This year's "Not Your Average Folk" contest winner brought Spartan spirit, Hispanic heritage, and the cheers of UNCG student fans to her performance at the 2026 N.C. Folk Festival. The post UNCG’s Dalia Razo Brings Culture, Music, and Education to the N.C. Folk Festival  appeared first on UNC Greensboro.

UNCG psychology professor Janet Boseovski is challenging the culture of the “thin ideal” and helping young girls develop healthier relationships with their bodies. Through research, education, and community outreach, she’s working to break the cycle of body-image pressure and teach the next generation to think critically about the messages they see and hear. The post UNCG Faculty Expert Janet Boseovski on Combatting the Culture of Thin Ideal  appeared first on UNC Greensboro.

UNCG School of Education students and alumni talked about what drew them to teach. Gov. Josh Stein toured the spaces those students use at the ready, seeing firsthand how they are prepared to lead their own classrooms and drive student success in Guilford County. The post Education Students, Grads from UNCG Talk to Governor About the Power of Education appeared first on UNC Greensboro.

At the event hosted by Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, Chancellor Gilliam emphasized intentional planning and collaboration between the University, the city, and industry partners to strengthen the talent pipeline and promote research breakthroughs. The post Chancellor Gilliam Highlights UNCG’s Role Building Jobs, Research at State of Our Community Panel appeared first on UNC Greensboro.

UNC Greensboro counseling expert Christian Chan explains the “August Blues,” including the stress, nostalgia, and “sunshine guilt” that can accompany the shift to fall, and shares ways to make the transition easier. The post What Are the August Blues? A UNCG Counseling Expert Explains appeared first on UNC Greensboro.

The Jeanne Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice will open this fall, offering state-of-the-art technology, public events, student learning opportunities, and innovative programs sure to spark collaboration across UNCG and throughout Greensboro. The post Jeanne Tannenbaum Center to Connect Creatives, Campus, and Community appeared first on UNC Greensboro.

Through his time playing competitive table tennis, Dr. Alan Chu learned firsthand how mental preparation can affect athletic performance. Now he's taking a national leadership role in helping shape how sport psychology is researched, taught, and practiced in the years ahead. The post UNCG’s Alan Chu Takes National Leadership Role in Sport Psychology  appeared first on UNC Greensboro.

Step inside UNCG greenhouses, where desert plants, tropical species, and native North Carolina flora bring biology to life. Greenhouse Manager April Harris supports hands-on learning and research that tackles real-world questions, from food insecurity to forest restoration. The post Take a Tour with UNCG’s Greenhouse Manager appeared first on UNC Greensboro.