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New Leaders, Educators, and Innovators from UNCG Are Ready for Life’s Next Journey
The crowning day of nearly 2,900 Spartans’ higher education journey arrived, with tears and cheers shared by all on Commencement Day for Spring 2024. Having proved they have what it takes to improve themselves, they’re ready to go out and change more lives for the better.
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New Leaders, Educators, and Innovators from UNCG Are Ready for Life’s Next Journey
The crowning day of nearly 2,900 Spartans’ higher education journey arrived, with tears and cheers shared by all on Commencement Day for Spring 2024. Having proved they have what it takes to improve themselves, they’re ready to go out and change more lives for the better.
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Class of 2024: Tiffany Tan Shapes Her PhD Journey From UNCG
Tiffany Tan is graduating from UNC Greensboro in May 2024 with two degrees and she will soon get started on her doctoral studies as well. The Chapel Hill native is on the fast-track to academic success, thanks to her hard work and the opportunities she received at UNCG.
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Class of 2024: Luis Roman Finds His Script In UNCG’S Media Studies
When Luis Roman transferred to UNCG from a local community college, he wasn’t sure if he’d be able to find his people. Now graduating in May 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in media studies, Roman says UNCG helped find his community to thrive.
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Supporting student veterans’ physical activity
November 16, 2022
Dr. Erin Reifsteck and Dr. Michael Hemphill’s research is focused on supporting student veterans’ post-military wellbeing. Partnering with Military-Affiliated Services, they’re organizing events and activities tailored to the student veteran experience at UNCG.
A top-to-bottom tour of the UNCG Auditorium
November 16, 2022
James Goins and Scott Garrison share some of the secrets and history of the auditorium during a walk through the building – from the basement to the attic – and share what it takes to create memorable experiences for audiences and performers.
Nursing alumna to celebrate Veterans Day treating patients
November 16, 2022
Through the support of the Veterans Access Program, UNCG alumni LeNora Harley received her nursing degree. The VAP provides support for military veterans, active reservists, and active duty military to earn their BSN.
Professor explores evil and morality in video games
November 16, 2022
Dr. Gregory Grieve, who is an ethnographer by training, studies the concept of evil in video games and how players navigate the choices presented in-game.
All in the family
November 15, 2022
Gabe Barker planned to be a teacher and was working toward a credential at UNCG when he realized he really wanted to follow his parents into the restaurant business. Today, he’s at the helm of Pizzeria Mercato in downtown Carrboro, where he strives to give his patrons “an experience they’ll remember for the rest of their lives.” He says pizza is “the coal that drives the train engine” of the vegetable-focused menu, which also includes salads, homemade pastas, and gelato. Many of the ingredients come from the nationally recognized farmers market across the street, which inspires his cooking.
Men’s soccer wins fifth SoCon tournament title
November 14, 2022
The No. 7 team now goes on to the 2022 NCAA Men’s Soccer Tournament after defeating the Mercer Bears, 2-1, on Saturday night. With the win at UNCG Soccer Stadium, the Spartans extended its unbeaten streak to 9-0-1 at home, the first undefeated season at home since 2002.
“First G at the G” celebrates first-generation students
November 8, 2022
From November 7-10, events across campus will connect first-generation college students with resources to excel, and celebrate their contributions to the Spartan family. UNCG recognizes the sacrifices, expectations, and aspirations that drive students who are changemakers within their own families.
The psychology of bacteria
November 7, 2022
A self-proclaimed “big nerd,” Theo Noussi is fascinated by nanoscience, which requires the use of sophisticated microscopy to study at a very small scale. Noussi, in his fifth year of a doctoral program in the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) at UNCG, is a native of Cameroon and the youngest of eight children. He came to the United States six years ago to earn a master’s degree in earth science, with a specialization in environmental science, at North Carolina Central University.