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Betsy Buford, Fred Chappell will receive UNCG’s highest honors

Betsy Buford has worked to preserve and promote North Carolina’s history and arts. Fred Chappell has spread literary wealth to an international audience. They...

At least 1000 enjoy 1st UNCG Science Everywhere festival

Kids don’t mind a little drizzle. Kids are fascinated by (non-venomous) snakes … by making their own creations … by science experiments of all types,...

ThinkHouseU is the ULTIMATE student entrepreneur experience - 8 student entrepreneurs, living in one place, launching companies with the help of mentors, programs, and other exclusive opportunities. Greensboro college students apply by May 1st, 2015.

UNCG, Forward Impact Launch ThinkHouseU Initiative

Starting this fall, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro will serve as a national pilot site for ThinkHouseU, an innovative residential program...

Mobile Market/Urban Farm Partnership Receives Funding

The mobile market/urban farm partnership that Dr. Marianne LeGreco (Communication Studies) and many of her students work with was just funded by the...

Summit in Greensboro Explores Mental Health Care

Kevin Hines, one of just 34 survivors of the thousands of suicide leaps off the Golden Gate Bridge over the years, speaks about what caused him to leap,...

The 2015 UNC Community and Economic Engagement Report presented last week to the system’s Board of Governors. Alongside teaching and research, public service is part of the University’s core mission, creating an expectation that students and faculty will engage in the civic, economic, and cultural life of the state.

Service to the State: University Engagement by the Numbers

In the past year, North Carolina’s public colleges and universities interacted with more than 6 million North Carolinians, reaching far beyond the 220,000...

Spartan Open Pantry Works to Provide Food to UNCG Students

Each year many new and returning Spartans are coming from families who are experiencing challenging economic times. This is presenting unique challenges...

Warm, beautiful UNCG I-Fest

The UNCG International Festival had excellent weather Saturday. “We all feel it was our largest turnout to date,” said Denise Bellamy (International...

Thinking of Starting a Small Business? Check Out this New Collaboration

A collaboration between two Triad universities to establish a satellite office for commercial and intellectual property development within a new downtown...

Global Engagement QEP Course Development Award recipients

Congratulations to the second round of 2015 Global Engagement QEP Course Development Award recipients. These awards were $500 or $1,000: Dr. Deborah...

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Shout out to #UNCG for the great civic engagment work! Make sure you vote! Early voting ends May 14! Read about the #UNCG voting efforts below: https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/politics/uncg-kickoffs-early-voting-with-the-roll-to-the-polls-campaign-greesnboro-primary-elections/83-4cc0229d-2e48-4e45-9e4d-1770ebb712cd

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#UNCG Coming up next tomorrow, April 26! Learn more about community boards and how researchers can engage them in their work. See the flyer for more info!
You can RSVP here: https://bit.ly/rsvpleapcfrn
You can register for the zoom link here: https://bit.ly/leapcfrn

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UNCG# Check out @uncgarts upcoming events!
Tomorrow, 3-7p.m. - "Loved Clothes Last" - Bring your clothes that need alteration or upcycling. @326 Tate St.
Saturday, April 23rd, 2-6pm - "Dye it up!" - T-shirts provided for tie dye or bring your own 100% cotton piece! @406 Tate St.

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