaret” live in Taylor Theatre…. Read More >
Poet, educator and activist Dr. Sonia Sanchez will deliver the keynote address at the 2015 MLK celebration sponsored jointly by UNCG and NC A&T. This… Read More >
Evaluation is a critical tool for nonprofit organizations. A well-crafted program evaluation helps to ensure that programs are actually accomplishing their intended goals, provides accountability… Read More >
Dr. Cathy Hamilton, director of UNCG’s Office of Leadership and Service-Learning, appeared on “NC Now” Thursday to discuss the university’s commitment to service-learning and how… Read More >
Dr. Bruce Kirchoff, Biology, had a simple message for UNCG’s 1,642 winter graduates: Don’t underestimate the power of ‘Yes’. “When life is difficult, the only… Read More >
Mariah Governor, president of UNCG’s Student Alumni Ambassadors (SAA), has worked with SAA’s Christmas-time Branches of Love project for four years. You might say her… Read More >
Sam Parker remembers it well. Parker, a professor in UNCG’s deaf interpreter preparation program, got a call that a deaf person was in the hospital… Read More >
Just under 1,650 students are expected to earn degrees at UNCG’s 2014 Winter Commencement. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, in the… Read More >
Spc. Chen-yang Liu, an Army Reserves combat photographer and vice president of UNCG’s Student Veterans Association, wore his dress blues for the Veterans Day dedication… Read More >
Dr. Christine Murray, a professor in UNCG’s Department of Counseling and Educational Development and co-founder of the “See the Triumph” campaign to empower domestic violence… Read More >
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s visit to UNCG Thursday drew about 200 people, including TV and print journalists and former N.C. Governors Beverly Perdue… Read More >
It was Arne Duncan’s birthday, but he was the one who sprang the surprise. To the tune of $20 million. Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education,… Read More >
Amber Mathwig spent a decade in the U.S. Navy as a military police officer. When she left the military and went back to college for… Read More >
Dr. Robert Anemone, head of UNCG’s Department of Anthropology, appeared on a WFMY Kids Want 2 Know segment to answer a child’s question about why… Read More >
Journalists and experts focus on victims of domestic violence, and rightly so, says Dr. Christine Murray, associate professor of counseling at UNCG and co-founder of… Read More >
The UNCG Alumni Association has created a new award for senior students. Ten seniors will receive inaugural Spartan of Promise awards Thursday, Oct. 30, at… Read More >
The UNCG Alumni Association has announced recipients of the university’s 2014 alumni awards. Alumni awards are given annually in four categories: Alumni Distinguished Service Awards,… Read More >
UNCG Chancellor Linda P. Brady today announced her plans to retire July 31, 2015, after seven years of service. She became the university’s tenth chancellor… Read More >
Jasmine Kendrick scribbles with a marker, in purple ink. She’s considered what she most wants to do in her life. “Not letting my fears stop… Read More >
A diverse collective of voices is paramount to shaping UNCG’s future success. The UNCG Strategic Planning and Visioning website is a valuable way to stay… Read More >
In 1936, Kay Brown convinced Hollywood producer David O. Selznick to snap up the film rights to “Gone with the Wind.” Brown had read Margaret… Read More >
The country’s obsession with food trucks extends to college campuses and UNCG is no exception, the News & Record reports. The university was considering opening… Read More >
John D. Bassett III, a 53-year veteran of the furniture industry, chairman of Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Company and protagonist of the New York Times bestseller “Factory… Read More >
Dr. Stephen Tate, head of the UNCG Department of Computer Science, demonstrated how email hacking works and gave tips on ways users can protect themselves… Read More >
Just in time for Halloween, the season of fright, homegrown mystery maven Margaret Maron heads to UNCG to introduce audiences to another successful woman mystery… Read More >
Third time’s a charm, for those who support bicycling in Greensboro. The Third Annual NC Bike Summit will be hosted by UNCG and Greensboro Oct…. Read More >
Two top Krispy Kreme executives will share their experience and thoughts on corporate entrepreneurship and franchising when they speak at UNCG on Oct. 15. Tony… Read More >
UNCG’s School of Education has been awarded a five-year, $7.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant will further UNCG’s efforts to… Read More >
Professionals who work with children ages five and under have a new professional development resource that will equip them to continue providing high-quality early childhood… Read More >
Juan Collazo, studying biology at UNCG, appeared on the Sept. 21 segment of “Hola NC,” a bilingual lifestyle program that airs weekly on Fox 50… Read More >
UNCG’s 2014 Keker First-Year Summer Read for new freshmen was “Little Princes,” Conor Grennan’s harrowing account of child trafficking in Nepal. Greenan will visit campus… Read More >
October is more than just the season for Halloween, it’s also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. And the Centers for Disease Control’s National Intimate Partner and… Read More >
The Bard and the Father of Modern Science. They were the superstars of their day. Literal Renaissance men whose words and ideas continue to shape… Read More >
It’s reminiscent of that iconic moment in pop culture when chocolate and peanut butter collided. Jazz and “Twelfth Night” just jelled. Theatre professor Jim Wren… Read More >
Parents Magazine and MSN reported on a new study by UNCG researchers about mothers’ responses to infants’ cries. The study, led by Dr. Esther Leerkes, Human… Read More >
David Holley, director of UNCG Opera Theatre and artistic director of Greensboro Opera, wanted to do something different for this year’s annual gala. He wanted… Read More >
Ellis Marsalis and his 37-year-old son Jason will join forces for a generation-crossing performance on Friday, Sept. 12, 8 p.m., in Aycock Auditorium. The show… Read More >
Fox 8 News ran a segment on UNCG’s fall move-in, speaking with Tim Johnson, director of Housing and Residence Life, and Tate Street businesses that… Read More >
Chancellor Linda P. Brady focused squarely on UNCG’s future in her 2014 State of the Campus Address. In the address, she presented a path to… Read More >
Whether he’s singing about catfish, pontificating on possums, extolling the virtues of dandelions, telling wild snake tales or wailing out a jivey harmonica tune, storyteller… Read More >
Jack Register, an academic professional assistant professor in the UNCG Department of Social Work, was quoted in a News & Record story on options the… Read More >
UNCG’s Center for Community-Engaged Design (CC-ED) is ready to unveil its latest public art project, a mural on the Riz Mart building in Greensboro’s historic… Read More >
As a U.S. Navy veteran, Dr. Susan Letvak understands the challenges veterans face when they transition to civilian life. Letvak, chair of the Adult Health… Read More >
