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Big changes for the Division of Student Success
UNC Greensboro’s Division of Student Success is taking big steps to enhance support for undergraduate students on campus. The first of those changes took place this last July, when Dr. Andrew Hamilton took the reins as the new associate vice provost of student success and dean of undergraduate studies at UNCG. Hamilton’s previous roles as […]
Genetic counseling program provides a culture of care
The moment she stepped onto UNC Greensboro’s campus, Lauren Loffredo ‘18 MS knew the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program would be the right fit. What she didn’t know was the impact it would have as she faced one of the most difficult times of her adult life. “I don’t think I would […]
Safety for Spartans: Resources across campus
Campus safety has always been a top priority for UNC Greensboro. Students, faculty, staff and community members should make use of these resources whenever there is a question of safety or an event that requires a response. UNCG Police UNCG Police has a communications center that is available by phone 24 hours a day. In addition, […]
UNCG named ‘College of Distinction’
UNC Greensboro has been named a “College of Distinction,” an honor awarded to only four public universities in North Carolina. The honor recognizes institutions of higher education that are committed to high-impact practices that provide an outstanding student experience. That experience is marked by student engagement and retention and the development of lifelong learning strategies, cumulative […]
New partnership for Beyond Academics program
UNCG has selected Monarch as its community partner of choice to provide support services to students enrolled in the Beyond Academics Comprehensive Transition Program. Created by UNCG Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement Dr. Terri L. Shelton in 2007, Beyond Academics is the first post-secondary program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in North Carolina. Students enrolled in […]
Provost Dunn discusses commitment to student support in recent interview
In a recent interview with The EvoLLLution, UNCG Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Dana Dunn discussed the university’s commitment to supporting students, particularly those from underserved populations. “We use a combination of data and hands-on care, a series of multiple touch points to meet the different needs of our students,” Dunn said in the Q&A, […]
Student support program excels
Junior Dane Hansen can easily recall the mix of excitement and nervousness he felt when he first stepped foot on UNCG’s campus. Not only was he new to UNCG, but he was new to the college environment. As the first in his family to attend a four-year university, the transition to life as a college […]
UNCG recognized as leader in closing completion gap between white, black students
UNCG was recently recognized as a top-performing institution in a report by The Education Trust that investigates black student success at the university level. Released earlier this month, “A Look at Black Student Success” goes beyond national averages to understand and highlight patterns in student success and identify the top- and bottom-performing institutions. UNCG is […]
UNCG featured in Chronicle of Higher Education for efforts to close achievement gap
UNCG’s efforts to support at-risk students and close the achievement gap were recently highlighted by The Chronicle of Higher Education in an article titled “How a University Fights to Keep Students’ Demographics from Becoming Their Destiny.” The article explains that first-generation and minority students, as well as those who come from low-income backgrounds, are often […]
From deployment to degree
James Sorrells was just a few months away from earning his bachelor’s degree when he enlisted in the military. A senior criminal justice major at a university in western North Carolina, Sorrells felt lost. “I didn’t know what I wanted. I didn’t know who I was.” That was 2007. Fast forward to the summer of […]
UNCG receives $2.3 million gift to train future teachers
UNCG’s School of Education received the largest gift in its history Monday – $2.3 million from the Tom Haggai and Associates (THA) Foundation. This gift, combined with matching funds secured by UNCG, will be used to create a permanent endowment for the Haggai Academy and other programs in support of teacher preparation. “Since its inception […]
