Behind the Wheel: The Team Driving Spartan Success
The Parking Operations and Campus Access Management team oversees parking, transit, and access services. Their work helps Spartans arrive ready to make the most of their time at UNCG.
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Jaila Lee’s Career Defined by Strength and Resilience
Senior guard Jaila Lee of UNCG’s women’s basketball team reflects on her journey through unexpected health concerns and personal challenges. Through it all, she pressed her way back to the court, helping her team secure a win during the 2025 SoCon Tournament.
Eller Education Scholarship Pushes Spartans’ Aspirations Forward
Mom, first-generation student, and education major Candy Chambers reflects on her journey to graduation. She credits the Eloise N. Eller 1965 Scholarship in Education, along with a vast support system, for helping her move closer to her dream of becoming a teacher.
Burns Scholarship Will Support Spartan-Athletes for Generations to Come
Jeb Burns ’08 MEd and his wife, Molly, fund student-athletes like senior Arnaud Tattevin, a leader on the Men’s Soccer team, who contributed to their success in the third round of the NCAA tournament. Tattevin credits the Burnses for their generosity and the impact they’ve had on his Spartan experience.
UNCG Professor Improves Mental Health Care Accessibility in Ukraine
Viktor Burlaka, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, partners with first responders in Ukraine to expand mental health care and prepare professionals to better manage trauma in high-stress crisis conditions.
Hansen Performing Arts Collection Continues to Strengthen Theatre Education
Dr. Robert Hansen, retired associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, donated his extensive performing arts collection to UNCG Archives and established an endowed fund to preserve it. Today, the collection spans thousands of valuables and continues to support students through the Robert C. Hansen Scholarship for aspiring theatre arts educators.
Conway Gift Paves the Way for First Class of Scholars
A $3 million scholarship, supported by the Bedford Falls Foundation donor-advised fund, helps ease financial barriers for students as the university’s new Direct Admit program works to address North Carolina’s projected nursing shortage.
UNCG Excels in Student Success Outcomes
UNCG continues to advance student success with higher on-time graduation rates and lower student debt, all while navigating the challenges of a global pandemic.
Dr. Amanda Giordano Credits UNCG for Shaping Her Counseling Career
Now an associate professor at the University of Georgia, Amanda Giordano ’09, ’12 Ph.D., reflects on her time at UNCG cultivating the clinical, research, and supervision skills that define her career. She encourages Spartans to cherish every moment and maximize their experience by building meaningful connections.
UNCG Alumna Leads Efforts to Advance Deaf Education
Virginia Madorin ’11, a UNCG alumna in deaf education, now serves as an Individuals with Disabilities Education Act consultant for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. In her role, she alleviates communication barriers for deaf students and improves statewide access to education.