UNCG’s Concert and Lecture Series hosts a wide array of talent
There is truly something for everyone in this year’s UNC Greensboro Concert and Lecture Series, from Tony- and Grammy-winners to street dance artists and jazz luminaries.
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Spring 2026 Magazine Launches
This latest issue shares personal impact stories of the momentous Light the Way campaign, shines a spotlight on alumni leading the arts scene, and displays Spartans’ museum work in time for America 250.
IPSE Day celebrates education and inclusion for students with IDD
UNCG joins the nation in celebrating IPSE Day on May 1, celebrating our students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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.
UNCG Introduces Minerva’s Health Chariot to Bring More Healthcare Services to the Triad
A new mobile health unit, funded by UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of North Carolina, is bringing healthcare to eight counties in the Triad.
How Does Your Garden Grow? The Buzz about the UNCG Bee Campus
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.
First TEACH Class Graduates, Improving the Piedmont Educator Pipeline
Asheboro City Schools will hold a ceremony for its first graduates of the new TEACH program on April 21. For the last two years, UNCG’s Institute for Partnerships in Education have worked with aspiring educators, helping them complete college credits and network with community partners so they can get to work in local classrooms.
UNCG faculty, staff, and alumni honored for leadership and impact across the Triad
More than 20 UNC Greensboro staffers, alumni, and faculty have been recognized by the Triad Business Journal in its 40 Under 40 and Outstanding Women in Business lists.
Kids Foster Creativity, Confidence, and Community at Summer Camps
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.
UNCG Welcomes Bestselling Author Casey McQuiston to Greensboro Bound
UNCG will bring two of Greensboro Bound’s most anticipated authors to audiences for the 2026 book festival: Casey McQuiston and Imani Perry.