On Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) hosted its annual Beginning of the Year Celebration to mark the start of the 2025–26 academic year.
Dean Kelly Joyce, who started Aug. 1, welcomed attendees with remarks highlighting the College’s achievements over the past year and outlining key initiatives for the year ahead. The event also honored faculty members who received promotions. A slideshow introduced new faculty and staff, helping to foster a sense of community. The celebration concluded with a lively reception and information fair, during which attendees could connect with offices, committees, initiatives, and resources from across campus.
“In my short time since beginning at UNCG, I’ve been impressed with the warmth and collegiality of my new colleagues and the beauty of this campus,” said Joyce. “I look forward to working together to build on the College’s strengths, support one another, and advance the important work we do for our students and community.”
Watch the slideshow introducing CAS’s new faculty and staff here, and view photos from the event below:
Story and Photography by Elizabeth Keri, College of Arts & Sciences