The Burlington Times-News ran a story about the new agreement between UNCG and Alamance Community College (ACC) to offer UNCG’s BSN (bachelor’s in nursing) degree… Read More >
UNCG Chancellor Linda P. Brady and Dr. Algie Gatewood, president of Alamance Community College, put pens to paper Thursday, cementing an agreement that will bring… Read More >
More than two dozen eighth-graders from across the state have descended on the UNCG campus June 18-20 for a three-day, two-night immersion in college life…. Read More >
Megan Whinna graduated in May, with a dual degree in elementary and special education. On June 25, she heads to West Africa. Megan will spend… Read More >
Justin Streuli has been named director of the North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center (NCEC) at UNCG effective June 2. “We are excited about Justin moving into… Read More >
How often do you get to return to the site of your greatest achievement and top it? In the late 1980s, Angela Polk-Jones scorched her… Read More >
Watson Jennison, a UNCG history professor, got a plug on the News & Record’s higher education blog, The Syllabus. One of Jennison’s lectures will air… Read More >
She has made a difference for the arts and a wide array of nonprofit organizations. He has worked diligently to serve those experiencing homelessness. Both… Read More >
Dr. Bruce Kirchoff, professor in the Department of Biology, was named one of this year’s winners of the annual UNC Awards for Teaching Excellence, as… Read More >
Dr. Omar Ali, associate professor and director of graduate studies in the African American Studies program, and UNCG student Remington Brown were interviewed by Fox… Read More >
Peter Alexander, dean of the School of Music, Theatre and Dance, was referenced by the News & Record in an article about the public debut… Read More >
Mike Elliott, director of International Student & Scholar Services, was interviewed by the News & Record regarding the International Festival that happened recently on UNCG’s… Read More >
How did Greensboro become the city it is today? From 1880-1945, three distinct forces helped transform the city: textiles, teachers and troops. Now, six important… Read More >
UNCG has already raised $4,335 toward its goal of $7,000. That’s more than halfway. And it’s not too late to get involved in the walk…. Read More >
Fox 8 News posted a story about UNCG’s upcoming Cram & Scram rummage sale, scheduled for May 31 in Cone Ballroom, Elliott University Center. The… Read More >
As they left their residence halls last week, UNCG students filled the Cram and Scram donation bins with usable items they no longer needed —… Read More >
Fear can be a good thing — if you manage it right. Dom Amendum urged UNCG’s Class of 2014 to embrace their fear, and overcome… Read More >
When James Payne first came to UNCG, he envisioned majoring in kinesiology. Four years later, he’s not only graduating in his chosen field –he’s doing… Read More >
The work of Family Service of the Piedmont — promoting financial stability, providing mental health services, stemming domestic violence and preventing child abuse — has… Read More >
The second annual North Carolina General Assembly reception on May 14 will give alumni and friends of UNCG a chance to make connections, share information… Read More >
This week UNCG hosts the Southern Conference Softball Championship Tournament, which means Spartan fans can cheer on the newly named SoCon Player of the Year,… Read More >
Reade Taylor, vice chancellor for business affairs for the past eight years, will be retiring at the end of June, as reported by the Triad… Read More >
Internationally-known artist Nancy Rubins will be showing her art in an exhibit at the Weatherspoon Art Museum until May 4, as reported by the Winston-Salem… Read More >
Multiple foundations have pledged money toward the Union Square Campus, a collaborative space to be shared by colleges and universities in Downtown Greensboro, as reported… Read More >
About 2,500 graduates will receive degrees Friday, May 9, during UNCG’s spring commencement. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. in the Greensboro Coliseum. [Tweet “UNCG’s… Read More >
Isaac Starnes, a sophomore in the Deaf Education program at UNCG, appeared on WFMY’s Good Morning show to talk about the need for volunteers to… Read More >
The UNCG Athletics Department held its first-ever “Big Help Day” on Wednesday as every staff member and coach took time out of their schedules to… Read More >
Two big events at UNCG last weekend helped raise funds for the fight against children’s cancer. About 1,100 students joined in UNCG’s Spartathon – a… Read More >
They were the first class to graduate with diplomas from “The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.” The 1960s were a time of many changes…. Read More >
Between the end of the spring semester and the joy of commencement, May is an exciting time on campus. This year, UNCG is adding another… Read More >
More than 40 UNCG students and staff planted flowers at the entrance to Steelman Park in the Glenwood neighborhood and cleaned up garden beds in… Read More >
UNCG Chancellor Linda P. Brady today announced the appointment of Dr. Dana Dunn as provost and executive vice chancellor, effective Aug. 1. In this role,… Read More >
The students of the UNCG pep band led the way, bright gold horns sounding under a Spartan gold sun. The event? UNCG’s dedication of the… Read More >
UNCG’s most well-known figure in its storied history? That’s likely Randall Jarrell. A UNCG professor from 1947 until his death in 1967, the acclaimed poet,… Read More >
Chancellor Linda P. Brady invites the entire UNCG community to join her April 24, as the university begins a new phase of campus life. A… Read More >
What’s a microscope? A young student, perhaps a first-grader, nailed the answer. “High five!” said Divya Shankar, a JSNN master’s student showing groups of budding… Read More >
After 27 years at UNCG, including the last eight as vice chancellor for business affairs, Reade Taylor is retiring effective June 30. He’ll be honored… Read More >
Students, put on your sneaks and let loose before final exams with a night of dancing. And raise money to fight childhood cancers. Spartathon, a… Read More >
Triad BioNight, a premier event for our region’s biotechnology community, takes place Wednesday, May 21, at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons. The biannual gathering… Read More >
UNCG’s Miles Davis Jazz Festival 2014 will feature student arrangements of Blue Note music, a seminal jazz record company. The festival, at 8 p.m. Thursday,… Read More >
William Bradley “Brad” Hayes has been appointed by the UNC Board of Governors to the UNCG Board of Trustees. Hayes will take over the unexpired… Read More >
Greensboro’s Degrees Matter! initiative, spearheaded in part by UNCG, recently garnered attention in a business column that ran in the Raleigh News & Observer. In… Read More >
The UNCG softball team is promoting its season-long campaign to help raise money in the fight against Congenital Heart Defects. The team has picked the… Read More >
Fashion designers from THREADS, the student organization of the Department of Consumer, Apparel and Retail Studies, descended on downtown Greensboro April 5 to present their 9th annual fashion show, “The Seven Deadly Sins.”
