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Myles Wilder, Jalani Maxwell, JoAnne Smart Drane, and Aminah Coppage

First African American Student Meets Artists Who Created Mural in Her Honor

When Joanne Smart Drane ‘60, the surviving alumna from the trailblazing duo, read a UNCG News story on the mural and the students who created it, she immediately reached out to the University with a request to meet them. This request led to a reception in her honor, which ended with a poignant conversation where artists Aminah Coppage ‘25, Jalani Maxwell ‘24, and Myles Wilder ‘25 were able to ask their famous predecessor the questions they pondered while creating the mural.

Michael Watson Headshot with College of Arts & Sciences Logo

CAS Welcomes Michael Watson as Senior Director of Development

The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) at UNC Greensboro is pleased to welcome Michael Watson ’11 as its new Senior Director of Development, effective August 25, 2025.

A proud Spartan and Greensboro native, Watson brings extensive experience in university advancement and a deep personal commitment to the transformative power of public higher education. He returns to the College after previously serving in the development office at UNCG’s Weatherspoon Art Museum.

Dorian Thompson headshot with CAS logo

CAS Welcomes Dorian Thompson as Development Officer

The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) at UNC Greensboro is pleased to welcome Dorian Thompson ’14 as its new Development Officer. A proud UNCG alumna and dedicated Spartan, Thompson holds a B.A. in media studies and brings nearly a decade of experience in fundraising, university advancement, and relationship building in higher education.

Event flyer for the "Travis Mulhauser" Reading Event

Travis Mulhauser Alumni Fiction Reading

Don’t miss a special fiction reading by UNCG alum Travis Mulhauser as he shares excerpts from his new novel, The Trouble Up North, followed by a book signing—open to the public!

Four women working in a business meeting in a cafe coffee shop

Life After WGSS

Connect with WGSS alumni, get your questions answered, and enjoy lunch at this exclusive student networking event!

Cover of the book, "You Between the Lines" by Katie Naymon

Katie Naymon Alumni Fiction Reading

Celebrate the release of You Between the Lines with UNCG alum Katie Naymon at Scuppernong Books on February 22, featuring a reading, discussion, and book signing!

Rylee Stephens with Tiffany Stephens, wearing graduation cords

Classical Studies Graduate Sets A Shining Example For Daughter

Tiffany Stephens ’24 is a U.S. Army veteran who lost her husband in 2012 while he was on a mission in Afghanistan and was left to raise their young daughter without him. Now, with her G.I. bill, Stephens has just completed her degree in classical studies – setting a shining example for their daughter, Rylee, now a teenager.