Humanities at Work celebrated its second cohort, honoring 43 students whose internships, coursework, and community partnerships showcased the power of humanities learning in action. The end‑of‑year showcase highlighted student impact, partner collaboration, and a growing network of organizations across Greensboro.
Driven by connection, community, and intentionality, Naima Blakely embraced the humanities and philosophy at UNCG to expand her leadership skills and build a future rooted in service and personal growth.
“I’m not scrambling for time, and I’m able to do the work that I need to be successful.” -Allison Cambra
The Humanities at Work (H@W) program at UNC Greensboro offers paid internships and coursework to humanities majors. Follow along as we profile students from the program’s pilot cohort, highlighting their unique experiences and the impact of the internships on their career aspirations.
Read about the impact of UNCG’s new Humanities at Work program after its first year of operation.
In April 2024, it was announced that UNCG’s College of Arts & Sciences had received a historic $5 million grant to launch Humanities at Work, a program that will provide paid internships and supportive coursework to students in UNCG’s nine humanities disciplines. Here, we provide an update on this important initiative, which launches with its first cohort of students in spring semester 2025. The following story is adapted from the UNCG Magazine story, “Paid Internships. Professional Success.”
UNCG is preparing undergrads – from humanities majors to business majors – for real-world success. It’s not just making a living. It’s making your mark.
The backbone of this program is the transformative value of paid internships, which will impact 650 students and 130 local nonprofits over five years.
