Serving the region as an educational, cultural and economic development leader, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro offers more than 100 undergraduate majors, 64 graduate programs, 25 doctoral programsand 42 post-baccalaureate and post-master’s certificates to more than 17,500 on-campus students and over 950 others in distance-learning programs.

At UNCG, researchers are exploring the fundamentals of chronic health conditions—notably cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, obesity, osteoporosis and cancer. Additional major research areas include child learning and development, drug design, nanobiotechnology and entrepreneurship. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has recognized UNCG with two key research and service designations: High Research Activity and Community Engagement in Curricula and Outreach & Partnerships.

The Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, two interdisciplinary ventures underway with North Carolina A&T State University, will bring scientific research from both campuses to successful commercial application, transforming the Triad into a world leader in research and nano-related education.

UNCG’s technology transfer efforts have produced entrepreneurial ventures that include The Learning Together Company, Thermiacure and Prevention Strategies.

 

UNCG Virtual Tour

UNCG Website

 

UNCG Research Overview

UNCG Research Magazine

 

Areas of Research Focus

Learning and Development

The Center for Educational Research and Evaluation

The SERVE Center for Educational Research at UNCG 

Health and the Life Sciences

Center for Biotechnology Genomics and Health Research

Center for Drug Discovery 

Center for Research Excellence in Bioactive Food Components

Health and Human Performance

 

Technology Transfer

Office of Innovation and Commercialization