Generosity
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Willoughby-Hudsons’ gift for expanding horizons
Kirk and Lance Willoughby-Hudson firmly believe in the importance of educational experiences abroad. For them, such experiences inspired an appreciation for other cultures that led to empathy and the ability to find common ground in both personal and professional relationships. Acting upon their belief, the couple has established the Willoughby-Hudson
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Anita Bachmann makes impact on community health
From the time she was a middleschooler volunteering as a “candy striper” in the local hospital, Anita Bachmann wanted to work in health care. A career that began in health information management for the Greenville Hospital System in South Carolina has culminated in her position as UnitedHealthcare’s CEO of the
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Leak Bryant Scholarship helps Nursing students shine
Dr. Ashley Leak Bryant ’03, ’05 MSN is supporting UNCG School of Nursing students with a planned gift to establish the Leak Bryant Family Endowed Scholarship, which will recognize both merit and financial need. The gift honors the family that helped her succeed and the role that UNCG played in
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Music fund in piano offers unique opportunity
The newly established Kotis Music Fund in Piano supports UNCG’s Light the Way campaign pillar of “impact” by dramatically raising the bar for the caliber of students entering the School of Music’s piano program. This unique four-year fund, created by a gift from Constance “Connie” Hughes Kotis ’65, ’77 MM
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UNCG alumna creates legacy through scholarships
Curiosity is a hallmark of lifelong learning. As the late Mary “Bobbi” Miller Carson ’58 once noted, “I grew up with a very strong curiosity factor. Woman’s College gave me the life skills, education, motivation, and confidence to pursue that curiosity at many levels.” A physical education major, Bobbi began
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UNCG’s Tom Martinek furthers his legacy
Want to teach kids to be responsible? “Make it happen in the gym.” It’s sage advice from Dr. Tom “Doc” Martinek Sr. – teacher, counselor, mentor, and coach – who recently retired after 47 years in UNCG’s Department of Kinesiology. As a parting gift, he and his wife, Kathleen, established