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UNCG’s New Scholarship Platform Puts Funding Options at Spartan Fingertips

Posted on April 18, 2024

Students smile as they huddle around a laptop.

UNC Greensboro’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships has announced a new search platform that will revolutionize how students search for scholarships.

Introducing…ScholarshipUniverse.

Welcome to the Universe

ScholarshipUniverse matches students with nearly a thousand scholarships in UNCG’s portfolio, as well as thousands of external opportunities. With the completion of a simple questionnaire, students are given links to scholarships they qualify for, so they’ll never miss an opportunity.

This platform not only simplifies the search process for students, but it is also the portal through which faculty and staff members review and award scholarships. So, ScholarshipUniverse represents an upgrade in efficient scholarship management for schools and for students.

One-Stop Shopping for Scholarships

Searching for and applying for scholarships is easier than ever before. Students can log in now and complete the questionnaire to immediately see funding that they qualify for.

“In most cases, students will not have to complete separate applications for different scholarships,” says Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management Joel Lee. “This new system allows the university to match students directly with available funds, eliminating time-consuming application processes for most Spartans.”

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Parents and prospective students attend a campus tour.

Just as the Common App simplified how students apply to colleges, ScholarshipUniverse’s dashboard consolidates documents and essays to keep students’ applications organized. Through the dashboard, students can track scholarships they match to, what scholarships they’ve been offered, and which ones they’ve accepted, all in one user-friendly space.

In this transparent process, UNCG scholarship reviewers use smart ranking systems to quickly assess all qualifying students and determine awards based on numerous factors from financial need to academic performance to degree progress. And when scholarships are granted, notifications also come through the platform, so students can easily calculate how much aid they can count on.

Funding is Only a Click Away

Funds are waiting for students to apply for them at ScholarshipUniverse, but don’t take our word for it. See for yourself today. Cruising through “the universe” is the perfect pastime while you wait for responses from your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Find out how UNCG is making scholarships easier for all Spartans to access at Scholarship Universe!

Story by Becky Deakins, University Communications.
Photos courtesy of University Communications.

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The annual spring powwow hosted by UNC Greensboro’s Native American Student Association (NASA) is a draw for people from all around the country. It’s an event that the participants describe as a big family coming together.

Chloe Thompson, a student at UNCG’s Middle College, had two additional reasons to feel excited about April 13’s powwow. The first was that she would be dancing in her own handmade regalia. The second reason was the beautiful weather, as last year’s powwow had to be moved inside due to rain.

Native American dancers line up for UNCG powwow, including Mohawk member Chloe Thompson.

A child plays a drum during the UNCG powwow.

“Last year was the first powwow I was able to participate in,” says Thompson, an Akwesasne Mohawk. “While it was still a really great experience, it’s so much better to have it outside the sun with all these people.”

Century of Recognition, Millennia of Culture

Everything from the dances to the vendors’ wares to the regalia carried special meaning to the Native American participants, reflecting on how far they’ve come and celebrating who they are in the present-day.

The year 2024 marks 100 years since the U.S. passed the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924. Terry Chavis, president of NASA, says it’s important to show one another and non-Native guests how they are thriving.

“This is a very special year for us to say, ‘It’s only been 100 years of citizenship, but we have many millennia of representation here on the land,'” says Chavis, a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina who is getting his doctorate in educational studies with a concentration in higher education at UNCG.

A Native American man in full regalia stands in front of the American flag on the UNCG campus.

Native Americans drum together at the UNCG powwow.

The Grand Entry at the powwow brought the American and North Carolina State flags onto the lawn of UNCG’s Elliott University Center. They held a prayer in the Tuscarora language and recognized Native American veterans. Vendors sold handmade wares such as beads, ribbon shirts, woodwork, blankets, and jewelry.

Erika Reynolds serves as NASA’s cultural advisor while studying for a master of arts in peace and conflict studies. She says there are 7,000 Native members in Guilford County from roughly 125 tribes. Powwow participants represented tribes from across the country.

Everyone Feels Like Family

“We’re all diverse in our cultures, heritage, and languages,” says Reynolds, who is Cherokee, Saura, and Arawak. “But what you’ll notice out here is that all of us are family, even if we’re not blood related.”

Some of the dances encouraged audience participation, while others focused on themes of friendship and relationships. A series of dance specials shone a light on the issues felt by Native Americans today.

Students talk to Native American representatives at a table at UNCG.

Native Americans in full regalia march across UNCG quad.

