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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.


Honoring Black Artists: David Aarons

As an ethnomusicologist, UNCG Assistant Professor David Aarons focuses on music’s role in culture. He and his students use music as a lens to see how cultures move, adapt, and interact over time. The post Honoring Black Artists: David Aarons appeared first on UNC Greensboro.


Honoring Black Artists: Quinton Parker

In the theme of Black History Month 2024, “African Americans and the Arts,” UNCG is highlighting the Black artists of our community. Assistant Professor of Music Quinton Parker is sounding the experiences of Black students in predominantly White institutions. The post Honoring Black Artists: Quinton Parker appeared first on UNC … Continued


UNCG Alumna Rhiannon Giddens Wins Pulitzer

In the theme of Black History Month 2024, “African Americans and the Arts,” UNCG is highlighting the Black artists of our community. UNCG alumna Rhiannon Giddens is already a two-time Grammy Award recipient. Now, she’s a Pulitzer Prize winner. The post UNCG Alumna Rhiannon Giddens Wins Pulitzer appeared first on … Continued


Honoring Black Artists: Dasia Amos

In the theme of Black History Month 2024, “African Americans and the Arts,” UNCG is highlighting the Black artists of our community. Student Dasia Amos is currently performing in the ensemble of “MJ The Musical” on Broadway. The post Honoring Black Artists: Dasia Amos appeared first on UNC Greensboro.