Free Summer Fitness Opportunity for UNCG Employees
Employees (current and retired) can take advantage of three free personalized fitness sessions. HealthyUNCG and Kinesiology will hold them on June 8–10 at the Kaplan Center.
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Retiring Staff of the 2025-26 Academic Year
They spent long hours at a computer solving problems or driving around on a hot summer day to make repairs. They welcomed guests at the front desk of the Johnson Alumni House and helped students find the right room inside Elliott University Center. Each of these retiring staff members made a difference in the lives of the students who called this campus home.
Safran and Kaplan Receive Honorary Degrees from UNCG
Susan Safran ’77 received an honorary doctor of science degree for her exceptional guidance in advanced learning in health care, emergency training, and higher education. Randall Kaplan received an honorary doctor of laws degree for his visionary leadership, public service, and philanthropy, establishing a transformative impact across North Carolina.
UNCG Congratulates 2026 Provost Student Excellence Awardees
Forty-one students were selected this year, representing the best in undergraduate academics and research in their disciplines.
Excellence and Career-Readiness Define the UNCG Class of 2026
The excitement can be felt across UNCG as it gets ready to honor the nearly 3,000 Spartans who will graduate this spring. Each of their stories speaks to their perseverance and passion for modeling leadership and service wherever they go. To help with traffic and parking around First Horizon Coliseum, UNCG will provide free shuttles from campus.
UNCG Groups Invited to Table at Games in Education Summit
UNCG’s Scholastic Sports Alliance will host the North Carolina Games in Education Summit on May 16-17. This serves as a great chance for campus units to put their work and partnership opportunities in front of a statewide audience.
A Retrospective of Minerva’s Sculptor
Some of Greensboro’s most iconic artwork — Nathanael Greene, the February One sit-in leaders, and UNCG’s own iconic Minerva — sprang from the mind of alum James Barnhill ’82 MFA. He’s also mentored thousands of students and displayed his sculptures across the nation. An exhibition of 30 works by Barnhill will open to the public on May 8 at Greensboro’s Continental Club Gallery.
End-of-Semester Events with University Libraries
University Libraries will host free events for students, staff, and faculty to celebrate the end of another successful semester. They are also sharing important end-of-year reminders.
Class of 2026: David Sandy Becomes the Change He Wants to See
David Sandy knew UNCG’s speech pathology program would set him apart as an advocate for his community. He leaves UNCG better than it was when he arrived thanks to the work he put into extracurricular activities.
ADA Title II Accessibility Deadline Extended
UNCG is continuing its work to improve digital accessibility following a one-year extension to the ADA Title II compliance deadline announced by the U.S. Department of Justice. While the timeline has shifted, the University’s commitment remains the same.