“We have some dance specials that highlight Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women,” says Reynolds. “Every Child Matters gives homage to our folks that went to Indian residential schools and never made it home. Our Little Boy Long Hair special, which celebrates our long hair, is especially for our young men.”

Thompson, who graduates from Middle College this year, was grateful for a place that brought together distinct aspects of herself – her Spartan identity blended with her Mohawk identity. She says whether someone is Native American or not, they had much to gain by going to the powwow.

“Just by talking to people you can learn how many different cultures there are,” says Thompson. “It means a lot to be able to celebrate who I am at the school – where I’m just a student most of the time. Now I get to show that I’m also a Native American, and I’m a part of this really amazing community.”

Story by Janet Imrick, University Communications
Photography by Sean Norona, University Communications
Video by David Lee Row, University Communications

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$5 Million Mellon Grant Provides Paid Internships for Humanities Students

Posted on April 17, 2024

Professor stands in front of a class of students with a slide behind her with a — Dr. Megan Walters of UNCG Career and Professional Development Office presents the valuable skills Humanities students bring to their careers.

UNC Greensboro has been awarded a $5 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to implement a five-year paid internship and educational program for humanities students called “Humanities at Work.” This landmark grant is the largest ever received by UNCG’s College of Arts & Sciences – as well as one of the largest in the University’s history.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be one of only five universities in the country to receive this historic award from the Mellon Foundation,” said UNCG Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. “The Humanities at Work project will not only provide hundreds of UNCG humanities students with high-quality, paid internship experiences, but it will also help them to articulate the value of a humanities degree to potential employers, translating to fulfilling careers.”

Building Bridges with Internships

The backbone of this program is the transformative value of paid internships, which will impact 650 students and 130 local nonprofits over five years. “This funding allows UNCG to serve as a national model for closing equity gaps,” said Dr. Maura Heyn, co-Principal Investigator (PI) and associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences. According to a 2023 study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, unpaid internships increase inequity and create longstanding hurdles in career advancement, particularly for Black and first-generation college students.

Humanities at Work aims to eliminate these barriers – an especially relevant goal at UNCG, where over 50 percent of the student population self-identify as belonging to a minoritized group, 50 percent of students are first-generation college students, and 46 percent receive Pell grants.

“Access to a paid, high-quality internship can change the entire trajectory of a person’s career,” said Dr. Megan Walters, director of UNCG’s Career and Professional Development and partner on the project. “As a campus highly focused on the social mobility of our students and our state, we must provide equitable access to meaningful opportunities to help students realize their potential and to help them knock down financial barriers to lifelong success. Humanities at Work is the ideal opportunity for UNCG.”

Engaging Studies with Practical Applications

UNCG has a vibrant humanities program, made up of nine disciplines: English; History; Philosophy; Classical Studies; International and Global Studies; Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Religious Studies; Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; and African American and African Diaspora Studies. Access to internships is particularly beneficial for humanities students.

“We know that humanities majors are qualified for a range of opportunities, but paid internships are scarce,” said Dr. Heather Adams, an associate professor of English and a PI on the grant. “This program will help students more fully imagine and speak to their unique contributions as they hone their skills through hands-on internship placements.”

Humanities at Work will begin recruiting students in spring 2025. Over one academic year, students will work in small groups on paid internship experiences with local community partners. Simultaneously, students will participate in a Humanities at Work course to guide their internship projects and to learn skills for translating the value of their humanities degree into work beyond the classroom.

Four professors pose in front of a wall with framed diplomas. — Dr. Maura Heyn, Dr. John Kiss, Dr. Jennifer Feather, and Dr. Heather Adams co-authored the UNCG grant application.

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Humanities at Work also promises to benefit the Greater Greensboro community. “The projects completed by UNCG students will offer local nonprofits a chance to develop capacity to support their missions,” said Dr. John Z. Kiss, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and a PI on the grant. “By providing coursework, guidance, and mentorship, Humanities at Work also lifts much of the burden of maintaining an internship from these partner sites – work such as interviewing, training, and supervising interns.”

For students and parents who are increasingly worried about the return on investment of a college education, the Humanities at Work project lays the groundwork for success.

“For many students at UNCG, a college degree is the single biggest investment they will make over the course of their lifetimes,” said Dr. Jennifer Feather, head of UNCG’s English Department and another PI on the grant. “While a program like this one contributes to lifetime earnings, it does more, situating students to bring their best talents to urgent needs and aspirational projects in the Greensboro community and the region.”

Story by Elizabeth Keri, College of Arts and Sciences.
Photography courtesy of College of Arts and Sciences.

