Spring 2022

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From the Vice Chancellor

Partnerships.

It’s the first sentence of our cover feature story. And it’s a lifeline running through UNCG research and scholarship.

Just look at the breadth, depth, and longevity of the partnerships highlighted in this one issue.

With nonprofits, businesses, and faith communities like the Beloved Community Center, Communities in Schools, Disney, El Futuro, Greensboro History Museum, Greensboro’s Magnolia House, Guilford Urban Farming Initiative, Montagnard Dega Association, Neighborhood Markets, St. Phillip AME Zion Church, and World Health Organization.

With educational institutions and public entities …

Published by the Office of Research and Engagement at UNC Greensboro

Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement
Dr. Terri L. Shelton


Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications
Richard Campbell


Editor-in-Chief 
Sangeetha Shivaji


Assistant Editor 
Susan Kirby-Smith


Contributing Editor
Mike Harris


Editorial Assistant
Hope Voorhees

Art Director
Mark Unrue


Senior Designer 
Jiyoung Park


Photography Director
Martin W. Kane


Contributing Authors
Robin Sutton Anders, Robin Adams Cheeley, Yen Duong, Susan Kirby-Smith, Dawn Martin, Sayaka Matsuoka, Richard Moriarty, John Newsom, Terri Relos, Sangeetha Shivaji

Web Editor
Sangeetha Shivaji


Associate Web Editor
Hope Voorhees


Distribution Manager
Haley Childers


Copy Editors
Alexandra McQueen, Jeff Mills


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