Zaki Khalifa, owner of Zaki Oriental Rugs on South Main St. in High Point, will share his personal story about how his business has grown… Read More >
The Global Outreach Program in the International Programs Center was featured on the Guilford County Schools news station, GCSTV. Several international exchange students have visited… Read More >
The 2014 Harriet Elliott Lectures at UNCG will focus on “Civil Society and Social Justice,” Tuesday through Thursday, April 8-10, with lawyer and filmmaker Dawn… Read More >
UNCG’s annual International Festival, I-Fest, takes place Saturday, April 12, along College Avenue. From noon to 5 p.m., performers will share traditional dances and music, ranging from South… Read More >
A bicyclist made his way from Spartan Village, crossed Lee Street – and on a bright spring morning became one of the first students to… Read More >
THREADS, the student organization for the Department of Consumer, Apparel and Retail Studies, will present their 9th annual fashion show, “The Seven Deadly Sins,” April… Read More >
Paul Mason, a strategic communications executive with extensive experience with a number of Triad-area companies, has joined UNCG as associate vice chancellor for marketing and… Read More >
Two new facilities are now open in High Point to address the gap in early childhood services and family wellbeing – and UNCG had a… Read More >
Jim Wren, associate professor and coordinator of the performance program in the School of Music, Theatre and Dance, was interviewed by the News & Record about his… Read More >
The UNCG tunnel, built to run underneath the railroad tracks from Oakland Avenue to West Lee Street, opened April 1st, the News & Record reported. The underpass… Read More >
Paul Lester, UNCG police major, was interviewed by the News & Record about the visibility and reliability of blue-light phones for safety on college campuses…. Read More >
They’ve been called “an exceptionally refined young ensemble with a translucent sound” by The New Yorker, with playing of “such security, technical finish, interpretive unity… Read More >
The 2014 Novem Mason Symposium on Community-Engaged Design kicked off at 7 p.m. April 2 with a screening of the Emmy award-winning documentary “Journey of… Read More >
Interested in environmental awareness – or the role of undergraduate education in meeting the demands of planetary change? Be a part of a chautauqua April… Read More >
Giovanni and seven other third-graders are trying to decide whom to pick for their projects on Latino heroes. “The paint girl!” Giovanni exclaims as a… Read More >
“The Soul and the Search for Meaning” will be UNCG’s first massive, open, online course (MOOC). It is available free to anyone with an Internet… Read More >
March 31 — DODGE for a CAUSE has been cancelled. However, donations to the Spartan Open Pantry are still welcome. Spartans don’t let Spartans go hungry. The… Read More >
Dr. Lorena Guillen, lecturer in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance, and Dr. Alejandro Rutty, associate professor in the same department, were interviewed by… Read More >
A simple question — “Where can we eat?” — led to an award-winning pairing between the UNCG Bryan School of Business and Economics and Raffaldini… Read More >
Dr. A. Lawrence Jenkens, department head and professor in the Department of Art, was profiled by the News & Record about his plans to create a… Read More >
Pass by Room 110 in the UNCG Music Building on a Thursday evening, you’ll hear an unmistakable sound. Ukuleles. Lots of them. It’s called UNCG… Read More >
Robin Gee and Duane Cyrus, both associate dance professors at UNCG, will present the Greensboro Dance Film Festival, Friday, April 4, 2014, at 7 p.m. in… Read More >
Tyler Stobbe didn’t really know what to expect when he headed off to the North Carolina coast on a cold day early in the semester… Read More >
Mike Perko, associate professor of Public Health Education and children’s book author, took time out Feb. 27 to read his book “Cornered!” to kids at… Read More >
Can you imagine Steve Haines, music professor and veteran jazz man, not playing jazz? Sort of like imagining Virginia Woolf not writing novels or Martin… Read More >
The 36th Carolina Film Festival is being held at UNCG’s Elliott University Center through March 1, as reported by the News & Record and YES!… Read More >
The 2014 edition of Rock the Runway, an annual fund-raiser for Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, had a decidedly Spartan flair: Five of the… Read More >
Dr. Robert Wineburg, the Jefferson Pilot Excellence professor in the Department of Social Work, was interviewed by the News & Record regarding a joint report… Read More >
Sometimes it’s hard for an artist to make a living off his or her work. Artists from around the region, whether aspiring or experienced, can… Read More >
In case you missed it, the Atlantic World Foodways conference was an academic event you could sink your teeth into. And several people did. John… Read More >
Christine Murray, associate professor in the Department of Counseling and Educational Development, made two appearances on WFMY News 2 Feb. 20 to discuss teen dating… Read More >
UNCG’s Carolina Film and Video Festival (CFVF), in its 36th year, is the longest-running student-run film festival in North Carolina. This year’s festival widens its… Read More >
The woodland of UNCG’s Peabody Park just got a little bigger. Dr. Elizabeth Lacey’s graduate level conservation biology class undertook a tree planting project a… Read More >
Dr. Mark Schulz, associate professor in UNCG’s Department of Public Health Education, was interviewed by the News & Record about a past cycling accident in… Read More >
Have you seen “eduroam” as one of your internet connection options here on campus? UNCG’s Information Technology Services has begun broadcast of this new supplemental… Read More >
Dr. Christine Murray, associate professor in UNCG’s Department of Counseling and Educational Development, wrote an article in the News & Record highlighting an event Feb…. Read More >
An exhibition by acclaimed sculptor Nancy Rubins at the Weatherspoon Art Museum runs through May 4. Don’t miss it! Titled “Nancy Rubins: Drawing, Sculpture, Studies,”… Read More >
Tristin Miller, an alum of UNCG’s Department of Art, collaborated with local artist Laurent Estoppey on “The Encounter of the Immobile,” an art and sound… Read More >
Jane Austen’s novels have seen a renaissance in recent years, with a flood of adaptations, some, like the Bridget Jones movies, only loosely based on… Read More >
Bryan C. Toney, who has served as director of the North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center since 2011, has been named associate vice chancellor for economic development… Read More >
Owen Wageman and his fellow engineers are designing a bridge. “Have you ever seen the Golden Gate Bridge?” Owen asks. “You have these things holding… Read More >
Scuppernong Books, Greensboro’s newest independent bookstore, has a UNCG connection. Religious Studies faculty member Gregory Grieve is a partner in the operation, which has coffee… Read More >
Three professionals with ties to UNCG were named to “40 Leaders Under 40,” a public service honors list compiled annually by the Business Journal and… Read More >
He may not be directing the music but Dom Amendum, a 2001 graduate of the School of Music, will deliver the commencement address at UNCG’s… Read More >
Wayne Journell, a professor in the School of Education, was interviewed by WFMY News 2 for a segment on online K-12 providers making pitches to… Read More >
Nobel Laureate Dr. John C. Mather of the Goddard Space Flight Center will speak on “The History of the Universe from Beginning to End” at… Read More >
It started as a social justice project out of the Make a Difference House and has become one of UNCG’s annual traditions to raise awareness… Read More >
Rates of domestic and sexual violence remain high—locally, across North Carolina, and throughout the United States. The local impact was especially high in 2013, with… Read More >
If you think a little late-night Bach is the right way to end a week, you’re in luck. Starting the last Friday of this month,… Read More >
UNCG will honor the contributions of African Americans during events commemorating Black History Month in February. All events are open to the public at no… Read More >
Foodies from far and wide can discuss and dine on the cuisine and cultures of Italy, Spain, Africa and the Carolina Lowcountry during Atlantic World… Read More >
UNCG, along with Bennett College and Greensboro College, participated in nearly a dozen service projects throughout the Triad for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as… Read More >
UNCG Chancellor Linda P. Brady is one of the higher education CEOs named to the board of the planned Union Square Campus in downtown Greensboro…. Read More >
Greensboro’s economy is recovering from the recession, but the city is lagging behind others in North Carolina. “The city is experiencing an ongoing recovery. The… Read More >
Dominick Amendum has done Wicked good on Broadway, and he’ll bring his insight to campus Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 28 and 29. Amendum, a 2001… Read More >
Responding to what came to light in 2012 about a pattern of child abuse at Penn State University, Chancellor Linda P. Brady charged a Task… Read More >
Come enjoy some music at UNCG’s Spartan Trader. The student-run consignment shop provides a way for UNCG students, faculty and staff to sell their hand-made… Read More >
Poet and activist Nikki Giovanni will speak March 6 at the Friends of the UNCG Libraries dinner. The event begins at 6 p.m. in Cone… Read More >
Two UNCG students, Kelly Langston and Katie Wachtel, are in the running for a $50,000 prize based on their innovative idea for helping students, as… Read More >
UNCG athlete Paul Katam, winner of NCAA first-team accolades in track, as well as earning All-Southern Conference academic honors, has decided to enroll in the… Read More >
The focus is on the business of art. The idea is that more artists will succeed if they have business skills, knowledge, resources and contacts…. Read More >
Statement by UNCG Chancellor and Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Regarding the Proposed ASA Boycott of Israeli Academic Institutions January 13, 2014 Editor’s Note: Following… Read More >
David Sprinkle, chairman of the UNCG board of trustees, wrote a letter to residents of the Glenwood neighborhood regarding plans to move ahead with the new… Read More >
Organizers of the recent Healthcare Faith Community Summit in Greensboro are sending their findings to the White House in a report that was presented at… Read More >
The Spartans finished 2013 by taking on three ACC teams. They defeated Virginia Tech at Blacksburg, coming from behind to win by three. It was… Read More >
The history of Woman’s College, now UNCG, was highlighted in the January issue of Our State Magazine. The magazine also shared photos of the historic… Read More >
Jeff Johnson — award-winning investigative journalist, social activist, political commentator and author — will deliver the keynote speech at the 2014 UNCG-NC A&T Martin Luther… Read More >
Organizers of the recent Healthcare Faith Community Summit in Greensboro, including Bob Wineburg, professor of social work and director of community-engaged scholarship for UNCG’s School… Read More >
As the Fall 2013 semester drew to a close, Chancellor Linda P. Brady answered questions in this brief interview with Campus Weekly editor Mike Harris…. Read More >
UNCG graduate Chelsea Tart was interviewed by the Winston-Salem Journal about getting her start in the baking business. Tart, who graduated in 2012 with a degree in… Read More >
Adelaide Fortune Holderness, a Greensboro native with a long record of service to UNCG, died Saturday, a month short of her 101st birthday, the News… Read More >
UNCG Chancellor Linda P. Brady conferred more than 1,800 degrees Friday, Dec. 13, during the university’s winter commencement exercises. The ceremony took place in the Greensboro Coliseum. August and December graduates received their diplomas and stepped out into a future filled with possibility.