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Staff Senate To Hold Strategic Plan Feedback Session

Posted on April 16, 2024

Arial view of UNCG campus with the sun rising behind the Greensboro skyline in the distance.

The UNC Greensboro Staff Senate Strategic Plan Committee will be holding an in-person feedback session on the 2024-27 Staff Senate Strategic Plan on April 23.

In September 2023, the Staff Senate Strategic Plan Committee began working to create a strategic plan to set the Staff Senate up for success in the coming years. Part of this work included a survey to staff members and an in-person discussion in December 2023. The first draft of the plan focuses on three main themes: communication, collaboration, and campus and staff climate.

The in-person feedback session will be held on April 23 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Claxton Room of the Elliott University Center. Staff members can also provide feedback through a survey form here.

The goal is to have the plan approved by the Staff Senate in June 2024.

For any other questions/concerns, please email staffsenate@uncg.edu.

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2024 Gladys Strawn Bullard Award Winners Announced

Posted on April 18, 2024

Students sit around the reflecting pool of UNCG Taylor Garden.

UNC Greensboro is excited to announce this year’s winners of the 2024 Gladys Strawn Bullard Award:

Faculty
Dr. Andrea Hunter, Human Development and Family Studies

Staff
Margarita Kerkado, Admissions

Student
Madeline Kujabi, Office of Research and Engagement

The Bullard Award is given in recognition of those students, faculty, and staff members who have shown commendable initiative and perseverance in their leadership and/or service roles at the University. In addition, award winners have demonstrated their ability to conceive and develop creative ideas and programs that advance the University.

Join us in congratulating these individuals on their outstanding service and leadership to the university.

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Construction to Improve Chilled Water Begins This Summer

Posted on April 15, 2024

Drone flies over UNCG's EUC and library buildings and the quad.

UNC Greensboro will complete the main campus chilled water loop in multiple phases and aims to have all improvements completed in early 2025. Some streets, pedestrian paths, and parking spots will be unavailable as construction moves across campus.

The chilled water loop project will connect Mossman Building, Elliot University Center, Walker Avenue Parking Deck, and Bryan Building to the loop. These buildings are currently supported by self-contained systems. The loop will increase air conditioning capacity, reliability, and provide efficiencies that will reduce energy costs and the campus carbon footprint. During this project, contractors will also replace the Mossman Building’s roof.

Construction will begin the week after Spring 2024 Commencement.

Note: All dates are current best estimates and will be updated regularly as conditions change.

The Construction Mobilization and Staging Area for materials and contractor access will go in the Northern Section of Kaplan Commons. It will be fenced in only through May 2024-March 2025 but remain through the Jackson Library Renovation project with its anticipated completion in December 2027.

This map illustrates the sections of underground piping and building connections per the baseline construction schedule. Accessible pedestrian paths will be maintained with clear and visible signage demarcating pathways. Drivers will be rerouted as necessary at each phase.

A map of UNCG campus shows the phases of the chilled water construction.

Phase 1A: May 2024

The south end of Stirling Street will be closed and fenced off on May 6, a few yards north of the south entrance to Mossman parking lot. Walker Parking Deck’s Stirling Street entrance will be accessible via Theta Street. Through the summer, Mossman Parking Lot will also be partially occupied by contractors replacing the Mossman Building roof.

Mossman lot permit holders and guests will be contacted by POCAM and apprised of changes and selection of available parking locations for Summer 2024. A minimum number of accessible spaces, and guest parking will be maintained in the northeast corner of the Mossman lot.

Phase 1B:

Preliminary work will start on a chilled water entry into the EUC mechanical room. The EUC loading dock area will remain open, but there will be additional construction traffic in this area.

Phase 2: May-June 2024

Stirling Street will re-open. Chilled water construction activity will move to the south end of Mossman Parking Lot. Mossman roof replacement construction will require access to the north end of Mossman lot for material staging and equipment for transporting materials.

Phase 3: June 2024

Stirling Street will remain open. All chilled water construction will be occurring in the north end of Mossman Parking Lot and the roofing contractor will be occupying the south end of the lot. Mossman lot permit holders and guests will be apprised of available parking locations. A minimum number of accessible spaces, and guest parking will be maintained in the southeast corner of the Mossman lot for the remainder of the Summer.

Phase 4: July 2024

Stirling Street, Theta Street from the Walker Deck entrance to Stirling Street, and Mossman Parking Lot will be closed. Mossman Lot permit holders and guests will be apprised of available parking locations. Walker Deck will be accessible from Theta Street and Walker Avenue.

