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NC Herpetology Hall of Fame inducts Ann Somers
UNCG Senior Lecturer in biology Ann Berry Somers is well-known figure in North Carolina herpetology and public service. She is a past recipient of the Governor’s Award for Public Service, the Thomas L. Quay Wildlife Diversity Award in Raleigh, the North Carolina Association for Biomedical Research (NCBAR) Distinguished Teaching Award in STEM Education, and has […]
Planning for study abroad in a pandemic: 5 things to know
In the spring, the COVID-19 pandemic put study abroad programs on hold for college students across the nation. Students who were abroad made early return flights home within a matter of days, and those with hopes to study abroad in the fall watched their plans unravel in the months that followed. At UNC Greensboro, a […]
UNCG named 2020 Military-Friendly Online College
UNC Greensboro was recently named a 2020 Best Military-Friendly Online College by OnlineU. UNCG ranks No. 2 in the state and No. 48 nationally for its dedication to serving the unique needs of military service members, veterans, and their families through online education. “UNCG’s online program has always been popular with our military-affiliated students, particularly […]
Spartan veteran, nurse breaks barriers
“Never let anyone tell you what you can and cannot do.” Those words that Adrienne Crosby’s father told her as a little girl have helped guide her throughout her life – as a member of the U.S. Army, as a wife, as a mom to twin boys, and as a neonatal intensive care unit nurse. […]
UNCG, Dunkin’ raise $3,000 for Spartan Open Pantry
UNC Greensboro and Dunkin’ have raised $3,000 for the Spartan Open Pantry through their joint fundraiser to fight food insecurity on campus and in the community. From Oct. 18-29, participating Dunkin’ stores in the Triad sold Spartan-themed donuts, and 40 cents of each donut sold was donated to Spartan Open Pantry. The fundraiser was part […]
‘Hear Our Voices’: an inclusive celebration of new musical theatre
On Nov. 12-14, UNCG School of Theatre will present “Hear Our Voices: An Inclusive Celebration of New Musical Theatre.” The production is a brand-new song cycle which consists of unpublished music written and composed by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disabled, female and LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Pansexual, Transgender, Genderqueer, Queer, Intersexed, Agender, […]
Moss Street awarded grant for outdoor learning trail
UNC Greensboro’s Moss Street Partnership School (MSPS) was awarded a $15,000 NC Schools Go Outside (GO) Grant to build an on-campus learning center in the form of a half-mile learning trail. Construction on the trail began in early November. Funded by the NC Outdoor Heritage Advisory Council, the learning components include interpretive signs describing the […]
UNCG Athletics announces NBA 2K10 Challenge
UNC Greensboro Athletics and Learfield IMG College announced plans today for the first-ever UNCG NBA 2K20 Challenge presented by The Reserve Student Apartments. The UNCG NBA 2K20 Challenge is an esports tournament open to all UNCG students. The event, November 20-21, is free to enter but participants must have an Xbox One gaming system as […]
Two alumni named semifinalists for GRAMMY Award
Of the nearly 2,000 nominations submitted for the eighth annual 2021 GRAMMY Music Educator Award, two UNC Greensboro alumni have been named semifinalists for the award. Brian McMath ’96 BM, ’10 MM and Donald Walter ’94 BM, ’12 MM are among the 25 semifinalists for this national award, representing both North Carolina and Guilford County […]
Wes Miller, Trina Patterson lead during uncertain year
Wes Miller and Trina Patterson have adapted their leadership strategies during these unusual times. “The key is in life, like basketball, you have to be flexible and prepared for the unknown,” said Patterson, head coach of UNCG Women’s Basketball. “During these times, you have to prepare your players somewhat differently in your system and make […]