A social media recap of the 75-70 win over Claflin during the Guilford County Schools Day at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. #letsgoG
Eight years ago, Rhonda Lucas never dreamed she’d be graduating with a master’s degree in nursing. She wasn’t sure she’d live to see 2013. Lucas,… Read More >
Dr. Susan Letvak, professor of nursing, advised UNCG’s Class of 2013 to make the most of their “dash” — their time here on earth. Letvak… Read More >
Commencement Address, Dr. Susan Letvak Delivered Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, in the Greesnboro Coliseum I am humbled to be standing in front of all of… Read More >
Greensboro Opera has extended its collaboration with UNCG through creation of the Young Artist Program, as reported by the News & Record. The program, which involves recent… Read More >
Greensboro’s Degrees Matter! initiative, fostered in part by UNCG’s Office of Undergraduate Studies, is among 20 projects nationwide chosen by the Lumina Foundation as pilot… Read More >
What comes to mind when you hear “Guantánamo”? A prison? A military base? What about a place of refuge? Or your home? Public History master’s… Read More >
WFMY News 2 ran a segment on UNCG’s traditional luminaire ceremony. Luminaires are lit each winter as students prepare for final exams.
Several area media outlets have highlighted the Greensboro Symphony’s Beginning Strings Program, a partnership with the UNCG’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance and the… Read More >
UNCG will award more than 1,800 degrees Dec. 13 during the university’s winter commencement. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. in the Greensboro Coliseum. Dr…. Read More >
The UNCG Athletics Ticket Office is offering a limited-time holiday ticket package for the Spartans men’s basketball game on Monday, Dec. 30, against N.C. State… Read More >
Bryan Toney. director of the N.C. Entrepreneurship Center at UNCG, was quoted in the News and Record because of his involvement in planning Startup Weekend Triad,… Read More >
Christopher Tew, who studied music at UNCG and earned a degree in history, was featured in News and Record on the 5oth anniversary of the… Read More >
Update: Chelimo placed 82nd in Saturday’s race, from a field of 253 runners, with a time of 31:10.0. Katam finished 122nd with a time of… Read More >
America’s No. 1 tennis player, John Isner, will play former World No. 1 Andy Roddick in an exhibition match in Fleming Gym. The Ebix Charity… Read More >
UNCG’s Department of Sociology raised $1,506 during a raffle to support Greensboro’s Interactive Resource Center, the News & Record reported. This raffle was part of… Read More >
Opportunity Greensboro wants to locate the Downtown University Campus at South Elm and Lee streets as a cornerstone of redevelopment in the corridor. The organization… Read More >
Opportunity Greensboro wants to locate the Downtown University Campus at South Elm and Lee streets as a cornerstone of redevelopment in the corridor. The organization… Read More >
Harriet Hoover, drawing instructor in the Art Department, was interviewed by the News & Record regarding Art in Odd Places, a New York-based festival in… Read More >
Sarah Kathryn Coley, associate director of annual giving, was interviewed by News 14 Carolina about the UNCG4Vets Campaign, which will give alumni and the community… Read More >
The Bryan School of Business and Economics has partnered with the N.C. wine industry in research for more than six years, as reported by the… Read More >
Dr. Bob Wineburg, professor in the Department of Social Work, was interviewed by the News & Record about the Greensboro faith summit that he helped… Read More >
Robin Remsburg, dean of UNCG’s School of Nursing, spoke to Fox 8 News reporter Carter Coyle about plans for the Downtown University Campus that would… Read More >
Xandra Eden, exhibitions coordinator at the Weatherspoon Art Museum, was interviewed by YES! Weekly about bringing Art in Odd Places to downtown Greensboro. Art in… Read More >
If you’ve enjoyed such Pixar films as “Toy Story,” “Cars” and “A Bug’s Life,” you’ve seen the work of Bill Cone. This week you can… Read More >
It’s one thing to devote your professional career to studying anti-poverty measures. It’s something else to feed your research to your teenage children. Unless you’re… Read More >
UNCG’s crowdfunding campaign for student vets got coverage from both News 14 Carolina and WFMY News 2. Give online through Jan. 7 at http://thespartanproject.uncg.edu/uncg-4-vets/. Watch… Read More >
UNCG’s first men’s basketball game Nov. 8 will be one of the biggest. Prior to the 7 p.m. game against High Point University at the… Read More >
It’s official. Starting May 2014, UNCG will observe Memorial Day as a university holiday. On that day, offices will be closed and classes will not… Read More >
Dr. Benjamin Filene, associate professor in the Department of History, wrote a Letter to the Editor of the News & Record regarding the partnership of… Read More >
Homecoming 2013 heated up Oct. 26 and 27, with a bonfire, a parade, fireworks, music, sports and more. In case you missed out, here’s a play-by-play.
