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North Carolina’s maternal mortality rate has risen since the 2000s with postpartum hemorrhage being the leading cause.

UNCG School of Nursing professors Tammy Hall and Lisa Anders are using evidence-based training to improve maternal outcomes.

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UNCG Nursing Innovates Training to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes  | UNC Greensboro
Professors Tammy Hall and Lisa Anders use simulation training to address maternal mortality disparities at UNCG.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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Snowfall turns our already beautiful campus into a winter wonderland. ❄️

Stay safe and enjoy the snow day, Spartans! 💙💛
January 26, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Writing for a respected academic journal can be daunting.

Spartans tried a new approach and spent three days with ReVel Collab, using the “paper chase” method to streamline collaborative research writing.

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Learning a Collaborative Approach to Research Writing | School of Health and Human Sciences
When you’re a faculty member or a student, writing a paper that will be published in a respected academic journal takes time and effort, and can be daunting. A collaborative, team approach with others...
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January 23, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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The Walk for Peace was a learning experience and a moment of living history for UNCG students who braved the cold and crowds to see the Venerable Monks.

Read more: https://www.uncg.edu/featured/uncg-students-ponder-modern-day-mindfulness-at-the-walk-for-peace/?utm_campaign=UNCG+Social
UNCG Students Ponder Modern-Day Mindfulness at The Walk for Peace  | UNC Greensboro
Students join large crowds at the Greensboro stop along the Walk for Peace, an event that examined society’s roadblocks to mindfulness and meditation amidst a widespread desire for more peace and kindness in the world. 
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January 22, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Did you know there are several simple #exercises you can do without any equipment? @uncg.edu Professors Dr. Brady and Dr. Duffy demonstrate them on @myfox8.com with Cindy Farmer during the Teach Me Tuesday segment. #kinesiology #highered
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January 20, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Nearly 200 Spartans gathered to serve the local community as part of the University’s annual MLK Day of Service.

Students put the University motto of "Service" into action, making a meaningful impact with local organizations.
January 21, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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A UNCG dissertation on American medicine has won the Southern Historical Association Woodward Prize. 
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UNCG Dissertation on American Medicine Wins Southern Historical Association Prize  | UNC Greensboro
Dr. Jewel Parker's Woodward Dissertation Prize-winning work explores how Native Americans, enslaved Africans and their descendants, and Europeans combined and transformed medical knowledge in ways that still shape American medicine today.
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January 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Join us for our annual Joint MLK Celebration on Jan. 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the UNCG Auditorium.
January 19, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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⚡🔋 UNCG’s new BRIGHT Institute aims to fuel NC’s energy future, securing our place as a center for advanced battery & energy technologies.

Learn more in #UNCGResearch Magazine
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Lighting the Way: UNCG Bright Institute for energy technology - UNCG Research Magazine
UNCG’s BRIGHT institute aims to secure North Carolina’s place as a center for advanced battery and energy technologies.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Tony and Grammy winner, Emmy and Oscar nominee, and New York Times bestselling author Leslie Odom Jr. shared his journey as an artist and advocate with our Spartans.

Through the University Concert and Lecture Series, students learn from world-renowned artists.
January 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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“We want athletes of all levels to know that sports are not just about performance; they are about developing as a human.”

Partnering with national and local organizations, Jeff Milroy and the UNCG Center of Athlete Well-Being keep the focus on the whole person.
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Shifting Sports Culture  | UNC Greensboro
Partnering with national and local organizations, the UNCG Center of Athlete Well-Being keeps the focus on the whole person.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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UNCG leads the way in North Carolina prioritizing students' mental health.

That campus-wide commitment is recognized for a second year in a row by The Princeton Review's Mental Health Service Honor Roll.

Read more: https://www.uncg.edu/news/staying-on-top-mental-health/?utm_campaign=UNCG+Social
Staying on Top of Mental Health | UNC Greensboro
The Princeton Review judged universities on a set of holistic, all-encompassing parameters.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Welcome back, Spartans. 💙💛

We wish everyone a strong start to the semester and a successful 2026.
January 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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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
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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.

Read more: https://www.uncg.edu/featured/2025-uncg-news-stories-reflect-university-leadership-and-impact/?utm_campaign=UNCG+Social
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
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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
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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
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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.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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🚀 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
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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
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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
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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. 💙💛

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December 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM