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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


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