UNCG Thanks Dedicated Staff at Excellence Awards Ceremony
Staff racked up honors for their work this academic year. Four of them received Staff Excellence Awards, the Gladys Strawn Bullard Award, and the Ezekiel Robinson Staff Emeritus Award.
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Bassoon Professor Retools Concert To Help Young Musicians
A comment made by an alum to his former UNCG professor, Dr. Ryan Reynolds, got the latter thinking how he might put instruments in the hands of more young, eager students. He delivered on that goal with his most recent winter concert.
Amy Harris Houk Named Interim Dean of University Libraries
The assistant dean for teaching and learning and a longtime member of the University Libraries administration will take over operations. The search for a permanent dean will resume in August.
How Bryan School Professor is Rewriting Narrative on Workplace Trauma
Inspired by stories from her loved ones and coworkers, Dr. Madelynn Stackhouse now helps businesses better understand how stress and trauma impact their employees’ well-being and workplace function.
Student Affairs Announces Next Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Dr. Emily Gaspar will serve as the next Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, effective June 15. She succeeds Dr. Brett Carter, who retires this year. Gaspar previously worked at Coastal Carolina University and UNC-Chapel Hill.
Vice Chancellor Tina McEntire Announces Retirement in August
Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management Tina McEntire will retire on Aug. 1. Since she joined the University, enrollment has grown substantially, as McEntire helped UNCG buck nationwide trends at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and a period of general decline in higher education numbers.
Wade Maki Appointed to Senior Advisor Position Within UNCG
Maki will serve as a key connector across academic leadership, administrative offices, and the faculty, ensuring strong coordination and execution of institutional priorities aligned with the University’s strategic plan and UNC System goals.
Celebrating Academic Advising at UNCG During Global Advising Week
May 2-8 is recognized as Global Advisors Week. The Division of Student Success invites everyone to show their appreciation for those who helped all our students cross the finish line.
Spartans Build Knowledge and Confidence with 2025-26 Teaching Excellence Awardees
Inspiring confidence makes the difference between a great teacher and an excellent teacher. UNCG’s 2025-26 Teaching Excellence Awardees have each proven themselves to be leaders in the field while also arming students fresh on their academic journey to try things, make mistakes, and improve.
SaQuang Lam Awarded Army Commendation Medal
Lt. Col. SaQuang Lam, assistant director of Student Health Services, received this award for his work as the 60th Troop Command’s Chief Information Officer from March 2020–July 2023. The Army says his work was pivotal in strengthening knowledge management systems and enhancing operational readiness across the Command.