Widely known as “the grandfather of restorative justice,” Dr. Howard Zehr will visit UNCG’s campus this week to discuss restorative justice, an approach that considers… Read More >
Students living in Spartan Village soon will be able to walk to and from campus through a new tunnel constructed under the railroad corridor. With… Read More >
George Darden, a pianist and conductor who has worked with the likes of Placido Domingo and Kiri Te Kanawa, has donated his extensive opera and… Read More >
The Box Office in UNCG’s Elliott University Center will close due to budget cuts. The last day of business will be Friday, Oct. 25. The… Read More >
For Alan Martin, a videophone on campus means independence. Martin, a deaf student majoring in Professions in Deafness with a concentration in Advocacy Services for the… Read More >
Getting into the Blue and Gold spirit for UNCG Homecoming? The inaugural “Paint the Town Blue and Gold” event — a new, spirit-focused, citywide initiative… Read More >
Homecoming is fast approaching. And it’s hip to be there. Join us for fun events Oct. 21-27, including a student hip-hop contest, the annual Children’s… Read More >
The Spartan Jazz Collective was featured on WUNC 91.5’s “The State Of Things” in an interview and performance revolving around their retrospective of the North… Read More >
Judy Miller, owner and founder RSVP Communications, will share how she built a thriving Greensboro-based business at the next Entrepreneurial Journeys program at UNCG on… Read More >
UNCG celebrated Founders Day Monday, Oct. 7, with a bagpipe-punctuated procession from Elliott University Center to the statue of Charles Duncan McIver, the university’s first president. UNCG opened as the State Normal and Industrial School on Oct. 5, 1892.
Dr. Dianne H.B. Welsh, founder and director of UNCG’s Entrepreneurship Cross-Disciplinary Program, was interviewed by USA Today regarding entrepreneurship opportunities for students through the Spartan Trader,… Read More >
Sandy Elliott shares her son’s passion for bringing clean water to people in need. Translate “people in need” to more than 1 billion people in… Read More >
History and tradition will be observed at UNCG during Founders Day festivities on Monday, Oct. 7, including a procession – with bagpipes – from Elliott… Read More >
As part of UNCG’s continued commitment to community engagement and mutually beneficial partnerships, the Institute for Community and Economic Engagement (ICEE) is launching the UNCG… Read More >
A UNCG grant contributed to a new program called “Park and Stride,” which encourages City of Greensboro employees to be healthy and exercise, as reported… Read More >
An article by YES! Weekly recognized UNCG for its sustainable practices on campus. Some examples of UNCG’s sustainability measures include the fact that nine of… Read More >
Dr. Maya Angelou spoke at UNCG Saturday, Sept. 14, WFMY News 2 reported. Angelou, who has published more than 30 bestsellers and won the Presidential… Read More >
Dr. Laura Browder, author of “When Janey Comes Marching Home,” will speak about issues surrounding women in combat Saturday, Nov. 9, at UNCG’s annual Women… Read More >
Christine Murray, professor of counseling and educational development, wrote an op-ed on domestic violence that ran in the Sept. 22 edition of the News &… Read More >
UNCG’s Weatherspoon Art Museum is receiving a federal grant of $150,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, as reported by the News &… Read More >
Josh Gulley, coordinator of the MFA directing program, was interviewed by the News & Record regarding the Paper Lantern Theatre Company production of “Time Stands… Read More >
The lush green spaces that surround the Quad. The motion-sensitive lights that shut off when rooms are unoccupied. The use of paints, carpets and other… Read More >
UNCG’s 23rd Annual Conference on African American Culture and Experience (CACE), slated to take place Oct. 3-4, will focus on the theme “The March on… Read More >
Work toward a collaborative downtown campus steadily continues. Greensboro has seven colleges and universities, 47,000 college students and 6,376 college employees. Of the seven, UNCG… Read More >
If you missed UNC-TV’s NC Science Now on Sept. 18, you can still hear UNCG researchers talk about their work to protect the state’s box turtles —… Read More >
Tune in to NC Science Now tonight to hear UNCG researchers talk about their work to protect the state’s box turtles — and educate teachers… Read More >
Depression and anxiety are huge problems for the nation’s college students. Each year 1,100 college students die by suicide, and suicide is the second leading… Read More >
For the third straight year, UNCG has been recognized as a Military Friendly School, putting it in the top 20 percent of schools nationwide that… Read More >
UNCG has the fifth-largest military veteran population in the UNC system, Chancellor Linda P. Brady told UNCG’s Board of Trustees at a recent meeting. Those… Read More >
The American Psychological Association has named psychologist Dr. Jacquelyn W. “Jackie” White to its newly formed Policy Review Task Force on the Prediction and Prevention… Read More >
A Greensboro couple are establishing a scholarship fund at UNCG that will provide aid to students who want to pursue graduate studies in nutrition or… Read More >
The UNCG police department addressed theft prevention on campus with a list of handy tips, as reported by WGHP Fox 8. Some key tips include always… Read More >
Lolly Wolly Doodle founder and CEO Brandi Tysinger-Temple, who grew a children’s clothing manufacturing business from her garage to a strong force on social media,… Read More >
Jerry Wass, founder and president of Anomaly Squared, will share his personal story about how he has built a thriving Greensboro-based business at the next… Read More >
UNCG ranks among the fewer than 300 American universities that contribute most to the public good, an honor the university has earned since 2006. Washington… Read More >
Ride your imaginary horse to the UNCG campus for a taste of Spamalot, a musical tribute to the comic movie classic “Monty Python and the… Read More >
UNCG Provost David H. Perrin has announced plans to return to the university’s teaching faculty at the end of the academic year. “This academic year… Read More >
The UNCG men’s soccer team knocked off nationally-ranked Charlotte Tuesday night, becoming the first team to defeat the 49ers in their home opener in more… Read More >
Dr. Karen Wixson, dean of UNCG’s School of Education, was quoted in a News & Record story about mentoring programs for student teachers. Experience, training… Read More >
The trio of girls gather around a motorized robot, strategizing their next steps. They’ve successfully programmed the robot to move, pivot and talk. “When you… Read More >
Getting ready for your freshman year can be a trip. Especially if it involves going down rapids or over mountain passes. The summer’s first six-day… Read More >
The Greensboro News & Record ran a story on area nursing shortages that included an interview with Dr. Jacqueline DeBrew, a professor in UNCG’s clinical… Read More >
Some enterprising college student in Greensboro is going to earn $1,000 in two minutes this fall. The N.C. Entrepreneurship Center (NCEC) at UNCG is sponsoring… Read More >
This announcement will be music to your ears. Free, wonderful music that is. The UNCG School of Music, Theatre and Dance has announced that admission… Read More >
Oriana Ealey is naturally curious. The rising fifth-grader wants to know everything about everything, and she stores information like a walking, talking encyclopedia. “I wonder… Read More >
Bill Harley, a two-time Grammy Award-winning storyteller and musician, will perform at UNCG on Monday, Sept. 9. Harley’s performance, free and open to the public,… Read More >
The UNCG community marked the start of the 2013-14 academic year with bagpipes, flowers and festivities, reminding students of the rich history of the university and the promise of new beginnings.
