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the second time in less than a decade, Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS) Associate Professor Dr. Jeremy Rinker received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award. Rinker, a professor at UNC Greensboro since 2015, plans to return to India, where he went in 2013 when he received his first Fulbright.

This semester, Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS) implements new programs at the bachelor’s and master’s levels that provide students with greater choice and flexibility for earning their degrees as they work for the change they’d like to see in the world. PCS now will highlight three interrelated areas of focus, Sustainability and Climate Change, Social…

A rare moment of quiet falls over the dozen Dudley High School freshmen seated in a circle in Coach Mitchell’s physical education class. It’s Tuesday, so the class is being led by UNCG’s Michael Hemphill, Jeremy Rinker, and Omari Dyson.  Rinker, an associate professor of peace and conflict studies, has … Continued

My parents have been a strong influence on me in so many ways. They are givers! Growing up, we used to have a lot of people live with us, and I saw how they did everything to ensure that everyone was comfortable. They gave their time, resources, and everything to ensure … Continued

Christelle Barakat has one goal in life: to make a difference in the world by shattering glass ceilings and giving back. And this peace and conflict studies graduate student is well on her way. One look at her seven-page curriculum vitae full of accolades, service, and global experience, and you … Continued

Michelle Enfield is a full-time student enrolled in the Peace and Conflict Studies bachelors program. Alongside her partner, she owns and operates a Martial Arts dojo and International karate organization. She has trained in karate in Okinawa and considers herself a lifelong student in both karate and kobudo (traditional weapons practice). … Continued

Crystal Salinas MacKinnon, who is finishing up her M.A. Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies online this year, has leveraged her PCS studies to help her develop a diverse portfolio of community-engaged activities in and around Asheville, NC, where she resides.

Recent UNCG Peace and Conflict Studies Master’s Degree Alumna, Norma Raynor is continuing her scholarly studies by pursuing a Ph.D. in Peace and Conflict Studies at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Norma agreed to be interviewed regarding her experience in UNCG’s Peace and Conflict Studies department and her plans for the future in…

The department of Peace and Conflict Studies’ student organization C.O.N.F.L.I.C.T Alliance is proud to announce the new Head Office/President Christelle Barakat and Vice-President Marc Caron. Both Christelle and Marc are currently pursuing Masters of Arts degrees in Peace and Conflict Studies. Additionally, both Christelle and Marc are currently working as contributing editors of UNCG’s Peace…

Peace and Conflict Studies faculty Ali Askerov, Jeremy Rinker, Geneviève Souillac, and Douglas P. Fry are happy to announce recent publications. Articles and books by other PCS faculty also are in the works.