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 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.
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 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.
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.
Meet Dawn Gaug — UNCG’s public library concentration graduate, who found her calling late in life to become Person County’s “Library Lady”! 📚🚐
Belle Downing ’21, ’22 MS turns hobbies like gardening, music, and games into trauma-informed therapy that helps behavioral health patients rebuild confidence, connection, and joy.
A visual history course inspired Cole Smith ‘26 to learn more about his grandparents’ past as restauranteurs. The result of his yearlong research took first place in the visual arts category of UNCG’s annual Carolyn & Norwood Thomas Undergraduate Research and Creativity Expo.
Malachi Ward is on his way to making people smile thanks to an invitation during his second year of studies at UNCG. It came through the Health and Human Sciences Leadership Program with funding from the late UNCG professor Sarah Shoffner ’62, ’64 MS, ’77 Ph.D.
Nursing offers the opportunity to care for others, plus a pathway to economic stability, professional growth, and long-term career success. UNCG students and alumni share why more men should consider joining this essential professions.
