Hermann Trojanowski: Saluting Women Veterans
For Hermann Trojanowski ’98 MLIS, supporting the Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Project is a tribute to its founder and an investment in remembrance.
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UNCG Graduate Naiyana Thues Publishes Children’s Book Celebrating Confidence and Self-Worth
Naiyana Thues, a 2024 elementary education graduate of UNC Greensboro, has self-published her first children’s book. “Crowned in Magic” follows a young girl who discovers a special magic in each hairstyle she wears, before realizing her greatest power comes from within.
Human Health Sciences Degree Prepared Alumna for Physical Therapy School
Fatima Pena-Torres, a 2025 UNC Greensboro graduate, did not always picture herself becoming a physical therapist.
Special Education Alumna Feels Inspired by Donor Support
Natalia Fagundez ’25 began her first year teaching at Southern Guilford High School. She was one of several UNCG students to receive the inaugural School of Education’s Student Excellence Award, a recognition made possible by the Inspirational Educators initiative.
UNCG’s Dalia Razo Brings Culture, Music, and Education to the N.C. Folk Festival
This year’s “Not Your Average Folk” contest winner brought Spartan spirit, Hispanic heritage, and the cheers of UNCG student fans to her performance at the 2026 N.C. Folk Festival.
UNCG Accounting Graduate Earns MSA and CPA for Career Momentum
UNCG graduate Noah Brabble earned his master’s in accounting, passed the CPA exam, and built upon his career in public accounting with support from the Bryan School.
A Future in Dance Thanks to UNCG Alumna’s Vision
The late Mary Jean Pyatt ’49 watched UNCG’s dance program grow in its early years. Her legacy opens doors for a new generation of dancers in the inaugural class of Pyatt Scholars.
A Triple Major, an Open Hearth, a One-of-a-Kind Career
A single opportunity can change everything. For Abbey Shoaf ’16, her time at UNCG opened doors to unexpected academic journeys, meaningful experiences, professional growth, and a clearer vision for the future.
UNCG Connects Music, Art, and Culture at the N.C. Folk Festival
Time to make plans for the 2026 N.C. Folk Festival in downtown Greensboro Sept. 18-20 featuring UNCG musicians, artists, and a whole lot of Spartan pride.
First Graduate of UNCG’s MLIS Public Library Certification Takes Her Skills on the Road
Meet Dawn Gaug — UNCG’s public library concentration graduate, who found her calling late in life to become Person County’s “Library Lady”! 📚🚐