As our economy transitions into the information age, economic success must be redefined. No foundation is more apt to help a community respond to change than a public institution of higher education. UNCG is an evolving source of stability—always developing new knowledge and new technologies. As companies downsize, we hire more employees, enroll more students and add to our campus infrastructure. UNCG is engaged in economic development as a partner in recovery and an engine for growth. Our goal is to be a major player in the research arena and a partner in building communities and competitive, cutting-edge industries.
While UNCG provides more than $588 million and 7,500 jobs to the regional economy, the university’s impact is evident in more than numbers alone. UNCG is a magnet for the talent and energy needed to build rich, thriving communities. Our students strengthen our workforce and infuse a spirit of entrepreneurship. The ideas and discoveries of our faculty and staff serve as business incubators. We present lifetime opportunities for learning and cultural appreciation. We lend our expertise to companies in search of a specific knowledge or skill set. And our diverse service and research centers contribute to our community’s quality of life. Support of our economic impact goals will help us fuel a vibrant future, as a partner in the advancement of our state and region.
Director of the Institute for Health, Science and Society
"With the Triad home to GGMI and UNCG a major player, we will be the developing ground for implementing genomics on a widespread basis."
