Spartans Fuel the Future
Since its first students developed the school motto of “Service,” UNCG has been dedicated to building a better world. At UNCG, we leverage science, knowledge, and creativity to transform our students and our communities.
University faculty and research staff secure over $65 million dollars in external research funding yearly, supporting projects ranging from the development of new medicines from molecules found in nature to community-engaged mental health interventions.
Our faculty are as committed to mentorship as they are to discovery. UNCG labs and research groups include graduate and undergraduate students preparing to lead the next-gen workforce. This collaborative, high-impact environment builds confidence and skills and empowers Spartans from all walks of life to see the world as theirs to shape.
“My word to describe UNCG is Opportunity. No mater where you are, there are people looking out for you and pushing you forward.”
– Janae Wofford, 2025 Goldwater Scholar
UNCG is one of only 61 doctoral universities in the country classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having both “high research activity” and a deep, broad, and sustained commitment to community engagement. Direct impact on communities is at the heart of all efforts – from scientific studies to applications of the arts and humanities.
Our scholars partner with foundations, corporations, and community organizations to bring academic findings to life. Research centers and institutes provide opportunities to test innovation in the real world and hone it for practical uses.
“Before biologists or physicists get into their labs, they need to value notions like curing and caring, critical thinking, and innovation. This is what the humanities teach, and this is foundational in terms of what it means to be a good citizen.”
– Dr. Christian Moraru, English professor, literary theorist
UNCG’s transformational collaborations include the following:
- Center for Youth, Family and Community Partnerships’ work with state behavioral health, educational, and justice systems to affect every day, real-world change in our communities.
- UNCG’s Impact Through Innovation Hubs connecting entrepreneurial faculty with students in various fields of study like education, art, and health sciences.
- The Humanities at Work initiative, which places student interns with local community partners to support mutually beneficial, meaningful change.
“To see something that was just an idea, now out in the world, is just phenomenal.”
– Stacy Huff, doctoral student and researcher addressing youth behavioral health challenges
Impact flourishes in many forms at UNCG, and together we are transforming North Carolina businesses, healthcare, technology, and communities. But don’t take it from us, learn from UNCG’s tenacious students, successful alumni, and inspiring faculty.
Excellence, Opportunity and Impact
is All Within Reach at UNCG
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