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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.Read More »
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.Read More »
Chart a new course: School bus driver becomes award-winning math teacher
Justin Cunningham won the Rockingham County Schools Beginning Teacher of Excellence award. He was in the initial cohort of UNC Greensboro's Piedmont Teacher Residency Partnership (PTRP). This program not only helps students who want to change their career path after getting their initial undergraduate degree; it also prepares qualified teachers for students in rural schools.Read More »
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.Read More »
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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.Read More »
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 …Read More »
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.Read More »
Tunstall Scholarship for adult students
Deborah Tunstall Tippett ’73, ’81 MS, ’91 PhD. made this gift to the UNC Greensboro Light the Way campaign in honor of her mother, Ann Satterwhite Tunstall. This scholarship will help adult learners surmount the many obstacles in a busy, demanding life that might otherwise put their education on hold.Read More »
Students saving birds, one window at a time
One way students are making UNC Greensboro more environmentally friendly is protecting birds from flying into windows. Doctoral student Megan Damico is identifying and rectifying key problem areas around campus.Read More »
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.Read More »
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.Read More »
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.Read More »
