UNCG Research Impact

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Great accomplishments are made possible when we bring community and university-based knowledge together to contribute to the public good.

UNCG scholars recognize and value the knowledge different individuals, groups, and organizations bring to the table. Together, we engage in reciprocal, mutually-beneficial partnerships to make a difference in our shared world.

From lab to life

UNCG researchers understand that an idea is not enough. Innovations must be tested in the real world, and revised, reworked, and honed to meet and effectively conquer the complicated challenges of our lives.

Important tools in these efforts are our interdisciplinary centers and institutes, which drive innovation, create new knowledge, and provide an engine for UNCG scholars to partner with the community to effect meaningful change.

teacher-scholar model

The teacher-scholar model is fundamental to UNCG’s commitment to accessible excellence. The relationships between faculty and students play a critical role in the generation of new knowledge and in the development of the next generation of researchers, scholars, and artists.

Over 700 students at UNCG engage yearly in undergraduate research, a high-impact one-on-one educational practice shown to improve academic performance, critical thinking, workforce readiness skills and more. Even more engage in experiential learning through curricular activities.

At the graduate level, there are nearly 3,800 students being trained at UNCG, and faculty currently hold over $7M in externally-funded graduate training and workforce development grants. The University offers 30 doctoral programs, 61 master’s programs, and 66 graduate certificates.