A first for Underground Railroad ‘Network to Freedom’

The Digital Library on American Slavery at UNCG has been recognized by the National Park Service as its first-ever “virtual” stop on the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. As a “virtual” stop, it offers ready access to thousands of resources with a few keystrokes, wherever the researcher may be. The… Continue reading…

Business Doctorate online

The first and only accredited online PhD program in Business Administration has taken flight. Eighteen students from around the globe have embarked on the new program at the Bryan School. Dr. Moses Acquaah, head of the Department of Management, said, “When we announced this program we received a record number… Continue reading…

Cool jazz legend

Jazz icon, band leader, and composer Dave Brubeck was born 100 years ago.  This fall, the biggest Brubeck centennial celebration in the world will be hosted at UNCG, with an opening concert by the Brubeck Family Quartet, followed by several days of performances, reflections, discussions, choreography, and social events.  While… Continue reading…

Triad’s LGBTQ+ history

Greensboro has a large, economically and socially significant LGBTQ+ population. To preserve the history of this community, UNCG launched the first-ever large-scale initiative to document the LGBTQ+ history of the Triad region. The project began in 2018, following a Common Heritage grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)…. Continue reading…

$1M prestigious grant, for more diverse scientists

The University has received a prestigious $1 million ADVANCE grant from the National Science Foundation. The award will support the adaptation and implementation of proven organizational change strategies to promote gender equity, inclusive of intersecting social identities such as race and ethnicity. UNCG is committed to increasing the representation and… Continue reading…

Harnessing Nano

They’re a million times smaller than a hair follicle on your head. But they can be used to solve some of our biggest problems. Dr. Sherine Obare has spent her career studying nanomaterials – natural and manmade substances that can be measured in nanometers – and their real-world applications. The… Continue reading…