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.
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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.
Non-linear Educational Path Leads to Right Place, Right Time for Fox Brown
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.
UNCG Graduate Students Compete to Quickly (and Clearly) Present Research
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.
AI@Work in Nursing
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.
Rewriting the Playbook on Athlete Health: Kier named RWJF Scholar
Doctoral student Lexi Kier has been named a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Research Scholar, a prestigious national distinction for students whose research has the potential to shape health policy across the United States.