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Dr. Gonzalez Helps Latino Immigrant Parents Be Involved in Kids’s Education
August 26, 2015
Her research focus began when she took a university post in North Carolina. With her master’s in hand, Laura Gonzalez came to work at NC State’s First Year College as an academic counselor. She earned her doctorate in counselor education and met her future husband, who is from Panama. She … Continued
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Global Opportunities Center Garners $500,000 Grant for Greensboro
August 21, 2015
A new international economic engine, the Global Opportunities Center, may soon be a part of Greensboro thanks to the hard work of a group from local organizations and a $500,000 award from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The idea, a downtown center that will link a variety of resources from … Continued
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Million-Hour Milestone for UNCG’s Service and Civic Engagement
August 19, 2015
UNCG’s Office of Leadership & Service-learning has sharpened its pencils and tallied the university-wide numbers. And UNCG’s students have reached a milestone: They are now engaging in more than 1 million community service hours annually. The 1 million hours documented in community service include UNCG students in myriad activities throughout … Continued
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Program Confirms a Passion for Science
August 19, 2015
A few weeks ago, the News & Record published an article about a new summer program whose focus was on nanoscience. The program was held at Canterbury School, and extended its study into the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. I had the honor of participating in this program, under … Continued
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Partnership with Guilford County and Winston-Salem/Forsyth Schools Receives Funding
August 12, 2015
Dr. Karen Wixson (School of Education) received a continuation of funding for more than $1 million from the U.S. Department of Education for the project “Transforming Teaching through Technology (TTtT).” Transforming Teaching through Technology, a Teacher Quality Partnership project of UNCG in partnership with Guilford County Schools and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County … Continued
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Equitable Approaches Bring More Kids to STEM
August 12, 2015
Aaliyah is a bright, confident, outspoken 4th grader who consistently displays a passion for science. Her teacher, Ms. Wolfe, values her intensity and emotional engagement. Aaliyah stretches her hand higher and higher so that Ms. Wolfe can spot her. When she is chosen to answer a question, she elaborates on scientific … Continued
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Art Studio Made of Cardboard, Yields Couples’ Conversations
July 23, 2015
The Weatherspoon’s ‘Conversations on Creativity’ will continue through end of July. Join some of Greensboro’s inspiring creative couples to learn how they jumpstart their creative processes. Each program will provide a unique opportunity to explore the nature of inspiration in the lives of local practicing artists. The Weatherspoon will provide … Continued
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UNCG and Belgian Students Collaborate, Travel Together
July 23, 2015
Countries that once seemed light years away are now our next door neighbors in the business world. As international markets integrate, young entrepreneurs need broader cultural intelligence. They can find it in the Bryan School’s “Experience Business Abroad” course. UNCG’s unique program prepares students for globalization by exposing them to … Continued