UNCG announces BRIGHT Institute, furthers foray into growing Triad battery industry
UNCG has announced the launch of a research center focused on battery technology and development.
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Vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz rallies the troops with stops in Charlotte, Asheville and Greensboro
Governor Tim Walz spent the day in North Carolina visiting canvass kick-off events in Greensboro and Charlotte before flying to Asheville to rally volunteers and campaign staff with less than 150 hours to go before Election Day.
Guilford County Sports Hall of Famer begins new role as Guilford County Athletics Director
One of the Tar Heel State’s top female athletes has been tapped to lead Guilford County Schools athletics. The list of accolades for triple sport athlete Angela Polk-Jones is a long one.
Two North Carolina public universities may see academic degree cuts soon after board vote
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors voted to authorize chancellors at two public universities to move forward with more than a dozen degree program cuts. The programs to be eliminated are at UNC Asheville and UNC Greensboro.
AAPI Caucuses provide voice for Asians in UNC system
Earlier in May the University of North Carolina System's Asian-American Pacific Islander Caucus celebrated AAPI Heritage Month. Two-thirds of members surveyed shared a too common experience — they’ve been victims of harassment, intimidation or discrimination because of their race or ethnicity.
More questions remain following UNCG program cuts
UNCG administrators still leave many questions unanswered for faculty and staff whose jobs are on the cutting block.
UNCG Chancellor announces decision on program cuts
University of North Carolina at Greensboro Chancellor Franklin Gilliam has announced his final decision regarding program cuts at the school. The move comes following a roughly year-long academic portfolio review.
With UNCG chancellor set to announce final decision on program cuts, many cry foul
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s academic portfolio review wrapped up earlier in January. There were recommendations for more than a dozen program cuts, and the stated goal was to collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to better meet student needs. But many say the process was flawed.
UNCG associate dean resigns in protest over recommended cuts
A University of North Carolina at Greensboro associate dean announced he will resign at the end of May. The move was made in protest over the administration’s ongoing academic portfolio review process.
UNC Greensboro administrators announce proposed program cuts
Physics, anthropology, and religious studies are included in the undergraduate programs that may be eliminated at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. As WFDD’s David Ford reports, university officials released its list of courses on the chopping block amid budget woes.