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How can universities better support student veterans? Military-affiliated students have distinct practical, physical & psychological needs. #understandingrstanding" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://researchmagazine.uncg.edu/2025-issue/roll-call-uncg-icommand-institute-for-military-advances-and-defense/?utm_campaign=UNCG+Social#understanding
January 9, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Take a look back at UNCG News’ best stories of 2025, complete with the voices, personalities, and innovative ideas that make UNCG the special place it is.

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2025 UNCG News Stories Reflect University Leadership and Impact | UNC Greensboro
Take a look back at UNCG News’ best stories of 2025, complete with the voices, personalities, and innovative ideas that make UNCG the special place it is. 
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January 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Dr. Kerui Wu has received a grant from NCInnovation to advance his #UNCGresearch on targeted treatments for inflammation with fewer side effects. 💊

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Targeted inflammation Treatment: UNCG's Wu Awarded NCInnovation Grant | UNC Greensboro
Assistant professor of nanoscience Kerui Wu has received a grant from NCInnovation to advance his research on targeted treatments for inflammation with fewer harsh side effects.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Chancellor Gilliam is tied with UNC Pembroke Chancellor Robin Cummings as the longest serving current campus leaders in the UNC System. Read about the historic challenges he's helped UNCG navigate in this profile by @theassemblync.bsky.social.

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After a Decade at UNC Greensboro, Frank Gilliam May Be the Last Chancellor of His Kind
UNC Greensboro Chancellor Frank Gilliam has steered the university through crisis and political sea changes. He may be an endangered species.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Jordan Marelli lives and breathes gaming. 🎮

He is the No. 140 Smash player in the world and is leading his team at UNCG to victories over higher-ranked opponents, while unlocking his potential for an esports career after college.

Read more: www.uncg.edu/news/maximum...
UNCG Esports Brings Out Maximum Effort in Top-Ranked Smash Player | UNC Greensboro
Gaming has been part of Jordan Marelli's life ever since he picked up a DS as a kid. Now he's one of the top Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players in the world. And he's finding new ways to level up as a...
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December 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Tony L. Patterson ’89 turned his own worst Christmas ever into a feature film that mines the material for laughs instead of tears.

Learn how he became enamored with the craft of storytelling and the art of theater.
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From His Worst Christmas to His Biggest Film | UNC Greensboro
Before he wrote the script for his feature film, “#WorstChristmasEver,” screenwriter Tony L. Patterson ’89 lived it.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A culture of mentorship among the @uncghhs.bsky.social faculty leads to retention, research, and work-life balance.

Learn how two UNCG programs have developed a way to ensure faculty mentoring for the success and retention of junior faculty.

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Mentorship Provides Immeasurable Value to Faculty Members and Advances the Science  | UNC Greensboro
Dr. Laurie Wideman, Safrit-Ennis Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology, knows how much time, energy, and money goes into recruiting faculty members at UNC Greensboro. She believes those same resource...
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December 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The semester is done, but there’s plenty for Spartans to do this winter. ❄️

Find out what’s happening at UNCG and around Greensboro into the new year.

More info: https://www.uncg.edu/news/greensboro-winter-fun-to-finish-2025-ring-in-2026/?utm_campaign=UNCG+Social
Fun Greensboro Outings to Finish 2025, Ring In 2026 | UNC Greensboro
Catch a classic holiday film with friends. Slip and slide on the outdoor ice rink. And make sure UNCG’s 2026 Winterfest activities are on your calendar. There’s something for everyone to have fun this winter in Greensboro.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🚀 In 2026, UNCG will launch a regional Extended Reality (XR) Center, backed by a grant from Virtualware & HTC VIVE.
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UNCG is One of Three Universities Selected to Launch Regional Virtual Reality Center  | UNC Greensboro
UNCG has been selected as one of only three U.S. universities to receive a 2025 grant from Virtualware and HTC VIVE. With the funding, UNCG will establish a cutting-edge extended reality center to drive innovative research, collaboration, and workforce development in our region.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
With a $1 million Google grant, UNC Greensboro launched the Spartan Cyber Guardian Academy, where students provide cybersecurity audits for nonprofits while earning industry certifications such as Security+.

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UNCG Spartan Cyber Guardian Academy Supports Students, Community | UNC Greensboro
UNC Greensboro’s Spartan Cyber Guardian Academy offers free cybersecurity training and services to nonprofits, funded by a $1M Google grant.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Last week, UNCG conferred an honorary degree on music educator and renowned opera mezzo-soprano Elvira Green.

Green's passion for the transformative power of music and mentorship has shaped the lives of countless young artists throughout NC.

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Elvira Green Receives UNCG Honorary Degree | UNCG Magazine
UNCG honored opera legend and music educator Elvira Green with an honorary degree, celebrating her global career and lifelong impact on young artists.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Take in the scenes from December 2025’s Commencement season. 🎓

Each celebration boasted all the pride, emotion, and excitement that Spartans have come to expect from the ultimate steps in their academic journeys. 💙💛

Read more: www.uncg.edu/featured/fam...
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December 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Kat Reyes was often the first to welcome new students to UNCG.

