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Spartan artist makes mark in ‘Athens of the South’
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.
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UNCG confers honorary degree on Kotis
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
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First-generation student stories
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
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UNCG prof brings philosophy to all
“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
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UNCG supports career readiness
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
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UNCG’s initiative for transformational research
“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
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UNCG community moves ‘Forward Together’
“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
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Major gift supports Alumni House
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
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UNCG makes mental health honor roll
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