Articles by Michael Abernethy
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Hwayeon Ryu recognized for exceptional teaching by Mathematical Association of America
March 22, 2024
Ryu, an assistant professor of mathematics, won the 2024 Award for Distinguished Teaching by a Beginning College Mathematics Faculty Member at the Mathematical Association of America Southeastern Section conference, held March 14-16.
African and African-American Studies marks 30th anniversary with gala
March 20, 2024
Current and former program leaders, as well as Ƶ President Connie Ledoux Book and President Emeritus Leo Lambert, celebrated the program Friday, March 15, with community members.
Rhoades Grant supports dance majors’ bold artistic visions for original concerts
March 15, 2024
The Rhoades Grant Dance Concert is Friday and Saturday in Roberts Studio Theatre, supported by a gift by retired Professor of Art Barbara Rhoades to fund students’ creative endeavors to enhance expression and education at Ƶ.
Ƶ to host Women in STEM Careers Panel on March 13
March 8, 2024
Four female professionals, including Ƶ alumna Amber Smith ’14, will share advice and experience with Ƶ students from 6:30- 8 p.m. Wed., March 13, in McKinnon Hall.
Voices of Discovery speaker to discuss linkage of tree rings and climate change on March 12
March 6, 2024
Daniel Griffin, associate professor of geography at the University of Minnesota, will deliver “Tree Rings and the Promise of Environmental Change” as part of the Voices of Discovery speaker series on Tuesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. in McCrary Theatre.
Department of Music’s Alex Heitlinger releases third album, ‘Slush Pump Truck Stop’
March 5, 2024
“Slush Pump Truck Stop” was released Feb. 23 on SteepleChase Records.
Human Service Studies hosts 2nd annual ‘Voices from the Field’ panel
March 5, 2024
Students heard from six alumni who shared advice about careers in K-12 and higher education, law enforcement, social work and entrepreneurship at the event.
Global Film & Cultures faculty present adaptation pedagogy research at LFA/AAS online conference
March 4, 2024
Assistant Professor of Cinema & Television Arts Kai Swanson and Assistant Professor of English Dan Burns presented their collaborative research at this year’s joint Literature/Film Association and Association of Adaptation Studies virtual conference.
SolAR: Henry Agyemang ’24 brings planets to life with augmented-reality app for Greensboro Science Center
March 4, 2024
Agyemang turned a newfound passion for game design and immersive technologies into an app that lets Greensboro Science Center visitors tour the solar system as part of its new Solar Hike exhibit.
Ƶ Jazz Festival to bring national talent, area students and musicians to campus
February 20, 2024
The annual jazz festival includes workshops and clinics for middle and high school students, "jam session" opportunities for the community, and the free Jazz Festival Concert headlined by trumpeter Kris Johnson.