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UNCG announces new esports programs, gaming center
UNC Greensboro today announced a multi-faceted set of initiatives to seize the growing demand among current and prospective students for a holistic approach to the booming world of esports. These include the launch of new, non-credit bearing digital certificate programs ranging from game design to marketing and monetization courses as well as the construction of a […]
Show your school spirit for ‘Believe in the G’
Break out your Spartan school colors! “Believe in the G” presents the perfect day for the UNC Greensboro community to sport their blue and gold and show their Spartan spirit. UNCG’s annual 24 hours of giving, Believe in the G, will be held from 12 noon on Thursday, March 4, to 12 noon on Friday, […]
UNCG, Greensboro History Museum team up for Democracy Tables
The UNC Greensboro Department of Communication Studies and the Greensboro History Museum have teamed up to host a series of “Democracy Tables” to deepen civic engagement and enhance community connections. These virtual conversations invite residents to share experiences and concerns and to discover ways to make change in their communities. The project first launched in […]
Millions share in nursing student’s good news
Victoria Glosson was lying in bed on Feb. 13 with nothing to do and no electricity after a storm had knocked out the power to her family’s house. Bored, Glosson decided to share a funny video she had recorded two days earlier of her father. Her phone died soon after her 80-second video was uploaded […]
Expert Q&A: Domestic violence during the pandemic
“A pandemic within a pandemic.” That’s how some have described domestic violence in the times of COVID-19. Stay-at-home orders have left many victims trapped inside with their abusers. Confusion about whether agencies are open and operating has likely played a role in decreased calls to domestic violence hotlines. While it will take time to sift […]
Four Spartans named Fulbright semifinalists
The Fellowships Advising and Mentorship (FAM) unit of the UNCG International Programs Center is delighted to announce that of the nine students and recent alumni who applied for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program, four have been selected as semifinalists. Students can apply for two types of awards: Open Study/Research Awards or English Teaching Assistant […]
Ann Somers publishes groundbreaking paper on eastern box turtles
UNC Greensboro’s Ann Berry Somers, senior lecturer in biology, with John H. Roe, professor at UNC Pembroke, recently announced the release of a new paper on eastern box turtles, the North Carolina state reptile. “State-wide population characteristics and long-term trends for Eastern Box Turtles in North Carolina” was accepted by the Ecological Society of America’s Ecosphere journal. […]
UNCG to sponsor virtual Mentoring Monday event
For the fifth consecutive year, UNC Greensboro is the presenting sponsor of the Triad Business Journal’s annual Bizwomen Mentoring Monday event. This year’s event will take place Monday, Feb. 22, from 10-11 a.m. via Zoom. In years past, the event has been held on UNCG’s campus. The event is free for all participants. Individuals can […]
Show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day
Each year on Feb. 14, people around the world show their love and affection for those they care about with the exchange of flowers and candy, a romantic dinner, and so on. But because of the pandemic, Valentine’s Day looks different this year. You might not get to see your loved ones in person, and […]
Spartan street art makes history
There’s no doubt that we are living through a pivotal moment in human history – one that will occupy a prominent place in our memories and in historical record. From images of deserted streets and people in face masks to the historic crowds of the Black Lives Matter protests across the globe, museums all over […]
New honor society for students with disabilities
A new international honor society recognizing high-achieving students with disabilities has been established on UNC Greensboro’s campus to acknowledge and celebrate their academic accomplishments. Last fall, the Zeta Phi chapter of Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society was established, becoming one of 170 chapters across the country, one of four in the state, and the […]
Spartan brings joy with song
Cheryse McLeod Lewis ’01 MM has diversified. The Greensboro native holds a master’s degree in vocal performance from the UNC Greensboro School of Music and has enjoyed a successful singing career, from the Seattle Opera to the 1st National Broadway Tour of The Gershwins’ “Porgy and Bess.” She has performed with fellow Spartan Rhiannon Giddens […]
