UNCG MBA No. 2 resource for minority students
The Princeton Review named the UNCG MBA the country’s No. 2 resource for minority students.
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CACE 2023 celebrates ‘Bridge Builders’
The theme for this year is “Bridge Builders: Black Dialogues, Connections and Transformations.” It will feature a celebration of the art and scholarly work of Dr. Frank Woods.
Andrew Young, MLK, and a ‘freedom high’
Nearly 70 years ago, he joined the fight to bring equal rights to all Americans. The 90-year-old civil rights activist Andrew Young came to UNCG to talk about his work with the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Collection showcase about Judge Elreta Alexander
The judge was the first African-American woman elected to the district court for Guilford County. The Special Collections and University Archives will have materials related to her achievements on display during an event at Oden Brewing Company on February 23.
Celebrate, Honor, and Get Involved
Each year on the third Monday of January, the nation observes a federal holiday to mark the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. The holiday celebrates and remembers the Baptist minister and Civil Rights leader who was assassinated April 4, 1968, but not before leaving a legacy of nonviolent protest against racial injustice. Below are a few ways the UNCG community may join in honoring Dr. King’s legacy.
Student clubs celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Students got to learn about the many contributions of Latin Americans during National Hispanic Heritage Month. Student clubs such as Ritmo Latino helped bring the celebration to campus.
Black Music Month: Exploring music’s historical roadmap
Where did musical pioneers hone their iconic styles? Where did various instruments come from? Ethnomusicologist David Aarons guides his students through musical history. This Black Music Month, the assistant professor shares some of music’s biggest cultural influences, including those from his native Jamaica.
Students, faculty work with Beloved Community Center
For more than 15 years, UNCG faculty and students have worked with the social justice organization Beloved Community Center, which takes its name from the “Beloved Community” Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of achieving through nonviolent dialogue and universal cooperation.
A collaborative Juneteenth celebration, virtually and on campus
UNCG, N.C. A&T, and Guilford College team up to present a Juneteenth Celebration, with events on Zoom Friday, June 17, and in person on the morning of Monday, June 20, at the Weatherspoon Art Museum.
Asian American & Pacific Islander Caucus: Forging Culture and Community
UNC Greensboro’s chapter of the Asian and Pacific Islander Caucus (APIC) leaders reflect on their heritage in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.