UNC Greensboro

The Bedford Falls Foundation’s mission is to remove barriers to a high-quality nursing education and address the critical nursing workforce shortage. Now, its donor-advised fund has committed to a $3 million gift to UNC Greensboro’s School of Nursing that will establish the Joanne and William Conway Nursing Scholarship.   

UNCG’s School of Nursing has launched the successful careers of thousands of students. While many graduates will fondly remember favorite professors or advisors, they also appreciate the many staff members working behind the scenes to ensure positive outcomes for the next generation of nursing professionals.  Meet Audrey Bryk-Lee, Kymberley Hoffman, and Alexandra… Continue reading…

Last October, a new and pioneering program at UNC Greensboro offered professionals a streamlined pathway to becoming a nurse.  Longtime healthcare professional Jessi Elder was one of the first in line to apply—referring to this move as “a decision 20 years in the making.”  

UNCG graduates and faculty make the Triad Business Journals 40 Under 40 and Outstanding Women in Business lists.  Last month, the Triad Business Journal recognized ten alumni and faculty members from UNC Greensboro in two of its most prestigious lists: Outstanding Women in Business and 40 Under 40.  

Seven faculty members from the UNCG School of Nursing have been selected to participate in a transformative initiative sponsored by the UNC system. This project is designed to address critical workforce needs in nursing by leveraging Open Educational Resources (OER).  Faculty will develop high-quality, accessible educational materials that significantly reduce… Continue reading…

A group of nursing students file into a classroom at UNC Greensboro where one of their faculty instructors tells them they need to get to the scene of a crash, as first responders need their help to triage the victims. The students fan out to find passengers, some of whom… Continue reading…

Kimberly Vogt is not in the business of giving up.   From being in the ground war of Operation Iraqi Freedom and then working in military intelligence to becoming an RN via community college and then working toward a PhD degree, she perseveres in her pursuits.   Vogt says she came to the UNC… Continue reading…

UNC Greensboro’s School of Nursing (SON) is using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve and enhance nursing instruction, patient care, and nursing practice with virtual tools that create enriching real-world experiences, underscore ownership, and increase engagement.