Diana Lawrence will join the UNCG team on June 2 and lead University Communications. Prior to taking the position, she was associate vice president for communications for Dartmouth College with a history of leading award-winning programs.
Dear Faculty and Staff, Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to rapidly transform industries, including higher education. At UNCG, we are exploring how best to harness this technology in enhancing administrative efficiency, research and creative activities, and improving teaching and learning. The goal is not to replace human intelligence, but to enrich… Continue reading…
Spartan Community, These are uncertain times. Global markets are unsteady, there are military conflicts in Europe and Africa, and there are daunting questions about climate change (to name a few). Closer to home, America is significantly polarized across any number of dimensions. Whether it is citizenship status, race, gender (and… Continue reading…
Dear Faculty and Staff, Universities have always produced the ideas and innovations that have changed the world in which we live. Given the ambitious goals for research laid out in our refreshed strategic plan, providing faculty and staff with the support they need is critical to the future of the… Continue reading…
Dear Spartans, I am pleased to share our newly revised strategic plan. It will serve as the blueprint over the next five years as it builds on and revises the Giant Steps plan that was introduced in 2017. Given the cataclysmic changes in our country and around the world, re-engineering… Continue reading…
November 13, 2024 – Campus Weekly With the end of the semester approaching, retirement announcements and searches signal several leadership changes ahead for UNCG. Chief Human Resources Officer Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Relations Officer Jeanne Madorin will retire in December after 32 years in the System and nearly six… Continue reading…
Spartans, After careful consideration and consultation with senior leadership and the Board of Trustees, I’m pleased to share my decision to name Dr. Alan Boyette as Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, removing interim status from his position. His appointment is effective Nov. 1 (after formal approval by the UNC System… Continue reading…
September 30, 2024 Dear Spartan Family: Many of us have family, friends, and colleagues facing the direct aftermath of Hurricane Helene. As authorities continue to establish the scope of this unspeakable devastation, I hope you — and all those you care for — are healthy, safe, and secure. We hold close the… Continue reading…
Following months of diligent work in Spring 2023, the Chancellor’s Task Force on Financial Sustainability recommended centralizing key institutional functions to improve quality and efficiency, including the communications and marketing functions.
Colleagues, During my State of the Campus remarks I outlined several strategies to move us forward – one way is through the refresh of our University strategic plan. Today, I’m pleased to invite you into a conversation about our shared future with the release of this draft plan. Last April,… Continue reading…
