Master of Social Work earns $1.1 million

“UNC-Greensboro’s Joint Master of Social Work Program is in for major funds” By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 UNC-Greensboro and N.C. A&T’s Joint Master of Social Work Program received a $1.1 million federal grant, UNC-Greensboro announced last Monday. The grant will be split between the schools over the next three years, which will provide paid internships for graduate students. The News and … Continue reading Master of Social Work earns $1.1 million

Urban revitalization pushes neighborhood cultures forward

“Greensboro neighborhoods feel the effects of urban revitalization as UNCG expands” By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 Last week UNC-Greensboro’s geography department hosted a colloquium in the Graham building featuring Dr. Michael Webb of UNC-Chapel Hill. Webb is a research associate for UNC in the Center for Urban and Regional Studies. Webb, who attended Ohio State University (OSU), gave an overview of … Continue reading Urban revitalization pushes neighborhood cultures forward

UNC System President Tom Ross stepping down or being forced out?

“Ross will leave earlier than he planned. His expected departure date January 2016” By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 UNC-Greensboro isn’t the only one looking for a new leader. On Jan. 16, the UNC board of governors announced that 31 out of its 32 members voted to replace current UNC President Tom Ross in January 2016. Chairman John Fennebresque asserted that the … Continue reading UNC System President Tom Ross stepping down or being forced out?

Guest speaker at MLK event inspires Greensboro community

By Michaela Cleveland, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 Last Wednesday at Aycock Auditorium, UNC-Greensboro and N.C. A&T partnered for the third time in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “In the 29th year of the MLK celebration at UNCG and third year of partnering with A&T, these events allow us to pause in brief celebration and connect with deep gratitude of the sacrifices … Continue reading Guest speaker at MLK event inspires Greensboro community

Price gouging laws not so clear-cut

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 Last Thursday at the School of Education, Dr. Michael Munger, a philosophy, political science and economics (PPE) professor at Duke University, gave a presentation titled, “Price and the Ethics of Exchange.” The Duke professor wants to try and change the way that many people think about price, saying that many have the misconception that is just … Continue reading Price gouging laws not so clear-cut

Online learning is the Wild West

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 According to Wade Maki, a professor in the philosophy department and faculty senator at UNC-Greensboro, online courses have been up to the present, “the Wild West.” And the Wild West includes the good, the bad and the ugly. While some professors are taking innovative approaches to online courses, others are displaying content in inaccessible ways, and … Continue reading Online learning is the Wild West

UNCG SGA on the prowl for new vice president: Brittany Hudson

By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Jan. 26, 2015 The Student Government Association is in for a few changes this semester and Brittany Hudson believes she’s just the woman to help the group make a difference in students’ lives. Hudson, a junior double majoring in business administration and media studies, has served for three years in SGA. With two stunts as interim vice president under … Continue reading UNCG SGA on the prowl for new vice president: Brittany Hudson

UNCG SGA on the prowl for new vice president: Krishnaveni Balakrishnan

By Edward Jennings, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 With former Student Government Association vice president, Joseph Graham, taking over as the new SGA president this semester, a vacancy has opened for his old position. Campaigning has already begun for candidates Krishnaveni Balakrishnan and Brittany Hudson. Balakrishnan, a senior who is set to graduate this upcoming fall, is excited about the opportunity to run for … Continue reading UNCG SGA on the prowl for new vice president: Krishnaveni Balakrishnan

UNCG embarks on its search for a new chancellor

By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 Members of UNC-Greensboro’s campus community aren’t just looking for a new chancellor; it seems they’re looking for a superhero. Last week was busy for UNCG, with listening forums nearly every day. The chancellor search committee certainly has a long and arduous road ahead as it tries to choose candidates who can live up to the high … Continue reading UNCG embarks on its search for a new chancellor

The N.C. Puzzle: Interview with Director of Strategic Initiatives Mike Tarrant

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer This interview is the first part of a larger initiative The Carolinian will be exploring this semester, during which we will investigate the wide variety of political and economic factors that affect both UNCG and the UNC system at large. With a Republican vice-grip on North Carolina politics, continued tuition hikes, a “student-loan debt crisis,” a new chancellor arriving at … Continue reading The N.C. Puzzle: Interview with Director of Strategic Initiatives Mike Tarrant