Led by historian Omar H. Ali from UNC Greensboro, this offering will be a virtual visit to the “Underground Railroad Tree” in the Guilford Woods of North Carolina. The 300-year-old Tulip Poplar tree is a living monument and witness to the freedom-seekers who were part of this eastern seaboard launching point of the Underground Railroad during the early 19th century. The great tree is located in a 350-acre forest in Greensboro, N.C. We will walk through the woods, share the history of the area, read excerpts from primary source accounts (journals and runaway ads), look at material culture and discuss the oral history of runaway enslaved people (maroons), and explore the ways in which we–people and our living world–create community and connectivity underground, overground, everywhere.

The Class of 1952 and Creative Writing at UNC Greensboro will host a fiction reading by Kayla Rae Whitaker on Thursday, September 10 at 6PM in the Elliott University Center Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public and will be followed by a book signing. KAYLA RAE... Continue reading...

CAS Week 2026 (September 14-18) is a celebration of discovery, creativity, and innovation across UNCG’s College of Arts & Sciences. During this inaugural week, departments and programs from across the College will host a variety of engaging events that showcase the breadth and depth of the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematical sciences. Open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members, Arts & Sciences Week invites participants to explore new ideas, connect with experts, experience hands-on learning, and discover the many ways the College of Arts & Sciences shapes our world.