Humanities at Work: Annual Report 2024-25
Read about the impact of UNCG’s new Humanities at Work program after its first year of operation.
UNC Greensboro
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.
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.
Munroe Student Researcher Spotlight: Christopher Pilgrim
“Microplastics have been found… I mean, everywhere. Soil, air, water — it’s everywhere,” says Christopher Pilgrim, a junior biology major and Munroe Research Award recipient. “And this is the thing that really captivates me: it doesn’t matter your demographic or socioeconomic status. This is affecting everybody.” Pilgrim says the danger… Continue reading…
Wiley wins 2025 UNCG Research Mentor award – Pre-tenure Category
Assistant Professor Robert Wiley has received the 2025 UNCG Thomas Undergraduate Research Mentor Award in the pre-tenure category. The psychologist, who examines the cognition of reading and writing, has mentored 35 undergraduate students in his Cognitive and Neural Science of Learning (CNSL) lab since he arrived at UNCG in 2019, through the PSY433 Research Experience course.
MUNROE STUDENT RESEARCHER SPOTLIGHT: FATIMA ELHORRY
Fatima Elhorry has loved being in the lab from the very beginning. The junior biology major and Dorothy Levis Munroe Student Research Award recipient grew up in Malaysia, where her father was completing his first PhD. As a child, she tagged along when he went to the lab. “I… Continue reading…
New Student-Created Mural Brightens the CAS Dean’s Office
A new mural created by UNCG students Aminah Coppage, Jalani Maxwell, and Myles Wilder brightens the College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office, drawing inspiration from the university’s history, including a tribute to the first Black students at the Woman’s College. The artwork also features symbolic elements like apples for good luck and hidden “Easter Eggs” for viewers to discover.
UNCG Chemistry Students Inspire Future Scientists at Lindley Elementary
UNCG Chemistry and Biochemistry students teamed up with Lindley Elementary to spark curiosity with hands-on experiments like making ice cream and racing balloons. Led by Dr. Nicholas Oberlies, this event makes science fun and accessible for the whole family.
UNCG Student Filmmaker Off to an Award-winning Start
When not studying or skateboarding, Taylee Gaillard keeps busy writing scripts, setting up the best lighting for a shot, and editing short films at UNC Greensboro.
He’s already an award winner, in no small part thanks to his friendship with Steven Kimmerle ‘24, a newly graduated alum of UNCG. Kimmerle took him under his wing as a rookie gaffer.
Life After WGSS
Connect with WGSS alumni, get your questions answered, and enjoy lunch at this exclusive student networking event!