As a public institution more than a century old, UNCG has assumed its place among top-tier universities in North Carolina. Known for groundbreaking research, community service, caring faculty, and high-quality education, the University equips students with the best tools for the future. UNCG is a student-centered university. While academics are emphasized, of course, the University believes in educating the whole individual. What a student can accomplish in the classroom, on the playing field, in personal relationships, and within one's own character, quite literally ensures the vitality of humankind's future.