The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public research university and member of the University of North Carolina System, founded in 1891. Serving approximately 20,000 students in the heart of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, UNCG is known for its strong programs in nursing, education, business, fine arts, and human sciences. The Spartans compete in the Southern Conference, and the university has a particular strength in graduate programs and research focused on health and human development.
