Redacted from Campus Weekly One of the biggest conversations happening in Guilford County in the last year is about food. Dr. Marianne LeGreco, associate professor of communication studies, has been one of the people at the forefront of that conversation. “How hungry is Guilford County?” many have asked. How accurate … Continued
Repost from UNCG Now UNCG junior psychology major Amanda Baeten recently presented her research project, “How Rumination Affects Emotions,” at the 20th annual Posters on the Hill event sponsored by the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR). The event took place April 19-21 in Washington, D.C., and featured 60 undergraduate research … Continued
Repost from Campus Weekly Greensboro is the first city in the American South to attempt participatory budgeting. Community members from all five City Council districts will directly decide how to spend $100,000 per district. The idea is that participatory budgeting can deepen democracy in communities and build stronger communities. Over … Continued
“Education without application is no education at all.” – Professor Duane Cyrus, Dance “The undergraduate research experience fundamentally changes an undergraduate.” – Professor Joanne Murphy, Classical Studies “Undergraduate research is probably the greatest investment of your time while here.” – Zim Ugochukwu, ’11, Biology
On April 23rd, rising UNCG senior Gordon Holliday swept Terry Melville’s 2nd Annual THE BETTY CREATIVE AWARDS, taking both first and second places with his fashion designs. The concept behind his winning garments? “The future ballerina in 3030.” Melville, former VP and fashion director for Macy’s New York, founded The Betty Creative Awards in … Continued
Repost from UNCG NOW Each spring, UNCG celebrates student research by hosting both a graduate and an undergraduate research expo highlighting UNCG students’ cutting edge research. This year’s Carolyn and Norwood Thomas Undergraduate Research and Creativity Expo was March 29, and included a presentation from Jennifer Blackmer, 2015 winner of … Continued
Repost from UNCG NOW What do a virtual grocery store, an online interpretation service, and an outdoor adventure program have in common? According to UNCG students, all three business models are sustainable, high-impact solutions that can meet the needs of an aging population. UNCG students recently shared these ideas and … Continued
More than a dozen UNCG undergraduates have made a big impact in the Greensboro Montagnard community in the last two years. The Montagnards (also known as Dega) supported U.S. forces during the Vietnam War, and have suffered political persecution and violence in the region ever since. Since the 1980s, Guilford … Continued
He writes for several publications. He does research. He conducts and directs. And he just graduated after 3 1/2 years. How does Jackson Cooper keep it all straight? “I have a Moleskine planner that helps a lot.” He graduated in December with a BA in theater and a minor in … Continued
Repost, UNCG NOW As a junior in high school, Tyra Callaway began her college search with one non-negotiable requirement in mind: undergraduate research. She didn’t just want to work in a lab as a junior or senior. She wanted real-world, hands-on research experience as soon as she stepped foot on campus. … Continued