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Newsmakers: Schaffer, Richardson, Strickland, Holian

clock tower, sunrise

Whether researchers with timely insights or students with outstanding stories, members of the UNCG community appear in print, web and broadcast media every day. Here is a sampling of UNCG-related stories in the news and media over the week. Dr. Matthew Schaffer, an assistant professor of economics in the Bryan … Continued


Riding high: Spartans compete in IHSA national championship

Gillian Pearson with her draw Johnny after placing 7th in the nation

A very small percentage of collegiate equestrians make it to the national championship each year. On May 5, not one but two Spartans – Savannah White and Gillian Pearson – represented UNC Greensboro in the quest for the national title at their respective levels.  “You’ve made it already!” UNCG Equestrian … Continued


Congrats, grads! Over 2,800 Spartans honored at Commencement

UNCG 2022 graduates

UNCG welcomed the new graduates into the Spartan alumni family. Broadway star, and honorary degree recipient Beth ’80 Leavel gave the keynote address and graduates also heard from several fellow students before they turned their tassels and were named new alumni.


The show must go on: Theatre through the pandemic

The SpongeBob Musical

The School of Theatre faculty quickly adapted so that onstage performances would continue through the pandemic, protecting the health of students while ensuring they got the hands-on experience they needed to learn the craft.