UNCG School of Education students and alumni talked about what drew them to teach. Gov. Josh Stein toured the spaces those students use at the ready, seeing firsthand how they are prepared to lead their own classrooms and drive student success in Guilford County.
UNCG psychology professor Janet Boseovski is challenging the culture of the “thin ideal” and helping young girls develop healthier relationships with their bodies. Through research, education, and community outreach, she’s working to break the cycle of body-image pressure and teach the next generation to think critically about the messages they see and hear.
At the event hosted by Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, Chancellor Gilliam emphasized intentional planning and collaboration between the University, the city, and industry partners to strengthen the talent pipeline and promote research breakthroughs.
UNC Greensboro counseling expert Christian Chan explains the “August Blues,” including the stress, nostalgia, and “sunshine guilt” that can accompany the shift to fall, and shares ways to make the transition easier.
The Jeanne Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice will open this fall, offering state-of-the-art technology, public events, student learning opportunities, and innovative programs sure to spark collaboration across UNCG and throughout Greensboro.
Through his time playing competitive table tennis, Dr. Alan Chu learned firsthand how mental preparation can affect athletic performance. Now he’s taking a national leadership role in helping shape how sport psychology is researched, taught, and practiced in the years ahead.
Malachi Ward is on his way to making people smile thanks to an invitation during his second year of studies at UNCG. It came through the Health and Human Sciences Leadership Program with funding from the late UNCG professor Sarah Shoffner ’62, ’64 MS, ’77 Ph.D.
Dr. James Anderson and Rachele Riley will elevate their research during their trips to Vietnam and Scotland respectively. Riley will advance water and letterform design research in Scotland through a Fulbright award. Anderson will translate a document important to Southeast Asian history.
Joy M. Dismukes of UNC Greensboro’s Division of Research and Engagement (DORE) has been named a recipient of the Society of Research Administrators International’s (SRAI) prestigious Future of the Field Award.
Step inside UNCG greenhouses, where desert plants, tropical species, and native North Carolina flora bring biology to life. Greenhouse Manager April Harris supports hands-on learning and research that tackles real-world questions, from food insecurity to forest restoration.
