The late Bobbi Carson ’58 wanted to honor two faculty members who mentored her. She did this via scholarship funds and endowments. Her generosity exceeds $2.25 million – and has already elevated 55 students’ lives.
North Carolina offers the peaceful seclusion of a hike up to a waterfall and the foot-tapping energy of music in the park. These popular outdoor spots – and hidden gems – let visitors experience weekly fireworks, cool off in a lazy river, and sample delicious festival food.
It starts with a desire to solve acute community problems. It’s facilitated by critical partnerships. It grows out of creativity and cross-disciplinary savvy. As UNCG builds a culture of social innovation and entrepreneurship, NC communities reap the benefits.
Lydia Pate and Laniya Smith were among the recipients of the 2024 Provost Student Excellence Awards, the highest academic honor for undergraduate students at UNCG.
196 UNCG student-athletes named to conference honor roll earn praise for hard work on their field of play and in the classroom.
For the past 50 years, Classical Studies Professor Emeritus Jeffrey Soles has focused on the secrets buried on one Greek island off the coast of Crete. His discoveries about Bronze Age cultures have received worldwide acclaim.
Dr. Sherine Obare received the 2024 NCBiotech Academic Development Excellence Award for her impactful work in life sciences.
Since piloting helicopters for the North Carolina National Guard, Captain Lindsey Jefferies Jones ’18 learned the intricacies of leadership, teamwork, and relationships. Since earning her master’s at UNCG, she can bring all that together to help foster healthy relationships through counseling, social media, and an upcoming book.
Melanie Sellers ’24 spent more than a decade as a certified registered nurse before pursuing a career change with UNCG’s School of Education. Her passion for helping children earned her UNCG’s Student Teacher of the Year designation.
With the help of fellowships, grants, and pre-professional advising, UNCG students and alumni like Catlin Torres ’23 connect with communities where the need for healthcare is greatest.