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In Memoriam: Dr. Sarah Praskievicz

It is with deep sadness we share that Dr. Sarah Praskievicz, an associate professor in UNC Greensboro’s Department of Geography, Environment, and Sustainability (GES), died on Aug. 11, 2025, at her home in Greensboro, following a valiant 15-month battle with cancer. Praskievicz taught and conducted research in the areas of hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, and water resources. She was a consummate geographer, having visited all seven continents in her short 39 years. More importantly, she was a consummate human being and colleague, with a generous spirit, contagious (and loud!) laugh, and joie de vivre (joy of living) that brightened any room or outdoor space she entered.

Dean Kelly Joyce presents at End of Year Celebration

CAS Welcomes Faculty, Staff at Beginning of Year Celebration

On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) hosted its annual Beginning of the Year Celebration to mark the start of the 2025–26 academic year. Dean Kelly Joyce, who started August 1, welcomed attendees with remarks highlighting the College’s achievements over the past year and outlining key initiatives for the year ahead.

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Duffy, Wagoner Awarded NCInnovation Grants

Dr. Liam Duffy (Chemistry and Biochemistry) and Dr. Kaira Wagoner (Biology) have each received new R&D grants from NCInnovation, a public-private partnership designed to accelerate and commercialize innovative research emerging from North Carolina’s universities. Duffy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the founder of… Continue reading…

After Sherman movie poster

UNCG to Host Documentary Showing and Discussion for Juneteenth

UNC Greensboro’s African American and African Diaspora Studies (AADS) program will host a showing and discussion of the documentary “After Sherman” in honor of Juneteenth. The event will be held from 1 – 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 19 at the Weatherspooon Art Museum at 1005 Spring Garden St.

Kimberly Petersen working in chemistry lab with student

Excellence in Teaching Awardee Turns Student Scientists’ Potential into Pathways

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.

Janae Wofford in science lab with lab coat and safety goggles

For Goldwater Scholar, Solutions to Antibiotic Resistance Could Stem from Trees

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.