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.
Vesa Basha came to UNCG with a voice, but she’s leaving with the confidence and skills to make a real impact in the music business thanks to the School of Music’s PopTech program.
As a senior in UNCG’s School of Education, AnnaGrace Berry is already doing what she once only imagined – leading her own classroom. Guided by resilience, empathy, and the support of her service dog, Berry has found purpose in teaching students with special needs while completing her student teaching.
David Sandy knew UNCG’s speech pathology program would set him apart as an advocate for his community. He leaves UNCG better than it was when he arrived thanks to the work he put into extracurricular activities.
Inspiring confidence makes the difference between a great teacher and an excellent teacher. UNCG’s 2025-26 Teaching Excellence Awardees have each proven themselves to be leaders in the field while also arming students fresh on their academic journey to try things, make mistakes, and improve.
Dr. Jeff Sarbaum has personally taught more than 20,000 students economics over 26 years at UNCG. He’s also been at the forefront of making the learning experience fun and relatable for economics students across the United States, earning him this year’s Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award.
UNCG’s Student Leadership Summit gave students opportunities to be inspired by alumni, sharpen marketable leadership skills, and collaborate with peers who want to make a difference on UNCG’s campus.
Fox Brown has never been a traditional student, but his life experiences and academic choices make him a passionate student leader with ambitions for politics.
Three minutes and one PowerPoint slide or one posterboard to explain years of research. It’s all about making a long-term impact on students after time’s up. Competitions and showcases organized by the Graduate School and University Libraries make it possible.
UNCG’s School of Nursing integrates AI across courses, simulation, and faculty training to improve student learning and prepare future nurses for tech‑driven care.
