Following an extensive search, the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) at UNC Greensboro is pleased to announce that Dr. Maura K. Heyn has been appointed to the position of associate dean in the CAS Dean’s Office. Previously, Heyn (pronounced Hane) served as department head for UNCG’s Department of Classical … Continued
UNC Greensboro set a new record for external research funding during the 2022-23 fiscal year, receiving more than $61 million in grants from outside funding agencies, according to UNCG’s Office of Research and Engagement. Leading the way in this historic total was The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) with … Continued
Each summer, the College of Arts & Sciences at UNC Greensboro shares a list of books published by its faculty over the past academic year. This year, CAS professors continued in their prolificacy, with books covering poetry, evolutionary biology, parenting, Queer theory, and much more. Pick up one — or … Continued
THE VALUE OF SERVICE-LEARNING In early 2023, the city of Greensboro experienced a rash of deadly fires, bringing tragedy to local neighborhoods. And college campuses across the U.S. are certainly not immune to destructive blazes. According to the Greensboro Fire Department, the Spring Garden Apartments on UNC Greensboro’s campus is … Continued
Dr. Dayna Touron, Associate Dean for UNC Greensboro’s College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), has accepted a position as Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Louisville. Her last day at UNCG will be June 30, 2023. Over the past 16 years, Touron has made a deep … Continued
On Thursday, April 27, 2023, faculty and staff gathered in Cone Ballroom for the annual College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) End of Year Celebration. Dean John Z. Kiss delivered remarks and bestowed awards for excellence in teaching, advising, service, and more.
Dr. Joachim T. Baer, age 89, died on April 17, 2023, here in Greensboro. He taught Russian language and more at UNC Greensboro from 1973 to 1999. He always maintained his interest in UNCG and its people, reading each UNCG Magazine and UNCG Research Magazine with care. In 1953, the 20-year-old native … Continued
Dr. Dan Yasaki will tell you mathematics is a study of patterns. His students, peers, and superiors in the College of Arts and Sciences saw a pattern of incredible education at UNC Greensboro, which led to him receiving the UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award for the 2022-23 year. Their evaluations and … Continued
UNC Greensboro students now have the option of pursuing a bachelor’s degree in history with a concentration in public history. Public history is a growing field that prepares students for careers with historic sites, history museums, community organizations, nonprofit organizations, and more. The concentration also readies students for advanced graduate … Continued
The year 2023 has brought UNC Greensboro’s Department of Philosophy a number of awards for their online bachelor’s degree in philosophy – with its professors recognized as the Best Faculty among all online philosophy B.A. programs in the nation. The Online Philosophy B.A. is ranked no. 4 by Academic Influence … Continued