UNCG’s first African American student, JoAnne Smart Drane ‘60, shares a poignant conversation with the student artists who created a mural in her honor in the CAS Dean’s Office.
CAS faculty Dr. Jonathan Zarecki, Spencer Russell, and Dr. Kimberly Petersen were awarded highly competitive UNCG and UNC System awards for excellence in teaching.
Dr. Kimberly Petersen, a UNC Greensboro chemistry professor, received the 2025 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award for her innovative, student-centered teaching and mentorship. She is celebrated for blending diverse learning methods, fostering undergraduate research, and guiding students toward successful careers in science.
UNCG biochemistry student Janae Wofford has been awarded the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for her innovative research into combating antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” by exploring natural compounds from trees. Guided by Dr. Nadja Cech, Wofford’s work focuses on identifying antimicrobial agents from the American Beech tree, aiming to develop new medicines to treat increasingly dangerous infections.
On Monday, May 5, 2025, faculty and staff gathered in UNCG’s Cone Ballroom for the annual College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) End of Year Celebration. Interim Dean Amy Adamson delivered remarks and bestowed awards for excellence in teaching, advising, service, and more. View the list of honorees and photos from the event.
Following a national search, the Department of Media Studies welcomes Changhee Chun as Department Head effective August 1, 2025. Professor Chun comes to UNCG from Department of Art + Art History at The University of Texas at Arlington, where he served as Morgan Woodward Distinguished Professor in Film, leading the Cinematic Arts undergraduate and graduate programs.
The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) at UNC Greensboro is pleased to welcome Dorian Thompson ’14 as its new Development Officer. A proud UNCG alumna and dedicated Spartan, Thompson holds a B.A. in media studies and brings nearly a decade of experience in fundraising, university advancement, and relationship building in higher education.
With sadness, we share that Dr. Robert G. Eason, a professor emeritus in the UNC Greensboro Psychology Department and founding head of its esteemed doctoral program, died on April 15, 2025, at the age of 100. A beloved colleague, mentor, and scholar, Dr. Eason’s contributions to the department and to… Continue reading…
Following a comprehensive national search, UNC Greensboro has appointed Dr. Kelly Joyce as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective August 1, 2025. Dr. Joyce, a professor of sociology, served in various administrative roles at Drexel University, including Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Founding Director of the university’s Center for Science, Technology, and Society. She also served as program director for the Science, Technology, and Society program and the Ethics Education in Science and Engineering program at the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Newly published research from UNCG biology professor Dr. Bryan McLean and colleagues shows that the masked shrew, a small, mole-like mammal found in the Appalachian Mountains, shrinks its body and braincase to conserve energy during winter months.
