Dr. Noah Lenstra reads a book between the shelves of a library.

Libraries, for Your Health

Dr. Noah Lenstra’s “Let’s Move in Libraries” initiative is inspiring libraries in America and around the world to boost healthy living in their communities. The work of the associate professor in UNCG’s School of Education is part of a growing library health movement.

stephen holland

The Economics of Green Hydrogen Draw Fulbright Scholar to Africa 

Natural resources, like diamonds, uranium, or lithium, have enormous economic potential for developing countries. Stephen Holland, professor of economics at UNC Greensboro’s Bryan School of Business and Economics, was recently awarded a Fulbright scholarship to travel to Namibia University of Science and Technology’s Energy Institute and explore another natural resource with enormous economic potential for the African country: solar energy. 

Mia McDonald

Rx To Serve: Alumna Excels in Emergency Medical Care

Physician Assistant Mia McDonald ‘15 earned her post-baccalaureate biology major from UNCG after contemplating a career in health care. During this time, she completed credits needed for school applications and built connections that helped her land her first PA position.

Danny Thompson, Jr. playing baseball for UNCG.

Spartan Alum Danny Thompson Jr. Drafted by the Blue Jays

Recent graduate Danny Thompson Jr., who was a right-handed pitcher for the UNC Greensboro (UNCG) baseball team, was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the eighth round with the 232nd pick during the 2025 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft on Monday.

JSNN's Daniel Rabinovich takes a moment to pose for a pic in the lab.

JSNN Associate Dean Finds Joy in Science 

From using stamp and element collections to communicate science to developing innovative student programming, Associate Dean Daniel Rabinovich loves the variety he’s found at JSNN.