Wasserberg Awarded $3.7 Million for Sand Fly Research to Combat Parasitic Disease
With NIH funding, UNCG-led team will determine how to attract and kill egg-bearing P. papatasi sand flies, to combat leishmaniasis.
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Dr. Clouse Returns to Home State to Advance Nursing Research
With more than 20 years of experience in HIV/AIDS research and a strong commitment to public health, Kate Clouse, Ph.D., aims to expand the the School of Nursing’s research portfolio and address urgent health challenges to improve all communities.
Inside the Craft of Telephone Wire Weaving
UNCG’s Smart-Tillman Distinguished Professor of Art History explores the cultural background of telephone wire weaving. For her doctoral research, Elizabeth Perrill, Ph.D., collaborated with South African artists to help preserve and elevate the art form on a global scale.
Female College Students Fall Behind in Academic Recovery from COVID, UNCG Researchers Find
A new study led by Dr. Dora Gicheva found first-year female college students are experiencing slower academic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic compared to males.
Roll Call: New UNCG Institute Benefits Military Members From the Battlefield to the Classroom
UNCG mobilizes a new research institute, iCOMMAND, for military advances, defense, and veteran student well-being.
Recreational Therapy Project Cultivates Growth Mindset in Fifth Graders
Bethany Allen, a community and therapeutic recreation major, wanted to introduce elementary students to the role of a recreational therapist. Through the teamwork and communication exercises she formed, students became more engaged in the topic and showed increased interest in college.
2025 Research Magazine Launches
In this issue, follow UNCG researchers’ search for cancer-killing compounds found in fungi. Explore innovative, immersive tools transforming the arts. Learn about new initiatives positioning N.C. as a center for military defense, battery, and energy tech. These are just some of the ways you’ll see we’re improving the health and safety of our communities.
Nursing Dean Barksdale Named President of American Academy of Nursing
Debra J. Barksdale, Ph.D., began her term as president of the American Academy of Nursing on Oct. 18. Under her leadership, UNCG’s School of Nursing has expanded research capacity, doubled enrollment, and sharpened its focus on health disparity in vulnerable populations.
The Benefits of an Undergraduate Research Experience
URSCO Director Mitch Croatt discusses the world of opportunities that open up to students who engage in undergraduate research and shares a list of new workshops for them to learn more.
Nutrition Researcher’s Groundbreaking Discovery about Donor Breastmilk
The findings of Associate Professor Maryanne Perrin regarding the timing and nutritional content of donor milk by country could help hospitals improve care for babies born preterm.