UNCG MLIS student H. Blake-Lee looks at cards in a library.

AI@Work in Libraries

What if learning about AI felt less intimidating and more like a game? An MLIS researcher uses art‑centered gameplay to help librarians steer conversations about generative AI in their spaces.

a woman, shelby rodriguez, stands in a garden

The Courage to Pivot 

After starting her career as a professional ballet dancer, Shelby Rodriguez faced a turning point. Knowing she wanted a new path that directly addressed nutrition issues, she pursued a B.S. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, a choice that helped her become board-certified specialist in gerontological nutrition. 

Arnaud Tattevin

Burns Scholarship Will Support Spartan-Athletes for Generations to Come

Jeb Burns ’08 MEd and his wife, Molly, fund student-athletes like senior Arnaud Tattevin, a leader on the Men’s Soccer team, who contributed to their success in the third round of the NCAA tournament. Tattevin credits the Burnses for their generosity and the impact they’ve had on his Spartan experience.

Luke McGalliard, UNCG alum, at the Volvo office.

Handing Over the Keys Through Volvo Partnership

Before you can drive a new car or truck out of the dealership, tens of thousands of parts from thousands of suppliers must be put in place. Through its partnership with Volvo, the Bryan School of Business and Economics delivers well-prepared students with information systems and supply chain management degrees to promising careers with the auto manufacturer.

ASL interpreter for NC Emergency Management

Paving an educational path for interpreters and advocates 

Alumnus Mark Lineberger grew up fluent in English and American Sign Language (ASL). Knowing he wanted a career working with the deaf and hard of hearing, Lineberger enrolled in UNC Greensboro School of Education which offered the only undergraduate deaf education program in North Carolina.

UNCG alumna Ruhani Amin leans against the stairway bannister.

Getting Back to Business While Taking Back Her Life

Ruhani Amin ’25 M.S. faced a difficult choice that ended her plans of medical school, but she never let her dreams for higher education come to an end. In UNCG’s Bryan School of Business and Economics, she seized her chance for a fresh start.

Dr. Amanda Giordano

Dr. Amanda Giordano Credits UNCG for Shaping Her Counseling Career

Now an associate professor at the University of Georgia, Amanda Giordano ’09, ’12 Ph.D., reflects on her time at UNCG cultivating the clinical, research, and supervision skills that define her career. She encourages Spartans to cherish every moment and maximize their experience by building meaningful connections.

Virginia Madorin

UNCG Alumna Leads Efforts to Advance Deaf Education

Virginia Madorin ’11, a UNCG alumna in deaf education, now serves as an Individuals with Disabilities Education Act consultant for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. In her role, she alleviates communication barriers for deaf students and improves statewide access to education.

From His Worst Christmas to His Biggest Film

They say it takes 20 years to become an overnight sensation. Sometimes more. And in Tony’s case, it all started during his time at UNC Greensboro, where he first became enamored with the craft of storytelling and the art of theater.