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Peacemaker

Adapted from the spring 2017 UNCG Research Magazine Service in the U.S. Army meant one thing. “In my view, the purpose of the military is to build peace. Not war,” says Tom Matyók, associate professor of peace and conflict studies. Before joining academia, Dr. Matyók served 23 years. He was an … Continued


Is it worth it?

Adapted from the spring 2017 UNCG Research Magazine This is an intervention. “A patient walks into their primary care physician’s office and fills out a short questionnaire about their alcohol use,” describes Jeremy Bray, professor and head of the Department of Economics. “Let’s say the patient has four or five drinks … Continued


RISE Small Grant Program proposal deadline

The RISE Small Grant Program is designed to support any aspect of research that involves STEM education in any discipline at UNCG. The grant will fund innovative research that advances the RISE vision of promoting research and/or instruction in STEM education at UNCG. It is expected that these seed funds … Continued


Healthy Vessels

Adapted from the spring 2017 UNCG Research Magazine It’s no secret that controlling cholesterol levels helps ward off cardiovascular disease, particularly the build-up of plaque inside arteries. But you might not know it’s equally important to control inflammation in blood vessels. Identifying the best ways to do so can have significant … Continued


Locating grant funding opportunities

Repost from Campus Weekly The workshop “Show Me the Money! Locating Grant Funding Opportunities” will be held Wednesday, Oct. 25, 9-11 a.m., in 304 Curry Building. Faculty and graduate students often require external funding for research, scholarship, and creative activity. This workshop will explore how to get the most from grant … Continued


Research Excellence Awards deadline

Nominations for the 2017-2018 Research Excellence Awards are due December 1, 2017.  In 1988, the Research Excellence Awards were established in recognition of the following principle: “Given that creating and diffusing knowledge is a formal obligation of the University, the Research Excellence Award will be given to a full-time member … Continued


“Comanche: Hero Complexities” premieres Sept. 22

Repost from Campus Weekly Before his untimely death, Duane Cyrus’ uncle helped save the lives of 93 servicemen drowning in the icy waters off Greenland during a World War II rescue mission. Now, Charles W. David Jr.’s heroism is the inspiration for the cutting-edge, research-based dance production “Comanche: Hero Complexities.” … Continued


Greensboro health partnership awarded $250,000

Adapted from a Collaborative Cottage Grove press release Collaborative Cottage Grove has been selected for a prestigious national health award that provides over $250,000 in funding to reduce the rates of preventable diabetes and asthma in the Cottage Grove neighborhood in Greensboro, NC. On September 12, 2017, the national BUILD Health Challenge announced … Continued


Faculty Biennial exhibition opens at Weatherspoon

Repost from Campus Weekly Sixteen of UNCG’s studio art faculty members will show their work in the 2017 Faculty Biennial exhibition, opening Sept. 2 in the Weatherspoon Art Museum. The exhibition is a chance for UNCG students and the community to become acquainted with faculty art work, and a chance … Continued