UNCG BRIGHT Institute Aims to Make N.C. a Center for Energy Technology
The new institute, led by Dr. Hemali Rathnayake, seeks to secure North Carolina’s and the Piedmont Triad’s place as a center for advanced battery and energy technologies.
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Shifting Sports Culture
Partnering with national and local organizations, the UNCG Center of Athlete Well-Being keeps the focus on the whole person.
Targeted Inflammation Treatment: UNCG’s Wu Awarded NCInnovation Grant
Assistant professor of nanoscience Wu has received a grant from NCInnovation to advance his work on targeted treatments for inflammation with fewer harsh side effects.
Dr. Amanda Giordano Credits UNCG for Shaping Her Counseling Career
Now an associate professor at the University of Georgia, Amanda Giordano ’09, ’12 Ph.D., reflects on her time at UNCG cultivating the clinical, research, and supervision skills that define her career. She encourages Spartans to cherish every moment and maximize their experience by building meaningful connections.
UNCG is One of Three Universities Selected to Launch Regional Virtual Reality Center
UNCG has been selected as one of only three U.S. universities to receive a 2025 grant from Virtualware and HTC VIVE. With the funding, UNCG will establish a cutting-edge extended reality center to drive innovative research, collaboration, and workforce development in our region.
Nature’s tiny chemists: fungi and herbs for drug discovery and energy
Dr. Nick Oberlies’ lab searches for cancer-fighting compounds in fungi, delves into the chemistry of medicinal herbs, and explores how fungal chemistry could make electricity cheaper and safer.
New JSNN Faculty Pursue Compelling Research
JSNN welcomes new faculty members Oscar Avalos-Ovando, Sampath Gamage, and Tianqi Song, who bring a wealth of research expertise with their arrival.
Establishing New Safety Nets for Caregivers
It can happen overnight or develop with time, but more American adults find themselves becoming caregivers for a loved one. UNCG experts break down their unique circumstances and how to fill the gaps in their support networks.
How UNCG’s Culinary Medicine Program Encourages Healthy Eating
The Culinary Medicine program makes healthy eating tangible for students, patients, and clients. Led by Amy Moyer, M.Ed., the curriculum blends nutrition science with practical cooking skills to transform wellness education.
Opportunity, Discovery and Growth: Inside UNCG’s Undergraduate Research Fellows Program
From first-year students exploring their first lab to juniors diving into enzyme research, UNCG students are discovering what’s possible when you just say yes to opportunities.