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Amplify Black Voices Theatre Festival Puts Diverse Stories Center Stage

The Amplify Black Voices Theatre Festival is bringing together student playwrights from six local college theatre programs, including two UNCG students, who will present their original work for the community. The post Amplify Black Voices Theatre Festival Puts Diverse Stories Center Stage appeared first on UNC Greensboro.


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. The post … Continued


Powwow at UNCG Celebrates Diverse Heritages and Family Bonds

Native Americans across the U.S. found a space to celebrate and reflect on UNCG’s campus, sharing their heritage through dance, dress, prayer, and handcrafted wares. The post Powwow at UNCG Celebrates Diverse Heritages and Family Bonds appeared first on UNC Greensboro.


Positioning Black Men for College Success 

UNCG Assistant Professor Jesse Ford is working to better position Black men for success through a new undergraduate course on leadership and more.  The post Positioning Black Men for College Success  appeared first on UNC Greensboro.


iBelong Grants Continue to Foster Campus Inclusivity at UNCG

The UNC Greensboro iBelong projects, funded through grants by the Division of Student Affairs, continue to help everyone feel like they’re welcomed into the Spartan community. The post iBelong Grants Continue to Foster Campus Inclusivity at UNCG appeared first on UNC Greensboro.


AADS Receives Mellon Grant for Equity-Based Educational Programs

The Mellon Foundation awards UNCG’s African American and African Diaspora Studies department $100,000 for equity-based education programs to extend to high schools in Greensboro and High Point. The post AADS Receives Mellon Grant for Equity-Based Educational Programs appeared first on UNC Greensboro.


Joanne Smart and Bettye Tillman: first In Integration

This Women’s History Month, UNCG is honoring the women who were first, including first in integration: JoAnne Smart ’60 and Bettye Ann Davis Tillman ’60, the first Black students to attend what is now UNCG. The two trailblazers have left a legacy for other Black female students to find their … Continued


Honoring Black Artists: Zaire Miles-Moultrie

Zaire Miles-Moultrie says choosing UNCG allowed him to be “who I wanted to be.” In one year, the entrepreneurship and fine art double major has launched an exhibit, taken first place at UNCG’s undergrad expo, and become an AXA Art Prize finalist. The post Honoring Black Artists: Zaire Miles-Moultrie appeared … Continued


Honoring Black Artists: Robin Ge

UNC Greensboro Associate Professor Robin Gee has created many films – but her latest is personal – diving into the centennial of the suffragette movement from the perspective of women of color. The post Honoring Black Artists: Robin Ge appeared first on UNC Greensboro.


UNCG Author Diane Oliver Rediscovered After 60 Years

“Neighbors and Other Stories” collects some of the short stories written by Diane Oliver ’64, an alumna who played a key role in the integration of Greensboro during her time at UNCG. The post UNCG Author Diane Oliver Rediscovered After 60 Years appeared first on UNC Greensboro.