Harriet Elliott Keynote Event | The Power of Prose: Storytelling as the Ultimate Foundation
Part keynote lecture, part hip hop show: Jacoby Cochran and In the Beat of the Night help us tell better stories by sharing their own.
UNC Greensboro
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.
ORE NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION FOR RESEARCH, AUG 14
Hosted by UNCG’s Office of Research and Engagement (ORE), the New Faculty Orientation for Research will provide essential info to help new faculty navigate the research enterprise and connect them with people, offices, and resources that support research. This workshop will offer valuable insights tailored to UNCG’s systems, policies, and… Continue reading…
CAS BEGINNING OF YEAR EVENT, AUG 12
CAS Faculty and Staff are invited to attend the College’s Beginning of Year Event (and info fair) on August 12, from 2 – 4 PM at the Weatherspoon Art Museum. The event will feature remarks from new Dean of the College Kelly Joyce and introductions of new faculty. Refreshments will… Continue reading…
Dr. Jill Bender Will Be Visiting Scholar at University of Notre Dame
Dr. Jill Bender, an Associate Professor in the Department of History, will spend the 2025-2026 academic year as a Visiting Associate Professor at the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Bender is a historian of the modern British Empire. Learn more about her work.
P2 APPLICATION LUNCH AND LEARN, JUNE 3
UNCG’s Institute for Community & Economic Engagement (ICEE) will host a virtual lunch and learn on June 3 from 12 – 1 pm to share information about the upcoming P2 Collective Scholarship Fellows application period. The program supports community-engaged faculty members who work with community partner(s) by providing funding and… Continue reading…
CAS Faculty Win UNCG and UNC System Teaching Awards
CAS faculty Dr. Jonathan Zarecki, Spencer Russell, and Dr. Kimberly Petersen were awarded highly competitive UNCG and UNC System awards for excellence in teaching.
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.
CAS Honors Faculty, Staff at End of Year Celebration
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.
In Memoriam: Dr. Robert G. Eason
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…