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The University community will have opportunities to hear special presentations in the coming weeks and months from members of our outstanding faculty – including a Last Lecture series featuring Dr. Denise Baker. Last Lecture series Starting in October and continuing throughout the academic year, select professors who have announced their … Continued

Anna Padilla is proof positive that a UNCG education is not “one size fits all.” The 37-year-old Interior Architecture (IARc) major was born in the Philippines but grew up in suburban Chicago. A significant life transition a few years ago allowed her to explore the completion of her undergraduate education. … Continued

When most people hit their 60s, they are starting to plan for retirement. Anne Pitoniak ’43 was just starting to kick her acting career into high gear. Forty years ago this week, her ambition and talents took her to the Tony Awards red carpet. The Woman’s College (UNCG) alumna made … Continued

UNC Greensboro conferred an honorary degree upon David Sprinkle during Friday’s Commencement ceremony. Honorary degrees recognize extraordinary individual achievements, highlight UNCG’s institutional values and the contributions the individual makes to the University community or the broader society, and provide positive acknowledgement of the importance of these contributions to the University, … Continued

“WC” was known as the nation’s top public college for women. Its far-reaching legacy was on full display at the April 22 ribbon-cutting for the Woman’s College Tribute at Stone Building Lawn. Betsy Oakley ’69, chair of the UNC Greensboro Board of Trustees, provided opening remarks. “The WC alumnae were … Continued

The access to education, dedication to learning, and commitment to service that are hallmarks of this campus’ Woman’s College era (1932-63) are being honored. All members of the UNCG community are invited to a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, April 22, at 1 p.m. on Stone Building’s lawn. The Woman’s … Continued

After a decade of service at UNCG, Mary Landers will retire from her role as Director of Alumni Engagement effective July 1. Mary’s contributions to the alumni program and UNCG are vast. Her strategic thinking and artful ability to build strong relationships have been integral to the growth and transformation … Continued

Michael Crumpton was appointed dean of University Libraries in January 2023. The former president of the North Carolina Library Association had been interim dean since February 2020. A staff member there for 15 years, he has been well-acquainted with Jackson Library’s needs for many years. No major changes have come … Continued