UNC Greensboro: What's New At The G

Greensboro NC

16 August, 2021

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Press release from UNC Greensboro: August 16, 2021 As UNC Greensboro welcomes students back to campus, there's a lot to be excited about. In addition to our annual welcome back events, students will find new ways to learn, new people to meet, and new places to explore this semester. Here's a sampling of some of the new offerings, programs, and resources for Spartans:  New faces on campus We've welcomed three new staff members to campus, and each new Spartan brings a wealth of experience and passion to the UNCG community. Learn more about them at the links below. Meet Provost Dr. Debbie Storrs. Meet School of Nursing Dean Dr. Debra Barksdale. Meet Men's Basketball Head Coach Mike Jones. New programs Three unique learning opportunities are launching this fall. First, UNCG is taking a bold step in advancing the personal and academic development of our students through the implementation of a new general education program called Minerva's Academic Curriculum. The main goal of the new curriculum is to provide students with foundations and alternative perspectives for the more specialized knowledge gained in their majors, while ensuring that learning in the major builds upon and extends the work done in general education courses. UNCG will also launch an online-only cohort in its Registered Nurse (RN)-to-Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program this fall. The new cohort option will allow registered nurses to complete all classes online and earn their degree in as little as one year. The online-only format will provide more flexibility for nurses who wish to obtain their BSN. To seize the growing demand among current and prospective students for a holistic approach to the booming world of esports, UNCG is launching new, non-credit bearing digital certificate programs ranging from game design to marketing and monetization courses, as well as the construction of a new state-of-the-art, on-campus esports facility that will host potential competitions, recreational game play, research and academic activities, and other events. Visit esports.uncg.edu to learn more. New dining options and a Moran Commons makeover Students can now enjoy a new variety of dining options and new technology for on-the-go beverages and meals. Moran Commons has also undergone a near complete transformation which will include: And that's not all – a new Smoked BBQ location has opened in the EUC Food Court. For dining hours and more information, visit dineoncampus.com/uncg or visit the UNCG Mobile app. UNCG is continuing to support both new and returning students' success with a variety of on-campus and virtual resources. There are a variety of resources to support students throughout their time at UNCG. Here's a list of some important resources for students: Spartans can join the excitement of the new semester on social media. Share your photos from Rawkin' Welcome Weeks events by using the hashtags #Back2UNCG and #UNCGRWW on Twitter and Instagram. Students also have a chance to win SpartanCash and UNCG swag by participating in our #Back2UNCG and #NAV1GATEUNCG photo contests this month on Instagram. Follow the @uncg account to learn more in the coming days, and access templates, mobile wallpapers, and augmented reality features on our page.  Watch Chancellor Gilliam's welcome back video to Spartans: Story by Alexandra McQueen, University CommunicationsPhotography by Grant Evan Gilliard, University Communications This press release was produced by UNC Greensboro. The views expressed here are the author's own.