Phase 5: July 2024

Mossman Parking Lot will remain closed to allow the roofing contractor to finish construction. Walkways between Stirling Street and EUC will be closed. Stirling Street will remain closed at Theta, and Theta will also remain closed.

Phase 6: August 2024

The diagonal walkway between the Kaplan Commons pedestrian circle and Theta Street will be closed. The south half of the EUC patio area will be closed. Theta and Stirling streets and the Mossman Parking Lot will re-open.

Phase 7: August-September 2024

The entrance and exit to Walker Deck connecting with Stirling Street will be closed. Theta and Stirling Streets will remain open in August. Theta will close again in September.

Phase 8: September-October 2024

Theta Street remains closed and the Theta Street entrance/exit to Walker Deck will close. Stirling Street will be open.

Phase 9: Late October 2024

Theta Street and Walker Deck will re-open for the remainder of the project. Walker Avenue Circle will have one lane open only for essential deliveries at the Library tower and Moran. All bus services, including the Spartan Chariots, will have their stops relocated from the circle to Stirling Street.

Phase 10: November 2024

Spartan Chariot bus service will continue to be relocated to Stirling Street. Deliveries through the traffic circle will remain one lane only on a limited basis.

Phase 11: December 2024

Pedestrian traffic from Shaw and the Quad will be detoured around the normal path on the southeast corner of the quad. Deliveries to Moran and the library will remain on a limited one lane basis. Spartan Chariot bus service will remain relocated to Stirling Street.

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Eco-Friendly Scooters and Bikes Now Available for UNCG Students

Posted on April 15, 2024

UNC Greensboro and the City of Greensboro have individually partnered with Bird, a leader in environmentally friendly electric transportation. Through the partnerships, shared e-scooters and e-bikes are now available to UNCG students and city residents. The eco-friendly, affordable transportation option can be activated through Bird’s free mobile phone application and used to replace gas-powered car travel.

***Bird e-bikes and e-scooters on the UNCG campus.***

“Spartans are environmentally conscious, and with Bird’s e-scooters and bikes, UNCG can now provide convenient, eco-friendly transportation on designated streets through our beautiful campus and into Downtown Greensboro,” says Grant Harris, transportation and event manager at UNCG. “With nearly half of our undergraduate students being Pell eligible, Bird’s community pricing for e-scooters and bikes provides our students with another cost-efficient mode of transportation in addition to University buses.”

UNCG faculty, staff, and alumni are also eligible for a 25% discount from Bird. The e-bikes and e-scooters are now available at UNCG and in the city of Greensboro. UNCG affiliated individuals must sign up with their uncg.edu email address.

For user safety, helmets are required when using a Bird e-scooter and e-bike. To encourage proper use of the e-bikes and e-scooters, they will operate in designated areas within the City of Greensboro and UNCG. On UNCG’s campus, users are required to use designated parking areas when their ride is complete. Citizens can report issues, from maintenance to improper parking, directly through the Bird app.

“The City of Greensboro is committed to providing residents safe, seamless and equitable transportation choices. Shared-used scooters and bikes give residents more options to get to work, school, and play. This partnership with Bird is just one more way we are making Greensboro a car-optional city,” said Greensboro Transportation Director Hanna Cockburn.

Bird aims to make cities more livable by reducing car trips, traffic and carbon emissions. The company’s scooters, developed by an in-house team of leading engineering and vehicle design experts, offer residents without cars another transportation option.

“We applaud the City of Greensboro and UNC Greensboro for their commitment to offering convenient, environmentally friendly and reliable transportation options to residents and visitors,” said Austin Marshburn, head of city and university partnerships at Bird.

A parking and no ride zone map is available here.

Bird is proud to offer a number of features and benefits to riders in Greensboro. Some of which include:

Community Pricing: Bird’s inclusive Community Pricing Program offers a 50% discount to low-income riders, Pell grant recipients, select local nonprofit and community organizations, veterans and senior citizens. Those who qualify can sign up by downloading the Bird app, creating an account and emailing proof of eligibility to access@bird.co.
Community Mode: Bird values community input. Anyone with a Bird account can report or provide feedback on vehicle-related issues such as poorly parked or damaged vehicles in their area by tapping the yield sign on the bottom left of the in-app Bird map. When a report is submitted, someone is assigned to correct the issue.

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Accommodating Service Dogs and Their Owners

Posted on April 15, 2024

A service dog wears a graduation camp while resting at the feet of a UNCG student at Commencement.

