After years away from school, transfer student Jason Rich ’26 found his place in UNCG’s Interior Architecture program, where studio culture, mentorship, and hands‑on projects helped him rediscover his creativity and the community he’d been searching for.
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.
The College of Arts & Sciences Office of Research has announced the inaugural recipients of the Jerome Evenson Research Award and the Harriet Evenson Visiting Scholars Award.
Nikolai Tassin ’26 arrived at UNCG expecting to pursue therapy, but discovering undergraduate research reshaped his path. Through hands‑on lab work, mentorship, and campus leadership, he found confidence, community, and a passion for inquiry. His experiences in research, creativity, and advocacy guided him toward Commencement and his future career.
The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) recognized retirees, award winners, and service pin recipients at its annual End-of-Year Celebration.
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.
CAS is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026-27 Ignite Transdisciplinary Research Fund (IRF) recipients. The inaugural call for proposals seeking collaborative research projects received 28 proposals from across UNCG academic units.
UNCG’s 2025-26 Teaching Excellence Awardees include CAS Faculty Dr. Faye Stewart, Associate Professor of German and German Studies, and Dr. Insa Lawler, Assistant Professor of Philosophy. Stewart received the Mary Settle Sharpe Alumni Teaching Excellence Award, while Lawler received the James Y. Joyner Alumni Teaching Excellence Award.
After graduating, Dr. Kaira Wagoner ’11, ’15, PhD., stayed on at UNCG and is now director of the Plant & Pollinator Center. She’s a leader in honeybee protection across Greensboro, spreading her knowledge through the Bee Campus and through local classrooms and parks.
Knapp receives the senior award for research advancing the frontiers of biogeography and climatology, while Adams receives the early career award for groundbreaking scholarship in rhetoric, composition, and writing studies.
