Statement at “Stronger Than Hate” vigil

The statement below was read on behalf of Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. at a vigil held Nov. 1, 2018 at the UNC Greensboro Campus.   Fellow Spartans: As we gather this evening, we are profoundly saddened by the display of hate, violence, and the loss of life that occurred… Continue reading…

Hurricane Florence and spirit of service

Dear Spartan Community, As we welcome our students back to class and resume full operations at UNC Greensboro, we are also mindful that Hurricane Florence has created significant challenges for our friends, our families and our sister institutions across the state and the region. Times like these are when we… Continue reading…

Chancellor’s musings: Our “Inflection Point”

Welcome students, faculty and staff to a new year, to a reinvigorated campus, to the latest edition of my “Musings.” For those of you who are new to the Spartan family, I write these “Musings” to share the thoughts, ideas, feelings that come to me from time to time during… Continue reading…

Start of the new academic year

Dear Colleagues, I know it’s a busy summer for most of you, but I do hope you have had the opportunity to recharge your batteries by spending time with your families, pursuing your passions or simply relaxing and gearing up for another eventful year. Though hard to believe, with the… Continue reading…

Chancellor Musings

There’s more than one way home Ain’t no right way, ain’t no wrong And whatever road you might be on You find your own way ’cause there’s more than one way home                – Keb’ Mo’ Over the last couple of weeks as we… Continue reading…

Update on Graham Incident

Dear UNCG Community, I wanted to personally update you on the incident that was reported yesterday as a “stabbing” at Graham Building. After a thorough investigation, we have determined that the information provided by the reporting party was false. There was not a stabbing at the building. The individual reporting… Continue reading…

New Year Musings

Happy New Year, fellow Spartans, and welcome back. 2017 was quite a year, in many ways. It was a year of extremes – socially, culturally, and politically. 2017 was certainly one for the books. As we look to what 2018 may bring, it is always a good idea to renew… Continue reading…

Happy Holidays

Dear Spartans, As the beginning of a new year approaches, I find myself taking stock of the many ways in which we have taken Giant Steps forward during 2017. Our academic performance is strong and our students are thriving; our research is award-winning and impactful; our athletic achievements are reaching… Continue reading…

Season of giving

Colleagues, This is the season of giving. It is a time for all of us to pause and reflect on our many blessings, and seek out ways to make a positive impact on our community—and world. In my third year here, I remain humbled and inspired by the generosity of… Continue reading…

Holiday Open House

Dear UNCG Family: This holiday season is a special one as we continue to celebrate 125 years of opportunity and excellence. In this anniversary year, your commitment to teaching, research and service benefiting our students and the greater Greensboro community remains inspiring and remarkable. Please join me during the annual… Continue reading…