Featured Spartan News
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2026 Commencement ceremonies showcase the best of UNCG
UNCG graduated 2,813 students on May 7–8 to the Class of 2026, each with their own story that brought them here. And every one of them will leave with something lasting and transformative, their degrees like passports for entry into big places and bright futures.
Campus Life
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Audiology Students Boost Hearing for UNCG Musicians
Students in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders conducted annual hearing screenings on School of Music students to ensure they are properly protecting their hearing. The cross-campus collaboration provides hands-on experience for audiology students while conducting a valuable service to UNCG musicians.
Athletics
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Softball Seniors Trade Pomp and Circumstance for a SoCon Championship
For five seniors on the softball team, commencement didn’t end their collegiate experience. This team went on to win the SoCon championship and is still surviving and advancing through NCAA tournament play.
Spotlight on Class of 2026
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Class of 2026: Jason Rich Redesigns His Future through Interior Architecture
After years away from school, transfer student Jason Rich ’26 found his place in UNCG’s Interior Architecture program, where studio culture, mentorship, and hands‑on projects helped him rediscover his creativity and the community he’d been searching for.
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Class of 2026: All the World’s a Stage for Carina Young
Like many dancers, she dreamed of studying in New York City, but a dance teacher told Carina Young that UNCG’s School of Dance was the place to be. Through the BFA program, she became a well-traveled performer, taking excursions to South Africa and Italy.
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Class of 2026: Sofia Aguilar Draws Upon Her Heritage
Art has always been a part of Aguilar’s life. It led her to check out UNCG, and all her experiences convinced her to stay for her master of fine arts. Her professors encouraged her to explore her Mexican roots, inspiring some of her favorite creations.
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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.