Spartans having fun downtown

A Spartan’s Guide to September Fun at the G  

As the new school year gets underway, events like ranked soccer matchups, National College Colors Day, and NC Folk Fest offer students and the Greensboro community free entertainment in September.  

Students walk across a college campus and a statue of Minerva.

What’s New at the G

New programs, campus perks, food menus, and creative spaces greet Spartans as they begin their 2026-27 academic year at UNCG.

Four women wearing pink clothes.

The Power in Pink: The Mission Behind ‘THREADS’

The student-led organization gives students in the Department of Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies a stage to show their fashionable designs while also raising money for the fight against breast cancer.

UNCG audiology student Autumn McNeill takes hearing readings.

Audiology Students Boost Hearing for UNCG Musicians

Students in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders conducted annual hearing screenings on School of Music students to ensure they are properly protecting their hearing. The cross-campus collaboration provides hands-on experience for audiology students while conducting a valuable service to UNCG musicians.

A group of UNCG grads in cap and gowns celebrate on steps outside the Johnson Alumni House.

Excellence and Career-Readiness Define the UNCG Class of 2026

The excitement can be felt across UNCG as it gets ready to honor the nearly 3,000 Spartans who will graduate this spring. Each of their stories speaks to their perseverance and passion for modeling leadership and service wherever they go. To help with traffic and parking around First Horizon Coliseum, UNCG will provide free shuttles from campus.