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UNCG alumni and Advancement mourn Brenda Meadows Cooper’s passing
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 made an impact on thousands…
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Mozart brings Outlaw back to Greensboro
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 from his alma mater. And…
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Dogs and cats spirited to safety after Hurricane Helene
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 the family.” They want to know…
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A UNCG Homecoming 2024 preview
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 2024 and to register. Illustration…
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UNCG celebrates first-gen success with attire
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 the stoles as they crossed…
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UNCG faculty use AI responsibly
Today, artificial intelligence (AI) software can generate essays and digital art. It also can be used in serious academic research. Many faculty argue that AI technology is here to stay and can be used responsibly. Dr. Chunjiang Zhu teaches artificial intelligence at UNCG and his research has been supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF),…
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Spartan rises nationally in USA Volleyball
When USA Volleyball competed in this year’s Summer Olympics, Jenny Johnson ’95, cheered on all of her teams: USA men’s and women’s indoor; men’s and women’s beach; and men’s and women’s sitting volleyball – the Paralympics program. As the director of education services for the organization, she supports the journeys of athletes and coaches across…
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Singer and educator Carolyn Black ’68 honored
Carolyn Rebecca Black ’68 turned her degree in music education from UNCG into a distinguished career. She earned a master’s degree from Teacher’s College at Columbia University and taught music at Mount Vernon Middle School and then Ossining High School in New York. She also started an after-school music program that nurtured ages 4-17 in…
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Cathy Knowles ’98 visits United Nations
Cathy Knowles ’98 is a purpose-focused philanthropic executive. She’s also a master’s student in UNCG’s Department of Peace and Conflict Studies program who brings a global perspective to her educational journey. Her most recent stop? The United Nations. Last spring, Knowles attended the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, the world’s…