Follow links to read more about these stories and more on UNCG News. Natalie Tucker ’20 found a career protecting one of the world’s most recognizable companies. She helps protect The Walt Disney Company from data breaches as a cyber threat intelligence specialist. Learn more about how UNCG jump-started her… Continue reading…
You may not know entrepreneur Allan Jimenez Leandro ’21 by name, but you might recognize his truck. His Astro Dogs food truck is covered in colorful illustrations with K-pop influences, much like the “flavored-up” Korean corn dogs he serves out of its window. Students and alumni can easily spot him… Continue reading…
The inaugural recipients of the Jerome Evenson Research Award and the Harriet Evenson Visiting Scholars Award have been announced. These awards, overseen by the College of Arts and Sciences Office of Research, are funded by the Evenson estate. They will foster new research and bring innovative scholarly perspectives to campus… Continue reading…
UNCG School of Education Dean Morgan Chitiyo says the Evensons’ passion for education is encouraging and believes their gifts will transform the school, its students, and the University, beginning with the establishment of a forward-looking professorship. Q What does the Jerome Evenson Professorship in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education mean… Continue reading…
In recent magazine surveys, some readers praised the print issues. They value what a paper magazine brings to them. Others requested the option to get each issue online, in order to conserve paper resources. Being responsive to our readers, we’re providing you the option you wish. Please select your preference… Continue reading…
You can bring the Homecoming spirit to your doorstep with our first-ever Homecoming In A Box! Each box includes a Homecoming T-shirt, a UNCG alumni pennant, stickers, a magnet, and a mini poster with a special message from the Alumni Engagement Team. And youwill see a few additional surprises to… Continue reading…
Millions of coral polyps form massive underwater reefs, but they couldn’t do it without symbiotic algae partners and the bacteria and viruses that live among them. Corals embody a host of conundrums for the scientific thinker. How do we define an individual “coral”? Where does one organism begin and another… Continue reading…
UNCG has received a $2 million award to launch NC BioMISSION, a bioindustrial workforce training and research program in North Carolina. The initiative is funded by BioMADE, a federal manufacturing innovation institute designed to secure U.S. global leadership in industrial biotechnology. NC BioMISSION’s self-paced certificate of completion, opening to all… Continue reading…
This elementary education major can teach you a thing or two about excelling as a dominant outside hitter. Spartan Volleyball star Allie Sweet leads the nation in kills and points. She is in the top five nationally in total attacks (2nd), attacks per set (2nd), kills per set (3rd) and… Continue reading…
Interested in visiting “Bone Yard Cemetery” or “Dead Man’s Cove”? The Original Hollywood Horror Show in Snow Camp, N.C., is ready and waiting. Brothers Dean Jones ’84 and Starr Jones ’87 just call it “the haunt.” They’ve been using their skills in movie makeup, special effects, and film production to… Continue reading…
