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09/02/2026

Want to see Tony Award-winning actor and singer Alex Newell perform at UNCG on Sept. 25?

Show us your star moment for a chance to win️ four tickets to the show.

How to enter:

Post a short video on Instagram or TikTok showing your talent (singing, dancing, acting, etc) by Sept. 15. Add and tag our accounts. Videos must be publicly viewable. The winner will be notified on their video and our Instagram and TikTok channels.

Ready for your spotlight? We can’t wait to see what you create. Learn more about the University Concert & Lecture Series at https://ucls.uncg.edu?utm_campaign=&utm_content=UNC+Greensboro&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.

09/01/2026

After returning to school 30 years after earning her undergraduate degree, Dawn Gaug found her calling in library outreach.

Today, she’s taking books, story time, and early-literacy programs on the road through the Person County Public Library Book Mobile.

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Meet Dawn Gaug -- UNCG's MLIS alumna, public library concentration graduate, and Person County's “Library Lady”! 📚🚐 After returning to school 30 years after earning her undergraduate degree, Dawn found her calling in library outreach. Today, she's tak...

08/31/2026

Shorter days, changing routines, and back-to-school season can take a toll.

Learn what causes the "August Blues" and get expert advice from a UNCG professor on making the shift into fall a little easier.
https://www.uncg.edu/news/what-are-the-august-blues-a-uncg-counseling-expert-explains/

UNCG School of Education

UNC Greensboro counseling expert Christian Chan explains the “August Blues,” including the stress, nostalgia, and “sunshine guilt” that can accompany the shift to fall, and shares ways to make the tra...

08/28/2026

From making connections and discovering campus resources to celebrating Spartan traditions, Rawkin’ Welcome Weeks brought the UNCG community together.

Take a look back at some of our favorite moments. 💙💛

08/28/2026

September is packed with free fun at UNCG and around Greensboro.

From ranked soccer matchups and National College Colors Day to the NC Folk Festival, there are plenty of ways for students and community members to make the most of the month.

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In September, events such as ranked soccer matchups, National College Colors Day, and NC Folk Fest offer students and community members access to free entertainment.

08/27/2026

UNCG is powering Greensboro’s future.

At the State of Our Community panel, Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. highlighted how UNCG’s partnerships fuel economic growth, create career opportunities, and drive innovative research that benefits the region.

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At the event hosted by Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, Chancellor Gilliam emphasized intentional planning and collaboration between the University, the city, and industry partners to strengthen the ta...

08/25/2026

A new creative hub is almost here!

The Jeanne Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice will connect Spartans, artists, entrepreneurs, and Greensboro partners through hands-on programs, state-of-the-art technology, and public events.

UNCG will celebrate the center's opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony this fall.

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The Jeanne Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice will open this fall, offering state-of-the-art technology, public events, student learning opportunities, and innovative programs sure to spark collaboration across UNCG and throughout Greensboro.

08/24/2026

At UNCG, she learned how to help people heal through recreation and hobbies.

Alumna Belle Downing's therapeutic recreation degree brings out her creative side each day as a therapist for Duke Behavioral Health.

Read more: https://www.uncg.edu/news/recreational-therapist-from-uncg-trauma-informed-care/
UNCG School of Health and Human Sciences

Belle Downing ’21, ’22 MS turns hobbies like gardening, music, and games into trauma-informed therapy that helps behavioral health patients rebuild confidence, connection, and joy.

08/22/2026

For our students, Spartan Service Day is more than giving back. 🫶

It’s about making a difference, building connections, and strengthening the community we call home. 💙 💛

08/21/2026

This is a test of the UNCG emergency notification system, Spartan Alert. If this were an actual emergency, additional information on the nature of the emergency and actions to be taken would have been provided. Again, this is only a test.