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News Items from UNC Greensboro

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News Items from UNC Greensboro

As we approach the holiday weekend, it’s clear that Independence Day feels markedly different this year. The nation continues to face a public health crisis. Black Lives Matter demonstrations are ongoing, as communities have tough conversations about the realities of systemic racism. Divisions and disparities are perhaps more visible than ever before. For many Americans, […]

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, families juggled busy schedules and stuck to set routines. Adults went to work and carpooled their kids to extracurricular activities after school. Many college students enjoyed their independence on campuses far away from mom and dad’s rules. But once quarantine began, school-aged children were taken out of the structure and stability […]

The UNC Greensboro Police Department is partnering with the American Red Cross to host an emergency blood drive on Tuesday, June 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on campus. The blood drive will be held in Room 212 of the police department, located at 1200 W. Gate City Blvd. in Greensboro. Parking is available […]

There are approximately 37,000 UNC Greensboro alumni that live in the Triad area, and many of them are successful business owners. If you’re interested in supporting local businesses, finding ones that are Spartan-owned just got a lot easier. In April, the Office of Alumni Engagement launched Shop Spartan, the first-ever UNCG alumni-owned business network. “I […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many anxious about their health, job security, and future plans. But there are also less obvious losses that we are dealing with in this world of uncertainty, such as the loss of routine and social connections. To weather these uncertain times, it’s important to acknowledge and grieve these losses. “There […]

Survey instruments–questionnaires that are used to collect information on a respondent–are vital to public health research. Many survey instruments on sexual and reproductive health have been developed for use in high-income countries, and oftentimes these tools are too specific to be used across various countries and contexts, limiting the ability to make cross-country comparisons. Thanks […]

The Class of 2024 will be one of the most resilient classes in UNC Greensboro’s history. During these unprecedented times, the University is going above and beyond to help 2,489 first year students and 893 transfer and adult students feel welcome into the Spartan family. “We recognize the challenges you are facing during this time, […]

You’ve probably heard of “Outer Banks,” one of the most popular television series right now that held the top spot on Netflix’s charts in the U.S. and countries all over the world for weeks. Perhaps you, like many others, have binge-watched the whole season while in quarantine. The show is about a group of teenagers […]

COVID-19 is not the first pandemic our campus has faced. In early 1918, influenza made its way to North Carolina and hit what was then called State Normal and Industrial College. Of the 1,164 students enrolled for the 1918-1919 academic year, about 200 students contracted the flu. Remarkably, no students died. Sophomore Honors College student […]

The spring marks an exciting time for high school seniors. As they make their decisions on where to attend college, the UNC Greensboro community eagerly awaits the class of 2024. This hasn’t changed due to the pandemic, and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is doing everything possible during these unprecedented times to help students make […]