News
Healthcare Summit report off to Washington
February 7, 2014
Reposted from UNCG Now Article by Steve Gilliam Organizers of the recent Healthcare Faith Community Summit in Greensboro are sending their findings to the White House in a report that was presented at a news conference on Friday. The 22-page report details efforts in Greensboro to show how communities can organize … Continued
A foundation in archaeology [Undergraduate]
February 4, 2014
Luke Kaiser is an undergraduate archaeology student working on an archaeological research project. Luke sat down with UNCG Research to tell us about his work, how he got started in research, and how it has influenced his career path. To UNCG and back again I chose UNCG because, first and … Continued
Locke Awarded the Marion Stedman Covington Distinguished Professorship in Music
February 4, 2014
Repost from UNCG Now Article by Betsi Robinson Dr. John Locke, director of bands and conductor of the UNCG Wind Ensemble, has been awarded the Marion Stedman Covington Distinguished Professorship in Music. Established in 1988 and launched in 1992, this professorship was the second endowed professorship established at UNCG, and the … Continued
New Associate Vice Chancellor for Economic Development
February 3, 2014
Article by Ananya Huria and Sangeetha Shivaji Mr. Bryan Toney has been named UNCG’s new Associate Vice Chancellor for Economic Development. In this role, Toney will work to connect those within the university with one another and with the community at large, with particular emphasis on cross-disciplinary relationships and engagement, … Continued
A foodie’s dream conference, Atlantic World Foodways, set for Jan. 30-Feb. 2
January 30, 2014
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
Crossing Borders: For undergraduate researchers, the world is their laboratory
January 30, 2014
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
Making good: Future doctor Dominick DeFelice is on a mission
January 24, 2014
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
Dr. Bree Jimenez inspires her students to be advocates for those with a disability
January 14, 2014
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