Class of 2026: Samantha Fynn Answers the Call
For Samantha Fynn, nursing was a calling, not just a career choice. Now she’s trading the classroom for the emergency room and a home at the coast.
For Samantha Fynn, nursing was a calling, not just a career choice. Now she’s trading the classroom for the emergency room and a home at the coast.
Driven by connection, community, and intentionality, Naima Blakely embraced the humanities and philosophy at UNCG to expand her leadership skills and build a future rooted in service and personal growth.
As a senior in UNCG’s School of Education, AnnaGrace Berry is already doing what she once only imagined – leading her own classroom. Guided by resilience, empathy, and the support of her service dog, Berry has found purpose in teaching students with special needs while completing her student teaching.
David Sandy knew UNCG’s speech pathology program would set him apart as an advocate for his community. He leaves UNCG better than it was when he arrived thanks to the work he put into extracurricular activities.
Growing Connections for Pediatric Achievements has provided therapy to children for 75 years. A team of UNCG alumnae and interns are at the helm, delivering on their skills in speech-language pathology, nonprofit management, and marketing.
Fox Brown has never been a traditional student, but his life experiences and academic choices make him a passionate student leader with ambitions for politics.
School of Education students build upon their personal experiences to help other children thrive at school, and they know their American Sign Language curriculum will be a boon on their journey to the classroom.
The Parking Operations and Campus Access Management team oversees parking, transit, and access services. Their work helps Spartans arrive ready to make the most of their time at UNCG.
The $715,000 investment will go toward the School’s goals to grow its health care reach, particularly in rural and underserved areas of the state. It will go toward the purchase of a second Minerva’s Mobile Health van and hands-on training for even more students.
Director of OLCE Jarrod Rudd has been recognized by a state award for connecting Spartans with service opportunities and removing barriers to civic participation.