Coretta Walker, assistant director for Housing and Residence Life, was interviewed by WFMY News 2 regarding the opening of Spartan Village just five months after a… Read More >
Mike Byers, associate vice chancellor of campus enterprises, was interviewed by the News & Record regarding UNCG’s purchase of the old Salvation Army central branch… Read More >
UNCG is one of 73 colleges and universities recognized by NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education as leaders in cultivating civic-minded students. NASPA has named… Read More >
An article from the News & Record reported on the happenings at UNCG and other Greensboro colleges and universities to prepare for the influx of… Read More >
Dr. Andrew Brod, senior research fellow in the Center for Business and Economic Research, was interviewed by the Winston-Salem Journal regarding the recent batch of… Read More >
UNCG was referenced in an article by Boston.com about a study by The Education Trust regarding colleges that have strong African-American graduation rates. UNCG was… Read More >
Roommates Tony Sanders and Daniel Luciano marveled at their new surroundings during move-in day Wednesday at Spartan Village, UNCG’s new apartment-style housing for upperclassmen. A… Read More >
Hundreds of UNCG faculty and staff gathered at Aycock Auditorum Wednesday morning to hear UNCG Chancellor Linda P. Brady give the 2013 State of the Campus address. To read the speech in its enterity, go to UNCG Now: http://uncgnow.uncg.edu/2013-state-of-campus.
UNCG Chancellor Linda P. Brady invited the campus community to imagine the university’s place in the future during the 2013 State of the Campus address Wednesday… Read More >
Suffice it to say this was no ordinary college fair. Prospective students enjoyed wine and cheese to the sounds of a live cellist as they… Read More >
More than 2,500 freshmen will immerse themselves in the UNCG experience this month. And lots of upperclassmen will help ensure these students get their college… Read More >
UNCG received a $40,000 donation from the Lincoln Financial Foundation, which will be used to support the “IT is for Girls” summer camp and the… Read More >
Fred Patrick, director of UNCG facilities, was interviewed by the News & Record about the pedestrian underpass under Oakland Avenue which has been delayed in… Read More >
On the second day of UNCG’s Young Writers Camp, Madison Bailey focuses on preparing a presentation about dogs. A rising third-grader with a precocious smile,… Read More >
The Lincoln Financial Foundation has made a gift of $40,000 to UNCG for a pair of programs, IT is for Girls and the UNCG Guarantee…. Read More >
Dr. James Ryan, the founding dean of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering or JSNN, and Linda P. Brady, UNCG’s chancellor, were interviewed by the News… Read More >
UNCG has teamed up with N.C. A&T, Winston-Salem University and Wake Forest University to create the Four Universities Solar Consortium, The Business Journal reports . The universities involved… Read More >
There are real problems to be solved. Global problems. A young girl in Africa needs help designing a solar oven. In Russia, twin sisters need… Read More >
The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering of N.C. A&T and UNCG announced Wednesday the establishment of a Nanomanufacturing Innovation Consortium that aims to… Read More >
Students from UNCG and Dudley High School teamed up to build benches for bus stops throughout Greensboro, WGHP Fox 8 reported. The students worked with the… Read More >
Paul Chelimo, a UNCG student and track and field athlete, represented his native Kenya with a silver medal in the 5,000 meters at the World… Read More >
Paul Chelimo, a student at UNCG, finished sixth in the 1,500 meters representing Kenya at the World University Games in Kazan, Russia, the News &… Read More >
Enjoy the sounds of the young musicians attending the 2013 UNCG Summer Music Camp. The public is welcome at Friday night concerts by the campers… Read More >
UNCG’s iconic Quad residence halls, a collection of seven buildings constructed in the 1920s and recently renovated, have been certified LEED Gold by the U.S…. Read More >
Dancers Connect makes creative expression a given for kids.
UNCG offers several amenities for bicycle commuters, like a bike parking garage on the lower level of the School of Education building as well as… Read More >
Mike Byers, an associate vice chancellor, was interviewed by The Business Journal regarding the restarting of construction on Spartan Village after a fire delayed it… Read More >
The U.S. State Department-sponsored program brought ten teenage Pakistani female field hockey players to UNCG as part of an international sports exchange from June 17… Read More >
A UNCG study about sleep and creativity was referenced in an article on Smithsonian.com about innovations and what makes a person creative. The study focuses… Read More >
Dr. Eric Ford, the Forsyth Medical Center distinguished professor of Healthcare Department in UNCG’s Bryan School and School of Nursing, was interviewed by the Birmingham… Read More >
Want to make a transformative impact on the university where you were transformed? Then check out UNCG’s new website that offers alumni, faculty, staff and… Read More >
The Department of Kinesiology collaborated with Project Effort on a free sports camp for refugee children and under-served youth from across the Piedmont region, WGHP… Read More >
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UNCG’s School of Nursing continues to win recognition for its geriatric nursing curriculum. The School of Nursing is among six schools of nursing nationwide chosen… Read More >
Anthony Sparks made it through his first year of teaching. “It was a rollercoaster of emotions, stressful planning, working with parents,” says Sparks, a graduate… Read More >
The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (JSNN) will host a NanoManufacturing conference entitled “NanoManufacturing 2013: Applications and Opportunities” this fall, as reported by AZONano.com…. Read More >
Mike Byers, an associate vice chancellor, was interviewed by News 14 Carolina regarding UNCG’s construction projects, including the four-dormitory Spartan Village, which extends campus beyond… Read More >
UNCG Chief of Police Jamie Herring was quoted in a WRAL.com report on a proposed provision that would allow people who have concealed handgun permits to… Read More >
UNCG Theatre and Triad Stage joined forces in 2005 to launch Theatre 232, a month-long summer theater festival that offers invaluable experience for theater students… Read More >
Harriet Hoover, co-manager of the Elliot University Center gallery, was interviewed by the News & Record regarding the display of Franklyn Lewis’ upholstery work on… Read More >
Kenny Smith visits entrepreneur Don Ames to work on marketing materials for his fretwork business. Ames has been a part of the program since its start in 2011.
The News & Record and WFMY News 2 reported on the success of UNCG runner Paul Katam, the National Runner-Up in the 10,000m at the… Read More >
Steve Moore, director of transfer and adult student academic success at UNCG, co-wrote an op-ed for the Triad Business Journal about the vital importance of… Read More >
Rebecca Lloyd, the woman who gave her family’s name and her support to UNCG’s Lloyd International Honor College, has died. Lloyd, a 1950 graduate of… Read More >
Karen Parker was the first black female undergraduate at UNC Chapel Hill. Joanne Johnston-Francis, a white student, became her roommate without seeking permission from officials…. Read More >
A partnership between UNCG and Well•Spring Services Inc. was highlighted in stories published Wednesday in The Business Journal and the News & Record. The partnership… Read More >
Stephen Fleming, president and CEO of Well•Spring Services Inc., and UNCG Chancellor Linda P. Brady announced plans Tuesday for a collaborative initiative that aims to… Read More >
The Friends of UNCG Libraries elected new officers at their recent annual meeting. Billie Durham of Asheboro will serve as chairperson; Karl Schleunes of Greensboro… Read More >
In April, 37 students and one faculty member were inducted into the Golden Chain Honor Society. Golden Chain, founded in 1948, is unique to UNCG…. Read More >
One made a difference through public service. One has served the sick, the imprisoned and the homeless. One spent a career advocating for children. Two… Read More >
Bill Moran had a front row view as chancellor when the Dining Hall was renovated and the Fountain was built, a quarter century ago. Earlier… Read More >
Linda P. Brady and Harold Martin, the chancellors of UNCG and NC A&T, along with GTCC President Randy Parker, wrote a column that was published… Read More >
Faculty and staff at UNCG collected about 2,000 pounds of animal food and a variety of other donations for the Guilford County Animal Shelter recently… Read More >
Dr. Linda Stine, lecturer and director of UNCG’s Archaeology Program Laboratory, was among the experts featured in a News & Record story May 8 about… Read More >
A youth poetry slam called Louder Than A Bomb gathered in Elliott University Center recently, as reported by Go Triad. Originating in Chicago, this event… Read More >
Graduating UNCG senior Sydney Vigotov, film maker of the 10-minute short, “Growing Community” about the Edible Garden at Greensboro’s Interactive Resource Center, earned first prize… Read More >
UNCG students in Special Education Services 460 designed a T-shirt to sell and raise money to support mental health awareness and to honor the families… Read More >
Have an iPad or iPhone? Or a smartphone perhaps? UNCGmobile helps you stay connected to UNCG. This new, free app keeps you updated with UNCG… Read More >
UNCG design students were interviewed by the National Trust for Restoration in regards to the MADE: In America restoration contest sponsored by the Woodlawn Plantation…. Read More >
UNCG Integrative Community Studies will hold its commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 7. The public is invited to attend the event at 9:30 a.m. in… Read More >
UNCG’s renovated Quad has been awarded the Star Award, the top honor given by the Construction Professional Network of North Carolina. The $55 million renovation… Read More >
Drill puts student nurses on frontlines of disaster.
