Scientists dive into esports athlete health
Dr. David Wyrick spearheads an initiative to promote health and wellness among esports student-athletes.
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Dr. Ali’s new book highlights independent voter impact
What political positions drive today’s independent voters? How have their voting trends changed? With the 2022 midterms taking place November 8, Dr. Omar Ali explores the influence of independent voters in his new book.
Choose your adventure: first Spartan Clash and Unreal engine training
It’s a big weekend for UNC Greensboro’s new Esports initiatives. High school and college students will descend on Moran Commons on October 28-29 for the Fortnite Tournament. Faculty and students can learn how to use the Unreal engine in their research, curriculums, and careers. The Esports website provides information on all the events for participants and spectators.
School of Nursing receives excellence in diversity award
This marks the first time that the School of Nursing has received the Health Professions HEED Award by INSIGHT Into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. This is also the fifth consecutive year that UNCG has earned the HEED award.
Candy, costumes, chills and thrills this Halloween
Whether your perfect Halloween is a casual night of dressing up and collecting candy, or testing your bravery against ghosts and goblins, UNCG offers days worth of entertainment.
Forever a Spartan: Making transfer students feel at home
Transfer students bring a rich variety of experiences and background to UNCG. The Division of Student Success has set up many different resources to make them at home.
Minerva Lithium wins TechCrunch startup competition
A spinoff co-founded by a nanoscience alumna and associate professor beat 200 startups in TechCrunch Disrupt 2022’s Startup Battlefield. Minerva Lithium could revolutionize green energy initiatives by making it faster, less labor-intensive, and more cost-effective to collect a critical ingredient for batteries.
Grants or loans: guiding students through the financial aid process
Like most college students, Kaniya Warren wants to go places. She wants to enter into a career in nursing, and she wants to visit other countries. “It was always my dream to study abroad,” the UNC Greensboro student says. “Despite COVID setting that back, I waited patiently and weighed my… Continue reading…
Fall Forum: A day of fun with the classical world
Interactive activities and demonstrations with the Classical Society give people a peek into the ancient world. The Fall Forum will be held Saturday, October 29.
Greener energy: using light and air for cleaner processes
Early-career scientist Shabnam Hematian is bringing a natural process lens to energy research. With a $250K NSF grant, she’s exploring how light and air might help catalyze industrial reactions for more environmentally friendly technologies – and pursuing her passion for mentoring.