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
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
A state-run road signage program has played a key role in connecting tourists with North Carolina’s booming wine and grape industry, which supports nearly 8,000 jobs and creates an annual economic impact of $1.71 billion. While there are some concerns about the program, most stakeholders involved in the N.C. Agricultural … Continued
The UNCG Graduate School in partnership with the Office of Research and Economic Development will host the 3rd annual Graduate Research and Creativity Expo: “Scholarship That Matters” on April 9, 2015, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm in the Elliott University Center at UNCG. The purpose of the Expo is to … 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
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
The Triad Teacher Researchers (TTR) is a network of teachers dedicated to thoughtful teaching and learning. The Network began as a group of four teachers who were looking for a supportive network of teacher researchers in the Triad area with the goal of impacting teacher and student learning through research. The … Continued
The UNCG Child and Family Research Network has $4000.00 available for summer salary/research support for the month of June, 2015. The goal of this funding is to facilitate interdisciplinary faculty research that will increase external funding. The funding will be awarded to one team of researchers and may be used for … Continued
The UNCG Center for Women’s Health and Wellness and the Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute at UNC Chapel Hill present the 10th Annual Breastfeeding and Feminism Conference (BFIC) on March 19-20, 2015, the only breastfeeding conference that focuses on the sociocultural, economic, health and political impacts on, and of, women’s infant feeding … Continued
The Graduate School and the Office of Research and Economic Development invite you to attend the 2015 Graduate Research and Creativity Expo, April 9, 2015, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm in the Elliott University Center at UNCG. The showcase is an opportunity for graduate students to present their research, talents … Continued