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Carolina Curious: What's the story behind UNCG's mascot Spiro the Spartan?

Amy Diaz

What's the story behind University of North Carolina at Greensboro's mascot Spiro the Spartan? For the latest edition of Carolina Curious, WFDD's Amy Diaz traces its century-old origins with University Archivist Erin Lawrimore.
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UNCG will host its first collegiate Esports tournament

Neal Charnoff

UNC Greensboro is hosting its first collegiate Esports tournament this week. The UNCG Spartan Invitational will highlight competitive Fortnite play, with…
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Amid Rising COVID-19 Numbers, Triad Universities Prepare for Students To Return

April Laissle

Triad college students are preparing to return to classes this month amid rising COVID-19 case numbers. Universities have made several changes to prevent…
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State Program Creates 'Lab Schools' To Help Struggling Students, Train Teachers

Keri Brown

Two local universities are part of a state mandated program to help improve student outcomes in low-performing public schools. They will open so-called…