Anthony Cuda, an assistant professor of English at UNCG, appeared on the nationally-broadcast NPR program, “The Diane Rehm Show,” on April 24 as part of… Read More >
The dedication of the William E. Moran Commons and Plaza will be Wednesday, May 1, at 4 p.m. at the Fountain area, next to the… Read More >
Dr. Lynne G. Pearcey will retire on June 30 after serving 23 years as dean of UNCG’s School of Nursing (SON). Provost David H. Perrin… Read More >
A federal grant of almost $450,000 will support UNCG’s Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) program as it continues to recruit and train culturally… Read More >
Woman’s College, which was what UNCG was known as until 1963, just celebrated its 50th anniversary with its last graduating class coming together for a… Read More >
Woman’s College alumnae from the class of ’63 gave a $2 million donation to UNCG, reports The Business Journal. The alumnae recently celebrated the 50th… Read More >
Leave it to the Class of 1963 to make a name for itself — again. The last class to graduate from Woman’s College announced a… Read More >
UNCG rolled out a new home page Monday, featuring a long-scroll concept that takes into consideration the way users interact with touch-screen and mobile devices…. Read More >
UNCG’s School of Education ranked among the nation’s best education schools in the most recent US News and World Report survey. Employer satisfaction played a… Read More >
NC Quest, which administers federal funds to train and support North Carolina’s teachers, has set aside just under $300,000 to fund a proposal submitted by… Read More >
UNCG staff and students shaved their heads to raise awareness about childhood cancer on Tuesday, DigTriad WFMY News 2 reported. This effort was to benefit… Read More >
Several hundred people will gather on the campus of UNCG April 18-20 for “Outrage!: Discourses, Practices, and Politics of Protest and Social Transformation,” the 2013… Read More >
Marilyn Lott, a Woman’s College student during the Civil Rights Movement who participated in the famous Woolworth sit-ins in Greensboro, will join UNCG professor and… Read More >
Dr. Vincent Edgar Paul will share the philosophies of the inventor of Super Glue at a Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology seminar Friday, April… Read More >
Randy Goins, founder and president of TriMark Solutions, will share his story of growing a digital marketing and web design firm into a thriving business… Read More >
UNCG has been named “Best Workplace for Commuters” among universities nationwide by the National Center for Transit Research for its commitment to innovative sustainable transportation…. Read More >
Dubbed “The Explainer” by Wired magazine, YouTube phenom Dr. Michael Wesch is a cultural anthropologist exploring the effects of new media on society and culture…. Read More >
Dr. Norman Anderson, CEO of the American Psychological Association, distinguished scientist and graduate of UNCG’s master’s and doctoral programs in clinical psychology, will receive an… Read More >
The North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center (NCEC) is seeking Greensboro-area college students who are interested in starting their own businesses, nonprofits or creative enterprises to participate… Read More >
On Saturday, March 30, the UNCG Center for New North Carolinians (CNNC) will host the photo exhibit One Summer in Damak: Glimpses of Life in… Read More >
Mike Byers, associate vice chancellor for campus enterprises, and Jim Settle, associate vice chancellor for student affairs, were interviewed by The Business Journal regarding the… Read More >
HERP promotes understanding of reptiles, amphibians.
Updated 4-3-13, 10 a.m. – The Greensboro Fire Department has ruled that the fire that destroyed a UNCG residence hall under construction on Lee Street… Read More >
A 4-alarm structure fire at the Spartan Village construction site on West Lee Street last night drew attention from newspapers and TV stations across the… Read More >
This yellowed press release, written by University President Charles Duncan McIver, is now part of UNCG’s University Archives collection. The release, in response to a… Read More >
You want to get across town. Which bus routes are best for you at that moment – and when does each run? Open the new… Read More >
The 2nd North Carolina Postsecondary Education (PSE) Capacity-Building Summit – Leading the Way – will convene March 11-12 at UNCG to discuss inclusive education for… Read More >
The Triad Business Journal posted an article about The Triad’s 40 Leaders Under Forty 2013 awards ceremony, which featured presenting sponsor UNCG’s The Bryan School… Read More >
Since the award’s inception in 2006, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has named UNCG to its annual President’s Higher Education Community Service… Read More >
Charlotte Bunch, founding director and senior scholar at the Center for Women’s Global Leadership at Rutgers University, will present this year’s Duncan Women’s History Month… Read More >
Fred Patrick, director of facilities, design & construction, was interviewed by News 14 Carolina regarding UNCG’s Quad restoration, which received Preservation Greensboro‘s “Excellence in Preservation”… Read More >
Dan Hood, founder and president of HICAPS Inc., a multi-faceted construction management, telecommunications and building diagnostics firm, will share his company’s story at the North… Read More >
Write-On Greensboro, coordinated by MFA students, partners with groups in the community to help people tell their story and then publish their work.
Eight second-year students in UNCG’s masters program in history and museum studies, have won the National Council on Public History’s 2013 Graduate Student Project Award… Read More >
Dedrick Curtis, veterans service coordinator for UNCG, and Dr. Tom Matyok, assistant professor in the university’s Conflict and Peace Studies program, were interviewed by 88.5… Read More >
With close to $130 million in construction projects, UNCG aims to offer that business to as many qualified contractors as possible.
