Six UNCG social work and psychology students are expanding mental health support in Rockingham County while gaining the experience and community connections that can lead to careers in rural healthcare.
Dr. Ernest J. Grant, an alum of the School of Nursing and member of the UNCG Board of Trustees, was named a “Living Legend” for his life-changing work to promote fire safety and other milestones of service throughout his career. Nursing Professor Forgive Avorgbedor and three alumni were inducted into the American Academy of Nursing Fellows.
On Oct. 23, UNCG recognized the dedicated service of Connie Kotis ’65, ’77 M.M., ’25 Litt.D. by naming the School of Music after her. The pianist is an icon of the Greensboro music scene while remaining steadfastly committed to raising up new musicians and music educators.
An opportunity to volunteer during spring break helped shape a career for Kristin Bogner ’21, ’22. Now the UNCG recreational therapy alumna helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build connections, confidence, and independence at Camp Blue Skies.
Spartan Volleyball star Allie Sweet leads the nation in kills and points. She was selected to the All-SoCon First Team last year and was named to the SoCon Academic All-Conference Team. You can cheer on the whole team from the stands or by watching them on ESPN+. The Spartans host two series on the weekends of Oct. 23 and Nov. 6.
Work moves steadily along at the Main Library. As crews continue renovations on this campus landmark, students and other community members can still enjoy access to the library resources.
Christopher and Laura Tew, from the Class of 1969, are supporting UNCG’s College of Arts and Sciences with a new gift to bolster research networks across disciplines and spark new scholarly partnerships.
Fatima Pena-Torres, a 2025 UNC Greensboro graduate, did not always picture herself becoming a physical therapist.
Natalia Fagundez ’25 began her first year teaching at Southern Guilford High School. She was one of several UNCG students to receive the inaugural School of Education’s Student Excellence Award, a recognition made possible by the Inspirational Educators initiative.
Eight Lloyd International Honors College students spent 10 days immersed in Danish culture this summer during UNC Greensboro’s first honors-exclusive study abroad program in Copenhagen. The experience gave students firsthand exposure to global perspectives while strengthening their connections to the college and one another.
