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Flags at half-staff: Katie Dorsett is remembered
Dr. Katie Dorsett was the first Black woman to serve on the Greensboro City Council. She became the first Black woman to serve on the North Carolina governor’s cabinet. When she died earlier this week, just shy of her 88th birthday, she left a legacy of milestones and impact on Guilford County and this state. […]Read More »
Mind of Minerva, Spirit of Sparta
The new Minerva Graduate Scholars Program is one of the highest recognitions a doctoral or MFA student at UNCG can receive. “The idea,” says Vice Provost and Dean Kelly Burke, “is to bring our top student scholars out of the silos of their disciplines, to exchange ideas, inspire each other, and grow.” Chosen based on […]Read More »
Alumnus-faculty team develops bioactive mask technology
In the COVID-19 pandemic era, personal protective equipment is crucial for frontline medical professionals and those they serve, as well as for many others who cannot do their essential work from home. Kepley BioSystems, a North Carolina biotech company, is developing new and innovative technology aimed at protecting frontline workers, patients, and travelers during the […]Read More »
COVID-19 updates: Fall 2020 plans and more
As we look ahead toward the Fall 2020 semester, it remains our goal at UNC Greensboro – and across the UNC System – to open our doors for the return of students, faculty, and staff to campus. Much work has taken place in recent weeks to prepare for the beginning of the new academic year […]Read More »
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‘Hamilton’ actor now plays civil rights icon
In Broadway’s “Hamilton,” Deon’te Goodman ’16 has portrayed some of American’s leading historical figures. A member of the ensemble and cover for the roles of George Washington, Aaron Burr, Hercules Mulligan, and James Madison, the UNCG alumnus is in the spotlight yet again. This time he will portray civil rights …Read More »
COVID-19 and the human experience: an anthropological perspective
The impacts of infectious disease aren’t just biological. Disease impacts all aspects of the human experience for individuals, communities, and cultures – and often results in permanent, long-term shifts. These kinds of impacts have been the focus of Dr. Cassandra Workman’s work and research for the past decade. As a …Read More »
Spartans reflect on July 4th
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 …Read More »
UNCG Opera brings home an American Prize
The American Prize in Opera Performance has announced the 2019-2020 winners, with UNCG Opera Theatre’s production of Falstaff receiving second place in the college/university division, tying with Louisiana State University.Read More »
Clinical Psychology program awarded $2 million grant
UNC Greensboro’s Department of Psychology has been awarded a five-year, $2.15 million Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. The grant aims to recruit, retain, and support the training of clinical psychologists from disadvantaged backgrounds to enter primary care settings and medically underserved …Read More »
How quarantine has affected our family dynamics
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 …Read More »
Research, innovation aim to improve knee joint health
Dr. Sandra Shultz’s research focuses on what may be humanity’s most problematic joint: the knee. Of specific interest to Shultz – and to many trainers, therapists, and physicians – is the condition of the knee’s ligaments. Currently, Shultz and her collaborators are developing a new device to assess ligament looseness, …Read More »
UNCG Board of Trustees welcomes new member
UNC Greensboro today announced the appointment of a new member to its Board of Trustees. George Hoyle, a UNCG alumnus with tremendous business, civic, and community credentials, was appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger on June 25 to finish the unexpired term of trustee Frances Bullock. Bullock is …Read More »
