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From the Vice Chancellor
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and national conversations elevated by the Black Lives Matter movement, UNC Greensboro, like many other institutions, is examining how we can deepen our work to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of the University. As a public research – and minority serving – institution, one of the ways we’re operationalizing these values is by focusing on access.
Our University’s commitment to accessible excellence has already placed us first in North Carolina for creating social mobility. You’ll find that dedication to access and excellence, which changes the life trajectories of our students, not only in our teaching but also woven throughout our research and scholarship.
Published by the Office of Research and Engagement at UNC Greensboro
Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement
Dr. Terri L. Shelton
Interim Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications
Kimberly Osborne
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
Alex Abrams, Robin Sutton Anders, Alyssa Bedrosian, Matthew Bryant, Robin Adams Cheeley, Yen Duong, Randall Hayes, Susan Kirby-Smith, Tom Lassiter, Sayaka Matsuoka, Sangeetha Shivaji, Mark Tosczak
Web Editor
Sangeetha Shivaji
Associate Web Editor
Hope Voorhees
Contributing Web Editors
Jiyoung Park & Mark Unrue
Distribution Manager
Haley Childers
Copy Editors
Brittany Cameron, Avery Campbell, Alexandra McQueen