Nikolai Tassin presenting his research project “Goal Pursuit: Comparing Grit and Goal Adjustment with Daily Measures of Goal Pursuit.”

Class of 2026: Nikolai Tassin’s Love for the Lab 

Nikolai Tassin ’26 arrived at UNCG expecting to pursue therapy, but discovering undergraduate research reshaped his path. Through hands‑on lab work, mentorship, and campus leadership, he found confidence, community, and a passion for inquiry. His experiences in research, creativity, and advocacy guided him toward Commencement and his future career.

Dr. Kaira Wagoner shows a small beehive to children.

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.

Kinesiology students work in the lab to stabilize a patient's knee.

UNCG Trains the Team Behind the Teams

Behind every athletic team is a team of coaches, advisors, trainers, and physicians who keep them healthy and motivated. Learn more about the UNCG programs developing workforce-ready graduates and research to improve the experience of athletes at all levels.