Tim Rice, former chief executive officer (CEO) and current CEO emeritus of Cone Health, will deliver the commencement address at the May 8 UNCG graduation ceremony. In honor of his lifetime of service and contributions to the humanities and to human welfare, Rice will be awarded an honorary Doctor of … Continued
Local food and sustainability advocates came together at UNCG on Friday to brainstorm solutions and discuss challenges present in the region’s access to food. Food Storm, held at the Gatewood Studio Arts Building, was the last in a series of discussions on localism known as the Ashby Dialogues. More than … Continued
A UNCG-led effort to increase the number of adults in Greensboro and High Point with college degrees just got a major boost from the John M. Belk Endowment. The Charlotte-based charitable foundation awarded $125,000 to Degrees Matter!, a community partnership that is housed within the UNCG Office of Research and Economic Development. … Continued
Spring has nearly sprung. And there’s a lot to do virtually every weekday evening at UNCG. What about the weekends? Here’s a sampling of ways to enjoy yourself, Spartan-style: North Carolina Science Olympiad will be all day this Saturday (March 21), in various buildings on campus plus Kaplan Commons. We … Continued
Looking into summer camp options? Each year, thousands of young people in the Triad and beyond enjoy camps at UNCG providing summer learning opportunities. The camps are accepting applications for summer 2015, including a new one in the visual arts: UNCG Summer Arts & Design Camp Explore your creativity and … Continued
It’s unseen by those of us just passing through, this invisible barrier to a quality of life often taken for granted. Maybe you don’t think twice to hop in the car and run back to the grocery store to pick up that forgotten item or to fill a whim after … Continued
GREENSBORO, N.C. — More than 200 people have already registered to participate in the Second Annual Novem Mason Symposium on Community-Engaged Design. This year’s theme is “Housing the Homeless.” A big portion of the symposium is dedicated to how tiny houses could address homelessness in the Triad. “Homelessness isn’t just … Continued
What is the public purpose of higher education? What is the potential of college students as agents of positive change in our communities? A UNCG symposium on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, will look at these questions. The symposium will be led by Dr. Harry Boyte, director, Center for Democracy and … Continued
VF Corporation, a leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, has selected Greensboro’s Gateway University Research Park as the location for its Global Jeanswear Innovation Center. The research park is a collaboration between UNCG and North Carolina A&T. The VF facility will be the catalyst for new technologies and … Continued
Students, faculty, and community members across Greensboro are invited to FOODSTORM – a local brainstorm about Greensboro’s food needs. On March 27th, 2015, UNCG will host the FOODSTORM event from 12-3 PM at the Gatewood Studio Arts Building [3rd Floor studios]. The purpose of the event is to host interdisciplinary conversations about local food needs and then to catalyze action just in time to … Continued