They say it takes 20 years to become an overnight sensation. Sometimes more. And in Tony’s case, it all started during his time at UNC Greensboro, where he first became enamored with the craft of storytelling and the art of theater.
Family pride punctuates Commencement activities at UNCG, which conferred nearly 2,000 graduates in December 2025 ceremonies.
Ashanti Evans transformed from a motivated first-generation student to a marketing analyst earning a salary that elevates her family’s legacy, thanks to support and resources she found at UNCG.
Caleb Kirk, a National Shag Dance Champion and first-year Kindergarten teacher, graduates with his MAT this December. Kirk shares his journey from dance to the classroom.
A special partnership between UNCG’s Career & Professional Development, allows The Washington Center to bring their workforce readiness seminars directly to Spartan students in the Career Launch Bootcamp.
UNCG recently named its Alumni House in honor of Marcus T. Johnson ’99 for his generous contributions and active involvement. Opened in 1937, the House has evolved over the years. Johnson’s historic gift will enhance the space, expand student programs, and create new opportunities for students across campus.
With NIH funding, UNCG-led team will determine how to attract and kill egg-bearing P. papatasi sand flies, to combat leishmaniasis.
Veterans Day is celebrated every Nov. 11, and Military Families Appreciation Month lasts through November. It’s an important time at UNC Greensboro, where almost 10% of the student body is afiliated with the military, whether in active service, veteran status, or through family members.
Entrepreneur Allan Jimenez Leandro ’22 uses his degree and the connections he built at UNCG to launch a successful career in the food industry.
UNCG student-athletes trade soccer cleats and tennis shoes for aprons. They took aim at a different trophy and bragging rights for the best three-course meal with Spartan Dining for “Battle of the Chefs.”