Kids need heroes at home, at school, and in their communities, says Cathy Tisdale ’75. She believes philanthropy can help. With the establishment of the Cathy Tisdale Class of 1975 Teacher Education Endowed Scholarship, she hopes to encourage future educators to join the profession. “I’m a believer in a quality… Continue reading…
With at least 1,500 deaf students throughout North Carolina, Virginia Madorin ‘11 serves the Deaf community in her role with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Madorin is currently an IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) consultant in the Office of Exceptional Children and co-director of the North Carolina… Continue reading…
A MAJOR NATIONAL SUPPORTER OF NURSING EDUCATION, through its donor advanced fund, has committed to a $3 million gift to establish the Joanne and William Conway Nursing Scholarship. The Bedford Falls Foundation was established by businessman and philanthropist Bill Conway Jr. and his late wife, Joanne Barkett Conway. Together with… Continue reading…
UNC Greensboro hosted its annual Alumni Awards Ceremony at the Elliot University Center Auditorium Oct. 17, honoring four recipients who represented excellence in education and coaching, fine arts, nursing, and student support. Each has made significant contributions to their profession, community, society, and university. Bobbi Osguthorpe ’83, who has impacted… Continue reading…
You can’t say Spartans don’t dream big. While an MFA student at UNCG, Alan LeQuire ’81 MFA learned sculpture bids would soon be accepted for a statue in Nashville’s Centennial Park. His mom mailed him the newspaper clipping from Tennessee, telling of the request for proposals. Not just any statue…. Continue reading…
UNC Greensboro conferred an honorary degree on Constance “Connie” Hughes Kotis during the university’s Doctoral and Master’s Commencement Ceremony at the First Horizon Coliseum May 8. Kotis received a Doctor of Letters honorary degree for her contributions to the creative and performing arts. Honorary degrees recognize extraordinary individual achievements that… Continue reading…
When you are the first in your family to graduate from college, the impact is monumental. It leads to upward mobility and the American dream. Juan Santos ’11 told UNCG, “As a first-generation immigrant from the Dominican Republic, graduation carried even more weight, symbolizing both personal growth and a family… Continue reading…
“There are millions of people out there who appreciate the kind of philosophy we teach at UNCG,” says Dr. Jeffrey Kaplan. “I just have to get it out there.” Kaplan grew up in New Jersey and lost his mother to the 9/11 attacks. She worked in the North Tower. He… Continue reading…
SUIT UP! The Bryan School partnered with JC Penney for its 9th annual Suit Up event. Thanks to the partnership, students can build a professional wardrobe without breaking the bank. One student who took advantage of the event is Kimberly Alvarado. The business administration major says resources in the Bryan… Continue reading…
“Universities have always produced the ideas and innovations that have changed the world in which we live,” says Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement Dr. Sherine Obare. As a researcher, Dr. Obare has received many awards including the National Science Foundation CAREER award, the Mary McLeod Bethune Award for Science… Continue reading…
