A picture of a sunset over UNCG's campus and downtown Greensboro.

University’s new website takes shape

UNC Greensboro is close to launching its new website. This update gives faculty and staff information on the work done to enhance the University’s digital presence.

Shola Ishola poses in a suit and a blue bow tie.

Memorial service for student Shola Ishola

Olushola “Shola” Ishola passed away at the age of 39 after being diagnosed with cancer. He was an international student from Nigeria working towards his Master of Arts in peace & conflict studies. A vigil will be held on Wednesday, November 9 to remember his brief but impactful time at UNCG.

A snowy campus.

Digital assets enhance online interactions

Whether you are promoting an event on social media or engaged in virtual meetings, UNC Greensboro offers faculty and staff a library of digital filters, wallpapers, and templates to boost their message and share their Spartan pride for all seasons.

Swarm basketball players in the middle of a game.

Purchase your Swarm tickets for Nov. 4-5

As a way to thank UNCG for a continued partnership this 2022-23 baseball season, the Greensboro Swarm are offering University employees group offers and rates each month. The first offer is for the games this Friday and Saturday, November 4-5. A ticket purchase will also enter the employee’s name into giveaways each month.

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Don’t Zoom through your next meeting

UNCG is moving to one video-conferencing platform: Microsoft Teams. Encourage your colleagues to become early adopters by hosting Teams meetings now! This article will walk you through what you need to know to host collaborative and inclusive meetings in Teams.

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Penny Family Faculty First Endowment benefits HHS

Faculty at the School of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) will receive additional support for research thanks to a planned gift from Judy Penny ’70, ’74 MA, ’89 PhD. The gift will establish the Penny Family Faculty First Endowment and advance faculty research.

Fulbright TEA Scholars at a reception at the School of Education

Global perspectives transform teaching

This fall, UNCG hosted 21 global scholars in the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program. The participants reflect on how the experience will shape their work in the future.

Dr. Omar Ali sits at a table with two women with podcast equipment.

Dr. Ali’s new book highlights independent voter impact

What political positions drive today’s independent voters? How have their voting trends changed? With the 2022 midterms taking place November 8, Dr. Omar Ali explores the influence of independent voters in his new book.

Two students with game controllers play against each other inside the Esports center.

Choose your adventure: first Spartan Clash and Unreal engine training

It’s a big weekend for UNC Greensboro’s new Esports initiatives. High school and college students will descend on Moran Commons on October 28-29 for the Fortnite Tournament. Faculty and students can learn how to use the Unreal engine in their research, curriculums, and careers. The Esports website provides information on all the events for participants and spectators.

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School of Nursing receives excellence in diversity award

This marks the first time that the School of Nursing has received the Health Professions HEED Award by INSIGHT Into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. This is also the fifth consecutive year that UNCG has earned the HEED award.