Danny Thompson, Jr. playing baseball for UNCG.

Spartan Alum Danny Thompson Jr. Drafted by the Blue Jays

Recent graduate Danny Thompson Jr., who was a right-handed pitcher for the UNC Greensboro (UNCG) baseball team, was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the eighth round with the 232nd pick during the 2025 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft on Monday.

The Best of the Best Honored at 2025 Spiro Awards

The UNCG athletics department celebrated a memorable 2024-25 season (with some more on the horizon) by recognizing several outstanding teams and standout individuals during the Spiro Awards on a festive evening inside Piedmont Hall on the Greensboro Complex on Thursday, May 1.  

Khalis Cain: A Championship Year

Khalis Cain grew up in San Jose, Calif., and played Spartan women’s basketball for her entire 5-year career at UNC Greensboro, a power forward with a talent for rebounds and blocks. 

A group of high schoolers play wind instruments at a UNCG music camp.

Save a Spot For Your Children at a Summer Camp

Does your child love esports or sports? Or could they spend the summer discovering something new? Now is the time to sign up your kids for one of UNCG’s summer camps or explore ways your campus unit can support these community efforts.