Like many dancers, she dreamed of studying in New York City, but a dance teacher told Carina Young that UNCG’s School of Dance was the place to be. Through the BFA program, she became a well-traveled performer, taking excursions to South Africa and Italy.
Art has always been a part of Aguilar’s life. It led her to check out UNCG, and all her experiences convinced her to stay for her master of fine arts. Her professors encouraged her to explore her Mexican roots, inspiring some of her favorite creations.
Discover ways UNCG uplifts Asian cultures during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and all year long.
Theatre brings out all facets of Spring 2026 tassel turner Christian Bartney’s personality: actor, dancer, and musician. At UNCG, he found his passion for choreography. He emerged as a leader among dance and his fellow drama students during productions like “Carrie” and “Lempicka.”
Lah “Swee” Paw never imagined herself leading a classroom—but during her practicum, she discovered her voice, her confidence, and her calling. Now a first-generation college graduate, she’s heading into her own Kindergarten classroom this fall.
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.
After graduating, Dr. Kaira Wagoner ’11, ’15, PhD., stayed on at UNCG and is now director of the Plant & Pollinator Center. She’s a leader in honeybee protection across Greensboro, spreading her knowledge through the Bee Campus and through local classrooms and parks.
Students brought their talent in sewing and singing to the Weatherspoon Art Museum when they worked with acclaimed artists in their fields to help create the Spring 2026 exhibit Precious D. Lovell’s Harriet’s Powers.
The Pubantz Artists in Residence program at UNC Greensboro’s Lloyd International Honors College asks students for bold ideas, and the 2025-26 artists are ready to meet the moment. In preparation for the Carolyn and Norwood Thomas Undergraduate Research and Creativity Expo April 7, four artists in residence produced complex works that range in theme from sustainability and script analysis to Christianity in the American South and human relationships with artificial intelligence.
Young musicians rehearse with UNCG mentors; teen artists experiment across mediums; and future innovators dive into esports and STEM. Thanks to the variety of summer camps, they’ll sharpen their talents and build character.
