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Dr. Jeffrey Kaplan Wins Dean’s Diversity Award for UNCG Prison Education Program
October 5, 2023
The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) at UNC Greensboro is pleased to share that Dr. Jeffrey Kaplan, a UNCG professor of philosophy, has received the 2023 CAS Dean’s Award for the Promotion of Diversity and Inclusiveness, for his project, “The UNCG Prison Education Program.” Launched in September 2022, the … Continued
What’s New in the College of Arts & Sciences This Year?
September 8, 2023
It’s the start of a new academic year at UNC Greensboro, and the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) is excited to share a variety of new clubs, degree paths, equipment, labs, and other exciting changes for its students. These new offerings promise to expand the College’s academic offerings while … Continued
UNCG CAS Students Travel the Globe Over Summer Break
September 1, 2023
Archaeological digs in Israel, Greece, and Tanzania. Cultural and historical learning opportunities in Taiwan and Zanzibar. Scientific research experiences in England and Costa Rica. This summer, students in the College of Arts & Sciences at UNCG expanded their knowledge, experience, and worldviews through faculty-led study-abroad across the globe. See where … Continued
CAS Welcomes Maura K. Heyn as New Associate Dean
July 25, 2023
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
UNCG Sees Record-Breaking Year for External Research Funding – Led by CAS
July 5, 2023
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
This Summer, Read a Book by a UNCG Professor
July 5, 2023
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
UNCG Teams up with Greensboro Fire Department To Improve Fire Safety
June 2, 2023
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
Change in Associate Dean Leadership for College of Arts & Sciences
May 16, 2023
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