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Using yoga to empower women and create community
EdD candidate in Kinesiology, Mona Flynn is eager to contribute to the growing body of knowledge in yoga therapy. Her research will focus on how physical activity improves overall well-being through her work with immigrant and refugee women at her non-profit, The Yoga Connection.
UNCG makes list of top performers in sustainability
The Sustainability Office is dedicated to making the campus an environmentally conscious locale. But its research also takes that mission beyond Greensboro. What aspects of UNCG’s sustainability efforts were recognized among higher ed’s changemakers.
UNCG Green Fund projects in bloom
The UNCG Green Fund finances projects seeking to improve sustainability on campus and in the Greensboro community. Two current projects include a bluebird nest habitat study and bird-window collision research, both of which are being conducted by current PhD candidates.
New minor brings diversity training to UNCG students
One of its strengths is its versatility. Ellen Haskell explains how the new minor in Jewish studies will support students going into a variety of fields and supplement their education in other areas of study.
Augmented reality for first responders
Dr. Regis Kopper has received National Institutes of Standards and Technology funding to develop augmented reality interfaces for use by first responders. Kopper and his partners, Dr. Jeronimo Grandi and Raleigh-based company NextGen Interactions, will work with public safety personnel and consultants to create a database of common public safety tasks that can be improved by AR tech.
School of Nursing department chair pursues nature-based research
Dr. Amber Vermeesch joined the UNC Greensboro School of Nursing this fall as an associate professor and chair of the Department of Family and Community Nursing. Amber’s research focuses on nature-based interventions, improving individuals’ mental and physical health by spending time outdoors.
Astronomy students are stars on the rise
A glimpse into the lives of young stars. Undergraduate researchers in programs funded by the NSF and NIH explore astrophysics, machine learning, and the cosmos.
UNCG Opera sets stage for success
UNCG Opera stages multiple performances each semester, with national-level success. The program gives students and unparalleled opportunity to prepare for performance careers on the world’s greatest stages.
Fall Virtual Career Fair brings opportunities
UNCG’s Career & Professional Development team is hosting the Fall Virtual Career Fair, offering all UNCG students the opportunity to connect with world class employers offering full-time and internship opportunities.
COLLAGE: Students and faculty take the audience on a musical journey
This annual concert brings together the entire School of Music for one big extravaganza. Three-hundred students and faculty members from the orchestras, choirs, and ensembles look forward to this unique blend of their work in order to raise money for scholarships.
McNair Scholars explore undergraduate research
Within the classroom, UNCG-McNair Scholars Mulubrhan Kidanu and Alexis Bailey thrive conducting undergraduate research. Outside of their studies, both scholars have found places to refresh and feel connected on campus.
Downtown rhythm: Music and dance from around the world at NC Folk Fest
Music and dancing filled the downtown Greensboro area over the weekend. Students, alumni, and faculty provided some of the top performances of the 2022 NC Folk Festival.
