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…
You may have family all across the nation. So do your local tree squirrels! The squirrel family includes down-to-earth rodents like chipmunks, groundhogs, and prairie dogs – collectively known as ground squirrels. Now, UNCG’s Dr. Bryan McLean and his collaborators have identified a new mammal in North America, the Snake… Continue reading…
“Forward Together” is an ambitious plan that outlines our institution’s vision for at least the next five years. In short, the goal is to do more: more for our students, more for our community through research and creative activities, and more for our faculty and staff. Our state’s demographic changes… Continue reading…
Marcus T. Johnson ’99 has made a historic commitment to UNCG. His gift will ensure that the Alumni House remains a vital, welcoming space for students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends – a center for all in the University community. His support will also have a lasting impact on the Bryan School… Continue reading…
When it comes to ensuring the mental health and well-being of our students, UNCG is one of the best. UNCG is one of just 16 schools in the United States named to The Princeton Review’s inaugural 2025 Mental Health Services Honor Roll. “We understand the connection between how students are… Continue reading…
A gift from artist, collector, and philanthropist Carol Cole Levin will transform the Weatherspoon Art Museum’s first-floor wing into the Cole Levin Center for Art and Human Understanding. This major gift of close to $5 million comprises artwork from her extensive collection as well as funding for building renovations and… Continue reading…
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…
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…
