GREENSBORO, N.C. – Foodies from far and wide can discuss and dine on the cuisine and cultures of Italy, Spain, Africa and the Carolina Lowcountry during Atlantic World Foodways, a conference being held Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 30-Feb. 2, in Greensboro. Organized by UNCG’s Atlantic World Research Network (AWRN), the … Continued
Repost from UNCG Now Article by Jeri Rowe Each summer on the Greek island of Kea, classical studies professor Joanne Murphy sees the look on her students’ faces when they get off the plane. It’s the wide eyes, the slow walk, the body posture that seems to say, “Oh my … Continued
Repost from UNCG Now Article by Andrea Spencer “Guarantee” means a great deal to senior biology major Dominick DeFelice. It’s the name of the scholarship – the UNCG Guarantee – that made it possible for him to go to college. But it also signifies the pledge he’s made. “I want … Continued
Repost from Campus Weekly Article by By Rachel Williams Students filed into class on a rainy November morning, trying their best to keep their posters dry from the downpours outside. It was the end of the semester, and for students taking ‘SES 200: People with Disabilities in American Society’, it … Continued
Repost from UNCG Now UNCG’s online master’s programs in education and nursing shine in U.S. News’ just-released 2014 rankings for Best Online Programs. At 45th in the nation, UNCG’s online master’s in nursing program ranked alongside Yale’s and out-ranked Duke’s. UNCG’s online master’s program in education ranked 61st among similar … Continued
Repost from Campus Weekly Dr. Jeremy Bray (Economics) received new funding from Cornell University Weill Medical College for the project “Quality of life in opioid dependence.” Also, Bray received funding from Research Triangle Institute (RTI International) for the project “Cross-site Evaluation of the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment … Continued
“What would our community look like if we became the healthiest community in North Carolina?… How can we think outside the box?” asked Dr. Sherry Dickstein, a retired OB-GYN and community health advocate. “We’re tied second with New Orleans for food [in]security…what we’re finding out is the poison and the … Continued
Repost from UNCG Now Organizers of the recent Healthcare Faith Community Summit in Greensboro, including Bob Wineburg, professor of social work and director of community-engaged scholarship for UNCG’s School of Health and Human Services, were profiled in a front-page story Sunday in the News & Record. Columnist Jeri Rowe highlighted … Continued