Dr. Huzefa Raja, a Research Scientist in the Oberlies Research Group in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has a received a one-year, $15,000 grant from the Indianapolis Zoo to study freshwater ascomycete fungi from submerged wood in aquatic habitats of Marion County, Indiana.
Given a choice, Fulbright student Omar Sufian selects UNCG’s peace and conflict studies program in hopes of bringing greater human rights to people in Libya and beyond.
Dr. Maia Popova and Dr. Mitchell Croatt have received a new five-year, $967,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to explore ways to improve chemistry instruction and student learning in laboratory courses.
According to Merriam-Webster, unity is “the state of being one; oneness,” while diversity refers to “variety, assortment or mixture.” Jamaas Britton (’24 MFA Drama) thinks there can, and should, be both. So, he created “Unity in Diversity,” an event for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) to showcase their talents.
Many youth entangled with the juvenile justice system have experienced trauma and related behavioral and emotional challenges. The CYFCP’s NC Juvenile Justice Behavioral Health Partnerships help these youth and their families access to behavioral health treatment – with the hope of halting further interactions with the justice system.
“Drop In. Drop Out. Bring a Friend.” That is the tag line for a new event coming to UNC Greensboro in February through a partnership between Duke University Arts and the UNCG School of Dance.
A key part of advancing UNC Greensboro’s mission as a research institution is creating touchpoints with experts. There were several conferences that left an impact on UNCG during the Fall 2023 semester.
The CYFCP’s NC Enhanced Mobile Crisis Unit works closely with North Carolina families in the aftermath of a crisis involving a young person. Their team of clinicians and community members bring empathy and expertise to their conversations with families.
UNCG’s Center for Youth, Family and Community Partnerships has improved lives across North Carolina for 28 years. Interventions make a deep impact thanks to a commitment to evidence-based research, strong partnerships, and guidance from community members with lived experiences with the issues CYFCP programs tackle.
Zaire Miles-Moultrie says choosing UNCG allowed him to be “who I wanted to be.” In one year, he’s launched an exhibit, taken first at the undergrad expo, and become an AXA Art Prize finalist.
