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Dr. Nicole Hall advising a student for their career development

Pathway to A Profession with Dr. Nicole Hall

October 27, 2022

Innovation is the guiding force that drives the leadership strategy of Nicole Hall, director of Career and Professional Development (CPD) at UNCG. Hall oversees a group of career coaching, employer relations and operations support professionals, who work together to support students in their professional development and employment acquisition journey. The team provides services that educate, counsel, and engage students in career planning and decision making, experiential learning, continuing education, and employment search activities.

Students sitting at desktop computers playing video games in esports arena

Scientists Dive Into Esports Athlete Health

October 26, 2022

As U.S. esports arena gains traction at UNCG, scientists begin research in both mental and physical health behind esports players.

The rise of independents

October 25, 2022

“Independents are the single largest and fastest growing group of voters in the nation,” says Dr. Omar Ali, historian, political analyst, and dean of Lloyd International Honors College at UNC Greensboro. Last week Ali’s book “The Independent Voter” launched in Washington, D.C., at a signing event that included former presidential candidate Andrew Yang and CNN senior political analyst and anchor John Avlon.

two female scientists in a lab holding a filter.

Minerva Lithium Wins TechCrunch Startup Competition

October 21, 2022

Everyone is talking about batteries, but is anyone really talking about the minerals that are needed in the battery Dawood says, regarding what inspired her to work on a new method of extracting lithium.

Image of Nora Jalal, UNCG freshman, Business Administration Student, and Co-Owner of Yo Momma Stacks

UNCG Freshman Finds Success As popular Food Truck Owner

October 19, 2022

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Nora Jalal, a UNCG Freshman and Business Administration major looked to this Confucius quote for inspiration and motivation when she started her own business Yo Momma Stacks, a Wilson-based food truck that serves up tasty desserts like waffle sticks and brownie sundaes.

Greener Energy: using light and air for cleaner processes

October 19, 2022

Early-career scientist Shabnam Hematian is bringing a natural process lens to energy research. With a $250K NSF grant, she’s exploring how light and air might help catalyze industrial reactions for more environmentally friendly technologies – and pursuing her passion for mentoring.