Virginia Madorin ’11, a UNCG alumna in deaf education, now serves as an Individuals with Disabilities Education Act consultant for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. In her role, she alleviates communication barriers for deaf students and improves statewide access to education.
The Cathy Tisdale Class of 1975 Teacher Education Endowed Scholarship helps pave the way for students interested in becoming public school educators. In hopes of encouraging future teachers and reducing financial barriers, Tisdale gifts this scholarship to ensure they can pursue their calling.
The Spartan Cyber Guardian Academy offers free cybersecurity training and services to nonprofits, funded by a $1M Google grant.
UNCG collected more than 1,200 pounds of non-perishable food and hygienic items for Spartan Open Pantry so that students would not feel like they have to choose between putting food on the table and focusing on their end-of-semester studies. Today is also the last day to donate gifts through the Spartan Season of Giving.
Make this year’s donation drive the biggest ever by contributing a new, unwrapped toy for local charities. The campaign led by Chancellor and Mrs. Franklin Gilliam, Jr. has delivered holiday cheer to children for a decade.
Eight families in need of the generosity of the Spartan community have been selected. Their wish lists are now live, and Staff Senate will accept gifts through Dec. 10 in time for the gift-wrapping party on Dec. 15.
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.
From Nov. 6-20, Staff Senate will run its “Cornucopia of Care” drive to collect food and hygienic products for Spartan Open Pantry. See the list of most-needed items and locations of drop-off sites.
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.
Through OLCE’s service-learning programs, students gain practical skills by building relationships, deepening their understanding of community needs, and equipping themselves with the tools to thrive in any career path.