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Supporting student veterans’ physical activity

Dr. Erin Reifsteck poses with UNCG students

Dr. Erin Reifsteck and Dr. Michael Hemphill’s research is focused on supporting student veterans’ post-military wellbeing. Partnering with Military-Affiliated Services, they’re organizing events and activities tailored to the student veteran experience at UNCG.


A top-to-bottom tour of the UNCG Auditorium

Nine dancers line up onstage during spring dance rehearsal.

James Goins and Scott Garrison share some of the secrets and history of the auditorium during a walk through the building – from the basement to the attic – and share what it takes to create memorable experiences for audiences and performers.


Nearly $4 million in gifts from James Dutton serve student-athletes

A smiling James Dutton steers a motor boat.

“Along with his prior gift, six volleyball scholarships are funded by Jim’s generous giving,” according to UNCG Athletic Director Brian Mackin. James Dutton passed away on October 23. With a $2.2 million planned gift this fall, coupled with a $1.6 million planned gift announced earlier this year, his impact on the lives of future UNCG student-athletes will be incalculable.


Pathway to a profession with Dr. Nicole Hall

Dr. Hall assisting a student in writing a cover letter

Career & Professional Development Director Nicole Hall oversees a team of professionals and a trove of resources that help students find professional success by leveraging innovative technology and experiential learning.


Minerva Lithium wins TechCrunch startup competition

A spinoff co-founded by a nanoscience alumna and associate professor beat 200 startups in TechCrunch Disrupt 2022’s Startup Battlefield. Minerva Lithium could revolutionize green energy initiatives by making it faster, less labor-intensive, and more cost-effective to collect a critical ingredient for batteries.


Robert Hansen’s scholarship endowment supports Theatre

Following three decades working at UNCG, Robert Hansen has invested in the future for Theatre students. He reflects on his memories of campus and the vital role that mentors play in molding the next generation of artists.


Associate Dean Snyder joins Disaster Medical Assistant Team

Dr. Audrey Snyder on U.S. Coast Guard ship with others

Audrey Snyder, School of Nursing Associate Dean, is passionate about disaster preparedness and emergency response. Recently sworn in as a Disaster Medical Assistance Team member, she’ll be sharing this real life experience and expertise with nursing students.


Bring interactive 3D to your classroom: Free Unreal engine training

UNCG is collaborating with Epic Games with an opportunity for faculty, staff, and student educators to learn how to build interactive 3D experiences using Unreal Engine – the world’s most open and advanced real-time 3D creation tool. Register now for the Unreal Engine Accelerator Experience – a hands-on educational workshop in using Fortnite’s Creative toolset on October 28-29. The deadline to register for one or both days of training is Friday, October 14.