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Graduate students receive help with groceries
Food insecurity – not knowing when or from where your next meal will come – is affecting college students at alarming rates, according to recent studies. The risks are even higher for student groups like African Americans, LGBTQ students, and those with prior military service. A lack of financial stability can lead to tough decisions – […]
A commitment to service: face coverings and more
Jane Long, assistant director of equipment and apparel, has spent the last few weeks making homemade face coverings for UNCG’s staff and student-athletes at a pace of over 50 a week as a supplement to those provided by the department and UNC System. Long starts every day with our campus motto, “Service,” on her mind. […]
UNCG partnership helps area immigrant families during COVID-19
Spartans have demonstrated a strong presence in the greater Greensboro community during the COVID-19 pandemic through various forms of outreach and engagement. One of those efforts has been through a partnership between the Center for New North Carolinians (CNNC), a unit under UNCG’s Office of Research & Engagement that serves immigrants and refugees in the […]
2020 Thomas Undergraduate Research Mentor Awards
Dr. Tyreasa Washington is the recipient of the 2020 Thomas Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for Tenured Faculty and Dr. Blair Wisco is the recipient of the 2020 Thomas Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for Early Career Faculty.
UNCG Magazine: Nurses on pandemic’s front line
“Rise to the challenge,” says the cover. And from front to back, the just-published UNCG Magazine explores the many ways Spartan alumni, students, faculty, and staff are doing just that. Among the story highlights: Rise to the challengeThe Nursing & Instructional Building will provide the space to instruct and mentor the nurses and science professionals […]
‘50 for 50’ challenge inspires sustainability awareness
For the first 22 days of April, UNCG employees participated with hundreds of employees from 40 other institutions and companies across North Carolina in the “50 Actions for 50 Years Earth Day Challenge” sponsored by Earth Share North Carolina, a conglomerate of 70+ nonprofits in the state who share the goal of connecting people and […]
’50 Actions for 50 Years’ Earth Day challenge
If you’re looking for a way to spread a little positivity during these trying times, this year marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day – and the UNCG Office of Sustainability is working with EarthShare North Carolina to host the “50 Actions for 50 Years Challenge” as a way for people across North Carolina to […]
Food resources for Greensboro and High Point during COVID-19
Several partners across Guilford County – including Guilford County Schools, the Weaver Foundation, UNC Greensboro’s Department of Communication Studies and LEAP Project, the Greater High Point Food Alliance, the Greensboro Community Food Task Force, and Guilford Education Alliance – have worked together during this COVID-19 crisis to create a list of food resources for Greater […]
Akecicia Steward receives community service award
Recent UNC Greensboro graduate Akecicia “Keci” Steward ’19 has been recognized for outstanding leadership and service by North Carolina Campus Compact, a statewide network of colleges and universities that are committed to community engagement. Steward is a recipient of the network’s Community Impact Student Award, which honors one student leader at each member school. The […]
