UNC Greensboro

Annual ‘Harvest Home’ choral concert returns Nov. 24

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Choral music lovers consider Greensboro’s First Presbyterian Church a uniquely ambient space. Good news: UNC Greensboro’s choral program this year will host more concerts there than ever before, with the annual holiday concert taking place this Sunday, Nov. 24.  The popular “Harvest Home” concert, which is free and open to … Continued


From music school, to the military, to the physics lab

Photo of Aidan Lytle holding a telescope

Aidan Lytle has been interested in physics – “the purest science,” he says – since he was a kid. But a less-than-stellar academic record meant, instead of pursuing science, he initially focused on another passion – music. That talent led him to playing in a battle of the bands at … Continued


Student earns Environmental Education Certification

Ti'Era holding her certificate with Secretary of the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Michael S. Regan

Ti’Era Worsley, a doctoral student in the Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education at UNC Greensboro, received her Environmental Education Certification this week for her extensive work providing environmental education to minoritized youth. The North Carolina Environmental Education Program is a four-year, self-paced, 200-hour experiential program administered by the DEQ … Continued


Researchers explore wellness, campus inclusion

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When we talk about inclusivity on college campuses, there’s a population that often gets left out of the conversation: students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). Nationally, there are more than 260 inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) programs for students with IDD. But outside of these programs, it can be difficult … Continued


UNCG ranked as a ‘Best for Vets’ college

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For the fifth year in a row, Military Times has recognized UNC Greensboro for its commitment to serving veteran students with excellence. The University was ranked No. 51 out of 134 institutions on the publication’s Best for Vets: Colleges 2020 list, the most comprehensive school-by-school assessment of veteran and military … Continued


UNCG to hold Veterans Day celebration

flags on a lawn and sign reading "each of these flags represents a military affiliated student currently attending UNC Greensboro"

UNC Greensboro will celebrate Veterans Day Monday, Nov. 11, with various activities on campus starting at 10 a.m. From 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Student Veterans Association (SVA) and Staff Senate will be holding a holiday card signing for deployed service members in the EUC Commons. Military recruiters, various … Continued


UNCG students named Forbes Under 30 Scholars

students in front of the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan under a marquee that reads: "Forbes Under 30 Summit, October 27, 28, 29

Five Bryan School of Business and Economics students represented UNC Greensboro as Forbes Under 30 Scholars at the Forbes Under 30 Summit. The scholars included Carlena Neely, a junior studying information systems management; Lark Tibbs, a senior studying international business; Jaimon Mcmillian, a junior studying information systems management; Lauren Kalo, … Continued


UNCG launches student success program for new Spartans

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The first year of a student’s college experience is often the most exciting – new freedom, new friends, and new opportunities.  But there are challenges, too. College is an adjustment. Often, if students don’t develop time management, organizational, and study skills, they may struggle.  To help students better transition to … Continued


Spartans to zombies: Ashby College hosts haunted house

Students dressed as zombies and hospital personnel pose for a group photo in front of Foust Residence Hall

UNC Greensboro’s Ashby College Haunted House returned for the 24th year on Saturday, Oct. 26, with more than 350 Spartans and community members enjoying a night of spooks, zombies, and all things Halloween. The haunted house is put on each year by residents of Ashby Residential College, an inclusive two-year … Continued


‘Storm the Streets’ to kick off basketball season

Students holding a UNCG banner and cheering while participating in Storm the Streets in 2018

Join Spiro and hundreds of fellow Spartans as the UNC Greensboro community “storms the streets” to cheer on the Spartan men’s basketball team in their first home game of the season against N.C. A&T Tuesday, Nov. 5. UNCG students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends are all invited to participate in the … Continued