Class of 2026: Academic Renewal Helps Lucas Koon Right His Path to a Business Degree
Business major Lucas Koon returns to UNCG after a first-year misfire to graduate with a 3.5 GPA and internship experience from Volvo.
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Class of 2026: Samantha Fynn Answers the Call
For Samantha Fynn, nursing was a calling, not just a career choice. Now she’s trading the classroom for the emergency room and a home at the coast.
UNCG Congratulates 2026 Provost Student Excellence Awardees
Forty-one students were selected this year, representing the best in undergraduate academics and research in their disciplines.
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.
Class of 2026: PopTech Delivers a Career-Ready Artist in Vesa Basha
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.
Class of 2026: From Uncertainty to Impact, AnnaGrace Berry Finds Her Place in Education
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.
Class of 2026: David Sandy Becomes the Change He Wants to See
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.
Spartans Build Knowledge and Confidence with 2025-26 Teaching Excellence Awardees
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.
The Gamer, the Barista, and the Man Behind the Books on Economics
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 Summit Maximizes Leadership Skills for Career Readiness
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.