Aaliyah is a bright, confident, outspoken 4th grader who consistently displays a passion for science. Her teacher, Ms. Wolfe, values her intensity and emotional engagement. Aaliyah stretches her hand higher and higher so that Ms. Wolfe can spot her. When she is chosen to answer a question, she elaborates on scientific… Continue reading…
In the news On July 9, 2015 News & Record reported that UNCG professor Dr. Arthur Anastopoulos’s (Human Health and Family Studies) received a $3.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to study the effectiveness of UNCG’s ACCESS (Accessing Campus Connections and Empowering Student Success) program. ACCESS mentors… Continue reading…
On May 3, 2015, the American Disabilities Association Legacy Bus pulled up to UNCG. Emblazoned with the US flag and the slogan “The Road to Freedom,” the bus is traveling the country to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The tour underscores the historical importance of… Continue reading…
Awards Awards separated by school/college. Listings by award amount, name of lead PI, title, and sponsor. Bryan School of Business and Economics Awards $44,000.00 – Welsh, Dianne – Coleman Entrepreneurship Fellows – Coleman Foundation $25,613.00 – Van Hasselt, Martyn – Evaluation of the Multi-Payer Advanced Primary Care Practice Demonstration – Research Triangle Institute… Continue reading…
With the generous support of UNCG donors, the Office of the Provost has launched the Faculty First Awards. Below you will find our list of award winners for 2015. Adamson, Amy – Biology – Just say no to acid: Targeting a cellular proton pump to reduce Influenza virus infection Allard, Janet – Theatre –… Continue reading…
Repost from UNCG NOW A state-run road signage program has played a key role in connecting tourists with North Carolina’s booming wine and grape industry, which supports nearly 8,000 jobs and creates an annual economic impact of $1.71 billion. While there are some concerns about the program, most stakeholders involved… Continue reading…
Repost from UNCG Now UNCG graduate student Natalie Hengstebeck has been interested in relationships for a long time. “I knew it was going to be couples in my career,” she says. “Before I found my calling in research, I thought I would be a wedding planner, couples’ therapist or a divorce… Continue reading…
It’s not hard to see why Dr. Mitchell Croatt is a favorite among UNCG students. His passion for organic chemistry is infectious and can make even the most hesitant English major want to strap on a pair of safety goggles and get in the lab. He encourages research and discourse… Continue reading…
Countries that once seemed light years away are now our next door neighbors in the business world. As international markets integrate, young entrepreneurs need broader cultural intelligence. They can find it in the Bryan School’s “Experience Business Abroad” course. UNCG’s unique program prepares students for globalization by exposing them to entrepreneurship in other countries and classmates… Continue reading…
Grad student Angela Larsen explains why UNCG was the perfect place to pursue her PhD. Larsen, who looks at how individual behaviors of cotton rats create population level impacts and change community structures, came to UNCG specifically to work with Matina Kalcounis-Rüppell, professor and director of graduate studies in the Department… Continue reading…
