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UNCG Votes Initiative engages student voters

Students stand with sign that reads "UNC Greensboro VOTES; Register today to vote"

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.


Pathway to a profession with Dr. Nicole Hall

Dr. Hall assisting a student in writing a cover letter

Career & Professional Development Director Nicole Hall oversees a team of professionals and a trove of resources that help students find professional success by leveraging innovative technology and experiential learning.


Grants or loans: guiding students through the financial aid process

Like most college students, Kaniya Warren wants to go places. She wants to enter into a career in nursing, and she wants to visit other countries. “It was always my dream to study abroad,” the UNC Greensboro student says. “Despite COVID setting that back, I waited patiently and weighed my … Continued


Homecoming ignites the Spartan spirit

UNCG students dance beside the bonfire during the homecoming festivities.

It was a much-anticipated weekend, with alumni once more mingling with UNCG students. Homecoming welcomed back two classes for their 50th anniversary reunions, and marked a few firsts.


Student clubs celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

The Papel Picado Creations Workshop lets students make their own Latin-inspired art.

Students got to learn about the many contributions of Latin Americans during National Hispanic Heritage Month. Student clubs such as Ritmo Latino helped bring the celebration to campus.


Meet your 2022 Homecoming Royal Court

UNCG Homecoming Royal Court stands on campus

This is not your typical Homecoming Court. Eight of UNCG’s brightest students comprise the Royal Court, an honor that comes to students who demonstrate academic performance, curricular and co-curricular involvement, contribution to the university and the community, and – of course – Spartan spirit.


Celebrate Founders Day

Founders Day poster.

This year, UNCG celebrates 130 years!

Founders Day, typically recognized on the anniversary of the first day of classes in 1892, celebrates and commemorates UNC Greensboro’s history.

This year, due to Yom Kippur, Founders Day will be celebrated on campus Thursday, October 6th.

Start the day off right with free doughnuts, T-shirts, and giveaways at five locations throughout campus from 9:30-11 a.m.

Then, party like a Founder on Kaplan Commons (EUC Lawn) from 1:30-3 p.m.

The lawn party will feature music, yard games, UNCG branded giveaways, T-shirts, photo/video booths, popcorn, and birthday cake!

Share your pictures from the day by tagging your posts #UNCG130 on social media.