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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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Men’s soccer advances to SoCon championship
November 7, 2022
Saturday’s 6-3 semifinals victory against Furman was a season best for the Spartans. They are now the top-seeded team and will take on No. 3 Mercer at home on Saturday, November 12.
Grad student Tatiana Mihaita finds her way in nature
November 4, 2022
UNCG Graduate Student Tatiana Mihaita obtained a forest wellness internship at the Congaree National Park in South Carolina as part of the Latino Heritage Internship Program (LHIP).
UNCG Votes Initiative engages student voters
November 3, 2022
The voting rate for young people is on the rise, and UNCG’s rate is among the highest in the nation. Seventy-four percent of the student body voted in the 2020 election. The students, faculty, and staff behind the UNCG Votes Initiative worked to keep that rate up for the 2022 midterm elections.
UNCG launches early college research center
November 2, 2022
Building on its national reputation for early college research, UNCG launches a new center directed by Dr. Julie Edmunds.
Nearly $4 million in gifts from James Dutton serve student-athletes
November 1, 2022
“Along with his prior gift, six volleyball scholarships are funded by Jim’s generous giving,” according to UNCG Athletic Director Brian Mackin. James Dutton passed away on October 23. With a $2.2 million planned gift this fall, coupled with a $1.6 million planned gift announced earlier this year, his impact on the lives of future UNCG student-athletes will be incalculable.
Esports champion crowned
October 31, 2022
More than 186 high school and college students from 18 counties across the state registered for UNCG’s first-ever Spartan Clash esports tournament. The top 45 qualifiers came to campus for a chance to show off their Fornite skills, meet other competitive esports athletes, and experience the 3,300-square-foot UNCG Esports Arena and Learning Lab firsthand.
Penny Family Faculty First Endowment benefits HHS
October 31, 2022
Faculty at the School of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) will receive additional support for research thanks to a planned gift from Judy Penny ’70, ’74 MA, ’89 PhD. The gift will establish the Penny Family Faculty First Endowment and advance faculty research.
Nature-based mindfulness exercise for faculty and staff
October 24, 2022
PhD candidate Luke Vitagliano offers a wellness break to all faculty and staff on Tuesday, November 1. He will lead everyone interested in an exercise to reduce stress and boost mental wellness.