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UNCG student makes his directorial debut
To say that senior Duncan Lauer’s semester is off to a great start is an understatement. The media studies major’s animated documentary “Future’s Resistance” debuted at two film festivals recently, FullBloom and ChangeFest, and will play at the Raleigh Film & Arts Festival on Oct. 1. “Future’s Resistance” was also nominated for Best International Short […]Read More »
Student-athlete spent summer as a storm-chaser
UNC Greensboro senior cross country and track student-athlete Thomas Knepshield has always been interested in weather ever since Hurricane Katrina back in 2005. This past summer, he chased his dream and traveled through the country for what would be the most thrilling three months of his life. Read more at uncgspartans.com.Read More »
Isaiah Miller signs with the Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas announced the team has signed guard and UNC Greensboro (UNCG) alum Isaiah Miller. Miller, 22, played in all five games for the 2021 Timberwolves Summer League team, averaging 7.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.6 steals in 16.2 minutes per game. Miller averaged 14.9 points on 47.4% shooting, 4.8 […]Read More »
UNCG Research Magazine released
The Fall 2021 issue explores projects and initiatives that address gaps in health and education, strengthen and diversify workforces, and apply innovative methods and community-centric values. ADHD success programs, little free libraries and literacy support, STEM evaluation, a bigger molecule, and more. Read more in print or online.Read More »
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Basketball season tickets available
Season tickets for the upcoming 2021-22 UNCG men’s and women’s basketball seasons are available now. Both teams will play 15 home games this winter, and both open their seasons at home on Tuesday, Nov. 9. The women’s team starts against UNC-Asheville at Fleming Gym, and the men’s team plays crosstown …Read More »
UNCG Theatre presents Shakespearean musical
UNC Greensboro School of Theatre students will perform a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” opening on Sept. 24 at Taylor Theatre. Faculty members Randall McMullen, Dominick Amendum, Eric Speer, John Gully, and Chip Haas have worked alongside MFA candidates to create this Shakespearean comedy that explores love. …Read More »
UNCG awarded for excellence in diversity
For the fourth consecutive year, UNC Greensboro has received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The national honor recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. UNCG is …Read More »
Alumni profile: Megan George Cain ’11
Meet Megan George Cain: a business owner and published author who has been featured on HGTV, DIY Network, Forbes, USA Today, and more. Her business, The Zen Succulent, all started with a passion for plants, and her success story began at UNC Greensboro. “I grew up in a house that …Read More »
Weatherspoon partners in social justice project
The Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNC Greensboro continues to take huge strides in its equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts. The museum will collaborate on anti-racist project models and practices as part of the Museum Partnerships for Social Justice Project, a recently announced initiative of the Henry Luce Foundation’s American Art …Read More »
UNCG celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, and UNC Greensboro is hosting a variety of events each week to celebrate the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities. From music to Café y Conversación to Zumba to poetry, there’s something for everyone! The campus …Read More »
Minerva Lithium receives NSF funding
The clean-tech company Minerva Lithium was founded by UNCG alumna Dr. Sheeba Dawood and Associate Professor of Nanoscience Hemali Rathnayake, who have developed a platform that can selectively trap valuable minerals and harmful pathogens from water. Read more at UNCG Research.Read More »
UNCG brings Spartan spirit to NC Folk Festival
UNC Greensboro brought Spartan pride to downtown Greensboro last weekend as part of the North Carolina Folk Festival. The three-day celebration of creativity and cultural traditions through art, crafts, food, dance, and music featured multiple artists with ties to UNCG. Spartans returned to the festival for the third year with …Read More »
