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A UNCG media studies student looks through a camera at children who are performing.

State of the Arts

With immersive tools like Unreal Engine and a state-of-the-art animation studio, UNCG visual arts faculty and students are pushing the boundaries of creativity – and building a launchpad for exciting next-gen careers.

UNCG students pose next to Spartan statue.

The History Behind UNCG Symbols Minerva and Spiro

Minerva and Spiro, the brains and brawn behind UNCG’s campus, are the heart of academic tradition and school spirit in campus life. A timeline reveals how they’ve grown to shape the University’s identity.

Trey Bateman

Rx To Serve: Alum’s Neurological Advancements

Trey Bateman ’08 arrived at UNCG after his mother had just lost her job in the textile industry. He used a Pell Grant to succeed as a double major in biology and psychology before going on to medical school at UNC-Chapel Hill. Now a clinical researcher, he treats and studies neurodegenerative causes of cognitive decline and dementia in adults.

Mia McDonald

Rx To Serve: Alumna Excels in Emergency Medical Care

Physician Assistant Mia McDonald ‘15 earned her post-baccalaureate biology major from UNCG after contemplating a career in health care. During this time, she completed credits needed for school applications and built connections that helped her land her first PA position.

Nodia Robinson

Rx To Serve: Alumna’s Cardiology Deployments

After earning her one-year post-baccalaureate in biology from UNCG, Afghanistan veteran Nodia Robinson was able to pursue her dream in cardiology as an internal medicine resident at Walter Reed Hospital.