In accordance with State law, service animals assisting students with disabilities are permitted in all facilities where students are allowed of the university.

A service animal is defined as an animal that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability. A disability may be physical, sensory, psychiatric, or intellectual, and may not be apparent from visual observation. The work or tasks performed by a Service Animal must be directly related to the person’s disability.

UNCG seeks to be a welcoming environment for all service animals and service animals in training, and to remain in compliance with federal law regarding service animals. The Office of Accessibility Resources & Services (OARS) provides information on what all faculty and staff may or may not do with a service animal on campus:

Service Dogs

If you see someone with a dog and want to determine if it is a service animal, at this time, there are only two questions that may be legally asked:

Is this a service dog needed due to a disability? If “YES,” you may not ask about the disability, nor for any verification. If “NO,” you may continue with further questions; e.g., “Has this dog been approved to be in this location with you as an accommodation for a disability?” In this case, feel free to check with OARS for verification.
If yes to #1, then: What task is it trained to perform? You may not ask for a demonstration.

If it is obvious that the dog is a service dog (e.g., Guide Dog), no questions may be asked. A service dog is not required to wear identification as a service dog. Any such verification is not proof that the dog is a service dog and is not recognized by either the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the Department of Justice (DOJ).

A Service Dog is a working animal. The service dog and its owner are a working team. A service dog remains with its owner while the service dog is working.
Do not pet the service dog when it is working. Petting distracts the dog from its job and the owner could get hurt. Also, don’t call the service dog by name when it is working as this, too, is distracting.
Do not offer the service dog food or other distracting treats without the owner’s permission.
Service dog owners want dog lovers to know it’s not all work and no play for service dogs. There are times when it is okay to pet a service dog. Typically, the dog is considered on-duty if wearing a harness (although the dog may be on-duty and not wearing a harness; it may be leash or voice-controlled). When off-duty, the service dog is playing and is just an ordinary dog. However, please ask the service dog owner if it is okay for you to join in before you start playing with the service dog.
Service dog owners do not want people to be afraid of their service dogs. Service dogs are well trained and under their owners’ command. Sometimes a service dog will make a mistake and must be corrected to maintain its training. This correction usually involves a verbal admonishment coupled with a leash correction. Service dog owners learn the appropriate correction methods to use with their dogs.
Service dogs go where their owners go: inside campus buildings and offices, inside the residence halls and rooms, in classrooms, in public restrooms, and in the cafeteria, for example. When the student service dog owner is seated, the service dog will stay by the student’s side. The service dog will sit at the student’s feet, next to the student’s chair, or sometimes – if the service dog can fit – underneath the student’s chair. Occasionally, a service dog is trained to provide pressure therapy to the owner. In such cases, the animal may appear to jump on the student or need to jump on adjacent furniture to perform this task. Others may be small and carried in chest packs to be able to detect changes in insulin levels, heart rate, etc.
Service dogs will not interfere with introductions or friendships. Service dog owners learn to care for their service dogs: to feed, bathe, and clean up after them.
Training organizations and people training a Service Animal have the same access rights as people with disabilities using a Service Animal, but must be identified as a Service Animal in Training.

Emotional Support Animals

Therapy dogs visit with UNCG students. — **Left: Therapy dogs visit the School of Education’s Teaching Resources Center. Right: Odin serves as UNCG Police’s comfort dog.**

A dog lays on the floor. — **Left: Therapy dogs visit the School of Education’s Teaching Resources Center. Right: Odin serves as UNCG Police’s comfort dog.**

An emotional support animal (ESA) is an animal of any species that, by its mere presence, provides comfort and/or support to an individual with a disability. An ESA is an accommodation and therefore, must be approved via OARS.

The Fair Housing Act requires that ESAs be considered a reasonable accommodation in campus housing. To be approved for an emotional support animal, students must comply with UNCG policy. If an animal is disruptive, we may ask the owner to obtain control and/or resolve the disturbance. If persistent, we may require the owner to escort the animal off campus.

NOTE: Neither service dogs nor ESAs are required to wear a vest, ID tag, or special harness.

ESAs may accompany their owners while in the owner’s housing area. ESAs are not typically allowed in other areas of campus, except on a case-by-casebasis, for which an accommodation letter would be provided.

Please contact OARS at 336.334.5440 if you have any questions or concerns about service dogs at UNCG.

The UNCG Policy contains rules and guidance for all animals on campus grounds, which can be read here. The Higher Education Mental Health Alliance provides more information related to the current issues and trends surrounding animals on campus here.

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