UNCG launches search for next Dean of Graduate School
Do you want to become the next talented leader who guides the education of graduate students? The Provost Office is looking for qualified internal candidates who are interested in the position.
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School of Nursing welcomes new faculty
The new full-time faculty members who joined the UNCG School of Nursing this fall are an eclectic group of nurse educators from across the globe. One worked in off-Broadway plays in New York; another brings the perspective of a patient from a multiple sclerosis diagnosis early in her nursing career.
Train up and get your game on at UNCG E2Weekend (Esports + Education)
It’s a first of its kind event here at UNCG – a weekend of esports tournaments, as well as educational Unreal Engine and Fortnite Creative toolset training provided. Produced in collaboration with Epic Games, the training and tournament finals will be held in the UNCG Esports Arena and Learning Lab, on October 28 and October 29.
New opportunities for evolving fields
Animation, Popular Music & Technology, and Information Analytics are some of the new areas of study for students to dive into at UNC Greensboro. What skills and opportunities they will pick up from these fields.
$3.4 million NSF grant will support students historically underrepresented in STEM
The National Science Foundation awarded a $3.4 million grant across five North Carolina public universities for the prestigious Mountains to Sea North Carolina Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program (LSAMP). UNCG – along with LSAMP partners Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, UNC-Wilmington, and Western Carolina University – will use the five-year grant to support students historically underrepresented in STEM programs.
Increasing diversity among the next generation of researchers
Top-ranked universities across the U.S. compete for these resources. The McNair Program received renewed funding to connect high-achieving students with research experiences at UNCG.
NSF Spartans ADVANCing Research Award
The funding, which aims at increasing STEM faculty among historically underrepresented communities, has been approved for the 2022-23 academic year. The Spartans ADVANCE team provides guidelines on who is eligible and how to apply.
How to celebrate Founders Day 2022
This week on October 6, five different spots on campus will offer tasty treats and fun giveaways ahead of the party on Kaplan Commons. It’s all part of UNC Greensboro’s Founders Day celebration, marking 130 of teaching students.
Taking the lead on trauma training for professionals
Counselors, psychologists, therapists, and other professionals such as educators are struggling to help the vast numbers of traumatized people in their care. A new certificate program offered by the Department of Counseling and Educational Development at UNC Greensboro aims to equip mental health professionals with the tools they need to identify and treat trauma.
UNCG hosting the “Young Smart and Local Conference”
A three-day networking opportunity for representatives from American cities and higher education is happening on campus. The “Young Smart and Local Conference” is October 10-12, with keynote speakers and break-out sessions to exchange ideas on how cities can foster students and attract skilled workers. A complete schedule is available with more details about the speakers and topics.