Dr. Alan Boyette became UNCG’s provost and executive vice chancellor last fall after serving as interim provost since spring 2024. His history with the University goes back more than three decades. Boyette began as a valued faculty member in political science and then served important administrative roles, providing leadership in… Continue reading…
I’ve witnessed the power of education: it can inspire people to achieve their dreams, enhance our society, and help address some of the injustices in the world. — Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy ’96 PhD Early this year, Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy ’96 PhD became president and CEO of the American Association of Colleges for… Continue reading…
UNC Greensboro’s Distinguished Service Awards, the most prestigious honors conferred by the University, were presented March 11 by the Board of Trustees. Linda Carlisle ’72 was presented with the McIver Medal. The businesswoman, community volunteer, and leader served as secretary of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources from 2009 to… Continue reading…
UPDATE: Time changed to 3-5 p.m., Jan. 10, per Claire Holley. Please RSVP here. Some called him “Greensboro’s father of songwriting.” Others simply knew him as a brilliant friend with a rock-steady artistic vision. When UNCG alumnus Bruce Piephoff ’82, 84 MFA died last April at age 75, his many… Continue reading…
William Henry Curry has conducted virtually every major orchestra in America. His life story of musical excellence – and of the thousands of students he has taught and mentored – is an inspiration. At UNC Greensboro’s December 2024 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, Maestro Curry was presented an honorary degree for his extraordinary… Continue reading…
Brenda Meadows Cooper ’65, ’73 MA, who led Alumni Affairs and the alumni association before her retirement three decades ago, died on December 1. From her time as a student at Woman’s College/UNCG Greensboro to her career in Alumni Affairs at UNCG, she embodied the ideals of the University and… Continue reading…
UNCG alumnus Sidney Outlaw ’04 will take the stage in the title role of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” Oct. 24-27. What’s unique about this production and this role, we asked him during a break in rehearsals? It’s a return to not only his home state – but to reconnect with figures… Continue reading…
The flooding and winds Hurricane Helene brought have devastated the lives and livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of Americans, many in western North Carolina. Pets aren’t being overlooked. “This is about helping families whose lives have been turned upside-down,” Jessica Arias says. “Their pets are a comfort – they’re a part of… Continue reading…
The big days will be October 4-5, 2024. Join your fellow Spartans for a celebration featuring beloved traditions in new locations and exciting new events: *We are celebrating on College Ave. this year due to ongoing construction on Kaplan Commons. Visit HOMECOMING. UNCG.EDU for more information about the multi-day Homecoming… Continue reading…
UNCG loves to celebrate a “first” – especially when that “first” is a college degree. That’s why it launched the First-Generation Commencement Stole Project early in 2024. It provides the stoles free of charge for first-gen Spartans to wear as they cross the stage at Commencement. More than 200 graduates wore… Continue reading…
