Anti-Defamation League Releases Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents

Jessi Rae Morton News Editor On March 23, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) released their annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents. The ADL describes itself as “the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is ‘to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.’” The full annual audit is available online, including methodology and … Continue reading Anti-Defamation League Releases Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents

UNC System Asked to Provide DEI Training Information

Jessi Rae Morton News Editor The North Carolina General Assembly’s Joint Legislative Commission on Government Operations has requested that Eric Naisbitt, the UNC System’s Assistant Vice President of Government Relations, provide information about employee training programs at system universities. The requested information would include descriptions, documents and costs related to any diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility training. The entire letter is available in NC Policy … Continue reading UNC System Asked to Provide DEI Training Information

This Week at UNCG

Jessi Rae Morton News Editor Wellness Wednesday – Finish Strong Hosted by Spartan Well-Being Wednesday, March 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Moran Commons From the Spartan Connect event description: Stop by Moran Commons to learn about ways to avoid burnout for the end of the semester and finish the semester strong! Free Mom Hugs Thursday, March 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 … Continue reading This Week at UNCG

UNC Greensboro 2023 Spring Career Fair Returns to In-Person Format

Aidan Van Nynatten News Writer On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Spring Career Fair returned to UNCG after having gone virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the last in-person fair taking place in 2019. The fair was held in the Kaplan Center to an impressive turnout, and offered an equally impressive diversity of opportunities for professional development. Summer internships and both part-time and full-time jobs alike … Continue reading UNC Greensboro 2023 Spring Career Fair Returns to In-Person Format

Potential Background Check Legislation Repeal in North Carolina

Jessi Rae Morton News Editor According to a press release issued by Everytown for Gun Safety, “On Tuesday, February 14, [2023], Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers [testified] against HB 50, […] legislation that would repeal North Carolina’s law requiring background checks on handgun sales by removing the purchase permit requirement. The permitting system requires a person to obtain a background check before … Continue reading Potential Background Check Legislation Repeal in North Carolina

The State of Educational Attainment in North Carolina

Jessi Rae Morton News Editor On Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, North Carolina government, education, business and nonprofit leaders convened for The State of Educational Attainment in North Carolina, hosted by myFutureNC. According to a press release issued on Feb. 6, “Based on the most recent census data, North Carolina remains 444,000 individuals short of reaching the 2030 goal, and already 31,000 skilled workers behind where … Continue reading The State of Educational Attainment in North Carolina

Greensboro Receives Investment in the Arts 

Tyler Holden Staff Writer ArtsGreensboro, an art-centered nonprofit organization, was granted funds by Guilford County and the North Carolina Arts Council to help promote the arts and enhance economic development. According to a press release issued on Jan. 18, 2023, “ArtsGreensboro has been awarded a transformative allocation of American Rescue Plan Act support from Guilford County and the North Carolina Arts Council, totaling $3,019,812.”  ArtsGreensboro … Continue reading Greensboro Receives Investment in the Arts 

This Week at UNCG

Jessi Rae Morton News Editor Black History Month: An Evening With Andrew Young Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6-9 p.m. in the Elliott University Center (EUC) Auditorium From the UNC Greensboro Events Calendar: UNC Greensboro is pleased to host a dialogue between Chancellor Gilliam and the distinguished Reverend Andrew Young—civil rights leader, former Mayor of Atlanta and former Ambassador to the United Nations—as part of the inaugural … Continue reading This Week at UNCG

Kadis Gift Establishes New Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Professorship at UNCG

Jessi Rae Morton News Editor In a press release on Jan. 11, 2023, UNC Greensboro announced that the Dylan Rose Kadis and Eloise Hall Kadis Distinguished Professorship in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) will be established with a gift from Claudia Kadis ‘65. The press release goes on to explain that this new professorship in WGSS is the fifth professorship created through Light the … Continue reading Kadis Gift Establishes New Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Professorship at UNCG