The UNCG men’s basketball program has finalized the contract to play the UNC Tar Heels the next three seasons. The series will involve two games… Read More >
These special Friday night sessions in the UNCG Music Building Organ Hall are called “The Late, Great Bach.” Yes, it’s genuinely Bach. It’s great. And… Read More >
Five framed pieces are on display in the Multicultural Resource Center at UNCG. Two women are featured in each. “My work is meant to be… Read More >
UNCG will host the final conference in a statewide series titled “New Voyages to Carolina,” which will bring a number of prominent scholars who study… Read More >
An ankle injury kept him out of the lineup. Then a concussion. But once he was back and in a groove, Trevis Simpson sparked his… Read More >
In “Romeo and Juliet,” Shakespeare captures young kids in love as well as anyone can capture them. And that, says John Gulley, is why the… Read More >
UNCG has been named “The Best Workplace for Commuters” by the National Center For Transit Research, as reported by The Business Journal and News 14… Read More >
Dr. Andrew Brod, senior research fellow in the Center for Business and Economic Research, was interviewed by the News & Record regarding Greensboro’s current 9.6… Read More >
UNCG’s yield rate is above the average for the 266 American universities who reported data to U.S. News & World Report. And that figure is… Read More >
The Winston-Salem Journal ran an interview with Dick Gregory, the keynote speaker at a joint MLK celebration held by UNCG and NCA&T. Gregory, a civil… Read More >
UNCG is gearing up for its fourth annual Southern Entrepreneurship in the Arts Conference, which helps artists learn how to make a living from their… Read More >
Handmade signs at the Dec. 1 SoCon season opener screamed players’ names: Simpson, Armstrong, Potts, Paulos. And the coach who revitalized the team last season…. Read More >
Graduate students from UNCG’s Public History program are helping to ensure the history of Terra Cotta, a community in western Greensboro, isn’t overlooked. For close… Read More >
This week UNCG is partnering with others in Greensboro for the world’s largest celebration of entrepreneurship. Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is an effort that encourages… Read More >
Last November, Ashlee Morgan found herself homeless. Nearly 18, she’d have “sleep-overs” at various high school friends’ homes, most of the parents suspecting nothing. She’d… Read More >
When the fences around the Dining Hall, Fountain and Plaza come down later this fall, those areas will have a new look and a new… Read More >
For many kids, especially those in rural communities, The North Carolina Theatre for Young People (NCTYP) is their only exposure to live theater. That’s why NCTYP,… Read More >
A Chinese arts delegation is visiting four major U.S. arts centers this fall: New York; Los Angeles; Washington, D.C.; and Greensboro. Yes, Greensboro. Greensboro’s inclusion… Read More >
Thrift stores and auction houses? Giant pandas and Facebook? “Think Tank Thursdays,” a new program hosted by Weatherspoon Art Museum, will help visitors explore what those seemingly… Read More >
The Business Journal, News 14 Carolina and WUNC 91.5 reported on UNCG’s partnership with the North Carolina Railroad Company to create a pedestrian underpass. The underpass is… Read More >
For the 13th consecutive year, The Princeton Review has recognized UNCG’s Bryan School of Business and Economics as one of the top schools in the… Read More >
The African American Studies Program will celebrate its 30th anniversary Oct. 18-19 during the annual Conference on African American Culture and Experience (CACE). Alumni connected… Read More >
Rick Darling, CEO of global supply-chain company Li & Fung USA, will give the keynote address at the Department of Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies… Read More >
The Middle College at UNCG, the non-traditional high school launched in 2011 by the university and Guilford County Schools, has been awarded a $100,000 grant… Read More >
Imagine what would happen if a high school teacher encouraged students to perform well by alluding to sexual violence or derided a student’s efforts in… Read More >
Over the decades, Dr. John R. Locke has helped cultivate and nurture a love of music in tens of thousands of youth through the UNCG… Read More >
While the latest technology may aid builders once they win a bid, it’s tried-and-true networking that helps contractors looking to build contacts in the business…. Read More >
The renovation to UNCG’s historic Quad, which involved gutting and rebuilding the 1920s halls into updated, suite-style living with modern amenities, is almost complete. Steps were… Read More >
UNCG Facilities Operations has been honored with the Employer of the Year Award from the Greensboro Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities. The award honors… Read More >
Theatre 232, the collaborative summer theatre festival run by UNCG Theatre and Triad Stage, will produce three shows for its 2012 summer lineup. Tickets for… Read More >
For anyone who has ever wanted to address the city council but feared a tongue-tying experience, UNCG’s University Speaking Center is here to help. As… Read More >
UNCG’s Department of Physics and Astronomy is offering a front-row seat to a once-in-a-lifetime event: the planet Venus passing between the Earth and the sun…. Read More >
Bargain hunters with spare change and a little patience could be richly rewarded at UNCG’s Cram and Scram rummage sale June 2. Clothing, decorations, electronics,… Read More >
UNCG is heading a research team from three universities that is undertaking the first-ever study on how attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects college students, both during… Read More >
Students in the Department of Interior Architecture (Digital Technology and Fabrication) have created and installed “Larger Than Life,” a permanent exhibit at the Greensboro Children’s… Read More >
UNCG Theatre will present “In the Blood,” a contemporary adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic “The Scarlet Letter,” in Brown Building Theatre April 17-22. In the… Read More >
Dozens of campus organizations and community groups will celebrate Earth Day 2012 at UNCG Thursday, April 19. Earth Day festivities, which are free and open… Read More >
UNCG faculty and students from the Department of Dance will team up to present the annual Spring Dance Concert April 13-14 in the UNCG Dance… Read More >
Volunteers from UNCG and Preservation Greensboro are putting their gardening skills to work to help landscape relocated houses in the Glenwood neighborhood March 24 and… Read More >
The Department of Physics and Astronomy will host a series of free public shows in the university’s Spitz Planetarium, Room 310 of the Petty Building…. Read More >
For endurance athletes, hamburgers, Skittles and chili cheese fries are the wrong fuel for peak performance. But for many young dancers, often influenced more by… Read More >
When musicians play in large groups — like a band or symphony — weaker players can hide behind the skill of others. However, that safety… Read More >
Stories of domestic violence have become sadly familiar: Innocence stolen through sexual abuse. Seniors abused in their twilight years. Adolescents taking their own lives to… Read More >
The Princeton Review has ranked UNCG among the nation’s best values for an undergraduate education. UNCG is included in the new edition of Princeton Review’s… Read More >
By Kimberly Hardin, University Relations The School of Education honored four outstanding alumni at its fourth-annual Distinguished Alumni Awards May 13: • James Merrill ’91… Read More >
By Kimberly Hardin, University Relations Reminiscent of Adam Sandler’s “50 First Dates,” the comedy “Fuddy Meers” by David Lindsay-Abaire follows Claire, who suffers from amnesia… Read More >
Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most honored of all college honorary societies, inducted 35 UNCG students recently. The students were elected to Phi Beta… Read More >
By Sean Olson, University Relations About 20 years ago, businessman Mike Weaver donated a fund to the Bryan School of Business and Economics at UNCG…. Read More >
The UNCG chapter of Phi Beta Kappa will induct new members on April 25. Speaker for the event will be Dr. Matt Cartmill of the… Read More >
By Sean Olson, University Relations Get the skinny on Triad careers with a panel discussion and networking opportunity. UNCG and Action Greensboro are teaming up… Read More >
By Sean Olson, University Relations Ginny Skinner Haynes An MFA thesis concert will consider the phases of life: childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Ginny Skinner Haynes,… Read More >
By Lindsay Apple, University Relations When UNCG students organized their first Dance Marathon fund-raiser in 2001, volunteers did not know the event would raise more… Read More >
