Lloyd International Honors College student Fernando Cuevas performs medical duties in a simulation lab at UNCG School of Nursing.

International honors student rises to the challenge amid nursing shortage

The ripples of the COVID 19 pandemic are impacting North Carolinians across the state as a shocking shortage in the healthcare industry was reported earlier this year. According to a report released by Mercer in February 2022, North Carolina could be among the top five states in need of nurses should trends continue. But third year nursing student Fernando Cuevas plans to help fill that shortage.

CWHW Fall Speaker Series

Participants who come to the Center for Women’s Health and Wellness event will learn about how to intervene on behalf of students, including suicide prevention and educational methods aimed at diverse populations.

Savana Trust performing in a village in Zimbabwe. On November 15, Daniel Maposa, the founder and artistic director of Savana Trust will be teaching a class on "Political Theatre in Zimbabwe."

All the world’s a classroom

In Let’s Learn!, anyone anywhere can take workshops designed to spark creativity and foster cross-cultural understanding. “Everyone has something to learn; everyone has something to teach.” That is the founding principle of Let’s Learn! The World as Classroom, a volunteer-based project that brings together teachers and learners from all over the world through the internet.

Violinist Joshua Bell and pianist Peter Dugan answer questions from music students on the Tew Recital Hall stage.

Taking notes: one-on-one with musicians Joshua Bell and Peter Dugan

Joshua Bell and Peter Dugan are internationally-renowned musicians, but they took a break in the middle of their tour to give School of Music honest and straightforward answers about the demands and rewards of a musical career, and share what they should put into action now that will pay off in the future.

Flowers bloom outside the Elliott University Center.

Call for proposals: campus climate grants

Faculty as well as student groups may apply for funding for the third year of the demonstration grant project. Applicants must include specific details about their project’s goals and projected cost.

Actress Beth Leavel receives an honorary degree from UNCG Chancellor Gilliam at the 2022 Spring Commencement.

Nominations of candidates for honorary degrees

Faculty who would like to nominate someone to receive this recognition may reach out to the Committee on Honorary Degrees. Learn more by reading the criteria and the list of past recipients.

Poster promotes the "Slow Roll Bike Ride."

Slow roll ride promotes bike-friendly campus

UNCG has been designated a bike-friendly campus and is now working towards recertification of that recognition. Spartans can join a bike ride to learn more about the bike-friendly paths on and around campus on Friday, and participate in a survey that will go towards the recertification process.