UNCG students laugh while on the ice rink.

Fun Greensboro Outings to Finish 2025, Ring In 2026

Catch a classic holiday film with friends. Slip and slide on the outdoor ice rink. And make sure UNCG’s 2026 Winterfest activities are on your calendar. There’s something for everyone to have fun this winter in Greensboro.

Donated toys piled up on a set of decorated stairs of the Alumni House.

Toys for Joy: 10 Years of Giving

Make this year’s donation drive the biggest ever by contributing a new, unwrapped toy for local charities. The campaign led by Chancellor and Mrs. Franklin Gilliam, Jr. has delivered holiday cheer to children for a decade.

UNCG students walking around Greensboro.

Lecture Series Welcomes Alum with City of Greensboro, Cone Health Ties

On Nov. 13, Chris Wilson ’98, a former Greensboro deputy city manager who now works for Cone Health, will speak to students on “Quality of Life Is a Right: Designing Lives, Not Programs.” A fireside chat alongside Dean Carl Mattacola will follow. All are asked to RSVP for both events.

Bethany Allen

Recreational Therapy Project Cultivates Growth Mindset in Fifth Graders

Bethany Allen, a community and therapeutic recreation major, wanted to introduce elementary students to the role of a recreational therapist. Through the teamwork and communication exercises she formed, students became more engaged in the topic and showed increased interest in college.

UNCG staffmember Marisa Gonzalez.

Historias Espartanas: Marisa González Inspires the Next Generation

Marisa González ’16, ’19 M.A. brings many perspectives to UNCG – student, alumna, instructor, and staff member. She puts all her different roles into action to make sure all students get a warm welcome and a space to thrive within their Spartan family.

Students dance in pairs in front of Moran Commons with a crowd of students watching from the steps and campus buildings and trees in the background.

Historias Espartanas: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Join UNCG’s vibrant Latine community in celebrating culture and connection at Hispanic Heritage Month events taking place through Oct. 15. Come learn, participate, and lift up the cultures that make us uniquely Espartan.