From leading orientation sessions and earning the Homecoming crown to dancing with professors for social media, the first-generation grad is grateful for how she left her mark.

Read more: www.uncg.edu/news/class-o...
Class of 2025: Hats Off to Kat Reyes | UNC Greensboro
As Reyes explored paths into health care, those memories of high school athletic training kept calling her. That led her to the Department of Kinesiology.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Ashanti Evans is going back to her hometown for her first job after graduation with a salary larger than her household income.

Learn how she leveraged support and resources at UNCG to reach her goals.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Koen Roberson began working for Greensboro Downtown Parks Inc. shortly after coming to UNCG from Baton Rouge.

Now, he’s park-ing himself in the city for the long haul.

Read more: https://www.uncg.edu/news/class-of-2025-koen-roberson-finds-a-spark-at-the-park/?utm_campaign=UNCG+Social
Class of 2025: Koen Roberson Finds a Spark at the Park | UNC Greensboro
Koen Roberson planned to stay in Greensboro long enough to get his undergraduate degree from UNCG. Now he’s got a full-time job with Greensboro Downtown Parks Inc., and he’s here for the long haul.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
“JSNN taught me how to be innovative, think critically, and act creatively.”

With a background in food processing engineering, Patience Kwara pursued nanoscience to explore innovations in nutritional delivery and food packaging.

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Class of 2025: Patience Kwara’s Big Success on the Nanoscale  | UNC Greensboro
Meet Patience Kwara, UNCG Class of 2025 nanoscience graduate, innovating food technology and leading STEM outreach at JSNN.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
“I chose UNCG and I loved every second of it.”

Nearly 2,000 Spartans are counting down the days to their Commencement and Doctoral Hooding ceremonies.

Learn more: https://www.uncg.edu/news/from-students-to-alumni-fall-2025-commencement/?utm_campaign=UNCG+Social
From Students to Alumni: UNCG Honors Achievements at Fall 2025 Commencement | UNC Greensboro
Long hours put into class projects, internships, research, and presentations led to this triumphant moment. UNCG celebrates nearly 2,000 students who earned their degrees in Fall 2025.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Caleb Kirk swapped a business-management career for teaching kindergarten and brought his passion for dance with him.

Now teaching in Kernersville, he’s using his skills as a former national shag-dance champion to make school fun.

Read more: www.uncg.edu/featured/cla...
December 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
After years of dedication, Spartans are expressing their pride with uniquely designed graduation caps that honor the end of one journey and the beginning of the next. 🎓✨

See more: https://www.uncg.edu/news/uncg-graduation-caps-tell-their-stories/?utm_campaign=UNCG+Social
UNCG Graduation Caps Tell Their Stories | UNC Greensboro
After a long academic pursuit of higher education, Spartans celebrate their achievements by decorating their graduation caps, marking the end of one chapter and the start of another.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Wishing our Spartans a happy last day of classes! 💙💛

Finish strong, you’re almost there. 📚
December 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Dr. Oberlies’ lab is searching for cancer-fighting compounds in fungi, advancing research on medicinal herbs, and exploring how fungal chemistry could make electricity cheaper and safer. ⚡🔬
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Nature's Tiny Chemists: fungi and herbs for drug discovery, energy - UNCG Research Magazine
Dr. Nick Oberlies’ UNCG lab explores cancer-fighting compounds in fungi, the chemistry of medicinal herbs, and energy from nature.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
October’s Career Launch Bootcamp kicked off at UNCG, marking the first stop for this first-of-its-kind weekend career prep seminar.

It’s another strong example of how Career & Professional Development gives Spartans a head start on career success.

Read more: www.uncg.edu/featured/unc...
UNCG Flexes Workforce Readiness Muscles in First-Ever Career Launch Bootcamp | UNC Greensboro
A special partnership between UNCG’s Career & Professional Development, allows The Washington Center to bring their workforce readiness seminars directly to Spartan students in the Career Launch Bootc...
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December 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM
From resources and faculty encouragement to alumni engagement and peer support, Spartans have much to be grateful for.

Learn why students and alumni place UNCG’s community, resources, faculty, and staff at the top of their lists.
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Spartan Gratitude | UNC Greensboro
UNCG kicks off the Thanksgiving holiday by reflecting on the community and resources Spartans are thankful for at UNCG.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
"Art can be whatever you want it to be."

Coloring books and streetwear designs all help the mission of UNCG alumna Raven Dial-Stanley ’20: to advance the living history of Indigenous peoples.

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Alumna's Culture Lives and Breathes in Art and Thread: Catching Up with Raven Dial-Stanley | UNC Greensboro
She’s an author, artist, fashion designer, and business owner. But above all, she is an ambassador for Native American cultures. Raven Dial-Stanley ’20 reflects on her successes since graduating UNCG.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
As children, we eat to grow strong; as adults, we eat to stay healthy.

Graduates of UNCG’s nutrition programs are changing lives one plate at a time on campus, in hospitals, and through entrepreneurship and public policy.

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November 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM